POLAR86 range · ULT freezers −86 °C
POLAR86-408 ULT freezer −86 °C — 408 L, upright, dual-compressor cascade
POLAR86-408 is an ultra-low temperature freezer for safe long-term storage of biological samples at −80 °C. True two-compressor cascade with hydrocarbon refrigerants for long-term storage with high reliability. The cabinet reaches −86 °C, controls temperature with a PTC100 probe and warns the user through ten independent alarms, including a 72-hour battery-backed power-failure alarm.
Key characteristics
- Temperature range −40 to −86 °C
- Cooling: Cascade, 2 compressors (SECOP)
- Controller: 7″ LCD touch screen
- Stainless steel SUS304 interior, foamed inner doors with silicone gaskets
- 10 alarms incl. high/low temperature, door ajar, power failure and sensor error
- 72 h battery-backed power-failure alarm, USB data export, RS485 and remote alarm contact
Suitable for
- Long-term storage of biological samples, DNA/RNA, proteins and enzymes
- Cell lines, bacterial and viral stocks
- Reagents, standards and reference materials
- Biobanks, hospital and research laboratories
Storage capacity
3 shelves; 8 racks (5×4) + 8 racks (4×4), 288 boxes 2″, 28,800 x 2 ml. Inner doors reduce cold loss when the door is opened, so the samples you are not handling stay at temperature.
Model and identification
| Model | POLAR86-408 |
| COLO code | PRO7224 |
| Product group | Cold Chain · ULT freezers |
Technical specifications
| Temperature range | -40 to -86 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 10–32 °C |
| Capacity | 408 L |
| Cooling system | Cascade, 2 compressors (SECOP) |
| Refrigerant | HC (R290 & R170) |
| Cooling method | Direct cooling, manual defrost |
| Controller / display | Microprocessor, 7″ LCD touch screen |
| Sensor | PTC100 |
| Insulation | VIP + PURF |
| Storage | 3 shelves; 8 racks (5×4) + 8 racks (4×4), 288 boxes 2″, 28,800 x 2 ml |
| Inner doors | 2 foamed SUS304 inner doors |
| Access port | 2 x 25 mm |
| Interfaces | USB data export, RS485, remote alarm contact |
| Power failure backup alarm | 72 h |
| Inside / outside material | Stainless steel SUS304 / colour sprayed steel |
| Electrical | 650 W, 8.95 A, 220 V 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 12.43 kWh/24h |
| Noise | 50 dB(A) |
| Exterior size W x D x H | 891 x 992 x 1945.5 mm |
| Interior size W x D x H | 606 x 575 x 1180 mm |
| Package size W x D x H | 965 x 1040 x 2110 mm |
| Net / gross weight | 292 / 317 kg |
Alarms and data
High/low temperature, power failure, abnormal voltage, sensor error, door ajar, filter check, thermostat failure, low battery, condenser clean, high ambient temperature. Alarms are audible and visual; the remote alarm contact can be connected to a building management or SMS alarm system, and the USB port exports temperature records for audits.
Standard delivery
Freezer with standard shelves and inner doors, mains cable, user manual.
Options
- Stainless steel racks and cryo boxes
- Temperature data logger and chart recorder
- CO₂ or LN₂ backup cooling system for power failures
- Cryo gloves for safe handling
Delivery, carrying-in and installation
The unit weighs 317 kg packed. Delivery to your building is included in our offer; carrying the freezer into the laboratory and positioning it need several people and handling equipment, so we quote this separately once we know the route (floor, lift, narrowest door). Plan at least 10–15 cm free space behind and beside the cabinet for ventilation.
Selection guide — POLAR86 range
| Model | Design | Volume | Capacity (2″ boxes / 2 mL tubes) | Exterior W × D × H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLAR86-58U | under-counter | 58 L | 24 boxes · 2,400 × 2 mL | 904 x 798 x 748 |
| POLAR86-58V | compact upright | 58 L | 24 boxes · 2,400 × 2 mL | 635 x 757 x 1212 |
| POLAR86-340E | upright | 340 L | 192 boxes · 19,200 × 2 mL | 854 x 1006 x 1907 |
| POLAR86-408 | upright, dual-compressor cascade | 408 L | 288 boxes · 28,800 × 2 mL | 891 x 992 x 1945.5 |
| POLAR86-588E | upright | 588 L | 400 boxes · 40,000 × 2 mL | 891 x 1155 x 1994.5 |
| POLAR86-728 | upright, wide cabinet | 728 L | 504 boxes · 50,400 × 2 mL | 1248 x 975 x 1994.5 |
Need help choosing an ULT freezer?
Tell us how many boxes or tubes you store today and plan to store in three years, and how the freezer will reach the lab. We will recommend the right size and send a quotation with delivery and installation. Call +386 70 713 437 or write to sales@colo.si.
