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-40°C 20L Recirculating Chiller UC-20/40 42L/Min

SKU UC-2040

USA Lab

-40°C 20L Recirculating Chiller UC-20/40 42L/Min

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$5,500.00

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Recirculating chiller with a 20 L reservoir reaching −40 °C and a 42 L/min pump, for vacuum systems, jacketed reactors and rotary evaporators.

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Description

The UC-20/40 is a powerful -40°C Chiller with a 20L Reservoir. This chiller is a true lab recirculating laboratory chiller than is ideal for applications involving vacuum systems, jacketed reactors, rotary evaporators, columns, solvent tanks, and even analytical instruments.
The UC-20/40 chillers offer unbeatable performance, ease of use, and high reliability. These units keep quiet despite having a powerful pump allowing for constant flow rates to match the needs of demanding applications.
** Notice **NOT Compatible With 208V Power Input (Acceptable range: 219V – 253V)
NOT intended for 24-hour operation, maximum operation time is 16 hours.

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UC-20/40 Specifications

Model

UC-2040

Reservoir Capacity

20L

Reservoir Dimensions

11.8″ x 11.8″

Temperature Range

Room Temperature to -40°C / -40°F

Power Requirements

220-240V 60Hz 16A 3500W Single Phase

Refrigerating BTUs

3,300BTU – 12,400BTU

Circulating Pump Wattage

100W

Temperature Accuracy

+/- 0.5°C

Pump Flow

42L/Min

Pump Pressure (lift/height)

2.5 psi @ 3.9ft – 8.8 psi @ 18.7ft

Barb Size

5/8″

Refrigerant

R-448 (2025+)

Dimensions

24.8″ x 20.8″ x 43.3″

Weight

164lbs

UC-20/40 Packing List

UC-20/40 Chiller

1 PC

5/8″ Insulated Tubing

11ft

5/8″ barbed Valve

1 PC

PTFE Sealing Tape

1 PC

-40°C Temperatures are tested under empty load.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature range?+

Room temperature down to −40 °C.

What size is the reservoir?+

20 L.

What supply voltage does it need?+

The notice states it is NOT compatible with 208 V input; the acceptable range is 219–253 V.

What is the model number?+

UC-2040.

How does it compare to the UC-20/20?+

Same 20 L reservoir and 42 L/min pump; the UC-20/40 reaches −40 °C against the UC-20/20's −20 °C.

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