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. … [Read more...]
Why do I need to defrost my freezer?
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 … [Read more...]
Panasonic VIP ECO: Performance by the Numbers
Panasonic VIP ECO: Performance by the Numbers The Panasonic Healthcare ENERGY STAR® Certified VIP ECO (MDF-DU702VH-PA) ultra-low temperature freezer delivers the lowest total daily energy usage of any 700-liter ULT on the market. Independently … [Read more...]
What to Consider Before Purchasing a Freezer or Refrigerator
What you should be considering before purchasing a new Freezer or Refrigerator Before hitting the ‘buy now’ button on a Freezer or Refrigerator for your lab, doctor’s office, or research facility you should consider a few things in order to get … [Read more...]
Freezer racks: How do you know which rack is right for you?
Freezer racks: How do you know which rack is right for you? Freezer racks can help maximize the storage capacity of your freezer by organizing samples in a neat and compact manner, but how do you know which rack is right for you? Below we have … [Read more...]
Built-in vs. Free-standing Applications: Understanding the Difference
One question we are frequently asked by our customers is: what are the differences between a Built-in undercounter refrigerator or freezer and a free-standing one? Knowing and understanding when to use the right unit could save you … [Read more...]
Increased Reliability with the Panasonic VIP Series Ultra-Low Freezer Dual Compressor
How Does a Dual Compressor increase the reliability of the Panasonic VIP Series Ultra-Low Freezer? The problem with many ULT freezers is that their manufacturers use standard air conditioner compressors which are not intended to maintain … [Read more...]
6 Points to Consider Before Buying A ULT Freezer
Preserving samples can be stressful, especially when the fate of your research lies in the hands of a ULT freezer. Next to your staff, Ultra low temp freezers should be the most reliable piece of equipment in your laboratory. So when you set out on … [Read more...]
Ultra Series Laboratory Refrigeration to Include Hydrocarbon Refrigerant
The “Green Initiative” is causing many companies, especially in the life sciences and research markets, to adapt their products and equipment used. The US market for laboratory cold storage equipment has begun to open its eyes after the Environmental … [Read more...]
Flammable Material Storage vs Hazardous Location Refrigerators and Freezers
One of the top concerns for laboratory professionals working with flammable, hazardous or any other volatile materials is safety. All lab personnel carefully follow guidelines while handling these volatile materials, but if they require cold storage, … [Read more...]