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Bio-Cool® Controlled-Rate Freezer
Simple, reliable, non-LN2 controlled rate freezing		 Specification Sheet

Bio-Cool - FTS Systems • Temperatures to -40ºC or -80ºC
• Eliminates the use, handling, and storage of expendable high-pressure refrigerants (LN2)
• Enables in-house cryopreservation capabilities to save time and money
• FDA-registered medical device (Bio-Cool III model only
Bio-Cool Users and Applications
  In-vitro fertilization (IVF) facilities
    • Human embryo freezing
  University and Research Programs
    • Islet cells, tissue freezing
  Gene Banks
  Veterinary Clinics
    • Animal embryo freezing
  Transgenic embryo producer
    • Mouse embryo freezing
  Biotechnology companies

 

Features Benefits
• Low Cost • Up to 50% less cost than comparable LN2 controlled rate freezers
• Mechanically-cooled system • No LN2 use, storage, or handling
    • Simply plug system into electrical outlet
• Well-circulated liquid cooling bath • More efficient heat transfer than gas-phase cooling
    • Well-mixed liquid insures constant temperature for all samples
• Programmable microprocessor control • Simple operation
    • Easy storage of protocols

 

Maximum Cooling Rates1
  BCIV40 BC-III-40 BC-III-80
+20 to -20 °C 3ºC/minute 3ºC/minute 2.5ºC/minute
-20 to -30 °C 2ºC/minute 2ºC/minute 2.5ºC/minute
-30 to -40 °C 1ºC/minute 1ºC/minute 2.5ºC/minute
-40 to -60 °C – – 2.5ºC/minute
-60 to -80 °C – – 1.3ºC/minute
1. Rates calculated at 72°F (22°C) ambient with clean methanol.

 

Model Specifications
Bath Chamber Liquid capacity of 1.5 liters, includes liquid- tight lid for transport
Dimensions 5" (12.5 cm) diameter x 6.5" (16.2 cm) depth
Refrigeration Mechanically refrigerated, hermetically sealed
Stirring • Bottom-driven stirrers provide unobstructed use of bath
• Vortex breaker and microprocessor speed control ensure isothermal conditions
• Assembly constructed on stainless steel
Note: Add 20 lbs. (9 kg) for shipping weight.