AC 2XL series · Medical Family

Straws, vials
or boxes.

The AC 2XL series has a 125–127 mm neck opening, wide enough for racks with cryoboxes. Choose short canisters (-S), long canisters with goblets (-L) or racks for cryoboxes (-B). Up to 22,930 straws of 0.25 ml or 1,440 cryovials in one vessel, holding for up to 145 days.

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LN₂ capacity: 10–50 L
Neck opening: 125–127 mm
Longest holding time: 145 days
Models: 15

ADRAC 2XL10 10 L

ADRAC 2XL50T 50 L

Manufacturer: Auguste Cryogenics
5-year vacuum warranty
MDR version for every model
Spare parts for the whole service life

What sets the series apart

The neck opening decides.

The neck opening is the largest heat bridge of every vessel. A narrow neck opening keeps nitrogen longest. A wide neck opening takes more canisters or racks, but needs refilling more often. The 5 vessel series of the family, neck openings drawn to scale:

AC L

Capacity: 2–50 L
Holding time: 26–286 d

Short or long canisters

AC XL+

Capacity: 10–35 L
Holding time: 44–152 d

Short or long canisters

Ø 125–127 mm

AC 2XL

Capacity: 10–50 L
Holding time: 23–145 d

Canisters or racks

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AC 2XL+

Capacity: 35 L
Holding time: 97 d

10 short or long canisters

AC 3XL

Capacity: 65–175 L
Holding time: 73–184 d

Racks for cryoboxes

Storage system

Canisters or racks

The AC 2XL takes all three storage systems. The letter at the end of the model name tells you which one is included.

-S · Short canisters, 120 mmFor straws. Six, or ten in the (10) versions.
-L · Long canisters, 276 mmTwo goblets each, for straws and cryovials.
-B · Racks for cryoboxesCryoboxes on racks (AC 2XL47-B: round boxes).

-S

Short canister

Length: 120 mm
For: Straws
Straws 0.25 ml: up to 13,740
Straws 0.5 ml: up to 5,890

-L

Long canister

Length: 276 mm, 2 goblets
For: Straws, cryovials
Straws 0.25 ml: up to 22,930
Straws 0.5 ml: up to 10,400
Cryovials: up to 1,440

-B

Rack for cryoboxes

For: Cryovials in boxes
Cryovials: up to 1,110
Racks: 1–6

Reading a model name

AC 2XL47-L (10), decoded.

Every name follows the same pattern. A “T” after the litres marks the reinforced transport version.

ACAuguste Cryogenics

2XLSeries · neck opening 125–127 mm

47Litres of LN₂

-LLong canisters (-S short, -B racks)

(10)Ten canisters instead of six

Good to know before you choose

What the numbers mean in daily use.

Holding time is a lab value

Every opening shortens the holding time. Plan your refill interval with a buffer, especially if you access samples often.

Liquid or vapour phase

Samples are stored submerged in liquid nitrogen. With long canisters or racks, storage in the vapour phase above the liquid may also be possible. Ask us before you plan it.

Carry it, drive it

Aluminium body, 6.3 kg (AC 2XL10) to 18.2 kg (AC 2XL47) empty. The AC 2XL10-B and the T models (AC 2XL15T, AC 2XL50T) may be transported under ADR.

When to choose another series

For the longest holding time, the AC L. For more boxes, the AC 3XL. For ten long canisters, the AC 2XL+.

Still comparing series? Our guide explains sample formats, quantities and refill intervals step by step.

Read: Choosing the right container for cell storage

All AC 2XL models

Compare at a glance.

Transport versions: AC T series →

ADRMDR

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AC 2XL10-B

Racks · MDR

Capacity: 10L
Holding time: 23d
Evaporation: 0.43L/day
Canisters: –
Straws 0.25 ml: –
Cryovials: 100
Height: 623mm
Outer Ø: 300mm
Empty weight: 6.3kg

€753.00excl. VAT · MDR €903.00

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Short Canisters · transport version · MDR

Capacity: 15L
Holding time: 35d
Evaporation: –
Canisters: 10 × short
Straws 0.25 ml: 10,320
Cryovials: –
Height: 480mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: –

€1,210.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,452.00

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MDR

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Racks · MDR

Capacity: 30L
Holding time: 90d
Evaporation: 0.35L/day
Canisters: –
Straws 0.25 ml: –
Cryovials: 600
Height: 717mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: 13kg

€1,198.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,438.00

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Short Canisters · MDR

Capacity: 30L
Holding time: 90d
Evaporation: 0.35L/day
Canisters: 6 × short
Straws 0.25 ml: 11,952
Cryovials: –
Height: 717mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: 13kg

€1,073.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,288.00

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AC 2XL35-B

Racks · MDR

Capacity: 35L
Holding time: 97d
Evaporation: 0.36L/day
Canisters: –
Straws 0.25 ml: –
Cryovials: 750
Height: 758mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: 14.6kg

€1,313.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,576.00

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MDR

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Short Canisters · MDR

Capacity: 35L
Holding time: 97d
Evaporation: 0.37L/day
Canisters: 6 × short
Straws 0.25 ml: 11,952
Cryovials: –
Height: 758mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: 14.6kg

