HODESS Labtech Series by Labworks
Manufactured in-houseHODESS Labtech Series by Labworks
Pre-packaged environmental room refrigeration systems purpose-built for pharmaceutical, life sciences, research, and specialty applications. No field piping. No ceiling coils. No compromises.
The Hodess Labtech by Labworks line is the only factory-assembled, top-mounted refrigeration system that arrives at your site fully tested, charged, and ready to run. Designed to eliminate the failures of traditional ceiling-mounted cooling systems, every Labtech unit keeps your critical environment stable, your team out of the room, and your operating costs down for the long haul.
Manufactured in-house at our North American facility, Labworks products are engineered for redundancy, regulatory compliance, and lasting lifecycle value.
A2L Refrigerant (R454C)
HODESS LABTECH ECO by Labworks
Traditional systems rely on ceiling coils, exposed drain lines, and constant-speed compressors that waste energy and invite failure. The Labtech ECO eliminates all of it. Factory-assembled and factory-tested, it mounts above the room as a complete penthouse unit—keeping your full floor-to-ceiling space usable and every technician outside where they belong.
Why the LABTECH ECO?
- Nothing Inside the Room That Shouldn't Be. Cooling coils and drain lines are fully eliminated from the environmental space. 100% of the room volume is yours — no condensation risk, no contamination, no service disruptions inside.
- Installed in a Day. Running for Decades. Two trades. Zero field refrigeration piping. A room shell and a Labtech unit can be operational in a single day, and the variable speed compressor is built to dramatically outlast traditional constant-speed designs.
- 50% Energy Savings. Proven Recovery in 3.5 Minutes. Variable speed EC motors modulate in real time to your actual cooling load - less energy, less wear, lower operating costs. When the door opens, the system spikes cooling capacity automatically and recovers in 3.5 minutes. Validated. Graphed. On record.
- Future-Proofed Refrigerant. R454C carries a GWP of ~148 versus 1,300–3,922 for traditional HFCs. Designed to meet long-term F-gas requirements — built for the regulations of today and tomorrow.
Key Specs & Options
- Temperature range: +4°C to +37°C standard | -20°C freezer
- Air-cooled or water-cooled configurations
- Single unit or N+1 redundant multi-unit setups
- Non-proprietary components — serviceable across North America
- Power: 208/1/60 or 208/3/60 | MOP: 20A
- Weight: 222–258 lbs | Electrically approved for North America
- Optional: EC motors, humidifier/de-humidifier, ventilation, coated coil, fresh air module, remote split system
Applications
- Cold Rooms
- Incubators
- Walk-in Freezers
- Stability Chambers
- Mortuary Cold Rooms
- Insect Rooms
- Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
- Research Facilities
CO₂ Refrigerant (R744)
HODESS LABTECH ECO2 by Labworks
When your compliance roadmap demands zero-GWP refrigerants and your facility can't afford downtime, the Labtech ECO2 delivers. Labworks engineered the first pre-packaged CO₂ (R744) refrigeration unit built specifically for critical environmental rooms — factory-tested, factory-charged, and powered by the most future-proof refrigerant available: natural CO₂ with a GWP of 1.
Why the LABTECH ECO2?
- Zero GWP. Zero Excuses. R744 is a natural refrigerant — non-flammable (A1), ultra-low toxicity, zero ozone depletion, GWP of 1. The ECO2 is built for organizations with serious sustainability commitments and the regulatory foresight to match.
- Built to Hold Its Charge. CO₂ operates at transcritical pressures, meaning the ECO2 maintains its charge even as ambient temperatures climb to 40°C (104°F). High-pressure components extend compressor and system life well beyond traditional alternatives.
- All the Labtech Advantages — Even Greener. 100% usable room volume, factory-assembled and tested, ETL certified (UL, ULC, CSA equivalency), dual EC variable speed fans, and configurations for single or redundant multi-unit setups. Same proven penthouse design. Cleaner refrigerant profile.
Key Specs & Options
- Temperature range: +4°C to +12°C
- Refrigerant: R744 (CO₂) | GWP 1 | Purity >99.99%
- Air-cooled or water-cooled configurations
- Power: 230/1/60 | Weight: 320–420 lbs
- ETL certified — UL, ULC, CSA equivalency
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Cold Storage
- Validated Controlled Environment Rooms
- Life Sciences
- Sustainability-Focused & Regulated Facilities Requiring Low/Zero GWP Refrigerants
Labtech R-Series | Scientific Grade | cTUVus & CE Certified
HODESS LABTECH R-SERIES (REACH-IN) by Labworks
Not every controlled environment needs a walk-in room. The Labtech R-Series delivers the same precision temperature and humidity control you'd expect from a Labworks environmental room — in a compact, reach-in format that fits through a standard commercial doorway and is ready to run with minimal assembly. Purpose-built for pharmaceutical storage, ICH stability testing, and research applications requiring validated conditions in a smaller footprint.
WHY THE LABTECH R-SERIES?
- Precision Control in a Compact Package. ±0.5°C temperature control across a range of +4°C to +40°C (lights off), with engineered airflow and perforated plenums delivering uniform conditions throughout the chamber. Upward or horizontal airflow configurations available to suit your shelving and application needs.
- Smart Controls. Site-Ready. A 7" full-color touchscreen with intuitive graphic interface handles advanced programming, control, and reporting. Central alarm contact and communication port included as standard. Optional integration with your site monitoring system keeps your R-Series connected to your facility's broader BMS.
- Two Models. Endless Flexibility. Available in two chamber sizes — LRC-780 (781L) and LRC-1680 (1679L) — both customizable with add-on kits for humidity, dehumidification, CO₂ control, lighting, stainless steel interior, and more. One platform covers 2–8°C pharmaceutical storage, ICH stability conditions (25°C/60%RH · 30°C/65%RH · 40°C/75%RH), and incubator applications.
Standard Features
- 7" full-color touchscreen with USB port
- Engineered airflow & perforated plenums for uniformity
- Top-mounted air-cooled condensing unit with hot gas bypass
- Light-tight door gasket seal with keyed lock
- Instrument port (O2")
- Central alarm contact & communication port
- Heavy-duty front locking casters with adjustable leveling bolts
- CFC-free foamed-in-place insulation
Optional Add-ons
UPS surge protection · Observation window · Phenolic-coated refrigeration coil · Dehumidification · Humidity up to 90% RH (ultrasonic) · Additive CO₂ and control · Lighting packages · Stainless steel interior · Condensate pump & drip pan · Low temperature (2°C) operation · Water-cooled condensing unit · Shelving packages
Applications
- 2–8°C Pharmaceutical Storage
- ICH Stability Testing
- Research & University Labs
- Incubator Applications
- Validated Product Conditioning
- Health Canada & FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Storage