Antech CryoVita 26H controlled-rate freezer — A 26 L top-opening horizontal controlled-rate freezer using liquid nitrogen. It records chamber and sample temperature, supports programmed cooling profiles and exports cycle records through USB.
RANGE−180…+50 °CModel specifications
CHAMBER26 LModel specifications
MAXIMUM CAPACITY1000 straws of 0.25 mLModel specifications
Photo: manufacturer illustration of the Antech CryoVita H chest series. Chamber capacity, cabinet width and loading layout vary by model. The selected version is specified in the table; the series photo is not a scale drawing.
Key advantages
- Programmable freezing rate of 0.1–50 °C/min and heating rate of 0.1–10 °C/min.
- Touchscreen controller with up to 20 stored programs, including six default programs.
- Chamber and sample temperature recording with USB export.
- Remote alarm contact, door-operation interlock and LN₂ prefilter.
Technical specifications
| Model | CryoVita 26H |
| Loading | Top opening, horizontal |
| Chamber volume | 26 L |
| Temperature range | −180…+50 °C |
| Freezing rate | 0.1–50 °C/min |
| Heating rate | 0.1–10 °C/min |
| Temperature deviation | <2 °C |
| Controller | Touchscreen and microprocessor |
| Programs | Up to 20, including 6 default programs |
| Temperature display | Chamber and sample |
| Data storage / USB | Yes |
| 0.25 mL straws | 1000 |
| 0.5 mL straws | 750 |
| Cycle information | Stage, elapsed time and remaining time |
| Interior W × D × H | 476 × 184 × 340 mm |
| Exterior W × D × H | 701 × 769 × 539 mm |
| Net weight | 40 kg |
| Heating power | 2500 W |
| Power supply | AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Chamber material | SUS304 stainless steel |
| Refrigerant | Liquid nitrogen |
| LN₂ source pressure | 14–22 PSI |
| LN₂ prefilter | Yes |
| Pressure relief valve | Yes, 125 PSI |
| Remote alarm contact | Yes |
| Door-operation safety interlock | Yes |
| Freezing racks | Optional |
| Printer | Optional |
Application and configuration
Used for controlled cooling of biological samples under a validated laboratory protocol. Applications include biobanks, research, veterinary and cell-processing laboratories.
An external liquid-nitrogen source at 14–22 PSI is required. Select optional racks and cassettes for the sample format; listed capacities depend on the selected inventory configuration.
Confirm the freezing profile, sample containers, electrical supply, nitrogen connection and installation requirements before ordering.
Is an external LN₂ supply required?
Yes. The catalogue specifies a supply pressure of 14–22 PSI. Match connections and equipment to the selected model.
Are all racks included as standard?
No. Racks and cassettes are optional and selected for the sample format. Listed capacities depend on that configuration.
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Official manufacturer information
Official photograph of the horizontal CryoVita series. Refer to the specification table for the dimensions and capacity of this model.
Before ordering
The temperature range, rates and weight follow the current manufacturer MODELS table. Earlier brochures may describe a different revision. FEATURES and MODELS give different program counts; this listing uses up to 20, including 6 defaults, as stated in MODELS. Specify the required controller revision, operating range and accessories in the order specification.
Antech CryoVita — MODELS
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