Scientemp Ultra Cold Series Chest Freezers (-45°C to -86°C)
Choose Your capacity (1, 1.7, 3.1, 6.8, 9.4, 12, 12 low-profile, 21 cu ft) — Scientemp's 86-/85-/80- models; nav category 'Ultra Cold Series -45°C to -86°C'
16 models in this family — select one to see full specs, documents, and pricing.
Scientemp 86-01A Chest Freezer (1 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz
$5,659.30
Scientemp Model 86-01 Undercounter Chest Freezer-45°C to-86°C with 1.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V
$5,992.20
Scientemp 85-1.7A Chest Freezer (1.7 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz
$5,881.15
Scientemp Model 85-1.7 Small Chest Freezer-45°C to-85°C with 1.7 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V
$6,227.10
Scientemp 85-3.1A Chest Freezer (3.1 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz
$6,702.25
Scientemp Model 85-3.1 Small Chest Freezer-45°C to-85°C with 3.1 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V
$7,096.50
Scientemp 85-6.8A Chest Freezer (6.8 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz
$7,734.15
Scientemp Model 85-6.8 Chest Freezer-45°C to-85°C with 6.8 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V
$8,189.10
Scientemp 80-9.4A Chest Freezer (9.4 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz
$8,181.25
Scientemp Model 80-9.4 Chest Freezer with 9.4 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V
$8,662.50
Scientemp 80-12A Chest Freezer (12 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz
$9,486.85
Scientemp Model 80-12 Chest Freezer with 12 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V
$10,044.90
Scientemp 80-12A-L Chest Freezer (12 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz
$9,486.85
Scientemp Model 80-12-L Chest Freezer Low Profile with 12 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 115V
$10,044.90
Scientemp Model 80-12-L Chest Freezer Low Profile with 12 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V
$10,044.90
Scientemp 80-21B Chest Freezer (21 cu ft), 230 V / 60 Hz
$13,178.40
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Compare all 16 models
Every model in the Scientemp Ultra Cold Series Chest Freezers (-45°C to -86°C) family differs by capacity (1, 1.7, 3.1, 6.8, 9.4, 12, 12 low-profile, 21 cu ft) — Scientemp's 86-/85-/80- models; nav category 'Ultra Cold Series -45°C to -86°C'. Specifications that differ are shown below.
| Model | 86-01AScientemp 86-01A Chest Freezer (1 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz | 86-01BScientemp Model 86-01 Undercounter Chest Freezer-45°C to-86°C with 1.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V | 85-1.7AScientemp 85-1.7A Chest Freezer (1.7 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz | 85-1.7BScientemp Model 85-1.7 Small Chest Freezer-45°C to-85°C with 1.7 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V | 85-3.1AScientemp 85-3.1A Chest Freezer (3.1 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz | 85-3.1BScientemp Model 85-3.1 Small Chest Freezer-45°C to-85°C with 3.1 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V | 85-6.8AScientemp 85-6.8A Chest Freezer (6.8 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz | 85-6.8BScientemp Model 85-6.8 Chest Freezer-45°C to-85°C with 6.8 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V | 80-9.4AScientemp 80-9.4A Chest Freezer (9.4 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz | 80-9.4BScientemp Model 80-9.4 Chest Freezer with 9.4 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V | 80-12AScientemp 80-12A Chest Freezer (12 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz | 80-12BScientemp Model 80-12 Chest Freezer with 12 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V | 80-12A-LScientemp 80-12A-L Chest Freezer (12 cu ft), 115 V / 60 Hz | 80-12A-LPScientemp Model 80-12-L Chest Freezer Low Profile with 12 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 115V | 80-12B-LPScientemp Model 80-12-L Chest Freezer Low Profile with 12 Cu. Ft. Capacity - 230V | 80-21BScientemp 80-21B Chest Freezer (21 cu ft), 230 V / 60 Hz |
