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  Effective cryogenic storage is more than maintaining ultra-low temperatures it’s about keeping samples   organised, accessible, and easy to identify .   Storage cassettes   provide a practical solution for arranging cryogenic vials and straws efficiently while maximising space. Flat Storage Cassettes – Organised and Accessible Flat cassettes come in short and long formats, making them suitable for a range of storage volumes and tank types. They securely hold cryogenic vials and straws, preventing mix-ups and streamlining handling. Available in six colours green, blue, yellow, red, white, and beige these cassettes allow colour coded storage, helping staff locate samples quickly and accurately. Triangular Storage Cassettes – Maximise Space When storage density is essential, triangular cassettes offer a space saving design. Their angled structure makes the most of available tank space, allowing more samples to be stored without compromising access. Triangular cassette...

Storing biological samples at ultra-low temperatures demands reliable, high-quality equipment. Cryolab’s Open Dewars offer the same trusted performance as established brands, designed to make cryogenic storage and transport safe, efficient, and straightforward. Durable Cryolab Open Dewars Each Cryolab Open Dewar features a stainless-steel exterior and a replaceable borosilicate glass inner vessel, providing excellent thermal insulation while remaining easy to handle. Lightweight and compact, these dewars can be moved around the lab effortlessly, and the robust steel casing protects against knocks and bumps. For laboratories that prefer to avoid glass, our all-stainless-steel dewars deliver the same reliable insulation without the fragility of glass. These stainless-steel dewars provide a safer alternative for busy lab environments, combining durability with consistent cryogenic performance. Organised Sample Storage Cryolab Open Dewars are compatible with Six Canister and Ten Canister v...

  Working with cryogenic materials exposes laboratory staff to extreme cold and potential hazards, including frostbite, chemical burns, and splashes. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital for safety and regulatory compliance. Core PPE items include lab gloves, safety glasses, aprons, and face shields. Protecting Your Eyes Eye safety is a top priority in any laboratory. Safety glasses or safety goggles shield against splashes, flying particles, and frost injuries. Trusted brands such as Bolle and Uvex offer durable and comfortable eye protection. For those needing vision correction, options like prescription safety glasses UK, prescription sports glasses, and prescription safety spectacles combine clarity with safety. Bolle sunglasses can provide additional UV protection in bright work environments. Ensuring proper eye protection is fundamental in cryogenic labs. Lab Aprons for Body Protection Safety aprons safeguard the body from spills and extreme cold. Available in ...

  In IVF and assisted reproduction, every detail of cryogenic handling is crucial. Among the most important are embryo and sperm straws. These small, sealed tubes may seem simple, but they play a critical role in protecting genetic material during collection, freezing, storage, and thawing. Choosing the right straws ensures sample safety, traceability, and compatibility with laboratory workflows ( Cryopreservation – Wikipedia ). Embryo straws are thin, hermetically sealed tubes designed to store embryos, sperm, or oocytes in liquid nitrogen. Typically made from biocompatible plastic, these cryogenic straws prevent contamination or cross-mixing. In IVF laboratories, embryo freezing straws, embryo storage straws, and LN2 embryo straws are used for freezing, labelling, and thawing biological material during insemination, embryo transfer, or vitrification procedures. Features of High Quality Straws A reliable embryo or sperm straw should maintain integrity at ultra-low temperatures dow...

  In cryopreservation, safeguarding biological samples is essential. CBS SYMS sealers provide reliable manual solutions for securely sealing CBS High Security Straws, HSV High Security Vitrification Kits, and CBS High Security Tubes. These systems help maintain the integrity of embryos, sperm, and other critical specimens during storage and handling. CBS SYMS I Sealer & Spares – Manual Sealing for Straws and Vitrification Kits CBS SYMS I Sealer & Spares system is designed for manually sealing CBS High Security Straws and HSV High Security Vitrification Kits. Perfect for fertility clinics and research laboratories, it ensures a consistent, secure seal to protect biological materials. The system includes the CBS SYMS I sealer along with a complete spare kit, allowing uninterrupted operation and consistent sealing quality. With this setup, laboratories can maintain sample security and confidence during cryopreservation procedures. CBS SYMS III Sealer & Spares – Sealing Tub...

  SpermScope® is Cryolab’s reusable cell analysis chamber, developed for laboratories that require consistent, efficient sample viewing as part of routine work. Designed for andrology and research environments, it supports clear, repeatable observation across a range of laboratory applications. Developed to meet the practical demands of daily laboratory use, SpermScope® is available in nominal depths of 10 µm and 20 µm, allowing laboratories to select the option that best fits their work. It is suitable for qualitative observation of semen samples, as well as cell suspensions, blood samples, tissue cultures, and bacterial cultures. The chamber provides a structured field of view, supporting clear assessment while maintaining compatibility with standard laboratory microscopes. Intended for observational use rather than diagnostic measurement, it fits seamlessly into both clinical support and research workflows. Built for Practical Laboratory Work SpermScope® is designed for ease of ...