Freezers for Laboratories and Pharmacies – Special Temperatures and Professional Solutions

Why Precise Temperature Matters in Laboratories and Pharmacies

In medical laboratories, pharmacies, and research facilities, precise temperature control is not merely an advantage — it is an obligation. Vaccines, biological reagents, blood samples, plasma, temperature-sensitive medications, and cell cultures all have extremely strict storage ranges. A fluctuation of just a few degrees can irreparably compromise an entire product batch or, more seriously, endanger patient health.

Unlike standard freezers used in the food industry or HoReCa, equipment intended for laboratories and pharmacies must meet additional technical requirements: high thermal precision, temperature uniformity throughout the entire chamber, alarm systems, and — in many cases — continuous temperature data logging.

Types of Special Temperatures and What They Involve

Freezers at Standard Temperatures (-18 / -25 °C)

This equipment is suitable for storing certain frozen medications, some vaccines, and biological samples that do not require ultra-low temperatures. These units are the most accessible from a technical and energy standpoint, but must still guarantee thermal stability and uniformity.

Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers (-40 / -86 °C)

Used in research laboratories, blood banks, forensic medicine units, and in-vitro fertilisation centres, these freezers are essential for the long-term preservation of plasma, enzymes, cell cultures, and DNA/RNA samples. mRNA vaccines (such as those against COVID-19) require storage at approximately -70 °C — a range in which only specialised equipment can perform.

Laboratory and Pharmacy Refrigerators (+2 / +8 °C)

Not all products require freezing. Many vaccines, insulins, infusion solutions, and reagents are kept at low positive temperatures, within the +2 / +8 °C range. Laboratory and pharmacy refrigerators are purpose-built for these requirements, featuring fine temperature control and alarm systems that trigger when thresholds are exceeded.

Essential Criteria for Choosing a Laboratory or Pharmacy Freezer

Thermal precision: the equipment must maintain the set temperature with a deviation of no more than ±1 °C, regardless of external conditions.
Temperature uniformity: temperature differences between different areas of the chamber must be minimal, to avoid "hot" or "cold" spots.
Alarm system: audible and visual alarms triggered when the temperature range is exceeded are mandatory in pharmacies and recommended in any laboratory.
Data logging: an integrated datalogger or external connectivity for continuous temperature recording is often required by sanitary and accreditation standards.
Cooling type: fan-forced cooling ensures more uniform temperature distribution compared to static cooling.
Capacity and dimensions: adapted to the actual volume of products stored and to the space available in the laboratory or pharmacy.
Certifications: equipment intended for pharmacies and laboratories must comply with applicable European standards (GMP, GDP, EN 60068, etc.).

Modaco Solutions for Special Temperatures

Modaco, with over 30 years of experience in commercial refrigeration equipment, offers a wide range of solutions for laboratories, pharmacies, and other facilities with special temperature requirements. Available equipment includes vertical and horizontal freezers for professional use, adapted to various temperature ranges.

Modaco also provides modular cold rooms, ideal for pharmacies handling large volumes of temperature-sensitive products or for centralised storage facilities. Cold room installation is carried out on request, at an additional cost, depending on the specific configuration and location of each client.

Products available in stock can be delivered within 24–48 hours, with shipping costs calculated at checkout. Equipment ordered to specification is delivered within 15–25 working days. Orders can also be collected directly from the Modaco warehouse in Găești, Strada Libertății 15, by prior appointment.

Practical Tips for Safe Operation

Periodically check door seals — a worn seal leads to temperature loss and increased energy consumption.
Do not overload the freezer: air must circulate freely between products for uniform cooling.
Carry out periodic defrosting on equipment without automatic defrost.
Record temperatures daily, even if you have an automatic datalogger — double-checking reduces the risk of error.
Ensure that a contingency plan is in place (backup equipment or rapid transfer) in the event of a malfunction.

Contact Modaco for the Right Solution

Choosing a freezer or refrigerator for a laboratory or pharmacy is an important technical decision. The Modaco team can help you identify the equipment that best matches your specific temperature, capacity, and certification requirements.

Call us now on 0727.324.787 for free consultation and to check the availability of equipment from the Modaco range dedicated to special temperatures.