€1,130.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,356.00

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Long Canisters · MDR

Capacity: 35L
Holding time: 97d
Evaporation: 0.37L/day
Canisters: 6 × long
Straws 0.25 ml: 19,944
Cryovials: 1,260
Height: 758mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: 14.6kg

€1,198.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,438.00

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MDR

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Racks · neck opening 127 mm · MDR

Capacity: 47L
Holding time: 130d
Evaporation: 0.36L/day
Canisters: –
Straws 0.25 ml: –
Cryovials: 1,110
Height: 770mm
Outer Ø: 508mm
Empty weight: 18.2kg

€1,825.00excl. VAT · MDR €2,190.00

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Short Canisters · neck opening 127 mm · MDR

Capacity: 47L
Holding time: 130d
Evaporation: 0.36L/day
Canisters: 6 × short
Straws 0.25 ml: 13,740
Cryovials: –
Height: 770mm
Outer Ø: 508mm
Empty weight: 18.2kg

€1,404.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,685.00

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Short Canisters · neck opening 127 mm · MDR

Capacity: 47L
Holding time: 130d
Evaporation: 0.36L/day
Canisters: 10 × short
Straws 0.25 ml: 10,930
Cryovials: –
Height: 770mm
Outer Ø: 508mm
Empty weight: 18.2kg

€1,460.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,752.00

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AC 2XL47-L, photo 1

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Long Canisters · neck opening 127 mm · MDR

Capacity: 47L
Holding time: 130d
Evaporation: 0.36L/day
Canisters: 6 × long
Straws 0.25 ml: 22,930
Cryovials: 1,440
Height: 770mm
Outer Ø: 508mm
Empty weight: 18.2kg

€1,426.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,712.00

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AC 2XL47-L (10), photo 1

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Long Canisters · neck opening 127 mm · MDR

Capacity: 47L
Holding time: 130d
Evaporation: 0.36L/day
Canisters: 10 × long
Straws 0.25 ml: 18,150
Cryovials: 1,140
Height: 770mm
Outer Ø: 508mm
Empty weight: 18.2kg

€1,483.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,780.00

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AC 2XL50T-B, photo 1

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Racks · transport version · MDR

Capacity: 50L
Holding time: 110d
Evaporation: 0.45L/day
Canisters: –
Straws 0.25 ml: –
Cryovials: 900
Height: 830mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: 17.3kg

€1,859.00excl. VAT · MDR €2,231.00

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AC 2XL50T-S, photo 1

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Short Canisters · transport version · MDR

Capacity: 50L
Holding time: 145d
Evaporation: 0.36L/day
Canisters: 6 × short
Straws 0.25 ml: 11,952
Cryovials: –
Height: 830mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: 17.3kg

€1,494.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,793.00

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AC 2XL50T-L, photo 1

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Long Canisters · transport version · MDR

Capacity: 50L
Holding time: 145d
Evaporation: 0.36L/day
Canisters: 6 × long
Straws 0.25 ml: 19,944
Cryovials: 1,260
Height: 830mm
Outer Ø: 462mm
Empty weight: 17.6kg

€1,529.00excl. VAT · MDR €1,835.00

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AC 2XL10-B	–	10	23	0.43	–	–	100	1	125	623	300	6.3	Yes	€753.00
AC 2XL15T-S (10)	10 × short	15	35	–	10,320	4,490	–	–	125	480	462	–	Yes	€1,210.00
AC 2XL30-B	–	30	90	0.35	–	–	600	6	125	717	462	13	No	€1,198.00
AC 2XL30-S	6 × short	30	90	0.35	11,952	5,124	–	–	125	717	462	13	No	€1,073.00
AC 2XL35-B	–	35	97	0.36	–	–	750	6	125	758	462	14.6	No	€1,313.00
AC 2XL35-S	6 × short	35	97	0.37	11,952	5,124	–	–	125	758	462	14.6	No	€1,130.00
AC 2XL35-L	6 × long	35	97	0.37	19,944	9,048	1,260	–	125	758	462	14.6	No	€1,198.00
AC 2XL47-B	–	47	130	0.36	–	–	1,110	6	127	770	508	18.2	No	€1,825.00
AC 2XL47-S	6 × short	47	130	0.36	13,740	5,890	–	–	127	770	508	18.2	No	€1,404.00
AC 2XL47-S (10)	10 × short	47	130	0.36	10,930	4,750	–	–	127	770	508	18.2	No	€1,460.00
AC 2XL47-L	6 × long	47	130	0.36	22,930	10,400	1,440	–	127	770	508	18.2	No	€1,426.00
AC 2XL47-L (10)	10 × long	47	130	0.36	18,150	8,200	1,140	–	127	770	508	18.2	No	€1,483.00
AC 2XL50T-B	–	50	110	0.45	–	–	900	6	125	830	462	17.3	Yes	€1,859.00
AC 2XL50T-S	6 × short	50	145	0.36	11,952	5,124	–	–	125	830	462	17.3	Yes	€1,494.00
AC 2XL50T-L	6 × long	50	145	0.36	19,944	9,048	1,260	–	125	830	462	17.6	Yes	€1,529.00

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