Blizzard HC NU-99578J -80°C Ultralow Freezer
Preserve sensitive samples with the Blizzard NU-99578J -86°C ULT freezer—reliable long-term cell storage for labs. Advanced controls and backup systems ensure continuous protection and peace of mind.
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Overview
Engineered for life science professionals, the Blizzard NU-99578J -86°C Ultralow Temperature Freezer offers 20.4 cu. ft. (578 L) of trusted cold storage for critical cell lines, tissues, and research samples. Designed for maximum temperature uniformity and stability, it ensures long-term viability of irreplaceable materials.
A rugged multi-gasket door system minimizes frost, while intuitive electronic controls provide continuous monitoring with audible/visual alarms. In the event of power loss, a battery backup safeguards monitoring and alert functions. Optional CO₂/LN₂ backup further reinforces sample security.
Ideal for cell preservation in biomedical, clinical, and research labs, the NU-99578J delivers robust performance and user-friendly operation with a focus on reliability, precision, and lab efficiency.
Exceptional Temperature Stability and Uniformity
Advanced Cooling Technology
Robust Design with Enhanced Insulation Features
User-Friendly Interface
Enhanced Safety Features
Specifications

2-inch Box Capacity | 400 |
Rack Capacity | 16 |
Access Port Location | Back Wall |
Back Up Battery for Alarm Functions | High/low temperature, power failure, door open, sensor failure, high ambient temperature, hot condenser and low battery alarms |
Cabinet Thickness Inches (mm) | 3.5 (90) |
Casters | All-direction caster with fixing stand |
Door Thickness Inches (mm) | 3.5 (90) |
Exterior Door | Single Door |
Exterior Door Seal | Quadruple Seal on the Outside Door |
Exterior Material | Color Coating Cold Plate Steel |
Fan Brand | EBM |
Inner Doors | 4 |
Insulation | VIP+CFC Free Foaming Agent |
Interior Door Seal | Single Seal on all Interior Doors |
Interior Material | Color Coating Electric Zinc Steel Plate |
Leg Levelers | 2 |
Locking Mechanism | Key |
Shelf Capacity lbs (kg) | 177 (80) |
Shelf Material | Stainless Steel |
Shelves | 3 Adjustable, 4 Locations |
Style | Upright |
Adjustable High/Low Temperature Alarms | True |
Alarms | Temperature, Power Failure, Probe Failure, Condenser, Ambient Temperature, Door Ajar, Low Battery, etc. |
Auto Voltage Safeguard | Included |
Data Output Features | USB, RS-232/485 |
Power Switch | On-Off with Circuit Breaker |
Remote Alarm Terminals | Remote Alarm Port, RS232 / RS485 (Optional) |
Setpoint Security | Yes |
Est. Shipping Depth Inches (mm) | 41 (1041) |
Est. Shipping Height Inches (mm) | 84 (2137) |
Est. Shipping Width Inches (mm) | 37 (940) |
Exterior Depth Inches (mm) | 38.6 (980) |
Exterior Depth with Door Open Inches (mm) | 69 (1754) |
Exterior Height Inches (mm) | 78 (1980) |
Exterior Width Inches (mm) | 35.4 (895) |
Footprint Depth inches (mm) | 38.6 (980) |
Footprint Width inches (mm) | 35.4 (895) |
Interior Depth Inches (mm) | 28.2 (716) |
Interior Height Inches (mm) | 51.6 (1310) |
Interior Volume Cubic Feet (Liters) | 20.4 (578) |
Interior Width Inches (mm) | 24.4 (620) |
Shelf Depth Inches (mm) | 26.6 (677) |
Shelf Width Inches (mm) | 23.75 (604) |
Electrical Configuration | 230V50Hz |
Input Power (W) | 1540 |
Power Consumption KWh/day | 8.5 |
Power Cord | Grounded Three Prong Power Plug, Rated 16A |
Power Cord Length Foot (Meter) | 8.2 ft (2.5m) |
Rated Current (A) | 9.0 |
Rated Frequency (Hz) | 50 |
Rated Voltage (V) | 230 |
Stable Current (A) | 7 |
Sound Level | 50 dB(A) |
1 Minutes Door Open Recovery Time (25°C ambient running temp -75°C) in Minutes | 30 |
Cool Down Time (25°C ambient to -80°C) in Minutes | 270 |
Heat Rejected (BTU/Hour) | 1333 |
Warm-Up Time (25°C ambient -80°C to -50°C) in Minutes | 260 |
