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SKU UCF-17.12-86
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UltraChill 17.12 Cu Ft -86°C Ultra-Low Chest Freezer - Digital Display -80°C ULT
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$9,499.00
In stockChest −86 °C ULT freezer holding 485 L (17.12 cu ft), −40 to −86 °C on a single-compressor auto-cascade. 300 two-inch boxes, around 30,000 vials.
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Description
Introducing our -86°C Ultra Chill Series Chest Freezers — ultra-low temperature storage engineered for research, clinical, and biobanking environments. With a working range of -40°C to -86°C, these freezers safeguard enzymes, vaccines, cell lines, and temperature-sensitive materials with exceptional uniformity and long-term stability.
Advanced auto-cascade refrigeration, microprocessor control, and robust insulation deliver precise setpoint accuracy and energy-efficient performance. Built with a SUS304 stainless steel interior, color-sprayed steel exterior, and integrated safety alarms, the Ultra Chill Series provides dependable cold storage for mission-critical samples.
-86°C ULT Freezer Auto-Cascade System Direct Cooling SUS304 Interior
SECOP Compressor Microprocessor Control LED Digital Display 485 L (17.12 cu ft)
Ultra-Low Performance: Reaches and maintains setpoints down to −86°C with tight uniformity.
Sample Integrity: Direct-cooling design and PURF insulation minimize temperature drift and warm-up.
Operational Confidence: Microprocessor control with high/low temp, power failure, and sensor error alarms.
User Manual
Why this Ultra Chill Series?
True ULT storage — −40°C to −86°C range for enzymes, vaccines, cell lines, and biobank materials.
Precision control — microprocessor controller with LED digital readout and PTC-100 sensing.
Efficient refrigeration — auto-cascade system with SECOP compressor and direct-cooling design.
Laboratory-ready build — SUS304 interior, color-sprayed steel exterior, PURF insulation.
Safety & uptime — alarms for high/low temp, power failure, sensor error, and thermostat fault.
Technical Specifications
Model
-86°C Ultra Chill Series Chest Freezer
Temperature Range
−40℃ ~ −86℃
Cooling Method
Direct Cooling
System
Auto-cascade
Refrigerant
R4001 (mixed gas)
Defrost
Manual
Temp. Controller
Microprocessor
Display
LED digital
Sensor
PTC 100
Ambient Temperature
10℃ ~ 32℃
Compressor Brand / Qty
SECOP / 1
Access Port QTY / Dia.
1 / 25 mm
Capacity (L / cu.ft)
485 L / 17.12 cu ft
Insulation
PURF
Inside Material
SUS304
Outside Material
Color sprayed steel
Racks
24 (11×1) + 6 (6×1)
Boxes (2")
300
Samples (2 ml)
30,000
USB Interface
No
Remote Alarm Access
No
Alarms
High/Low Temp (Y), Power Failure (Y), Sensor Error (Y), Door Ajar (N/A), Abnormal Voltage (N/A), Low Battery (N/A), Filter Screen Check (N/A), Condenser Clean (N/A), High Ambient Temp (N/A), Thermostat Failure (Y)
Voltage / Frequency
110V/120V 60 Hz
Power
670 W
Current
3.16 A
Power Consumption
13.5 Wh / 24 h
Noise
50 dB
Exterior Size (W×D×H)
67" × 33" × 38"
Interior Size (W×D×H)
57.2" × 20.7" × 26.5"
Package Size (W×D×H)
69.5" × 35.5" × 42"
Weight (Net)
290 lb
Shipping Weight
340 lb
Accessories
Chart Recorder (Optional), Data Logger (Optional), CO₂ Backup (Optional), LN₂ Backup (Optional), Gloves (Optional)
Pharmaceutical Academic & Research Biotechnology Clinical & Diagnostics
FAQ
What does “−86°C ultra-low” mean?
ULT freezers maintain temperatures down to −86°C for long-term storage of sensitive biological materials, minimizing degradation and freeze-thaw risk.
How precise is the temperature control?
The microprocessor controller with PTC-100 sensing and direct-cooling design delivers tight uniformity and rapid recovery after door openings.
Are backup systems available?
Yes. CO₂ and LN₂ backup systems are optional to extend holdover time during power interruptions.
What about racks and storage capacity?
Standard rack configuration supports up to 300 two-inch boxes (≈30,000 × 2 ml samples). See specs for full rack map.
Specifications
Power:
110V/120V 60Hz
Noise:
50 dba
Temp Range:
-40℃～-86℃
Capacity(L/cu.ft):
485/17.12
Weight:
290 lbs
Internal Dimensions (WxDxH):
57.2" x 20.7" x 26.5"
External Dimensions (WxDxH):
67" x 33" x 38"
Certification:
CE
Frequently asked questions
Why choose a chest freezer over an upright at this capacity?+
A chest cabinet loses less cold air when opened, because cold air is denser and settles rather than spilling out at the door. The trade-off is floor area and retrieval ergonomics: this unit is 67 in wide and 33 in deep but only 38 in tall, so it occupies substantially more floor than the equivalent upright while being easier to site under a low ceiling.
How much does it hold?+
300 two-inch boxes, approximately 30,000 samples at 2 ml, across a rack layout of 24 (11×1) plus 6 (6×1). Interior dimensions are 57.2 × 20.7 × 26.5 in.
What alarms does it have, and what does it lack?+
It alarms on high and low temperature, power failure, sensor error and thermostat failure. Be aware of what is not present on this model: the specification records no door-ajar alarm, no abnormal-voltage alarm, no low-battery alarm and no condenser-clean or filter-check prompts. It also has no USB interface and no remote alarm access, so it cannot be wired into a central monitoring system without adding independent monitoring.
What refrigeration system does it use?+
An auto-cascade system with a single SECOP compressor on R4001 mixed refrigerant, with direct cooling and manual defrost. PURF insulation and a SUS304 interior with a colour-sprayed steel exterior.
What power supply and footprint should I plan for?+
110 V / 120 V 60 Hz, 670 W, 3.16 A, at 50 dB. Exterior is 67 × 33 × 38 in with a net weight of 290 lb and shipping weight of 340 lb; packaged size is 69.5 × 35.5 × 42 in. Permissible ambient is 10 to 32 °C.
Are backup cooling systems available?+
CO₂ and LN₂ backup systems are listed as optional accessories, along with a chart recorder, data logger and gloves. None of these is included as standard on this model — the data logger is optional here, unlike on the upright models in the same series.
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