AC DS · Transport of Cells

AC DS12

AC DS12-L · 1 long canisterItem no. H-AAD1100435

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LN₂ capacity
6.8L
Static holding time
35days
Evaporation
0.23L/day
Neck opening
80mm
Height
630mm
Outer Ø
300mm
Empty weight
7.5kg
Your selection
1,566straws

* Nominal values without storage system installed. Actual capacity may vary depending on configuration. ¹ Calculated: value per canister × number of canisters.

Version
02 2 options ·
03

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Transport Case for Dry Shipper series + €536.00
AC Data Logger for Dry Shipper series + €1,931.00
Aluminum Cryo Vial Canes + €85.00
BODY PROTECTION + €87.00
CRYOKIT GLOVES + €177.00

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Overview

The dry shipping containers of the AC DS series from the Auguste Cryogenics Medical Family are cryogenic freezing containers specifically designed for the transport of biological material. The special material inside the container absorbs the liquid nitrogen and enables safe transport without any risk of spillage, while ensuring that valuable samples remain securely cooled. The DS series containers can be transported without any issues on all routes, including air transport, as they are ADR and IATA approved.

These containers are available with short (-S, 120 mm) or long (-L, 276 mm) canisters, as well as with racks for cryoboxes (-B). The short canisters are primarily used for the storage of straws, while the long canisters each contain two goblets and are suitable for both straws and cryotubes in holders. The racks are designed for the systematic storage of cryotubes.

  • High mobility due to low weight and compact dimensions
  • Long holding times with low nitrogen consumption
  • Large storage capacity
  • ADR and IATA approval
MDR

MDR – Medical Device Regulation (EU)

The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) defines binding requirements across Europe for products intended for medical applications. MDR-compliant liquid nitrogen vessels are required for medical and regulated applications where safety, documentation, and traceability are required – for example in hospitals, IVF centers, or biobanks.

AC DS12: MDR version available
Full description

The dry shipping containers of the AC DS series from the Auguste Cryogenics Medical Family are cryogenic freezing containers specifically designed for the transport of biological material. The special material inside the container absorbs the liquid nitrogen and enables safe transport without any risk of spillage, while ensuring that valuable samples remain securely cooled. The DS series containers can be transported without any issues on all routes, including air transport, as they are ADR and IATA approved.

Key Features:

  • High mobility due to low weight and compact dimensions
  • Long holding times with low nitrogen consumption
  • Large storage capacity
  • ADR and IATA approval

These containers are available with short (-S, 120 mm) or long (-L, 276 mm) canisters, as well as with racks for cryoboxes (-B). The short canisters are primarily used for the storage of straws, while the long canisters each contain two goblets and are suitable for both straws and cryotubes in holders. The racks are designed for the systematic storage of cryotubes.

A complete overview of all technical parameters for this container is provided in the “Technical Data” table below.


Overview of further models for CELL TRANSPORT:

T-Models
T-models are reinforced cryogenic storage and transport vessels. They are based on the L, XL+, 2XL, and 2XL+ series, but differ in their reinforced construction and are therefore designed for the safe transport of biological samples in liquid nitrogen. The “T” stands for transport: the vessels comply with ADR regulations for transport on public road and rail networks. These vessels combine storage and mobility, but are usually a compromise with regard to evaporation rate and holding time.

Example: AC L20-S (standard) and AC L20T-S (T-version).


If you need assistance selecting the right container, please contact us directly.

 

MDR – Medical Device Regulation (EU)
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) defines binding requirements across Europe for products intended for medical applications. MDR-compliant liquid nitrogen vessels are required for medical and regulated applications where safety, documentation, and traceability are required – for example in hospitals, IVF centers, or biobanks.

 

* The values given are nominal values, determined without a storage system and under
precisely defined conditions. Depending on the operating conditions and the
storage system used, the actual values may vary considerably.
In the course of continuous product improvement and development,
we reserve the right to change the specifications at any time without prior notice.

 

Including 1 long canister and 2 goblets


 

Specifications

Incl. 1 long canister and 2 goblets

LN2 capacity (liters): 6,8
Empty weight (kg): 7,5
Neck opening (mm): 80
Outside diameter (mm): 300
Total height (mm): 630
Static hold time (days): 35
Effective Shelf Life (days): 25

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Dimensions · mm 630 Ø 300Ø 80
Datasheet AC DS12-LAll values for your selection.

Performance

LN₂ capacity
6.8 L
Static holding time
35 days
Evaporation rate
0.23 L/day
Neck opening
80 mm

Storage

Storage system
1 long canister
Straws 0.25 ml
1,566 (1 × 1,566)
Straws 0.5 ml
671 (1 × 671)
Cryovials
114

Dimensions

Height
630 mm
Outside diameter
300 mm
Empty weight
7.5 kg
Canister Ø × height
70 × 276 mm

Shipping

Packing dimensions
340 × 340 × 640 mm
Shipping volume
0.74 m³
Shipping weight
9.3 kg

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SKU
AC DS12-L
Item number
H-AAD1100435
Scope of delivery
1 long canister
ADR
ADR transportable
MDR
Optionally available as a medical device version in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR).
Version
Standard
Price
€1,198.00 excl. VAT

* Nominal values without storage system installed. Actual capacity may vary depending on configuration. ¹ Calculated: value per canister × number of canisters. Gold values change with your selection.

Storage system

What goes inside
the AC DS12.

The AC DS12 comes with one of 2 storage systems. Choose one: the top view, the capacities and the scope of delivery change with it. Tap a position for its content.

1 Ø 300 mm
Top view

1 long canister

The long canisters each contain two goblets and are suitable for both straws and cryovials in holders.

1,566Straws 0.25 ml
671Straws 0.5 ml
114Cryovials

Position 1 · Long canister

  • 1,566 straws 0.25 ml per canister
  • Canister diameter: Ø 70 mm
  • Canister height: 276 mm
  • Scope of delivery: 1 long canister
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* Nominal values without storage system installed. Actual capacity may vary depending on configuration. ¹ Calculated: value per canister × number of canisters.

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Model
AC DS12-LThis model
LN₂ capacityL
1.3−5.5
6.8
Holding timedays
20−15
35
EvaporationL/day
0.17−0.06
0.23
Straws 0.25 ml
489−1,077
1,566
Cryovials
30−84
114
Neck openingmm
50−30
80
Height · Ømm
502 · 223
630 · 300
Empty weightkg
3.2
7.5
Price fromexcl. VAT
€878.00−€320.00
€1,198.00
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* Nominal values without storage system installed. Actual capacity may vary depending on configuration. ¹ Calculated: value per canister × number of canisters.