Name: arktic XC
Brand: arktic

arktic^® XC

Automated biobanking reimagined!

Creating a network of compact arktic storage units for high integrity, affordable and truly scalable biostorage, meeting your needs for today and tomorrow.

easy and secure access

vending machine simplicity

affordable scalability

modular capacity expansion

flexible architecture

fit to any space

sample integrity

efficient sample logistics

rapid simple installation

operational in days

novel pneumatic transport

robust optimised workflows

Growing with you

arktic XC scales with your needs. Small modular arktic units can be easily added in available space to increase capacity and avoid unnecessary expense. No need to plan and pay for capacity requirements years in advance just what you need when you need it, keeping cost per sample at a steady and affordable price.

Working in your space

arkitc XC is designed to adapt to your infrastructure. arktic modular storage units are similar in size to a traditional upright freezers and fit easily into available space. Units in different locations can be linked through proven pneumatic technology with direct access through the small benchtop connect ac unit, for highly optimised workflows.

Close up of tube plates in an arktic automated freezer

Innovation

Nature knows best...

Using a unique honeycomb arrangement for storing tubes without racks, provides the highest density of storage per m² on the market and avoids rack edge effects during initial freeze. Typically 3 x more space efficient than other stores.

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Featured applications

Delivering highest quality biobanking regardless of your library size.

Biostorage and biobanking

Enabling biobanks to store samples for a lifetime, with the simplicity and accessability of a vending machine.

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Justifying automation in your business plan

Whitepaper exploring the factors to consider when considering automation including a comprehensive cost analysis of automated storage versus manual freezers.

ISBER 2019 poster presentation

Compares approaches to biostorage from manual to automation and considers impact of approaches to sample integrity, logistics and cost per sample.

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Technical specifications

Input and output format

96 position SBS format racks wirh 2D baroded tubes

Capacity

140,000 maximum capacity per arktic module; maximum 10 arktic modules per bank

Storage conditions

Dry, hermetically sealed, temperature of -80°C (optional -20°C) for main store, -20°C for input/output zone at store and +4°C for remote connect^ac units

Approximate dimensions

arktic modules
1400mm wide x 800mm deep x 1980mm high 55in wide x 32 in deep x 78 in high

connect^ac
708mm wide x 764mm deep x 800mm high 28in wide x 30in deep x 31.5in high

User interface

Simple user interface at remote access points and local storage unit

Power

Europe: 230V 50Hz..US: 208V - 240V Two phase @ 60 Hz. Max power consumption during normal use is 1.8 kW, average 1.25 kW (per arktic unit)