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Schedule a consultation +31 515 575 105Cryo storage racks keep cryovials, canes and cryoboxes organised inside your cryogenic storage vessels and freezers. Poly Temp Scientific supplies the inventory and CryoMed freezing racks from Thermo Scientific, matched to our cryogenic storage vessels and equipment.
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Cryo storage racks are the rack and holder systems that let you store cryovials, canes and cryoboxes in an organised way inside cryogenic storage vessels and controlled-rate freezers. They form the internal structure of your cryogenic storage: instead of keeping samples loose in the liquid or vapour phase of the nitrogen, a rack holds every box, cane or vial in a fixed, traceable position. This makes the best use of the available space, lets you retrieve a sample quickly and limits the time a vessel stays open. In this category you will find the cryo storage racks from the brand Thermo Scientific, supplied with advice, installation and maintenance by Poly Temp Scientific. The racks work together with our cryogenic storage vessels and equipment and our range of cryo accessories.
Cryo storage racks fall into two groups with a different function. The choice depends on whether you want to store samples for the long term or freeze them in a controlled way.
Inventory racks: choose these for the organised, long-term storage of cryoboxes and vials in a cryogenic storage vessel. These racks hold several cryoboxes stacked in a fixed position, so you can divide the vessel systematically and find every sample again.
Freezing racks (CryoMed): choose these when you want to freeze samples in a controlled way in a controlled-rate freezer. These racks are matched to the sample format (straws, canes, cryovials or skin tissue) and hold the samples in place while the temperature drops according to a fixed programme.
Our range consists of inventory racks and CryoMed freezing racks from Thermo Scientific. Below you can see the version and application for each type.
Matrix 2D cryo storage rack: the Matrix 2D rack organises cryovials with a 2D barcode in a fixed grid format, so you can identify and register samples unambiguously.
CryoExtra, CryoPlus and Jumbo inventory racks: these inventory racks are matched to the corresponding Thermo Scientific storage vessels and keep cryoboxes stacked in an orderly way. You choose the rack that suits your vessel and the number of boxes you want to store.
CryoMed freezing racks: for the CryoMed controlled-rate freezers there are freezing racks per sample type, including a straw freezing rack for 0.25 and 0.5 mL straws, a cane freezing rack, a cane freezing rack for the CRF version and a two-level skin tissue freezing rack. This lets you freeze the right sample format in a controlled way.
Cryo accessories: matching cryoboxes, cell dividers, canisters, canes and identification materials can be found in our cryo accessories. Ask our specialists for advice on the right combination.
Cryo storage racks are made of coated steel wire or stainless steel, materials that withstand the extreme cold of cryogenic storage. Stainless steel offers high corrosion resistance and is easy to clean, while a coating on steel wire provides extra protection. Both versions are suitable for use in the liquid or vapour phase of nitrogen storage. Which version fits best depends on your vessel, samples and working method.
A well-organised storage vessel starts with the right rack. By keeping cryoboxes and vials in a fixed position, you keep an overview of your sample collection and limit the time the vessel stays open. That matters, because every time a vessel is opened, heat enters and nitrogen evaporates. A suitable rack helps you take out and put back samples quickly, so the temperature stays stable and your samples remain protected. Combine the racks with our cryogenic storage vessels and equipment for a complete storage system.
Cryo storage racks are used wherever biological material is stored for the long term at cryogenic temperatures or frozen in a controlled way.
Biobanks and tissue banks: the organised, traceable storage of large numbers of cryovials, canes and tissue samples.
Pharmaceutical industry and biotech: storage of cell lines, cell banks and biological samples within pharmaceutical and biotechnological processes.
Medical diagnostics and clinical storage: storing and controlled freezing of patient samples, blood and tissue within medical diagnostics.
Universities and research institutes: storage of sample collections for research in the life sciences and biotechnology.
In addition to supplying cryo storage racks, Poly Temp Scientific handles the installation and periodic maintenance of your cryogenic storage. Our specialists advise you on the right rack for your vessel, sample format and working method. For advice or a quotation, please contact us. You can read more about the manufacturer on our Thermo Scientific brand page.
An inventory rack is intended for the organised, long-term storage of cryoboxes and vials in a cryogenic storage vessel. A freezing rack (CryoMed) is intended to freeze samples in a controlled way in a controlled-rate freezer and is matched to the sample format, such as straws, canes, cryovials or skin tissue.
Cryo storage racks are suitable for cryovials, canes, straws and cryoboxes. The rack holds these in a fixed, traceable position in the storage vessel or freezer, so you organise your sample collection clearly and find it again quickly.
We supply the Thermo Scientific range: the Matrix 2D cryo storage rack and the CryoExtra, CryoPlus and Jumbo inventory racks for storage vessels, plus various CryoMed freezing racks for straws, canes, skin tissue and cryovials. Matching cryoboxes and accessories can be found in our cryo accessories.
Cryo storage racks are made of coated steel wire or stainless steel. Both materials withstand the extreme cold of cryogenic storage and are suitable for use in the liquid or vapour phase of nitrogen storage.
The inventory racks are matched to the corresponding Thermo Scientific storage vessels and the freezing racks to the CryoMed controlled-rate freezers. Our specialists help you choose the rack that suits your vessel, sample format and working method.
Yes. We advise on the right rack and matching accessories, deliver and install the systems and carry out the periodic maintenance of your cryogenic storage. Our specialists are available throughout the Netherlands. Contact us for a no-obligation consultation or a quotation.