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The Risks of Using an Old Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer

The Risks of Using an Old -80C Freezer

February 24, 2022

The lifespan of a ULT -80C Freezer and what you should consider if you have an older model. -80C Freezers are used to store highly sensitive samples and therefore must be extremely reliable machines. Because of the time needed to store these samples, these freezers are typically used non-stop, over long periods of time. Much ...

Cold Storage, PHCBi

Ultra-Low Freezer Compressors: TwinGuard Dual Cooling Technology vs. Traditional Cascade System

September 15, 2021

Refrigerator & freezer compressors are used to pump refrigerant through a circuit to absorb heat from the cabinet, allowing it to maintain a set temperature. All ultra-low temperature freezers use refrigerants and therefore all have compressors to remove heat from the interior cabinet. But not all compressors are alike… Many ULT Freezers use a traditional ...

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Preventative Maintenance for your Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer

August 3, 2021

Preventative maintenance for your ultra-low temperature freezer is one of the best ways to ensure your unit performs at peak potential. Preventative maintenance helps improve energy consumption and can help extend the lifespan of the freezer. It can also help you meet manufacturer warranty and compliance requirements. Typically, preventative maintenance is performed on an Ultra-Low ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs, ULT Freezer Blogs

COVID-19 Vaccine Potential at Ultra Low Temp Storage of -94F (-70C)

September 17, 2020

Most common frozen vaccines are stored between -58°F and +5°F (-50°C and -15°C). With the release of the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, some COVID-19 vaccines will require ultra-low temp storage. These vaccines will call for constant, strict temperatures of -94°F (-70°C) up until 24 hours before administration to the patient. This may prove extremely challenging ...

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-70C, -86C, -94F, Coronavirus, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Benefits of Air Phase Cryogenic Storage and the PHCbi Brand -150°C Chest Freezer

June 29, 2020

The -150C Cryogenic Freezer from PHCbi provides a reliable air phase cryogenic storage solution without the need for use of Liquid Nitrogen (LN2). This freezer is powered by a high-performance auto-cascade refrigeration system to deliver superior cooling and temperature uniformity. Unlike traditional cryo freezers using liquid or vapor phase, the MDF-C2156VANC-PA model -150C freezer uses ...

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Key Considerations for Large Capacity ULT Freezers in High-Volume Labs

February 28, 2020

The PHCbi brand (formerly Panasonic Healthcare) of VIP ECO Ultra Low Temp Freezers now includes a large volume, high capacity 29.8 cu. ft. upright freezer. The cabinet configuration allows for storage of 672, 2" boxes or 448, 3" boxes, making this freezer ideal for use in biorepositories, research freezer farms and other facilities where bulk storage is needed but space is limited.

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Panasonic Healthcare is now PHC

May 10, 2018

Panasonic Healthcare is now PHC. Starting April 1st, 2018 PHC Corporation of North America is the new name for Panasonic Healthcare. PHC has been a Life Science Innovator since the release of Japan’s first pharmaceutical refrigerator in 1966. Through the years, they have offered solutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare by providing support to the pharmaceutical industry, ...

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How to Optimize Lab Space with Slim-Profile ULT Freezers

January 30, 2018

The New -86˚C Slim-Style Lab Freezer (MDF-DU302VX-PA) has been added to PHCbi’s Award-Winning TwinGuard Series of ULT freezers. This freezer includes a Dual Cooling System, and its new slimmer feature means it can be installed in tight spaces. This unit provides the same reliable, biological sample storage you’d expect from a TwinGuard, with a smaller ...

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How & Why You Should Defrost a Manual Defrost Freezer

November 16, 2017

Have you ever wondered, ‘why do I need to defrost my freezer?’ If you own a manual defrost freezer, and you want it to continue working optimally, you will need to defrost it since ice will build up on the inside of the unit. Unlike Auto-defrost freezers with a warming compressor system, Manual-defrost freezers maintain a ...

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What to Consider Before Purchasing a Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator

November 8, 2017

What you should be considering before purchasing a new Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator Before hitting the ‘buy now’ button on a Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator for your lab, doctor’s office, or research facility you should consider a few things in order to get the perfect cold storage unit for its intended purpose. With so many ...

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