AC 3XL · Storage of Cells

AC 3XL145

AC 3XL145-B · 6 racks

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LN₂ capacity
145L
Holding time
151days
Evaporation
0.96L/day
Neck opening
216mm
Height
973mm
Outer Ø
681mm
Empty weight
48.9kg
Your selection
4,800cryovials

* Nominal values without storage system installed. Actual capacity may vary depending on configuration.

Version
01 2 options ·
02

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Overview

The vacuum-insulated aluminum containers of the L, XL+, 2XL, 2XL+, and 3XL series of the Auguste Cryogenics Medical Family are cryogenic storage vessels for the long-term storage of biological material in liquid nitrogen – with numerous application possibilities in laboratories as well as in medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial facilities.

The individual vessel series mainly differ in their neck diameters (50, 90, 125, 127, and 216 mm) and are supplied as standard with short (-S, 120 mm) or long (-L, 276 mm) canisters, or racks with cryoboxes (-B). The short canisters are primarily used for the storage of cryogenic straws, while the long canisters each contain two goblets and are suitable for both straws and cryovials in holders. The racks are designed for the systematic storage of cryovials and are only used in the 2XL and 3XL series. These vessels are ideally suited for the structured storage of medium to large sample volumes in the liquid nitrogen phase; with long canisters and racks, storage in the gas phase may also be possible. Depending on the model and configuration, static holding times of three weeks to over half a year are possible.

  • High mobility due to low weight and compact dimensions
  • Long holding times with low nitrogen consumption
  • Large storage capacity
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 3XL145: MDR version available
Full description

The vacuum-insulated aluminum containers of the L, XL+, 2XL, 2XL+, and 3XL series of the Auguste Cryogenics Medical Family are cryogenic storage vessels for the long-term storage of biological material in liquid nitrogen – with numerous application possibilities in laboratories as well as in medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial facilities.

Key Features:

  • High mobility due to low weight and compact dimensions
  • Long holding times with low nitrogen consumption
  • Large storage capacity
  • T-models with ADR approval – transportable in accordance with dangerous goods regulations

The individual vessel series mainly differ in their neck diameters (50, 90, 125, 127, and 216 mm) and are supplied as standard with short (-S, 120 mm) or long (-L, 276 mm) canisters, or racks with cryoboxes (-B). The short canisters are primarily used for the storage of cryogenic straws, while the long canisters each contain two goblets and are suitable for both straws and cryovials in holders. The racks are designed for the systematic storage of cryovials and are only used in the 2XL and 3XL series. These vessels are ideally suited for the structured storage of medium to large sample volumes in the liquid nitrogen phase; with long canisters and racks, storage in the gas phase may also be possible. Depending on the model and configuration, static holding times of three weeks to over half a year are possible.

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


Overview of further models for CELL STORAGE:

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).

AC FREEZER 
Freezers are high-capacity stainless-steel cryogenic storage vessels specifically developed for the safe and economical long-term storage of larger sample quantities. They are used in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and research and are available with a capacity of 430 L, 480 L, or 860 L. The vessels are suitable for both gas-phase and liquid-phase storage. They can also be equipped with canisters, rack systems, and automatic filling and monitoring systems, and are ideal for research institutions, biobanks, and universities with high capacity requirements.


If you need assistance selecting the appropriate container, please consult our guide “Cryogenic Cell Storage: The Guide to Selecting the Right Container” or 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 6 racks and 48 cryoboxes (10x10)

 

 

Specifications

Incl. 6 racks and 48 cryoboxes (10x10)

LN2 capacity (liters): 145 
Empty weight (kg): 48,9
Neck opening (mm): 216
Outside diameter (mm): 681
Total height (mm): 973
Static evaporation rate (liters/day): 0,96
Static hold time (days): 151

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Dimensions · mm 973 Ø 681Ø 216
Datasheet AC 3XL145-BAll values for your selection.

Performance

LN₂ capacity
145 L
Holding time
151 days
Evaporation rate
0.96 L/day
Neck opening
216 mm

Storage

Storage system
6 racks × 8 levels
Cryovials
4,800
Cryobox dimensions
134 × 134 mm

Further data

25 ml blood bag capacity
240
50 ml blood bag capacity
192

Dimensions

Height
973 mm
Outside diameter
681 mm
Empty weight
48.9 kg
Rack dimensions
142 × 144 mm

Shipping

Packing dimensions
780 × 780 × 1145 mm
Shipping volume
0.7 m³
Shipping weight
80.1 kg

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SKU
AC 3XL145-B
Scope of delivery
6 racks
MDR
Available as a medical device version in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR).
Version
Standard
Price
€4,680.00 excl. VAT

* Nominal values without storage system installed. Actual capacity may vary depending on configuration. Gold values change with your selection.

Storage system

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the AC 3XL145.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 NECK OPENING 216Ø 681 mm
Top view, schematic arrangement (racks and neck opening to scale with the outside diameter)

6 racks

The racks are designed for the systematic storage of cryovials.

48Cryoboxes
4,800Cryovials
8Levels per rack

Position 1 · Rack for cryoboxes

  • 8 levels
  • Cryobox dimensions: 134 × 134 mm
  • Rack dimensions: 142 × 144 mm
  • Scope of delivery: 6 racks

✓ Cryoboxes are included in the delivery

What is included

  • 6 racks
  • Levels per rack: 8
  • 48 Cryoboxes
  • 4,800 Cryovials

* Nominal values without storage system installed. Actual capacity may vary depending on configuration. ¹ Calculated: number of racks × levels per rack.

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Model
AC 3XL145-BThis model
LN₂ capacityL
115−30
145
175+30
Holding timedays
122−29
151
184+33
EvaporationL/day
0.94−0.02
0.96
0.95−0.01
Cryovials
3,600−1,200
4,800
6,000+1,200
Neck openingmm
216same
216
216same
Height · Ømm
846 · 681
973 · 681
1,078 · 681
Empty weightkg
42.3
48.9
53.8
Price fromexcl. VAT
€3,993.00−€687.00
€4,680.00
€5,247.00+€567.00
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