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| Price | $5,659.30 $6,658.00 | $5,992.20 $6,658.00 | $5,881.15 $6,919.00 | $6,227.10 $6,919.00 | $6,702.25 $7,885.00 | $7,096.50 $7,885.00 | $7,734.15 $9,099.00 | $8,189.10 $9,099.00 | $8,181.25 $9,625.00 | $8,662.50 $9,625.00 | $9,486.85 $11,161.00 | $10,044.90 $11,161.00 | $9,486.85 $11,161.00 | $10,044.90 $11,161.00 | $10,044.90 $11,161.00 | $13,178.40 $15,504.00 |
| Alarm | Visual and audible (no battery backup) | — | Visual and audible | — | Visual and audible | — | Visual and audible | — | Visual and audible | — | Visual and audible | — | Visual and audible | — | — | Visual and audible |
| Casters | None (86-01 is the only Ultra Cold without standard casters) | — | 2" non-locking casters (locking available) | — | 2" non-locking casters (locking available) | — | 3" non-locking casters (locking available) | — | 3" non-locking casters (locking available) | — | 3" non-locking casters (locking available) | — | 3" non-locking casters (locking available) | — | — | 3" non-locking casters (locking available) |
| Insulation | Urethane foam | — | Urethane | — | Urethane | — | High-density fiberglass | — | High-density fiberglass | — | High-density fiberglass | — | Urethane foam | — | — | Urethane foam |
| Compressors | High stage 1/4 hp / low stage 1/4 hp | — | High stage 1/4 hp / low stage 1/4 hp | — | High stage 1/3+ hp / low stage 1/3+ hp | — | High stage 1/3+ hp / low stage 1/3+ hp | — | High stage 1/3+ hp / low stage 1/3+ hp | — | High stage 1/2 hp / low stage 1/2 hp | — | High stage 1/2 hp / low stage 1/2 hp | — | — | High stage 3/4 hp / low stage 3/4 hp |
| Running Amps | 10 A (115 V) / 5 A (230 V) | — | 10 A (115 V) / 5 A (230 V) | — | 12 A (115 V) / 6 A (230 V) | — | 15 A (115 V) / 7.5 A (230 V) | — | 15 A (115 V) / 7.5 A (230 V) | — | 10 A (115 V) / 5 A (230 V) | — | 12 A (115 V) / 6 A (230 V) | — | — | 8 A (230 V) |
| Refrigeration | R-134A high stage / R-508 low stage (two-stage cascade) | — | R-134A high stage / R-508 low stage (two-stage cascade) | — | R-134A high stage / R-508 low stage (two-stage cascade) | — | R-134A high stage / R-508B low stage (two-stage cascade) | — | R-134A high stage / R-508B low stage (two-stage cascade) | — | R-134A high stage / R-508 low stage (two-stage cascade) | — | R-134A high stage / R-508B low stage (two-stage cascade) | — | — | R-134A high stage / R-508B low stage (two-stage cascade) |
| Voltage Options | 115 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 50 Hz | — | 115 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 50 Hz | — | 115 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 50 Hz | — | 115 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 50 Hz | — | 115 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 50 Hz | — | 115 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 50 Hz | — | 115 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 50 Hz | — | — | 230 V / 60 Hz, 230 V / 50 Hz (115 V not offered on this model) |
| Temperature Range | -45°C to -86°C (-122°F) | — | -45°C to -85°C (-121°F) | — | -45°C to -85°C (-121°F) | — | -45°C to -85°C (-121°F) | — | -45°C to -80°C (-112°F) | — | -45°C to -80°C (-112°F) | — | -45°C to -80°C (-112°F) | — | — | -45°C to -80°C (-112°F) |
| View 86-01A → | View 86-01B → | View 85-1.7A → | View 85-1.7B → | View 85-3.1A → | View 85-3.1B → | View 85-6.8A → | View 85-6.8B → | View 80-9.4A → | View 80-9.4B → | View 80-12A → | View 80-12B → | View 80-12A-L → | View 80-12A-LP → | View 80-12B-LP → | View 80-21B → |
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