In a Cryobank Devices and systems often work unobtrusively and reliably for years. Tanks maintain their temperature, pipes carry nitrogen, monitors show green lights. It is easy to regard maintenance as an unnecessary cost factor in these times.
But reality shows that the most expensive failures are the ones that no one expected. A valve that leaks after years without inspection. A vacuum that gradually subsides and doubles nitrogen consumption before anyone notices it. A temperature sensor that provides incorrect values due to drift.
Professional maintenance contracts are the most cost-effective insurance against such scenarios. You turn unpredictable downtime costs into predictable operating expenses and extend the life of your cryogenics significantly.
At least once a year, all components of the cryogenic infrastructure should be inspected by a qualified technician. With Consarctic®, this includes:
For GMP-regulated facilities, regular calibration of all sensors (temperature, level, pressure) with traceable documentation is mandatory. A good maintenance contract integrates these calibrations seamlessly.
Certain components — seals, O-rings, filter elements — are subject to natural wear and tear. A maintenance contract ensures that these parts are proactively replaced before they fail. Consarctic® keeps the most common spare parts in stock to minimize downtime.
The BIOFREEZE® software and the Biosafe monitoring system are constantly being developed. As part of a maintenance contract, you get access to the latest updates and feature enhancements.
With the reactive approach, action is only taken when something breaks. The costs include emergency deployment (often significantly more expensive than a planned deployment), procurement of spare parts under time pressure and — in the worst case — loss of samples.
With systematic preventive maintenance, problems are identified and resolved before they lead to outages. The costs are predictable and predictable. Studies show that the total costs of preventive maintenance are typically 30-50% below those of a purely reactive approach.
Consarctic® offers tiered maintenance contracts that are tailored to the needs of different facilities:
Regardless of the contract level selected, Consarctic® offers 24/7 emergency service 365 days a year. An experienced technician can be reached at any time via a dedicated emergency number, who will guide you through immediate measures by telephone or — if necessary — will be on site as quickly as possible.
A maintenance contract isn't an expense — it's an investment in the durability, reliability, and efficiency of your cryoproducts. It not only protects the devices, but above all the irreplaceable samples that are stored in them.
Would you like a service concept for your cryobank? Contact our service department for a tailor-made offer that fits your exact requirements and budget.