The ULF-501C is a chest-style (horizontal, top-opening) ultra-low freezer in Yamato's STANDARD ULF Series, holding 400 L (14 cu.ft.) of sample volume across a top-opening horizontal chamber rated to -40°C to -85°C / -40°F to -121°F. Cascade refrigeration with two hermetic compressors delivers rapid pull-down and stable ultra-low storage for long-term biological and clinical sample archives, with a battery-backed audible/visual alarm and remote-alarm relay standard. Rated rack capacity: 30 racks.
This is capital cold-storage equipment shipped LTL freight. Pricing, voltage/plug configuration, freight, and lead time are confirmed on quote. Request a quote to proceed.
Key Specifications
| SKU | ULF-501C |
| Style | Chest-style (horizontal, top-opening) |
| Temperature range | -40°C to -85°C / -40°F to -121°F |
| Capacity | 400 L (14 cu.ft.) |
| Rack capacity | 30 racks |
| Interior dimensions (W×D×H) | 62" x 20" x 20" / 157 x 50 x 50 cm |
| Exterior dimensions (W×D×H) | 72.5" x 33" x 47.5" / 184 x 83 x 120 cm |
| Refrigerant | CFC-free R-508B and R-404A (cascade system, two hermetic compressors) |
| Voltage | 115V / 208V / 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 220V, 50/60Hz, 1 phase |
| Brochure source | ULF Series Ultra-Low Freezer (BRO-ULF-2025) |
Application Profile
Per the ULF brochure, primary uses for the ULF Series are clinics, research, small laboratories, hospital rooms, and medical clinics. At 400 L (14 cu.ft.), the ULF-501C is suited to:
- Long-term biological sample archiving — cell lines, tissue, serum, plasma, and DNA/RNA libraries
- Cold-chain and biobank storage at research-core and clinical scale
- Vaccine, reagent, and enzyme storage requiring validated ultra-low temperatures
- Bulk / high-density storage where the top-opening horizontal format minimizes cold-air loss on access
Design Architecture
Refrigeration. A cascade refrigeration system with two large hermetic compressors drives rapid pull-down of the product load. The system is designed to hold internal pressure very low, which limits heat build-up, improves running efficiency, and extends compressor life; an energy-saving low stage operates only on demand. Heat is dissipated by an air-cooled condenser with two heavy-duty fans — no liquid coolant required. Refrigerants are CFC-free R-508B and R-404A.
Temperature control & alarms. Digital temperature control with dual display shows set point and chamber temperature. A scan button sets temperature with a tamper-proof lockout. A battery-operated alarm emits audible and visual signals on mechanical or electrical failure, with over/under-temperature settings, an alarm-silence switch, a battery-test switch, and a relay for remote-alarm hook-up.
Construction. Chamber is 14-ga. zinc-coated galvanized steel; exterior is 16-ga. steel with a powder-coated cool-gray finish. Frost and ice build-up along the gasket is minimized by a heater harness beneath the channel. An automatic timer system restarts the unit after a power failure. Interior organization: 30 racks. Made in the USA.
Optional accessories (brochure): chart recorder, CO₂ and LN₂ back-up system, racks, and cold-safety gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature range does the ULF-501C hold? -40°C to -85°C (-40°F to -121°F), delivered by a cascade refrigeration system.
What is the storage capacity? 400 L (14 cu.ft.), with a rated capacity of 30 racks, in a chest-style (horizontal, top-opening) cabinet.
What refrigeration does it use? A cascade system with two large hermetic compressors and an air-cooled condenser (two heavy-duty fans, no liquid coolant), using CFC-free R-508B and R-404A refrigerants. An energy-saving low stage operates only on demand.
Is this a chest or upright freezer? Chest — the top-opening horizontal format minimizes cold-air loss on access, favoring bulk and high-density long-term storage.
What voltage does it require? 115V / 208V / 230V at 60Hz, single-phase, or 220V at 50/60Hz, single-phase.
Ordering & Configuration
The ULF-501C ships as a complete, factory-charged ultra-low freezer with digital control, dual display, and the battery-backed alarm system described above. Racks and back-up systems (CO₂ / LN₂) are available as options per the brochure.
As a Type-A, quote-based capital item, confirm on quote the voltage and plug (115V / 208V / 230V at 60Hz, or 220V at 50/60Hz, single-phase); LTL freight arrangements with dock/liftgate and placement access; the temperature target (this unit is rated -40°C to -85°C / -40°F to -121°F); rack/insert configuration and any CO₂/LN₂ back-up or chart-recorder options; and lead time and warranty terms.
Request a quote to configure voltage, freight, and accessories for the ULF-501C. Because this is a Type-A capital item, checkout is quote-based — our team confirms specification and total delivered cost before order.
