VWR HCCS-35 Plus Series Chromatography Refrigerator

VWR HCCS-35 Plus Series Chromatography Refrigerator

The VWR HCCS-35 Plus Series Chromatography Refrigerator is a 31 cu. ft. laboratory refrigerator designed specifically for chromatography, protein purification, refrigerated fraction collection, and other applications requiring instrumentation or columns to operate within a temperature-controlled environment. With a 1°C to 10°C operating range, tall glass-door chamber, protected duplex electrical outlet, chromatography access ports, and forced-draft air circulation, the HCCS-35 provides a purpose-built refrigerated workspace for research and analytical laboratories.

The HCCS-35 combines a relatively narrow 39.5-inch cabinet width with more than 60 inches of interior height, making it particularly useful for chromatography workflows that require vertical clearance for columns, tubing, collection vessels, and associated equipment. A comprehensive alarm package, remote alarm contacts, keyed door lock, and digital temperature controller add features designed to protect temperature-sensitive samples and support everyday laboratory operation.

This used VWR HCCS-35 chromatography refrigerator is tested and reconditioned by American Instrument Exchange prior to shipment and includes a 90-day warranty.

Key Features

• 31 cu. ft. capacity for chromatography equipment, reagents, samples, and laboratory materials

• 1°C to 10°C operating temperature range

• Tall interior chamber with approximately 60.75 inches of vertical clearance

• Glass door for visibility of chromatography equipment and stored materials

• Protected duplex electrical outlet for compatible equipment operating inside the chamber

• Access ports for routing tubing, cables, probes, and other connections

• Forced-draft air circulation for consistent refrigerated conditions

• Four-button digital temperature controller

• Comprehensive audible and visual alarm system

• Alarm mute with ring-back function and adjustable volume

• Battery backup for alarm functionality

• Remote alarm contacts for connection to compatible monitoring systems

• Keyed door lock for controlled access

• LED interior lighting

• Natural hydrocarbon refrigerant

• 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange

Overview

Chromatography refrigerators are designed to provide more than refrigerated sample storage. Many chromatography and protein purification procedures require columns, collection vessels, tubing, buffers, and other components to remain under controlled refrigerated conditions throughout an experiment.

The VWR HCCS-35 provides a dedicated refrigerated environment for these workflows while maintaining a footprint that can be easier to accommodate than many double-door chromatography refrigerators.

One of the most useful characteristics of the HCCS-35 is its tall interior chamber. With approximately 60.75 inches of interior height, the refrigerator can accommodate tall chromatography columns and vertical equipment configurations that may not fit comfortably inside conventional laboratory refrigerators.

A protected duplex outlet allows compatible powered equipment to operate within the refrigerated chamber, while access ports provide routes for tubing, cables, monitoring probes, and other connections between the interior and external equipment. Together, these features help laboratories create cleaner and more functional chromatography setups without routing connections through the door opening.

The glass door allows researchers to monitor columns, collection vessels, equipment, and stored materials without opening the refrigerator. LED interior lighting further improves visibility during active chromatography procedures.

For laboratories that need dedicated chromatography functionality but do not require the width or capacity of a 45- to 50-cu.-ft. double-door refrigerator, the HCCS-35 provides an attractive intermediate-size option.

Common Applications

The VWR HCCS-35 is well suited for protein purification, column chromatography, FPLC workflows, refrigerated fraction collection, buffer storage, reagent storage, biochemical separations, sample preparation, and other temperature-sensitive laboratory procedures.

Its tall interior makes the refrigerator particularly useful for chromatography setups involving full-height columns or vertically arranged components. Tubing and external connections can be routed through the access ports while compatible powered equipment can utilize the protected interior electrical outlet.

When it is not being used for active chromatography procedures, the HCCS-35 can also provide refrigerated storage for proteins, enzymes, buffers, reagents, media, standards, controls, biological samples, and other materials compatible with its 1°C to 10°C operating range.

Ideal Laboratory Types

The VWR HCCS-35 is a strong choice for biotechnology laboratories, pharmaceutical research facilities, protein purification laboratories, academic research groups, biochemistry laboratories, analytical laboratories, life science facilities, and industrial R&D laboratories.

Its combination of 31 cu. ft. capacity and substantial vertical clearance can be particularly valuable for laboratories that need a dedicated chromatography refrigerator but have limited floor space.

The HCCS-35 can also serve as a practical shared chromatography workspace for research groups that need to accommodate columns and instrumentation while retaining additional room for refrigerated buffers, reagents, and samples.

Performance & Temperature Uniformity

The VWR HCCS-35 operates over a 1°C to 10°C temperature range, providing refrigerated conditions appropriate for a broad range of chromatography, protein purification, and general laboratory applications.

A forced-draft air circulation system distributes conditioned air throughout the chamber to support consistent temperatures across the large interior. This is particularly important when chromatography equipment, columns, collection vessels, and other components occupy substantial portions of the chamber and have the potential to interfere with normal airflow.

The four-button digital controller provides straightforward temperature adjustment and monitoring. The HCCS-35 also incorporates an extensive alarm package designed to provide notification of conditions that could compromise stored materials.

Alarm features include adjustable volume, alarm mute with ring back, battery backup, remote contacts, and alarm validation. Remote alarm contacts allow the refrigerator to be connected to compatible external monitoring or facility alarm systems.

Sample Storage Recommendations

When using the HCCS-35 for chromatography, columns, collection vessels, pumps, tubing, and other equipment should be positioned to maintain adequate airflow throughout the chamber. Avoid placing large components directly against interior air passages or arranging equipment in a way that significantly restricts forced-air circulation.

The refrigerator's access ports should be used whenever practical for tubing, probes, cables, and other external connections rather than routing them through the door opening.

