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Controlled Rate Freeze Thaw - CRFT

Controlled rate freezer and thawer that maximises cell survival without using liquid nitrogen
Applications
  • Transgenic embryology research
  • Stem cell research
  • Clinical and research samples, e.g. lymphocytesand tissue cell lines in conventional cryovials
  • Various mammalian cells includingcardiomyocytes, adipose, liver and muscle
  • Cord blood derived stem cells
  • Adherent cells and stem cells in microplates
  • Cell suspensions in numbered/barcoded arrays
  • System integrations
  • Suitable for applications in veterinarian IVF
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Key features and benefits

  • Accurate and reproducible control of cooling rates and sample temperatures
  • A focus on maximising cell survival rates
  • Controlled and customisable freezing and thawing
  • Linear and non-linear freezing profiles
  • Liquid nitrogen, alcohol and cryogen free – no need for ‘topping up’
  • Interchangeable heads for flexibility (ordered separately)
  • Free of charge software allows you to design, track, export and report temperature profiles
  • Easy to use and samples can be nucleated/seeded in-situ
  • Low running costs: estimated at 1% of liquid nitrogen-controlled rate freezing and runs on a 24V supply
  • Temperature range of -100°C to 30°C
  • Servicing and calibration options available
  • Command protocols available

Products in the range

  • CRFT UK– Controlled rate freeze thawer with UK plug
  • CRFT EU– Controlled rate freeze thawer with EU plug
  • CRFT US– Controlled rate freeze thawer with US plug

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Specifications

Dimensions (mm) – wdh 345 x 290 x 380 (lid off) / 460 (lid on)
Weight (kg) 5kg
Max plate temp (°C) 30°C
Min plate temp (°C) -100°C
Temp accuracy +/- 0.5°C
Temp stability +/- 0.1°C
Temp uniformity +/- 1.0°C Ref
Max cooling rate 10°C min/min
Max thawing rate 10°C/min from -100°C
Max temp stabilisation time 5 mins
Plug type UK, EU or US
Power supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz (24V DC unit supply)
Warranty 2 years
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Accessories

H00

Head for 16x 0.5ml straws

H01

Head for 18x0.3ml IMV straws

H02

Head for 55x1.8ml cryovials (0.5ml max fill)

H03

Head for Flat universal plate

H05

Head for 1x SBS microplate

H06

Head for 55x1.8ml deep cryovials (1ml max fill)

H07

Head for 10x 0.5ml straws and 12x 1.8ml cryovials

H08

Head for 12x 0.3ml straws and 12x 1.8ml cryovials

CRFTCRYOPEN

Cryopen nucleating tool

CRFTCARTRIDGE

Replacement cartridge for cryopen

CRFT UPS

Un-interruptible Power Supply for the CRFT for a 3 hour cycle in the event of an electrical power failure. 220-240v operation

CAL CRFT

Calibration certificate – single temperature point

CRFTMAINT 1

1 year maintenance agreement includes clean and test report(excludes repair and replacement of faulty parts)

CRFTCOMM

External communications protocol specification for the CRFT

IQOQCRFT

IQOQ booklet for CRFT

PQ CRFT

PQ booklet for CRFT

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