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Cryogenic Products

Cryogenic Shipping and Transport

MVE CryoShipper Series Featuring Advanced
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QWick Charge Technology
MVE CryoShippers are designed for the safe transportation Charge Technology that enables charging with liquid nitrogen in
of biological samples at cryogenic (-150 °C or colder) tempera- less than 2 hours.
tures. Manufactured from durable, lightweight aluminum, they A protective shipping carton is available for all models (except
employ a hydrophobic compound which absorbs the liquid the SC 20/12V). This carton protects the container from being
nitrogen to ensure spill-free shipping. Because the absorbent placed on its side and helps withstand the rigors of transporta-
is hydrophobic, it also repels moisture and humidity, assuring tion. These containers may be used to ship your samples with
maximum holding time and eliminating the necessity to dry units a "non-hazardous" classification throughout the world, thus
between uses. MVE CryoShippers feature Advanced QWick reducing costs and helping to assure sample viability.
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SC 2/1V SC 4/2V SC 4/3V SC 20/12V
Static Holding Time, days 8 13 21 85
Weight Empty, lb (kg) 6.0 (2.7) 10.0 (4.5) 11.0 (5.0) 25.0 (11.3)
Weight Charged, Vapor, lb (kg) 8.0 (3.6) 15.5 (7.0) 17.0 (7.7) 43.0 (19.5)
Weight Full, Liquid, lb (kg) 9.0 (4.1) 20.0 (9.1) 21.0 (9.5) 56.5 (25.6)
Maximum Storage Capacity
Number of Canisters 1 1 1 6
Section E – Gas Handling Equipment
Number of 1/2 cc Straws, 10/Cane – 280 120 540
Number of 1/2 cc Straws, 1 Level Bulk 88 440 210 780
Number of 1/4 cc Straws, 1 Level Bulk 182 938 452 1630
Number of 1.2 and 2 ml Vials, 5/Cane – 95 40 150
Number of 1.2 and 2 ml Vials, 6/Cane 9 106 48 180
Number of Blood Bags Stored, 4R9953 – – – –
Performance
Liquid Nitrogen Capacity, liter 1.5 3.6 4.3 12.3
Static Evaporation Rate , liters/day 0.19 0.26 0.20 0.09
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Unit Dimensions
Neck Opening, inch (mm) 1.40 (35.0) 2.75 (70.0) 2.00 (51.0) 2.00 (51.0)
Overall Height, inch (mm) 13.5 (343) 18.4 (468) 19.4 (492) 25.7 (652)
Outside Diameter, inch (mm) 7.25 (184) 8.70 (222) 8.70 (222) 14.50 (368)
Canister Height, inch (mm) 5.0 (127) 11.0 (278) 11.0 (278) 11.0 (278)
Canister Diameter, inch (mm) 1.20 (31) 2.62 (67) 1.81 (46) 1.50 (38)
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