When it comes to keeping vaccines, reagents, samples, or blood products safe in laboratories and hospitals, the equipment used is as important as the items being stored. The reputation of Thermo Scientific lies in its accurate temperature regulation, dependability, and durable equipment that can withstand all the stress of a working laboratory.
When a facility cannot afford to have an interruption in the temperature range, it is not a matter of preference to go for a well-known brand when it comes to scientific cold storage. In this assortment, Thermo Scientific refrigerators, freezers, and ultra-low temperature storage solutions are gathered in one place.
Who Is This Brand For?
The Thermo Scientific refrigeration units have been designed keeping in mind the requirement of consistent monitoring of temperature storage among:
- Hospitals and clinical labs handling blood, biological samples, and pharmaceuticals
- Research facilities and universities preserving biological samples and specimens
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies requiring precise, repeatable cold chain storage
- Blood banks and plasma centers with dedicated blood bank refrigeration needs
- Diagnostic labs running high sample volumes that require dependable uptime
If your facility cannot risk equipment failure or inconsistent temperatures, this collection is built with that priority in mind.
Product Types
Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Refrigerators
The TSG and TSX series make up the bulk of the refrigerator lineup, ranging from compact 4.5 cu. ft. undercounter units like the TSU405SA to large-capacity 72 cu. ft. triple glass door models like the TSV72RPGAPM. Several models, including the TSG1205PA and TSG2305PA, are configured specifically as pharmaceutical refrigerators with glass swing doors and automatic defrost.
Dedicated blood bank refrigerators, such as the Jewett JBB404A and the TSX3004BA, are also part of the lineup for facilities that store blood products under stricter temperature control.
Laboratory Freezers
Standard laboratory freezers in this collection include upright models like the TSG5025FA and TSG2325FA, along with chest-style units like the TDEC06386FA for facilities that need top-load access. These freezers are intended for general laboratory sample storage rather than deep-freeze applications.
Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezers
In this series, the largest number of freezers belong to the ULT group with such models as TSX50086FA, TSX70086FA, and TSX40086FA, whose capacity varies between 19 to 33.5 cu. ft. Among ULT freezers, there are models with various optional equipment including touchscreen LCD control (TSX60086LA), CO2 backup system (TSX40086FARAKCO), LN2 backup
These backup and monitoring features are built for facilities storing irreplaceable samples where a compressor failure cannot be an option.
Cryogenic and Chest Freezer Storage
For facilities working below standard ULT ranges, the CryoMed TSCM48PA is a controlled-rate cryogenic freezer with a touchscreen and printer interface, built for applications like cell and tissue cryopreservation. The TDEC25286LA chest-style ultra-low freezer offers top-load access for large-volume ULT storage.
Combination and Specialty Units
The TSH07CFSA is a refrigerator and freezer combination unit designed for flammable storage applications, useful for facilities that need both temperature zones in a single footprint.
How to Choose the Right Product
Choosing the correct Thermo Scientific equipment will be based on a number of factors specific to your laboratory:
- Capacity: equipment in this line comes in volume ranging from less than 4 cu. ft. undercounter equipment to 72 cu. ft. upright cabinets. Select volume based on existing inventory and anticipated future growth.
- Temperature range: typical lab and pharmacy refrigerators have a temperature range of 2°C to 8°C (35°F to 47°F), ULT freezers have a temperature range of -86°C to -50°C. Ensure that your temperature range is covered.
- Number of doors and door type: glass doors enable checking of stock without opening the equipment, whereas solid doors are more stable when it comes to temperatures.
- Footprint and door hinge: undercounter and compact units fit tight lab benches, while upright cabinets need more floor space. Most units in this collection use right-hinged doors, with a limited reversible option.
- Backup and monitoring features: for ULT freezers protecting irreplaceable samples, consider models with CO2 or LN2 backup systems, or factory-installed access control.
- Application-specific design: blood bank, pharmaceutical, and flammable storage applications each have dedicated model families rather than general-purpose units.
