MIDEA -86°C Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer MD-86L358, 358 l
item number: 40155
Capacity 240 boxes, 24,000 samples, power consumption 6.9 kWh/day at -75°C
In stock
List price € 7.700,00
-86°C Ultra-low temperature freezers Compact, affordable freezers
Affordable -86°C ultra-low temperature freezers for laboratories with a clear focus on costs. The Midea MD-86L358 offers 358 litres of usable volume, a capacity for 240 cryoboxes, and a power consumption of 6.9 kWh/day at -75°C — available ex-stock. This model provides solid cooling technology without the additional cost of touchscreens or frequency-controlled compressors, ideal where availability and price are the primary considerations.
-86°C Ultra-low temperature freezers / Compact, affordable freezers
Compact, affordable -86°C freezers: When is a standard model sufficient?
Not every laboratory application requires a device with a dual cooling system, frequency-controlled compressors, and touchscreen control. For laboratories seeking a reliable -86°C ultra-low temperature freezer with medium volume at a predictable entry-level price, standard models like the Midea MD-86L358 offer a solid foundation: conventional cascade cooling, proven compressor technology, and simple operation.
Technical specifications
The Midea MD-86L358 has a usable volume of 358 litres with a capacity for 240 cryoboxes in 2-inch format (24,000 sample tubes). Power consumption is 6.9 kWh/day at -75°C — higher than frequency-controlled models, but at a significantly lower purchase price. The unit is available ex-stock, allowing for short procurement times.
Differentiation from other categories
Those requiring maximum energy efficiency and sample security through redundancy will find suitable devices in the dual coolers with frequency-controlled compressors category. For very small sample volumes or under-bench installations, small -86°C ultra-low temperature freezers up to 130 litres are available. Used devices from established manufacturers at reduced prices are listed under used -86°C ultra-low temperature freezers.
Frequently asked questions about compact, affordable -86°C freezers
Answers to the most common questions regarding the entry-level model in the Axon ULT range — technology, suitability, and differentiation from other categories.
Which device is available in this category?
Currently, the Midea MD-86L358 (358 litres, 240 cryoboxes in 2-inch format, 6.9 kWh/day at -75°C) is stocked. The device is available ex-stock and is suitable for laboratories seeking a reliable medium-sized ULT freezer without the additional cost of inverter technology or dual cooling systems.
Does this device lack safety features?
No. The device features the standard equipment of an -86°C ultra-low temperature freezer: acoustic and visual temperature alarm, alarm output for external data loggers, and reliable two-stage cascade cooling. It lacks a dual cooling system (no redundant second circuit) and frequency-controlled compressor technology — both of which increase safety and efficiency but are reflected in the price.
For whom is an affordable standard freezer the right choice?
For laboratories with manageable sample volumes where there is no increased redundancy risk — e.g., for non-irreversible samples or as a secondary unit. A standard model is also a pragmatic solution when there is a very tight budget or when a device is needed from stock at short notice.
How does this device differ from dual coolers with frequency-controlled compressors?
The essential difference lies in sample security and energy efficiency: dual coolers with frequency-controlled compressors have two independent cooling circuits (redundancy in case of failure) and adjust compressor performance to the cooling load (lower consumption). The MD-86L358 operates with a single cooling circuit and conventional on-off operation — reliable in normal operation, but without these additional features.
Can the device be retrofitted with a data logger?
Yes. The MD-86L358 has an alarm output (potential-free contact) to which external WLAN data loggers with alarm forwarding can be connected. This allows even this entry-level model to be retrofitted for GMP-compliant temperature logging.