Compressor Capacity Watt | 950 |
Compressor Type/Brand/Number | Hermetic Reciprocating Type / SECOP / 2 |
Condenser Type | Enhanced Micro-Channel & Forced-Air Cooled |
Defrost Method | Manual |
Evaporator Type | Cold Wall With Enhanced Heat Transfer Treatment |
Refrigerant Charge/Flammable | R290 in 1st Stage / R290 + R170 Mix in 2nd Stage / Flammable in JE Version; R290 in 1st Stage / R170 in 2nd Stage / Flammable in JG Version |
Refrigeration System Type | Direct Cooling |
Ambient Temperature (°C) | 10 to 32 |
Temperature Accuracy °C | ±1 |
Temperature Control | Microprocessor Controller |
Temperature Range °C | -40 to -86 |
Temperature Sensor Type | RTD (Pt100) |
Temperature Uniformity °C | ±5 |
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) | Estimated 727 lbs (330 kgs) |
Net Weight lbs (kg) | 661 lbs (300 kg) |
2-inch Box Capacity | 400 |
Rack Capacity | 16 |
Access Port Location | Back Wall |
Back Up Battery for Alarm Functions | High/low temperature, power failure, door open, sensor failure, high ambient temperature, hot condenser and low battery alarms |
Cabinet Thickness Inches (mm) | 3.5 (90) |
Casters | All-direction caster with fixing stand |
Door Thickness Inches (mm) | 3.5 (90) |
Exterior Door | Single Door |
Exterior Door Seal | Quadruple Seal on the Outside Door |
Exterior Material | Color Coating Cold Plate Steel |
Fan Brand | EBM |
Inner Doors | 4 |
Insulation | VIP+CFC Free Foaming Agent |
Interior Door Seal | Single Seal on all Interior Doors |
Interior Material | Color Coating Electric Zinc Steel Plate |
Leg Levelers | 2 |
Locking Mechanism | Key |
Shelf Capacity lbs (kg) | 177 (80) |
Shelf Material | Stainless Steel |
Shelves | 3 Adjustable, 4 Locations |
Style | Upright |
Adjustable High/Low Temperature Alarms | True |
Alarms | Temperature, Power Failure, Probe Failure, Condenser, Ambient Temperature, Door Ajar, Low Battery, etc. |
Auto Voltage Safeguard | Included |
Data Output Features | USB, RS-232/485 |
Power Switch | On-Off with Circuit Breaker |
Remote Alarm Terminals | Remote Alarm Port, RS232 / RS485 (Optional) |
Setpoint Security | Yes |
Est. Shipping Depth Inches (mm) | 41 (1041) |
Est. Shipping Height Inches (mm) | 84 (2137) |
Est. Shipping Width Inches (mm) | 37 (940) |
Exterior Depth Inches (mm) | 38.6 (980) |
Exterior Depth with Door Open Inches (mm) | 69 (1754) |
Exterior Height Inches (mm) | 78 (1980) |
Exterior Width Inches (mm) | 35.4 (895) |
Footprint Depth inches (mm) | 38.6 (980) |
Footprint Width inches (mm) | 35.4 (895) |
Interior Depth Inches (mm) | 28.2 (716) |
Interior Height Inches (mm) | 51.6 (1310) |
Interior Volume Cubic Feet (Liters) | 20.4 (578) |
Interior Width Inches (mm) | 24.4 (620) |
Shelf Depth Inches (mm) | 26.6 (677) |
Shelf Width Inches (mm) | 23.75 (604) |
Electrical Configuration | 220V60Hz |
Input Power (W) | 1540 |
Power Consumption KWh/day | 8.5 |
Power Cord | Grounded Three Prong Power Plug, Rated 16A |
Power Cord Length Foot (Meter) | 8.2 ft (2.5m) |
Rated Current (A) | 9.0 |
Rated Frequency (Hz) | 60 |
Rated Voltage (V) | 220 |
Stable Current (A) | 7 |
Sound Level | 50 dB(A) |
1 Minutes Door Open Recovery Time (25°C ambient running temp -75°C) in Minutes | 30 |
Cool Down Time (25°C ambient to -80°C) in Minutes | 270 |
Heat Rejected (BTU/Hour) | 1208 |
Warm-Up Time (25°C ambient -80°C to -50°C) in Minutes | 260 |
Compressor Capacity Watt | 950 |
Compressor Type/Brand/Number | Hermetic Reciprocating Type / SECOP / 2 |
Condenser Type | Enhanced Micro-Channel & Forced-Air Cooled |
Defrost Method | Manual |
Evaporator Type | Cold Wall With Enhanced Heat Transfer Treatment |
Refrigerant Charge/Flammable | R290 in 1st Stage / R290 + R170 Mix in 2nd Stage / Flammable in JE Version; R290 in 1st Stage / R170 in 2nd Stage / Flammable in JG Version |
