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17°C Boar Semen Storage Refrigerator

Product Name 17°C Boar Semen Storage Refrigerator
Product Image 17°C boar semen storage refrigerator
Product Overview The 17°C Boar Semen Storage Refrigerator is a temperature-controlled storage unit designed for fresh diluted porcine semen used in commercial pig breeding and artificial insemination programs.

Unlike an ordinary household refrigerator, a dedicated semen storage unit combines controlled cooling and heating to maintain the internal environment close to the target semen storage temperature. This helps reduce damaging temperature fluctuations during temporary storage before insemination.

The refrigerator is suitable for boar studs, swine artificial insemination centers, commercial pig farms, genetics companies, veterinary reproduction laboratories, and livestock breeding projects requiring reliable semen dose management.
Key Features
  • Designed specifically for fresh diluted boar semen storage.
  • Nominal 17°C storage setting for standard swine artificial insemination workflows.
  • Integrated heating and cooling functions help compensate for changing ambient temperatures.
  • Digital temperature controller provides convenient operating-status monitoring.
  • Internal air circulation helps distribute conditioned air throughout the storage chamber.
  • Shelf arrangement provides organized storage for semen bags, tubes, or bottles.
  • Insulated cabinet construction helps reduce rapid temperature fluctuations.
  • Different capacities and electrical configurations are available according to project requirements.
Structural Components The typical system consists of an insulated refrigerator cabinet, compressor refrigeration system, heating element, electronic temperature controller, temperature sensor, internal circulation fan, storage shelves, insulated door, sealing gasket, and electrical control components.

The combination of refrigeration and heating allows the unit to respond to both high and low ambient temperatures. Ventilated or open shelving can be used to support air circulation around stored semen doses.
Working Principle / Structural Principle A temperature sensor continuously monitors the internal cabinet temperature and sends information to the electronic controller. When the temperature rises above the configured control range, the refrigeration system operates to remove heat. When the internal temperature drops below the required range, the heating system can activate to restore the storage environment.

The circulation fan promotes more even air distribution inside the cabinet, while the insulated cabinet and door sealing system help limit the influence of external temperature changes.

For routine swine artificial insemination programs, the system is normally configured around a target temperature of approximately 17°C.
Technical Specifications
Product Type Boar semen temperature-controlled storage refrigerator
Nominal Storage Temperature 17°C
Recommended Standard Storage Range Approximately 16°C to 18°C
Temperature Control Electronic digital controller
Thermal Management Heating and cooling
Air Distribution Internal forced-air circulation configuration available
Reference Capacity According to project requirements; commercial configurations can accommodate several hundred semen doses
Storage Format Compatible with semen bags, tubes, or bottles depending on shelf configuration
Power Supply Available according to local electrical requirements
Cabinet Capacity Customizable
Shelf Configuration Available upon request
Applications
  • Commercial pig breeding farms.
  • Boar semen production centers.
  • Swine artificial insemination stations.
  • Boar studs and genetics facilities.
  • Veterinary reproduction laboratories.
  • Temporary storage of packaged diluted boar semen doses.
  • Centralized pig breeding and agricultural engineering projects.
  • On-farm artificial insemination dose management.
Customization Options SHEWUYOU can provide semen storage refrigerator configurations according to boar stud capacity, daily semen dose requirements, laboratory layout, local climate, and electrical standards.

Available options may include different cabinet capacities, shelf layouts, temperature controllers, internal circulation configurations, voltage specifications, storage trays, temperature monitoring accessories, and supporting semen laboratory equipment.

Complete configuration can be supplied according to project requirements.
Installation & Maintenance Install the refrigerator in a clean, dry, well-ventilated laboratory or semen handling area on a stable and level floor. Adequate clearance should be maintained around ventilation and refrigeration components.

A stable power supply is recommended for semen storage operations. For commercial breeding facilities, backup power or an appropriate power protection solution should be considered according to project requirements.

Clean the internal chamber, shelves, and storage trays regularly. Inspect the door gasket, temperature sensor, circulation fan, controller, refrigeration system, and heating system periodically. Independent minimum and maximum temperature monitoring can also be used as part of routine quality control.
Project Cases The 17°C Boar Semen Storage Refrigerator can be integrated into complete swine artificial insemination laboratories and commercial boar stud projects.

A typical semen production workflow may include boar semen collection, semen quality analysis, extender preparation, dilution, automatic dose filling and packaging, controlled cooling, 17°C storage, transportation, and final artificial insemination.

Refrigerator capacity and supporting laboratory equipment can be planned according to herd size, semen production volume, distribution frequency, and farm breeding management requirements.
Product FAQ Q: Why is boar semen commonly stored around 17°C?
A: Fresh diluted boar semen is generally maintained around 17°C under standard storage conditions to reduce damaging temperature stress while preserving semen quality before insemination.

Q: Does the refrigerator only provide cooling?
A: A professional semen storage unit can use both cooling and heating to maintain the required temperature when ambient conditions change.

Q: Can it hold different semen dose containers?
A: Yes. Depending on the selected shelf and storage configuration, the unit can accommodate compatible semen bags, tubes, or bottles.

Q: Can the capacity be customized?
A: Yes. Cabinet capacity and internal shelf arrangement can be selected according to weekly semen dose requirements and project scale.

Q: Is backup power recommended?
A: For commercial boar studs and breeding farms, reliable continuous power is recommended because prolonged temperature deviation can affect stored semen.

Q: Can this refrigerator be supplied with other semen laboratory equipment?
A: Yes. Semen collection, analysis, dilution, filling, packaging, cooling, storage, and transportation equipment can be configured as a complete swine reproduction solution.
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