3-Body Side-Load Morgue Cooler from U.S. Pathology Equipment. A 3-body side-load upright morgue cooler for rural morgues, hospitals and small medical examiner offices. Double side doors open the full width so trays slide in from the long side.
What is a morgue refrigerator?
A morgue refrigerator, or morgue cooler, holds bodies at about 34 to 40 F to slow decomposition before autopsy, identification or release. Types include upright and multi-body coolers, vault coolers with an individual door per body, roll-in coolers and walk-in coolers with racks.
Key features
- 3 standard bodies
- Double side-loading doors, about 87 inch clear opening
- About 40 x 95 x 70 inch exterior
- Self-contained refrigeration
Specifications
| Model |
USPE-MC-3SL |
| Brand |
U.S. Pathology Equipment |
| Exterior (No Casters) |
40"D × 95"W × 70"H |
| Exterior (With Casters) |
40"D × 95"W × 77.5"H |
| Exterior (With 15.5" Cooling Unit) |
40"D × 95"W × 85.5"H |
| Exterior (Casters + 15.5" Unit) |
40"D × 95"W × 93"H |
| Interior Usable Space |
32"D × 87"W × 62"H |
| Door Opening |
87"W clear, side to side (double side-loading doors) |
| Shipping Weight |
1,400 lbs (freight) |
| Loading Method |
Side-loading double doors for efficient retrieval |
| Climate-controlled prep room, 65–75°F, normal door use |
Standard |
| Warm room that regularly reaches 80°F |
Level 1 |
| Hot room up to 90°F, or heavy daily door traffic |
Level 2 |
| Pricing |
Quote only, built to order |
Final dimensions, utilities and capacities are confirmed on your formal quote and shop drawing.
Fully customizable
Every unit is built to order. Common changes:
- Casters
- Bariatric tier
- Stainless interior
- Refrigeration placement
Brand-equal and compatible
Specified as a brand-equal alternative to comparable units from Mopec, Mortech Manufacturing, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Leica Biosystems and Mobilab, and built to work with trays, racks, lifts and casework from those brands already in your facility. Send the model you are replacing or the specification you must meet and we return a line-by-line comparison.
Who uses it
- Hospital morgues
- Medical examiner and coroner offices
- Anatomy and willed-body programs
- Funeral homes
- Emergency and surge storage
Institutional procurement and RFQ
- Formal written quote with model number, options, lead time and freight to dock
- Purchase orders from government, hospital, university and research buyers
- W-9, tax-exempt certificates and net terms for qualified institutions
- Bid specifications, submittals, CAD and shop drawings on request
- Grant-funded and capital projects; quotes formatted for approval files
- Nationwide freight with liftgate and inside-delivery options
Morgue cooler types
| Upright multi-body |
2 to 12 bodies, compact footprint |
| Vault |
Individual door and tray per body |
| Side-load |
Full-width loading |
| Walk-in |
Highest capacity with racks |
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should a morgue cooler be?
Short-term body holding is typically 34 to 40 F. Long-term storage uses freezers.
How much does a morgue refrigerator cost?
It depends on body capacity, doors, refrigeration and options. Request a quote with your capacity and room size.
Why is the 3-Body Side-Load Morgue Cooler quote only?
Each unit is built to order for your room, utilities and caseload. A formal quote gives your procurement office an exact price with lead time and freight to your dock.
Do you accept purchase orders and bids?
Yes. We accept purchase orders, provide a W-9, handle tax-exempt certificates, offer net terms to qualified institutions and respond to bids, RFQs and RFPs with specification sheets and submittals.
Is it compatible with Mopec, Mortech or Thermo Fisher equipment?
Yes. We match dimensions, trays, heights and utility connections to the equipment you already run. Send the existing model number with your request.
Request a quote
Use Add to Quote to build a list, then submit your quote request, or call 1-888-792-9315. Browse more Morgue Coolers, the full U.S. Pathology Equipment line and our government procurement desk.
Mopec, Mortech Manufacturing, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Leica Biosystems and Mobilab are trademarks of their respective owners, referenced for compatibility only. U.S. Pathology Equipment is not affiliated with them.