The Haier DW-86L100J is a compact, front-loading −86°C ultra-low freezer sized to slide under a bench, giving small labs, satellite workstations, and point-of-use sites true ULT storage without a full-height footprint. At 100 L (3.5 cu ft) on a single 115V/60Hz circuit, it reaches −86°C with a microprocessor controller and LED display, holds up to 60 two-inch boxes, and carries UL certification.
Key Specifications
| Model | DW-86L100J |
| Cabinet type | Undercounter / front-loading |
| Cooling performance | −86°C |
| Temperature range | −40°C to −86°C |
| Refrigeration | High-efficiency HC compressor |
| Capacity | 100 L / 3.5 cu ft |
| Rack capacity | 4 racks / 60 two-inch boxes |
| Inner doors / shelves | 2 inner doors / 1 stainless adjustable shelf |
| Controller / display | Microprocessor, LED |
| Sound level | 46.8 dB(A) |
| Power supply | 120 V / 60 Hz (115V nominal) |
| Max power | 680 W |
| Backup | CO₂ / LN₂ backup optional |
| Certification | UL |
Application Profile
Not every −86°C need justifies a 578 L upright. A lab that only stores a working set of aliquots, or that wants ULT storage at the bench where samples are actually processed, is far better served by a compact unit than by walking across the building to a shared freezer. The DW-86L100J is built for that role: an undercounter, front-loading cabinet roughly one meter tall that fits beneath standard casework and plugs into an ordinary 115V outlet while still reaching a genuine −86°C.
Its high-efficiency hydrocarbon compressor and optimized refrigeration system keep power draw modest (680 W) and sound low at 46.8 dB(A) for benchside placement. Two insulated inner doors and a single adjustable stainless shelf organize the interior, and a left-side 25 mm porthole accepts an independent temperature probe.
Design Architecture
Despite its size, the DW-86L100J carries a full-height alarm set: high/low temperature, power failure, high/low voltage, sensor error, low battery, high ambient temperature, door ajar, and start-up delay, plus USB, remote alarm contact, 5V power port, and standard RS-485. Four racks organize up to 60 two-inch boxes, and both CO₂ and LN₂ backup are optional for power-loss protection at critical bench stations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the DW-86L100J really reach −86°C? Yes — it is a true −86°C ULT freezer (−40°C to −86°C range), not a −40°C lab freezer, in an undercounter form factor.
Does it run on a standard outlet? Yes. It runs on 115V/60Hz (120V nominal), drawing up to 680 W.
How much does it hold? 100 L — up to 60 two-inch boxes across 4 racks, on one adjustable shelf behind 2 inner doors.
Will it fit under a bench? Yes. It is designed as an undercounter, front-loading unit roughly 1 m tall to fit beneath standard casework.
Is a backup system available? Optional CO₂ and LN₂ backup are both offered.
Ordering & Configuration
The DW-86L100J is a capital purchase: request a quote for pricing and lead time. Backed by Haier Biomedical's manufacturer warranty — confirm current terms with your quote.
Choose the DW-86L100J when you need real −86°C storage at the bench or in a space-constrained lab and a full-height upright is overkill. Move up to a JA- or BPT-series upright when your box count outgrows ~60 two-inch boxes; this is the point-of-use ULT.
