Case Study long-term virus research with UTL freezers
Applications:
- Long-term virus research involving dangerous pathogens at the University of Bern’s high-security laboratory in Mittelhäusern, Switzerland
- Coronavirus research
- Highly infectious diseases such as footand-mouth disease are also a focal point of virus research
- Samples are taken as and when required, or stored in the ultra low temperature freezer until they are needed.
Customer requirements:
- Constant, permanent temperatures of -80 °C
- Door lock for secure storage
- Simple operation for laboratory workers wearing protective equipment
- Space-saving in laboratory environments
- Quiet operation
- Absolute reliability
- Low power consumption
BINDER solution: ultra low temperature freezers
- Range of temperature controller: -90°C to -40°C
- Lowest energy consumption in its class
- Powerful cascade compressor cooling unit
- Environmentally friendly refrigerants R-290 and R-170
- Efficient thermal insulation with vacuum insulation panels
- Innovative door gasket concept reduces buildup of ice
- Ergonomic door handle
- Rust-proof interior made completely of stainless steel
- Detachable inner doors made of stainless steel