TSX Universal Series Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers

TSX Universal, over 80 years of innovation packed into the next-gen ultra-low freezer

The TSX Universal Series platform represents our most innovative and environmentally sustainable ULT freezers yet. Offering exceptional reliability, enhanced features and leading the market in performance, thanks to our innovative universal V-Drive cooling technology. Engineered to empower your lab and to protect what matters most— your samples.​
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Experience the future of cold today.

 

TSX Universal Series ULT freezers

Key features designed with your science in mind

Reliability at its core

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  1. Manufactured excellence: built to the highest standards at our ISO 13485:2016 facilities
  2. Proven durability: 10k+ hours of intensive lab and field runtime testing to help ensure long-term reliability
  3. Proven quality: each unit undergoes rigorous end-of-line testing for quality control
  4. Complete transparency: shipped with factory documentation and a certification of calibration*
  5. Peace of mind: backed by our 12-year warranty** for long-term confidence

Built to perform, designed to protect

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1. Enhanced performance with universal V-Drive technology: adapts to user activity to help maintain peak performance and protect what matters most—your samples.

  • Stable temperatures: less than 4ºC variation helps keep samples safe anywhere in the cabinet
  • Fast recovery: industry-leading 15-minute door recovery helps minimize temperature fluctuations and downtime
  • Rapid cooling, faster setup:  reaches -80ºC in under 5 hours—41% faster than previous models
  • Cost effective: uses 33% less energy than previous models, helping reduce costs and environmental impact

TSX Universal leads the market in total performance. Learn more >

 

2. Quick sample access with active pressure relief: innovative pressure relief technology enables re-entry in just 30 seconds so you can retrieve samples as frequently as needed, helping minimize disruptions


3. Maximum protection & compact footprint: advanced vacuum insulation and environmentally friendly 0 GWP, water-blown foam insulation safeguard samples while providing a compact footprint

Greener by design†

Greener by Design
  1. Less hazardous: uses non-hydrofluorocarbon (non-HFC) refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential (GWP) and foam insulation, with 0 GWP and Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP), that is water-blown, helping reduce chemical emissions and outgassing
  2. Less waste: contains up to 70% recycled materials, with 90% of waste diverted from landfills at our zero-waste facility***
  3. More energy efficient: ENERGY STAR® certified, helping reduce lab energy costs and environmental footprint
  4. Responsibly packaged: uses 43% recycled content cardboard and 60% recycled foam planks
  5. Extended life: offers a 12-year warranty, longer than any comparable product on the market

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Enhanced experience, optimized for ease

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  1. Lab-ready convenience: universal voltage, multiple size options, and whisper-quiet operation for easy installation and compatibility
  2. Reliable storage & organization: ergonomic handle helps ensure an airtight seal to prevent temperature fluctuations, while adjustable racking maximizes storage efficiency
  3. Enhanced security & monitoring: 7" UI helps streamline operations, optional HID access enhances security, built-in power and outputs enable real-time monitoring and diagnostics, and an optional lightbar helps provide instant unit status visibility
  4. Easy frost management: 7-point gasket design with an adjustable perimeter heater helps minimize frost build up for easier maintenance
  5. Seamless integration: built-in ports for LN2, CO2, and monitoring probes helps ensure compatibility with your lab setup
*Shipped documents: Certificate of conformance, CE declaration of conformance (General Purpose products), certificate of calibration, QC test log sheets, and QC temperature graphs.
**Restrictions and exclusions apply. Warranty is void if the unit is not maintained as set forth in the operation manual.
***Zero-waste facility in Asheville, North Carolina. Zero waste defined as 90% of non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill, waste to energy and incineration.
† Information not applicable to TSX Universal freezers with "-ULTS" in the part number (TSX40086FA-ULTS, TSX50086FA-ULTS, TSX60086FA-ULTS, TSX70086FA-ULTS).

Ordering Information

TSX Universal Series ULT freezers (-86°C to -40°C) 

Product type Model number Capacity cu. ft.
(liters)		 Rack capacity
(2 inch boxes)		 Electrical Plug Shelves Door style
General purpose
(ENERGY STAR certified, ACT label verified)		 TSX40086FA 19.4 (549) 16 (400) 100-230V
50/60 Hz		 Country-specific
(see table for options)		 4 shelves
(3 Adjustable)		 Outer (1)
Inner (2)
TSX50086FA 24.1 (682) 20 (500)
TSX60086FA 28.8 (816) 24 (600)
TSX70086FA 33.5 (949) 28 (700)
General purpose*

TSX40086FA-ULTS

19.4 (549)

16 (400)
TSX50086FA-ULTS 24.1 (682) 20 (500)
TSX60086FA-ULTS 28.8 (816) 24 (600)
Medical device*†
(ENERGY STAR certified, ACT label verified)		 TSX40086LA 19.4 (549)
16 (400)
TSX50086LA 24.1 (682) 20 (500)
TSX60086LA 28.8 (816) 24 (600)
TSX70086LA 33.5 (949) 28 (700)



*Alternate Country of Origin models available.  Please contact your representative for more details.

**Disclaimer: The Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) Freezers TSX Series (Model/s with ‘L’, for example TSX40086LA) are intended for long term storage and preservation of blood and blood products at temperatures between -40°C to -86°C. The ULT Freezers are intended to be used by trained personnel in a professional laboratory environment.
 

† Registered as a Medical device Class II 510(K) Exempt in the USA only. View verification of medical devices in the U.S.>

Warranty registration

 

We confidently stand behind our products and take pride in offering an industry-leading warranty; 12 years compressor coverage, which sets us apart from any other ULT supplier in the market.

 

To activate your unit's warranty, please fill out the form below. You can also access the form by scanning the QR code found in the Start-up Wizard upon receiving your unit.

 

Designed for your application needs

With the ability to operate on universal voltage (100-230V, 50/60Hz), the TSX Universal ULT offers users a single global solution, from early-stage Research and Development through global clinical trials, streamlining procurement and qualification strategies.

Cell and gene therapy

Cell and gene therapy products, including live cells, genetic materials, and viral vectors, are often highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations and contamination. Maintaining the integrity of these materials is crucial for their efficacy and safety. The TSX Universal Series ULT freezers are equipped to safeguard these materials, as they can be placed closer to the workflow, ensuring controlled storage environments. They have been independently tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for airborne particle concentration, and in accordance with ISO 14644- 14:2016, to meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Class 5.5, which helps provide cell and gene therapy companies with confidence in the cleanliness and control of their storage environments.

Biobanking

When it comes to biobanking, your samples are invaluable—and so is the freezer you trust to store them. The TSX Universal ULT Freezer leads the market in total performance. Use it when and how you need it, and place your samples anywhere in the cabinet with confidence in their protection. Backed by an industry-leading 12-year warranty and 80+ years of ULT innovation, the TSX Universal Series delivers the reliability you need with the help of a trusted partner capable of supporting a fleet of units. Designed for ease of use, it integrates seamlessly into your lab for a smooth workflow. Plus, as our most energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable ULT freezer yet, it helps reduce overall environmental impact—without compromising performance.

Certifications and Verifications

ENERGY STAR® certified - a government backed     symbol for energy efficiency.

 

ACT label verified – for third-party verification of the sustainable impacts of a product, its operations, and its end of life.
 

cULus certified - tested to meet the safety standards of Canada and the United States by Underwriters Laboratories.
 

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