Laboratory refrigerators that use conventional cooling technology have been available for many years. These systems provide a temperature-controlled environment for patient samples, reagents, and controls, but tend to consume more energy than newer approaches.
Technological advances now make it possible to substantially reduce energy use and achieve optimal temperature management in the clinical lab. GX Solutions professional medical-grade refrigerators are available from Helmer Scientific, a leading supplier of cold storage and processing equipment. GX Solutions utilize OptiCool™ Technology and are available in upright and undercounter laboratory refrigerator models.
Designed for critical healthcare applications, GX Solutions offer optimized temperature management, including excellent uniformity, recovery, and stability, along with decreased energy consumption. GX Solutions refrigerators are recognized by the ENERGY STAR® program. Not only are energy efficient products good for the environment, they have the added benefit of lowering the total cost of ownership.
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Watch our video, “GX Solutions and Energy Savings,” for an overview of the cooling technology that makes these results possible. It also provides information on the reduction in energy use that can be achieved by switching from conventional lab refrigerators to GX Solutions. In addition, the video illustrates the impact of energy efficiency on cost of ownership and how clinical labs can save money while at the same time supporting facility sustainability initiatives.