Refrigerators - Freezers

Laboratory refrigerators and freezers are essential for maintaining the integrity and viability of sensitive samples, reagents, and biological materials within a controlled temperature environment. These specialized units provide precise temperature control, often with advanced monitoring and alarm systems to prevent temperature excursions that could compromise stored items. They operate using refrigeration cycles similar to household units, but with enhanced features like robust insulation, advanced temperature control systems, and often dual compressors for redundancy. These features ensure uniform cooling and temperature stability, even during frequent door openings or power fluctuations. Specific models are designed for various temperature ranges, from standard refrigeration (2-8°C) to freezing (-20°C, -80°C, or even ultra-low temperatures like -150°C). Refrigerators and freezers support... + More

Laboratory refrigerators and freezers are essential for maintaining the integrity and viability of sensitive samples, reagents, and biological materials within a controlled temperature environment. These specialized units provide precise temperature control, often with advanced monitoring and alarm systems to prevent temperature excursions that could compromise stored items. They operate using refrigeration cycles similar to household units, but with enhanced features like robust insulation, advanced temperature control systems, and often dual compressors for redundancy. These features ensure uniform cooling and temperature stability, even during frequent door openings or power fluctuations. Specific models are designed for various temperature ranges, from standard refrigeration (2-8°C) to freezing (-20°C, -80°C, or even ultra-low temperatures like -150°C). Refrigerators and freezers support a wide range of workflows in scientific research, clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical development. They are critical for preserving samples for analyses like chromatography (e.g., HPLC, GC), spectroscopy (e.g., NMR, Mass Spectrometry), and various molecular biology techniques like PCR and cell culture. Sample preparation often requires specific temperature conditions, and these units ensure the stability of reagents and prevent degradation. In pharmaceutical settings, drug stability studies rely heavily on controlled temperature storage. Specific applications include storing temperature-sensitive chemicals, biological specimens (blood, tissue, DNA, RNA), enzymes, pharmaceuticals, and other research materials. Common brands in the laboratory refrigerator and freezer market include Thermo Fisher Scientific (e.g., Revco, Forma), Eppendorf, Sanyo (Panasonic), Labconco, and Stirling Ultracold. Models vary significantly in size, capacity, and features, from compact benchtop units to large upright freezers capable of storing thousands of samples. Selecting the appropriate unit depends on factors such as required temperature range, storage capacity, available lab space, and specific application needs. At American Laboratory Trading (ALT), we understand the critical role these instruments play in your research. Our refurbished refrigerators and freezers undergo rigorous testing and refurbishment by our experienced engineers, ensuring they meet or exceed original manufacturer specifications. Each unit comes with a 90-day warranty, upgradable to a full year, and is backed by our lifetime support policy. We are committed to providing reliable, cost-effective solutions, offering these crucial pieces of equipment at 50-80% off the retail price of new units. As North America's largest supplier of premium used lab equipment, our extensive inventory includes a diverse range of models and brands, ensuring we can meet the unique needs of your laboratory. We also provide a price match guarantee and offer various services including white glove delivery and installation, as well as flexible payment options through ALT Capital. Our dedicated team is available to assist you in selecting the perfect refurbished refrigerator or freezer to support your research. - Less