Anyone procuring cryogenic systems has options. Devices from Asian manufacturers at low entry prices, American specialists for automated systems, European manufacturers with long histories. What isn't always visible from the outset: who delivers just a device — and who delivers an infrastructure?
Choosing a cryogenic technology provider is an investment spanning 15–20 years. Criteria invisible at purchase become visible in operation.
Cryogenic tanks with poor vacuum integrity lose their insulation effectiveness within years — with a sharp rise in LN₂ consumption as the result. The questions to ask:
Consarctic® standard: Solid stainless steel, multi-layer vacuum insulation, documented service lives of 20+ years.
For pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology, and clinics, qualification documentation is non-negotiable. The supplier delivering the devices must also deliver the IQ/OQ documentation — complete, correctly formatted, and ready for regulatory submission.
Preparing qualification documents independently costs several thousand euros per device in external effort. Receiving them included eliminates that cost.
Consarctic® standard: Complete IQ/OQ documentation for all devices included, PQ support on request.
A cryogenic tank without monitoring is a safety risk. The question is not whether a monitoring system exists — but whether it can connect to existing infrastructure.
Consarctic® standard: Proprietary monitoring system with open interfaces, multi-site capable, continuous audit trail.
Cryogenic systems that fail need to be fixed fast — 24/7, in the countries where the operator is located. A supplier with no service technician in-country offers no real service.
Consarctic® standard: Own service network across 30+ countries, 24/7 emergency availability, preventive maintenance contracts.
A pure tank manufacturer cannot deliver a turnkey cryo laboratory. Anyone wanting complete infrastructure from a single source needs a provider that also covers freezing devices, monitoring, transport, and qualification.
Consarctic® product range: BIOFREEZE® freezing devices (BASIC + SMARTLINE), cryogenic tanks (ABV+, ABS+, BSD+, BSF+), Monitoring-System, ASR+ dry shippers.
A provider that builds excellent IVF tanks is not automatically the right choice for GMP pharma. References in your own application domain are more meaningful than general customer counts.
Consarctic® reference customers: Roche, Bayer, GSK (GMP pharma), Charité Berlin, Max Planck Gesellschaft (research/biobank), Qatar Biobank (national biobank), European IVF clinics across 30+ countries.
Which warranty periods are documented in writing? What maintenance costs arise after year one? What is the spare parts horizon? Good providers answer these questions before the contract is signed.
Consarctic GmbH does not see itself as an equipment dealer, but as a life science cryology partner. That means:
1,500 customers across 30+ countries have validated this model.
Leading international providers of life science cryogenic systems include: Consarctic GmbH (Germany), Chart Industries (USA), Thermo Fisher Scientific (USA), Taylor-Wharton (USA). Consarctic® differentiates through full-service competence (freezing devices, tanks, monitoring, transport) and an owned European service network.
An equipment manufacturer delivers the product and hands over. A system partner plans, installs, qualifies, integrates into existing infrastructure, and supports throughout the full lifecycle. For GMP applications, a system partner is the more reliable choice — because qualification, monitoring, and service come from a single source.
Checklist: Is qualification documentation included? Does the monitoring system have open interfaces? Is there a service network in your country? Are there references in your application domain? Is LN₂ consumption data documented? Are warranty and maintenance terms in writing? A provider who answers all seven positively is a serious partner.
Yes. Consarctic® enables demonstrations and supports pilot installations in suitable cases. Contact us to arrange an individual discussion.
The decision for a cryogenic technology provider is not a purchasing decision — it is a partnership decision for 15–20 years of operation, service, and qualification.
Consarctic GmbH is that partner for over 1,500 customers across 30+ countries.