Vertical Racks

Vertical cold stores come in many different designs and sizes the most popular design is to store cryoboxes, they are available from aluminium or stainless steel. All standard verticals have solid sides or a wraparound body for increased strength there are holes in the back of the unit to push the cryobox out. Verticals are fitted with a fold down handle to allow easy access to remove the unit from the chest freezer.

There are different handle designs depending on what is required, a fold down is the most common and available in a 90-degree version to allow more space for the user to access the handle when wearing gloves. Fixed handles are also available which are always in the upright position, the disadvantage of a fixed handle is it can take up extra space within the freezer.

Racks for cryoboxes

There are many different ways to hold cryoboxes in place. A locking bar is the most cost-effective option and the most popular for the cost-conscious end user. Other options include a 3mm lip on the front of the shelf, this will hold the boxes and prevent them from falling forward, but this will not hold them if the vertical is turned completely on its side. Spring clips are another option for holding boxes, a spring clip is attached to the side of the vertical and when the box is inserted the clip pushes against it and holds it in place. Spring clips are able to hold boxes in place even when the vertical is face down. To remove the box, the user has to push it out through the back of the vertical. The spring clip remains mounted vertically and is ready when the box needs to be returned.

Dimensions (mm)	Box size / Boxes per rack	Part number
751H x 139W x 136D	2” (50mm) / 13	VC225/13
751H x 139W x 136D	3” (75mm) / 9	VC225/9
751H x 139W x 136D	4” (100mm) / 7	VC225/7
725H x 138W x 142D	2” (50mm) / 13	TWK1SC
725H x 82W x 85D	2” (50mm) / 13	TWK2SC
580H x 140W x 140D	2” (50mm) / 10	CS93/10NL
515H x 140W x 140D	2” (50mm) / 9	VC138/9NL
403H x 140W x 140D	2” (50mm) / 7	VC360/7NL
580H x 140W x 140D	3” (75mm) / 7	CS93/7NL
519H x 140W x 140D	3” (75mm) / 6	VC138/6NL

Racks for hinged cryoboxes

Wesbart also offers a range of vertical racks for storing 100 cell cryoboxes. These racks are suitable for freezers. All racks have a locking bar to hold the boxes in place. Racks also available in stainless steel.

Box height	Boxes per rack	Rack dimensions	Part number
63 mm	10	655h x 150w x 160d	VC055/10DB
63 mm	6	410h x 150w x 160d	VC301/6DB
57 mm	13	765h x 150w x 160d	VC316/13DB
57 mm	7	430h x 150w x 160d	VC321/7DB
57 mm	12	730h x 150w x 160d	VCSA77/12DB
63 mm	11	730h x 150w x 160d	VCSA77/11DB