Technical Information & Compliance
Thermo Scientific units in this collection are built with automatic defrost, digital temperature control, and, on select ULT models, LCD touchscreen interfaces for monitoring and alarm settings. Backup systems like CO2 and LN2 injection are available as factory-installed options on specific ULT freezer models for facilities that require redundancy during a compressor failure or power interruption.
Door hinge orientation is predominantly right-hinged across the lineup, with one reversible-hinge model available. Always confirm the specific temperature range, capacity, and feature set of the exact model number against your facility's protocols before purchase, since configurations vary meaningfully across the TSG, TSX, TDE, and TDEC series.
Comparison / Selection Table
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Need |
Recommended Product Type |
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General lab sample refrigeration |
Laboratory Refrigerator (TSG or TSX series) |
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Pharmaceutical or vaccine cold storage |
Pharmaceutical Refrigerator with glass swing door |
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Blood or plasma storage |
Blood Bank Refrigerator (Jewett or TSX blood bank models) |
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Deep-freeze sample archiving |
Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezer |
|
Cell or tissue cryopreservation |
Controlled-Rate Cryogenic Freezer (CryoMed) |
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Large-volume top-load ULT storage |
Chest-Style ULT Freezer |
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Flammable material storage with dual temperature zones |
Refrigerator & Freezer Combination Unit |
Smart Solutions for Equipment Purchasing
Cold storage equipment is a long-term investment, and Thermo Scientific units are priced accordingly, with this collection ranging from under $4,000 to over $45,000. A few practical considerations for procurement teams:
- Plan for scalability. If your sample volume is growing, consider a larger capacity unit now rather than replacing equipment again in two years.
- Standardize where possible. Using the same series across departments simplifies staff training and spare parts planning.
- Budget for the full lifecycle. Factor in electrical requirements, placement, and any backup system add-ons at the time of purchase rather than after installation.
- Coordinate lab expansion timelines. If you are building out new lab space, ordering lead times for larger ULT units should be built into your project schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a laboratory refrigerator and a pharmaceutical refrigerator?
A laboratory refrigerator is designed for general sample and reagent storage, while a pharmaceutical refrigerator is configured specifically for medication storage, typically with a glass door for visual inventory checks and tighter temperature consistency in the 2°C to 8°C range.
What is the difference between a standard freezer and an ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer?
A standard laboratory freezer typically operates in a range down to around -40°C, while a ULT freezer reaches as low as -86°C, which is necessary for long-term storage of sensitive biological samples that would degrade at warmer temperatures.
How do I know what capacity I need?
Measure your current inventory volume, then add room for at least 20 to 30 percent growth. Undercounter units in this collection start around 3.5 cu. ft., while upright units go up to 72 cu. ft.
Do Thermo Scientific ULT freezers have backup power or gas options?
Select ULT models in this collection offer factory-installed CO2 or LN2 backup systems, which activate to maintain temperature during a compressor failure or extended power outage. Confirm this feature is included on the specific model you are considering.
What maintenance do these units require?
Routine maintenance typically includes cleaning door gaskets and condenser coils, verifying automatic defrost cycles are functioning, and monitoring temperature logs regularly, especially for ULT and pharmaceutical units where documentation may be required internally.
Are these units suitable for storing flammable materials?
Only units specifically labeled for flammable storage, such as the TSH07CFSA refrigerator and freezer combination, are designed for that application. Standard laboratory and pharmaceutical refrigerators are not built for flammable material storage.
How does door hinge orientation affect installation?
Most units in this collection use a right-hinged door. If your lab layout requires a left-opening door, check the limited reversible-hinge option available before finalizing your space plan.
Get Started
Choosing the right cold storage equipment is easier when the buying process itself is not a burden. MediDepot offers medical equipment financing for facilities that prefer to spread out the investment, a price match guarantee if you have found a comparable quote elsewhere, extended warranty options for added peace of mind on high-value units, and a military discount for qualifying customers.
Browse the Thermo Scientific collection to compare capacity and temperature range side by side, or request a quote and a member of the team can help match a unit to your facility's requirements.