VWR VWR-HC-FRS-30 Standard Flammable Storage Laboratory Refrigerator, Microprocessor and Variable Frequency Drive, Swing Door, 30 cu. ft., BMS Integration Ready

The VWR Standard Flammable Storage Laboratory Refrigerator (VWR-HC-FRS-30) provides a highly secure, reliable cold storage solution for volatile materials, solvents, and flammable chemical substances in laboratory and industrial environments. Engineered with a spacious 30 cubic foot (850 L) capacity, this upright unit serves as the essential standard baseline model for operations requiring dependable cold-storage safety without compromising workspace efficiency. It fully complies with strict NFPA 99 and 45 safety criteria for storing flammable materials in sealed containers, delivering performance consistency day in and day out.

Constructed for heavy-duty operational workflows, the refrigerator features a durable white powder-coated steel exterior and a single right-hinged solid swing door. The entire cabinet structure is insulated using EPA-compliant, high-density urethane foam to ensure robust thermal protection against ambient room conditions. The door seals tightly via a heavy-duty magnetic gasket and is outfitted with an ergonomic stainless steel door handle and an integrated keyed door lock to enforce access control and safeguard critical chemical inventory. The interior layout includes five adjustable wire shelves that permit versatile organization, effortless inventory separation, and quick access. The complete assembly is supported by leveling legs for proper balance and features a pre-configured 3/4" probe access port on the rear wall for seamlessly routing independent temperature validation instrumentation.

Internal climate performance is driven by a precision microprocessor temperature controller paired with a variable frequency hermetic compressor. Operating within an adjustable range of 2°C to 10°C, the system maintains a tight cabinet air uniformity of +/- 1.6°C and stability of +/- 1.0°C while safeguarding samples against accidental freezing. Forced-draft internal circulation actively moves air to eliminate hot spots, while the automated off-cycle defrost system runs safely without introducing heat into the storage chamber. All internal temperature monitoring is tracked via a product simulator bottle filled with a glass bead media to closely mirror actual sample dynamics.

To keep samples protected, the system incorporates integrated audible and visual high/low-temperature alarms along with a dedicated door ajar alarm. Built-in remote alarm contacts allow for prompt connection to external facility monitoring networks, and an optional battery backup accessory can be added if continuous display monitoring is required during main power loss. Running on eco-friendly, EPA SNAP-compliant R600a isobutane hydrocarbon refrigerant, this unit achieves an energy consumption level below 1.5 KWh/day, combining advanced hazardous-location safety with an exceptionally low operational footprint.

Features:

• Compliant Flammable Materials Storage: Built with specialized spark-free internal engineering to safely store volatile reagents and solvents in sealed containers under NFPA 45 and 99 guidelines.
• Microprocessor & Variable Frequency Drive: Advanced microprocessor controller works with a variable speed hermetic compressor to deliver exceptional temperature uniformity (+/- 1.6°C) and stability (+/- 1.0°C).
• Forced-Draft Internal Circulation: High-efficiency fan system forces continuous interior airflow to ensure rapid thermal recovery and consistent cooling across all shelving tiers.
• Audible & Visual Safety Alarms: Features integrated high/low-temperature and door ajar alerts to notify laboratory staff immediately of shifting internal conditions.
• BMS Integration Ready: Equipped with built-in remote alarm contacts to allow direct link-up with external laboratory facility monitoring and automation networks.
• Secured Solid Swing Door: Built with a right-hinged solid door featuring a stainless steel handle, positive magnetic gasket, and integrated keyed lock for maximum physical security.
• Ultra-Low Energy Hydrocarbon System: Utilizes natural, EPA SNAP-compliant R600a isobutane refrigerant to lower energy consumption to less than 1.5 KWh/day.
• Convenient External Probing: Includes a pre-drilled 3/4" rear wall access port to route independent data loggers or thermocouples into the chamber without modifying the shell.
• Five Adjustable Shelves: Outfitted with five robust, adjustable shelves to optimize spacing layout for various vials, media bottles, and sample containers.
• Automated Eco Defrost: Utilizes an automated off-cycle defrost program that clears frost build-up regularly without adding any heat to the cabinet space.

Specifications:

Standard delivery typically takes 5-7 business days, while expedited shipping takes 2-3 business days