Liebherr pharmaceutical refrigerator for safe storage

What makes the Liebherr pharmaceutical refrigerator so special?

Liebherr has been a German family-owned company since 1954, offering intelligent refrigeration technology and freezing systems of the highest quality. With innovative refrigeration technology, energy efficiency and technical networking options, Liebherr appliances also meet the high demands of everyday laboratory use. They offer accurate displays, reliable and durable construction, integrated alarm systems, comfort electronics and much more.

Applications of the Liebherr pharmaceutical refrigerator

Pharmaceutical refrigerators as well as Liebherr freezers are needed wherever medicines, vaccines, chemicals or sensitive samples need to be stored at constant low temperatures. This applies to, among others:

• Hospitals

• Areas of the pharmaceutical industry

• Pharmacies

• Medical practices

Depending on the requirements, medicine refrigerators are equipped with additional functions. For example, an appliance from Liebherr in which chemicals are to be stored has an explosion-proof interior. Smaller medicine refrigerators from Liebherr can be installed underneath and can therefore be optimally integrated into the furnishings of doctors' surgeries, pharmacies and the like. The numerous equipment options make medication refrigerators from Liebherr important and reliable devices in laboratory operations.

Liebherr medication refrigerators: Equipment

In order to conduct research with sensitive samples, cultures and chemicals, high requirements must be met, such as temperature safety or purity in storage conditions. Liebherr's medicine refrigerators meet these requirements and can also be equipped with many additional features. This means that your refrigerator provides you with optimum support in everyday laboratory work and during experiments, tests and process controls. The following functions can be part of your modern Liebherr refrigerator for medication storage:

Alarm test function

The Liebherr medication refrigerator has a test run system that allows you to check internally connected alarm equipment (in some cases, this is also external). This allows you to check the functionality of this system without interrupting the refrigeration.

Drug storage: DIN 58345

According to the guidelines of DIN 58345, a refrigerator for medicines must meet the following requirements

• Operation: The unit must run at operating temperatures of +2°C to +8°C so that the substances inside do not freeze or spoil.

• Locking: the door must be lockable.

• Load-bearing capacity: The storage surfaces (drawers or shelves) in built-in cabinets must be able to bear a load of at least 100 kg/m2 so that even heavy containers can be stored safely inside.

• Safety thermostat: To ensure constant temperatures above 2°C, a safety thermostat must be in use. This prevents minus temperatures, which would result in the destruction of the drugs.

• Safety in the event of a power failure: In the event of a power failure, a visual and audible alarm (power failure alarm) must be switched on for at least 12 h so that rapid resolution measures can be taken.

• Safety incase of temperature deviations: Likewise, a visual and acoustic alarm signal or a temperature alarm must be given if the optimum interior temperature is undershot or exceeded.

• Noise level: The noise emission of a medication refrigerator must be below 60dB. In this way, the noise level in the working environment can be kept as low as possible.

• Recording: the correct storage of the medicines inside must be proven. Therefore, the refrigerator must be able to record the internal temperatures.

• Ambient temperature: Liebherr medication refrigerators must be able to guarantee a constant interior temperature of +2°C to +8°C at ambient temperatures of +10°C (minimum room temperature) to +35°C (maximum room temperature).

• Remote maintenance: In the event of a temperature deviation or power failure, it is not always possible to have someone on site quickly. Remote maintenance options such as potential-free contact allow immediate response at any time.

Digital temperature display

To determine that the temperature is within the specified range, the digital temperature display shows the values accurately. This provides a quick overview for users and operators.

Recirculating air cooling

Goods that are newly stored should immediately reach the optimal temperatures. Effective fans provide the necessary power for this and ensure that the new substances cool down quickly. They also ensure a constant and low temperature inside the cooling unit.

Efficient refrigeration system

Thanks to decades of successful developments, Liebherr can boast top technical performance in terms of refrigeration systems . By installing high-quality components such as compressors or evaporators, the company also excels in terms of energy consumption and thus reducing operating costs.

Serial bus interface

Bus interfaces enable more convenient and comprehensive monitoring. This allows you to connect your Liebherr refrigerator to an external monitoring system or even optionally to a PC or laptop using an interface converter retrofit kit. The bus interface allows networking and series connection of up to 20 units, supporting optimal documentation for performance monitoring. These features can vary depending on the model. Liebherr also provides a number of additional features and optional accessories that can be purchased as needed.

Additional services of the Liebherr medicine refrigerator

Since your Liebherr refrigerator should be customizable, there are also numerous additional features available. These include:

• Environmentally friendly refrigerant (R600a and R 290).

Liebherr pays attention to economic efficiency and sustainability when developing its refrigerators and freezers. This is why the company relies on the use of R600a and R 290 refrigerants, as these have a very low greenhouse effect and do not promote ozone layer depletion in any way.

• Explosion protection

When storing chemicals, an explosion-proof interior becomes necessary. This is guaranteed by the Atex 95 certification, which confirms that your refrigeration unit ensures safety when storing explosive or highly flammable substances in accordance with EU Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX).

• Changeable door hinge

Units that often change location or need to be accessible from different positions are equipped with interchangeable door hinge. This means that the unit can always be positioned flexibly and with optimum accessibility.

• Under-mountable models

Under-mountable models are optimal for space-saving and aesthetic furnishings. They can be integrated into cabinets and furnishings and offer sufficient space for smaller areas of use such as medical practices.

Liebherr pharmaceutical refrigerator guidelines and standards

The refrigerators for medication storage comply with all required EU directives and safety regulations: DIN 58345 The DIN directive 58345 formulates regulations for refrigerators that store medicines between +2°C and +8°C. It stipulates that a Liebherr medicine refrigerator must be of the highest standard and meet certain criteria for safety (e.g. alarm or built-in safety thermostat). DIN EN 60068-3 The DIN standard DIN EN 60068-3 concerns temperature stability.

All refrigerators for the laboratory are tested at Liebherr using the latest methods, whereby the temperature is measured at several different points in the refrigerator. This ensures constant and reliable maintenance of the correct temperatures. Atex 95 This directive concerns equipment intended for the storage of chemicals and equipped with built-in explosion protection. Atex 95 indicates that Liebherr models are suitable for this purpose in accordance with EU Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX).

Tip: When storing hazardous substances, the equipment must be labeled accordingly. All important info on hazard symbols and their meaning can be found in our guide.

Popular models from the Liebherr MediLine series

The Liebherr MediLine series offers a wide range of medication refrigerators specially designed for use in medical facilities. These units meet all the requirements of DIN 58345 and thus ensure the highest level of safety in the storage of medicines.

• The MKUv 1610 Var. H63 is particularly popular due to its flexible interior design and integrated temperature measurement system with alarm functions. It has three removable wire baskets as well as a drawer to store different medications separately.

• The MKUv 1613 is popular because it has a door lock alarm in addition to the standard features. This warns of unauthorized access to the stored medicines and thus ensures greater safety when handling sensitive substances.

• For larger quantities of medications, on the other hand, models such as the MKv 3913 are recommended. With a capacity of up to 360 liters, this refrigerator offers plenty of space for different preparations and thus enables efficient organization within a medical facility.

Find the optimal pharmaceutical refrigerator at MedSolut.

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