Long Term storage of all COVID-19 specimen types must be done at temperatures below -70°C as specified by the WHO and CDC in recent publications. The proven reliability of the Thermo Scientific FDE Forma -86°C Ultra Low Temperature Freezer range makes it the ideal choice when you need to increase sample storage capacity due to the COVID-19 emergency. This series is offered with a 5-year standard warranty from the manufacturers.
Forming part of the Standard Performance (STP) family, Thermo Scientific™ Forma™ FDE Series ultra-low temperature freezers feature four upright models that maximise storage capacity from 30,000 up to 60,000 2 mL vials. The FDE series is a sustainable and reliable solution with ultimate sample security and operational savings for every laboratory. In addition, this series has a wide range of accessories to facilitate your sample storage.
Features and Benefits of this range include:
- Energy reduction saves on electricity, up to 25%
- Heat output reduction saves on HVAC need/continued cost
- Lower noise allows for “in lab” equipment positioning minimizing footsteps, below 53 dBA
- Sets the baseline for our warranty coverage – 5 Years
- Recovers cabinet temperature 20% faster after opening the door.2
- Natural hydrocarbon refrigerants reduce system operating stresses
- The new H-drive Information Center (HIC) combines easy to read temperature with simple capacitive touch buttons in a 5.6” display
- Four capacities (300, 400, 500 and 600 2-inch box) to accommodate a variety of storage needs and lab footprint specifications
- All models contain four inner doors allowing for easy sample access without exposing greater freezer content to ambient conditions
- Improved customer convenience with new ergonomically designed handle, high contrast eye-level display, and comfortable easy-access shelf locations.
- Security features including alarm settings and padlock-compatible doors
- Slimline version allows maximum storage with less floor space
