The RFC-2001 is the largest model of Yamato's RFC laboratory freezer/refrigerator combination series — a Made-in-the-USA, floor-standing stainless three-door unit pairing a 46.6 cu.ft. refrigerator (4°C) with a 24 cu.ft. freezer (-20°C) in a single 1982 L / 70 cu.ft. cabinet. Each compartment has its own digital controller with Min/Max memory and its own power plug. It is the right pick for high-volume core facilities and pharmacies that need the maximum combined refrigerated and frozen capacity in the RFC line.
Spec note: The product name here reflects the manifest listing (23.1 cu.ft. freezer). The current RFC Series brochure (BRO-RFC-2025) lists the freezer at 24 cu.ft. (refrigerator 46.6 cu.ft.; total 1982 L / 70 cu.ft.); the specification table below traces to the brochure. Confirm the exact freezer cubic footage at quote.
Key Specifications
| SKU | RFC-2001 (model RFC2001) |
| Type | Laboratory freezer/refrigerator combination, three solid doors |
| Total capacity | 1982 L / 70 cu.ft. |
| Refrigerator capacity | 46.6 cu.ft. |
| Freezer capacity | 24 cu.ft. (per brochure) |
| Refrigerator temperature | 4°C / 39°F |
| Freezer temperature | -20°C / -4°F |
| Temperature control | Two — digital display (one per compartment) |
| Temperature alarm | Hi/low temperature, audible + visual; alarm relay dry contacts; Min/Max memory |
| Doors | Three solid, locking |
| Shelves | 3 per compartment, epoxy coated (adjustable) |
| Legs | Four locking |
| Insulation | Polyurethane (CFC-free) |
| Compressor | 1/3 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) | 48" x 28" x 60" |
| Interior dim. freezer (WxDxH) | 28" x 28" x 20" |
| External dimensions (WxDxH) | 78" x 34.75" x 81.5" (198 x 88 x 207 cm) |
| Weight | 950 lbs. |
| Voltage | 115V, 60 Hz, 1 phase |
| Running amps | 9.4A (refrigerator), 10.6A (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-2001 fits high-volume facilities needing maximum combined refrigerated and frozen storage from one floor-standing stainless unit. It provides the biggest capacity in the RFC line — a dominant 46.6 cu.ft. refrigerated section plus a substantial 24 cu.ft. freezer — for core-facility and biobank-adjacent storage of bulk refrigerated media, buffers, and samples alongside frozen aliquots in one station. Pharmacy and hospital cold-chain settings gain independent alarm-protected zones with Min/Max recall, the stainless finish supports GMP and cleanroom-adjacent cleaning and wipe-down protocols, and optional leg and wall seismic restraints support code compliance for the heavy 950 lb unit.
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 1/3 hp compressor serves the large refrigerator (4°C) and a 1/2 hp compressor serves the freezer (-20°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, a dry-contact alarm relay for facility monitoring integration, and Min/Max memory for excursion recall.
Cabinet and access. Three solid, locking doors front the stainless steel cabinet — the large refrigerator section runs a 48"-wide, 60"-tall interior, with the freezer at 28" x 28" x 20". Each compartment holds 3 adjustable, epoxy-coated shelves. 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 (9.4A refrigerator / 10.6A freezer running) — plan two dedicated receptacles for the higher current draw of the largest unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperatures do the two compartments hold? The refrigerator holds 4°C / 39°F and the freezer holds -20°C / -4°F, each with its own digital controller and Hi/Low alarm.
How much can the RFC-2001 store? 1982 L / 70 cu.ft. total — a 46.6 cu.ft. refrigerator plus a 24 cu.ft. freezer (per brochure), the largest capacity in the RFC line.
Are the refrigerator and freezer independent? Yes. Each compartment has its own compressor (1/3 hp refrigerator, 1/2 hp freezer), its own digital controller with Min/Max memory, and its own power plug, so an excursion or service event in one zone does not compromise the other.
What power does it require? 115V, 60 Hz, single-phase with one NEMA 5-15P plug per chamber (9.4A refrigerator / 10.6A freezer) — plan two dedicated receptacles.
Why does the freezer capacity differ between sources? The catalog name lists 23.1 cu.ft. while the current RFC brochure lists 24 cu.ft.; the spec table traces to the brochure, and the exact figure should be confirmed at quote.
Ordering & Configuration
Each RFC-2001 ships as a complete floor-standing stainless combination: three-door cabinet, 3 epoxy-coated shelves per compartment, dual digital controllers with audible/visual alarms, dry-contact relays and Min/Max memory, four locking legs, and one NEMA 5-15P cord per chamber. Chart recorder and leg / wall seismic restraints are optional accessories.
Confirm at quote:
- Exact freezer cubic footage (manifest 23.1 vs brochure 24 cu.ft. — reconcile with Yamato).
- Maximum-capacity RFC-2001 vs. RFC-1301 (1359 L) / RFC-501 (515 L).
- Electrical and siting — two dedicated 115V receptacles (one per chamber, 9.4A / 10.6A draw), seismic restraint requirements for the jurisdiction (950 lb unit), and any chart recorder or documentation needs.
- Freight/delivery and rigging for a 950 lb, 78"-wide, 81.5"-tall floor unit; lead time and warranty per Yamato standard capital-equipment terms.
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 — 1359 L / 48 cu.ft. (24 R + 24 F per brochure), two doors, stainless steel
- RFC-2001 (this product) — 1982 L / 70 cu.ft. (46.6 R + 24 F per brochure), three doors, stainless steel
