What Temperature Should Laboratory Refrigerators And Freezers Operate At

Choose from a complete line of refrigerators, freezers, and combination refrigerator/freezers designed for general laboratory use. Capacities range from 1.7 to 20 cubic feet. Refrigerator temperatures range from 2° To 7°C (36° to 45°F); freezer temperatures from -26° to 0°C (-15° to 32°F). Some models are available in either 120 volts/60 Hz or 240 volts/50 Hz. All models come with a 24-month warranty.

Although many laboratories use typical consumer refrigerator/freezer units for storing samples and chemical supplies, there are a number of instances in which a unit designed specifically for the lab environment is necessary; for example, flammable substances such as solvents can ignite if a kitchen-designed fridge or freezer generates a spark when switching on. Laboratory refrigerator freezers incorporate design and technology elements that facilitate lab work. For example, manual defrosting helps the user control freezer burn, dehydration, and improper thawing. A laboratory refrigerator freezer can also come with sophisticated digital temperature control mechanisms. This permits user-defined temperature set points, complemented by alarms that indicate when the unit is over or under temperature, or if the door is ajar. These laboratory refrigerator freezers are generally more durable than their consumer counterparts, and meet stringent regulatory requirements such as OSHA CFR1910.308.

Under counter Refrigerator

This 5.6 cubic ft. under counter unit comes with 3 adjustable wire shelves and a hydraulic thermostat control. Temperature range is 2°To 7°C (36° To 45°F).

Under counter Laboratory Freezer (1720-54 not shown)

this freezer features 5.6 cubic feet of storage space and a conveniently customizable door which can be interchangeably installed to open either to the left or to the right. The cabinet and door are enameled steel, and the ABS plastic liner has rounded corners for easy cleaning. Both cabinet and door contain foamed-in polyurethane insulation and a magnetic gasket to provide a secure seal and increased energy savings. Adjustable thermostatic control maintains a temperature range of -26° to -15°C (-15° to 5°F). With rust-proof shelf. Manual defrost.

Two-Door Laboratory Refrigerator/Freezer

This refrigerator/freezer has an independent door for both the refrigerator section and the freezer section. Overall capacity is 17.9 cubic feet. Refrigerator temperature ranges from 0° to 10°C (32° to 50°F); freezer temperature ranges from -20° to 0°C (-4° to 32°F). With two adjustable shelves, and 4 door shelves, ABS plastic interior, white enameled steel exterior. Automatic defrost.

Under counter Laboratory Refrigerator/Freezer

you can use this versatile model as either an under counter built-in or a free-standing unit. The temperature range in the refrigerator compartment is from 2° to 7°C (36° to 45°F) and may be set to the desired temperature by the adjustable thermostatic control. The temperature range in the freezer compartment is from -15° to 1 °C (5° to 33°F). The freezer compartment has room for eight standard ice trays or for a supply of biological or chemicals of comparable volume.

Lab Refrigerator/Freezers

Refrigerator/Freezer: These units come in 2 configurations. A 14 cubic-ft. two-door refrigerator/freezer features hydraulic thermostatic control and separate "cold air flow" control for the freezer. It includes 2 adjustable shelves and automatic defrost.

Freezer: A 20 cubic-ft. upright freezer features 4 fixed wire shelves and 6 door shelves and come with manual defrost. Temperature range: 0° to 10°C (refrigerator compartment); -20°C to 0°C (freezer compartment). Models below are 120VAC; 240VAC and explosion-proof models available.

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