The RFC-1301 is the mid-size model of Yamato's RFC laboratory freezer/refrigerator combination series — a Made-in-the-USA, floor-standing stainless two-door unit pairing a large refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) with an equally large freezer (0°C to -25°C) in a single 1359 L / 48 cu.ft. cabinet. Each compartment has its own digital controller and its own power plug. It is the right pick where a facility needs substantially more combined refrigerated and frozen storage than the entry RFC-501 provides, with a cleanable stainless finish.
Spec note: The product name here reflects the manifest listing (23.1 cu.ft. per compartment). The current RFC Series brochure (BRO-RFC-2025) lists this model at 24 cu.ft. refrigerator + 24 cu.ft. freezer (1359 L / 48 cu.ft. total); the specification table below traces to the brochure. Confirm the exact per-compartment cubic footage at quote.
Key Specifications
| SKU | RFC-1301 (model RFC1301) |
| Type | Laboratory freezer/refrigerator combination, two solid doors |
| Total capacity | 1359 L / 48 cu.ft. |
| Refrigerator capacity | 24 cu.ft. (per brochure) |
| Freezer capacity | 24 cu.ft. (per brochure) |
| Refrigerator temperature range | 2°C to 8°C / 36°F to 46°F |
| Freezer temperature range | 0°C to -25°C / +32°F to -13°F |
| Temperature control | Two — digital display (one per compartment) |
| Temperature alarm | Hi/low temperature, audible + visual; alarm relay dry contacts |
| Doors | Two solid, locking |
| Shelves | 3 per compartment, epoxy coated (adjustable) |
| Legs | Four locking |
| Insulation | Polyurethane (CFC-free) |
| Compressor | 1/4 hp (refrigerator), 1/2 hp (freezer) |
| Evaporator | Fin and tube |
| Refrigerator defrost | Automatic |
| Freezer defrost | Automatic |
| Interior / exterior finish | Stainless steel |
| Interior dim. refrigerator (WxDxH) | 22" x 28" x 60" |
| Interior dim. freezer (WxDxH) | 22" x 28" x 60" |
| External dimensions (WxDxH) | 52" x 34.75" x 81.5" (132 x 88 x 207 cm) |
| Weight | 625 lbs. |
| Voltage | 115V, 60 Hz, 1 phase |
| Running amps | 5.7A (refrigerator), 6.0A (freezer) |
| Supply plug | NEMA 5-15P (1 plug per chamber), UL listed |
| Optional accessories | Chart recorder, leg seismic restraints, wall seismic restraints |
Application Profile
The RFC-1301 fits labs and pharmacies needing high-volume combined refrigerated and frozen storage from one floor-standing stainless unit — the case where the entry RFC-501 would run short of capacity. It consolidates core-facility reagent and sample management, holding bulk refrigerated media and buffers alongside frozen aliquots and enzymes in a single station, and supports pharmacy cold-chain storage of a fuller inventory of both refrigerated and frozen pharmaceuticals across independent, alarm-protected zones. The stainless finish suits cleanroom-adjacent and GMP settings that demand rigorous cleaning and wipe-down, while optional leg and wall seismic restraints support code compliance in seismic-zone installations. Because each compartment is independently controlled and separately powered, an excursion or service event in one zone does not compromise the other.
Design Architecture
Refrigeration. Two independent circuits: a 1/4 hp compressor serves the refrigerator (2–8°C) and a 1/2 hp compressor serves the larger freezer (0 to -25°C), both feeding fin-and-tube evaporators. Both compartments use automatic defrost, and CFC-free polyurethane insulation with CFC-free refrigerant stabilizes each zone. The unit is UL listed and Made in the USA.
Control and monitoring. Two digital controllers — one per compartment — set and read temperature independently. Each zone carries a Hi/Low temperature alarm with audible and visual annunciation plus a dry-contact alarm relay for facility monitoring integration.
Cabinet and access. Two solid, locking doors front the stainless steel cabinet. Each compartment holds 3 adjustable, epoxy-coated shelves across a tall 60" interior height. Four locking legs stabilize the floor-standing unit; optional seismic restraints (leg and wall) are available.
Electrical. Standard 115V, 60 Hz, single-phase power with one NEMA 5-15P plug per chamber (5.7A refrigerator / 6.0A freezer running) — plan two dedicated receptacles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature ranges do the RFC-1301's two compartments hold? The refrigerator compartment holds 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and the freezer compartment holds 0°C to -25°C (+32°F to -13°F), each with its own digital controller.
How much storage does the RFC-1301 provide? Total capacity is 1359 L / 48 cu.ft. — the current RFC brochure lists 24 cu.ft. refrigerator plus 24 cu.ft. freezer. Each compartment holds 3 adjustable, epoxy-coated shelves.
Does the RFC-1301 need one or two power outlets? Two. Each compartment is separately powered with its own NEMA 5-15P plug (5.7A refrigerator, 6.0A freezer) on 115V, 60 Hz single-phase — plan two dedicated receptacles.
Does the RFC-1301 require manual defrost? No. Both the refrigerator and the freezer compartment use automatic defrost.
Is the RFC-1301 finished in stainless steel? Yes. Both the interior and exterior are stainless steel, supporting rigorous cleaning and wipe-down in cleanroom-adjacent and GMP settings.
Ordering & Configuration
Each RFC-1301 ships as a complete floor-standing stainless combination: two-compartment cabinet, 3 epoxy-coated shelves per compartment, two locking solid doors, dual digital controllers with audible/visual alarms and dry-contact relays, four locking legs, and one NEMA 5-15P cord per chamber. Chart recorder and leg / wall seismic restraints are optional accessories.
When sizing against siblings, weigh capacity versus the RFC-501 (515 L) and the three-door RFC-2001 (1982 L); factor in jurisdictional seismic-restraint requirements, any chart-recorder or documentation needs, and freight for a 625 lb, 81.5"-tall floor unit, with lead time and warranty per Yamato standard capital-equipment terms. Confirm at quote:
- Exact per-compartment cubic footage (manifest 23.1 vs brochure 24 cu.ft. — reconcile with Yamato).
- Two dedicated 115V receptacles (one per chamber) available at the install site.
- Seismic restraint, chart-recorder, and freight/rigging arrangements for the install.
RFC laboratory freezer/refrigerator combination family:
- RFC-501 — 515 L / 18.2 cu.ft. (9.1 R + 9.1 F), two doors, white coated steel
- RFC-1301 (this product) — 1359 L / 48 cu.ft. (24 R + 24 F per brochure), two doors, stainless steel
- RFC-2001 — 1982 L / 70 cu.ft. (46.6 R + 24 F), three doors, stainless steel