Buffers, reagents, samples, and other stored materials should be organized so frequently used items can be retrieved efficiently. The glass door allows personnel to identify materials before opening the refrigerator, helping reduce unnecessary door-open time.

For critical or high-value samples, laboratories should consider independent temperature monitoring or data logging in addition to the refrigerator's onboard controls and alarm system.

Key Specifications

Energy Efficiency & Operating Costs

The VWR HCCS-35 uses natural hydrocarbon refrigerant, providing an environmentally preferable refrigeration approach compared with many older laboratory refrigeration systems using traditional high-global-warming-potential refrigerants.

The glass door can also help reduce unnecessary door openings by allowing researchers to check chromatography equipment, collection vessels, and stored materials without exposing the chamber to ambient laboratory air.

For a laboratory that does not require a larger 45- to 50-cu.-ft. chromatography refrigerator, the 31 cu. ft. HCCS-35 can provide an additional operational advantage by avoiding the energy use and laboratory footprint associated with substantially larger equipment.

Actual electrical consumption will depend on ambient laboratory conditions, selected temperature setpoint, cabinet loading, frequency and duration of door openings, and the type of equipment operating within the chamber.

Refurbishment & Testing

American Instrument Exchange technicians inspect, clean, test, and recondition used VWR laboratory refrigerators prior to shipment.

Temperature performance is verified using NIST-traceable probes and data loggers to confirm proper cooling performance, temperature stability, and the accuracy of the refrigerator's controls and temperature readout. The refrigeration system, compressor, controller, alarm functions, forced-air circulation, glass door, gasket, lock, interior outlet, access ports, and other major components are inspected for condition and proper operation.

Hardware and components are repaired or replaced as necessary during the refurbishment process. The refrigerator is then thoroughly cleaned and prepared for shipment.

This VWR HCCS-35 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.

Shipping & Installation

The VWR HCCS-35 is a full-height chromatography refrigerator measuring approximately 39.5"W × 29.5"D × 81.75"H and weighing approximately 350 lbs.

Laboratories should verify that loading docks, elevators, corridors, doorways, and other access points can accommodate the refrigerator before delivery. The relatively narrow depth can make the HCCS-35 easier to position than some larger chromatography refrigerators, but its overall height and width should still be considered when planning the delivery route.

Appropriate material-handling equipment should be available for unloading and final positioning.

Once installed, the refrigerator should be positioned on a level surface with appropriate ventilation clearance and connected to a suitable 115V, 60 Hz electrical supply. Allow the cabinet to reach and stabilize at the desired operating temperature before introducing temperature-sensitive materials or beginning chromatography procedures.

Related Laboratory Equipment

American Instrument Exchange carries a broad selection of laboratory refrigerators, including chromatography refrigerators, glass-door refrigerators, general-purpose laboratory refrigerators, pharmaceutical refrigerators, and large-capacity double- and triple-door models.

Laboratories requiring colder storage conditions can also choose from laboratory freezers and ultra-low temperature freezers, while facilities requiring long-term biological preservation can explore available cryogenic storage systems.

For chromatography, protein purification, and sample-processing workflows, American Instrument Exchange also offers complementary equipment including refrigerated centrifuges, high-speed centrifuges, balances, water baths, shakers, incubators, and other refurbished laboratory equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much storage capacity does the VWR HCCS-35 actually provide?

Despite the HCCS-35 model designation, this refrigerator provides approximately 31 cu. ft. of usable storage capacity. Its interior measures approximately 35.75"W × 24.75"D × 60.75"H, providing substantial vertical clearance for chromatography equipment and columns.

What makes the VWR HCCS-35 a chromatography refrigerator?

The HCCS-35 includes features specifically intended to support chromatography workflows, including a protected interior duplex electrical outlet, access ports, tall interior working space, glass door, and forced-draft air circulation. These features allow compatible chromatography equipment and associated tubing or connections to operate within a refrigerated environment.

What is the temperature range of the HCCS-35?

The VWR HCCS-35 provides an adjustable 1°C to 10°C temperature range, making it suitable for many chromatography, protein purification, buffer storage, and general laboratory refrigeration applications.

Can the HCCS-35 accommodate tall chromatography columns?

Yes. One of the major advantages of this model is its approximately 60.75-inch interior height. This provides substantial vertical working space for chromatography columns and other tall equipment configurations.

Can electrical equipment be operated inside the refrigerator?

The HCCS-35 includes a protected duplex electrical outlet specifically intended to support compatible chromatography-related equipment within the refrigerated chamber. Laboratories should verify the electrical requirements and environmental suitability of any equipment before installing it inside the refrigerator.

What are the access ports used for?

The access ports allow tubing, cables, probes, and other connections to pass between the refrigerated chamber and external equipment. This is particularly useful for chromatography systems because it avoids routing these connections through the refrigerator door and interfering with the gasket.

Why is forced-draft air circulation important in a chromatography refrigerator?

Forced-draft circulation helps distribute refrigerated air throughout the chamber, reducing localized temperature differences. This becomes particularly important when columns, collection vessels, instrumentation, and other equipment occupy significant portions of the refrigerator interior.

Does the VWR HCCS-35 have remote alarm capability?

Yes. The HCCS-35 includes remote alarm contacts as part of its alarm system, allowing connection to compatible external monitoring or facility alarm systems.

How does American Instrument Exchange test the HCCS-35 before shipment?

American Instrument Exchange tests temperature-controlled equipment using NIST-traceable probes and data loggers. Temperature stability, refrigeration performance, controls, alarms, forced-air circulation, door seals, electrical systems, access ports, and other major components are inspected and tested, with repairs or replacement performed as necessary.

Does the VWR HCCS-35 include a warranty?

Yes. This used and reconditioned VWR HCCS-35 chromatography refrigerator includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.