Refrigeration System Type | Direct Cooling |
Ambient Temperature (°C) | 10 to 32 |
Temperature Accuracy °C | ±1 |
Temperature Control | Microprocessor Controller |
Temperature Range °C | -40 to -86 |
Temperature Sensor Type | RTD (Pt100) |
Temperature Uniformity °C | ±5 |
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) | Estimated 727 lbs (330 kgs) |
Net Weight lbs (kg) | 661 lbs (300 kg) |
2-inch Box Capacity | 400 |
Rack Capacity | 16 |
Access Port Location | Back Wall |
Back Up Battery for Alarm Functions | High/low temperature, power failure, door open, sensor failure, high ambient temperature, hot condenser and low battery alarms |
Cabinet Thickness Inches (mm) | 3.5 (90) |
Casters | All-direction caster with fixing stand |
Door Thickness Inches (mm) | 3.5 (90) |
Exterior Door | Single Door |
Exterior Door Seal | Quadruple Seal on the Outside Door |
Exterior Material | Color Coating Cold Plate Steel |
Fan Brand | EBM |
Inner Doors | 4 |
Insulation | VIP+CFC Free Foaming Agent |
Interior Door Seal | Single Seal on all Interior Doors |
Interior Material | Color Coating Electric Zinc Steel Plate |
Leg Levelers | 2 |
Locking Mechanism | Key |
Shelf Capacity lbs (kg) | 177 (80) |
Shelf Material | Stainless Steel |
Shelves | 3 Adjustable, 4 Locations |
Style | Upright |
Adjustable High/Low Temperature Alarms | True |
Alarms | Temperature, Power Failure, Probe Failure, Condenser, Ambient Temperature, Door Ajar, Low Battery, etc. |
Auto Voltage Safeguard | Included |
Data Output Features | USB, RS-232/485 |
Power Switch | On-Off with Circuit Breaker |
Remote Alarm Terminals | Remote Alarm Port, RS232 / RS485 (Optional) |
Setpoint Security | Yes |
Est. Shipping Depth Inches (mm) | 41 (1041) |
Est. Shipping Height Inches (mm) | 84 (2137) |
Est. Shipping Width Inches (mm) | 37 (940) |
Exterior Depth Inches (mm) | 38.6 (980) |
Exterior Depth with Door Open Inches (mm) | 69 (1754) |
Exterior Height Inches (mm) | 78 (1980) |
Exterior Width Inches (mm) | 35.4 (895) |
Footprint Depth inches (mm) | 38.6 (980) |
Footprint Width inches (mm) | 35.4 (895) |
Interior Depth Inches (mm) | 28.2 (716) |
Interior Height Inches (mm) | 51.6 (1310) |
Interior Volume Cubic Feet (Liters) | 20.4 (578) |
Interior Width Inches (mm) | 24.4 (620) |
Shelf Depth Inches (mm) | 26.6 (677) |
Shelf Width Inches (mm) | 23.75 (604) |
Electrical Configuration | 115V60Hz |
Input Power (W) | 935 |
Power Consumption KWh/day | 8.5 |
Power Cord | Grounded Three Prong Power Plug, Rated 20A |
Power Cord Length Foot (Meter) | 8.2 ft (2.5m) |
Rated Current (A) | 18.0 |
Rated Frequency (Hz) | 60 |
Rated Voltage (V) | 115 |
Stable Current (A) | 8.1 |
Sound Level | 50 dB(A) |
1 Minutes Door Open Recovery Time (25°C ambient running temp -75°C) in Minutes | 30 |
Cool Down Time (25°C ambient to -80°C) in Minutes | 270 |
Heat Rejected (BTU/Hour) | 1133 |
Warm-Up Time (25°C ambient -80°C to -50°C) in Minutes | 260 |
Compressor Capacity Watt | 950 |
Compressor Type/Brand/Number | Hermetic Reciprocating Type / SECOP / 2 |
Condenser Type | Enhanced Micro-Channel & Forced-Air Cooled |
Defrost Method | Manual |
Evaporator Type | Cold Wall With Enhanced Heat Transfer Treatment |
Refrigerant Charge/Flammable | R290 in 1st Stage / R290 + R170 Mix in 2nd Stage / Flammable in JE Version; R290 in 1st Stage / R170 in 2nd Stage / Flammable in JG Version |
Refrigeration System Type | Direct Cooling |
Ambient Temperature (°C) | 10 to 32 |
Temperature Accuracy °C | ±1 |
Temperature Control | Microprocessor Controller |
Temperature Range °C | -40 to -86 |
Temperature Sensor Type | RTD (Pt100) |
Temperature Uniformity °C | ±5 |
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) | Estimated 727 lbs (330 kgs) |
Net Weight lbs (kg) | 661 lbs (300 kg) |
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