Roundfin RD-1

In small hospital mortuary placements, the RD-1 supports single-body holding capacity for the smallest annexe, treatment-centre overflow, and community hospital body-holding facilities where annual deaths-per-bed footfall does not justify two or three-body capacity. NHS Estates teams sourcing through Medigear.uk specify the RD-1 for cottage hospitals, urgent treatment centres with overnight stay provision, and small specialist units where occasional body-holding is a contingency rather than a daily workflow requirement.

In pathology and coronial workflows, the single-chamber design suits placements where pre-PM body holding requirements are intermittent rather than continuous. The +5 °C upper adjustment supports viewing-temperature preparation ahead of family-attended identification, and the -15 °C lower limit supports short-term preservation for delayed forensic, repatriation, or ceremonial-scheduling cases, on the rare occasions these arise in a community pathology setting.

For branch funeral parlours, small independent funeral homes, and family-run funeral businesses, the RD-1, delivered through Medigear.uk, offers the lowest capital cost and the smallest floor footprint in the Roundfin mortuary refrigerator range. The single-chamber design suits a weekly throughput of one to four cases, whereas a two-body or three-body unit would be overprovisioned relative to actual demand. Braked castors allow repositioning as the facility evolves.

In contingency, training, and educational anatomy placements, Medigear.uk supplies the RD-1 to coronial overflow contingency stores, paramedic training centres, and university anatomy departments, where a single-body unit meets the demonstration or contingency requirement with minimal capital outlay. The plug-and-set commissioning and four-mode alarm system support unattended operation without dedicated refrigeration engineering on site at the unit's location.

Lowest Capital Cost in the Roundfin Mortuary Refrigerator Range

The RD-1 sits at the lowest capital cost point in Roundfin's mortuary refrigerator range — single-chamber, single-compressor, single-controller, smallest cabinet volume, smallest insulated volume to bring to setpoint. For small-placement procurement where capital discipline matters more than capacity headroom, the RD-1 delivers the right specification at the right price. Medigear.uk supplies it with the same CE, ISO, and IEC documentation as the larger RD-2S and RD-3S.

CE Certified and ISO 9001 Manufactured for Small-Scale NHS Procurement

The RD-1 ships with CE marking under the EU Medical Device Regulation framework, ISO 9001 quality-system manufacturing, IEC 60601-1 electrical safety, and IEC 60335-2-89 commercial refrigeration compliance. The documentation set matches the larger units in the range, meaning NHS Estates procurement, HTM 20-04 audit, and CQC inspection evidence remain consistent regardless of which Roundfin model the trust selects. Medigear.uk holds the UK importer registration with the MHRA.

Smallest Footprint at 800 mm Cabinet Depth

The RD-1's 800 mm cabinet depth (with back-mounted compressor protruding 200 mm at the rear for a total installed depth of 1000 mm) is the lowest in the Roundfin mortuary range. The dimension fits narrow corridors, plant-room cupboards, and small annexe spaces where the 800 mm-deep RD-2S and RD-3S would exceed available depth. For tight-space placements, the geometric fit is the procurement-determining factor.

Universal Roundfin Tray Compatibility With Larger Units

The 1940 × 580 mm body tray on the RD-1 matches Roundfin's universal dimension exactly, shared across the RD-2S, RD-3S, RD-4, lifting trolley, and walk-in rack ranges. A trust running an RD-1 today can scale to an RD-2S or RD-3S later without tray-compatibility friction, or operate the RD-1 alongside larger units in mixed-capacity placements with shared trolley fleets. The universal tray is a long-term procurement advantage.

Plug-and-Set Commissioning Without On-Site Engineering

The RD-1 ships fully assembled with refrigerant pre-charged and reaches setpoint within three to five hours of first power-up — faster than the larger units in the range, given the lower thermal mass to cool. No F-Gas qualified site engineering is required at installation. The plug-and-set workflow is particularly valuable for branch funeral parlour deployments where local refrigeration trades may not be on call. Medigear.uk pre-delivery survey verifies access.

Back-Mounted Compressor Layout for Wall-Adjacent Placement

The RD-1 mounts its single SECOP compressor on the back of the cabinet, in a conventional upright layout. The placement allows the cabinet top to be used for accessory storage, dignity drapes, or signage, and the back-mounted compressor sits within the rear setback when the cabinet is positioned against a wall. The RD-A sibling uses top mounting for placements that prefer the alternative geometry; Medigear.uk supplies both, depending on the room layout.

Verified Supplier OEM and Bulk-Order Support for Distributors

Medigear.uk offers verified supplier OEM rebranding, sample approval, and bulk-order coordination for distributor partners purchasing the RD-1 for integration into broader clinical equipment frameworks. The lowest unit cost in the range makes the RD-1 the preferred entry point for distributor portfolios building a mortuary refrigeration product line. AMC support and Government Supply Ready documentation are available through Medigear.uk for distributor placements.

Direct-Buyer Branch Funeral Procurement With Full Documentation

For independent funeral home buyers and branch funeral parlour operators purchasing direct rather than through hospital procurement, Medigear.uk supplies the RD-1 with the full Declaration of Conformity, CE certification pack, electrical safety test report, and warranty documentation required for funeral services insurance and trade-body audit. With a single chamber, a small cabinet footprint, and lower capital cost, this removes the typical installation friction that direct buyers face when scaling refrigeration to actual weekly throughput levels.

Single-Controller Operation Reduces Staff Training Overhead

The RD-1's single digital controller, single setpoint, single door, and single tray together simplify staff training compared to multi-chamber units with parallel controllers. For small placements where staff turnover is high, training cycles are short, and the unit may be operated by non-specialist staff during contingency events, the single-control simplicity is an operational advantage. Medigear.uk provides operator quick-reference instructions and 30-day commissioning support.

Single Refrigeration Chamber

The RD-1 holds one front-opening refrigeration chamber within the 2280 × 800 × 610 mm cabinet, with an inner room dimension of 1950 × 630 × 440 mm. The single chamber accepts one 1940 × 580 mm body tray.

One Germany SECOP Brand Compressor

Refrigeration is delivered by a single SECOP-brand compressor (Danfoss-owned Secop SC range), mounted on the back of the cabinet for serviceable access. The published service life is 8–10 years, and SECOP carries a 5-year extended manufacturer's warranty separate from the bed-level warranty. Medigear.uk offers Chinese-brand compressor substitution as a cost-optimised alternative.

Back-Mounted Compressor Placement

Compressor placement on the back of the cabinet — distinguishing the RD-1 from the RD-A sibling, which mounts on the top. Back mounting frees the cabinet top for accessory placement and shortens the overall installed depth when positioned against a rear wall.

Single Digital Temperature Controller

A single digital LED controller mounted on the front of the cabinet displays the current temperature, setpoint, and alarm status. The controller operates over the adjustable range of +5 °C to -15 °C with ±1 °C accuracy.

Factory Temperature Setting: 0 °C to -10 °C

The unit ships pre-configured at the standard 0 °C to -10 °C body-holding range, covering routine pre-PM, pre-release, and pre-funeral holding for the first five to seven days post-death. Factory settings reduce commissioning steps in direct-deployment scenarios.

Adjustable Temperature Range: +5 °C to -15 °C

The +5 °C upper limit supports viewing-temperature preparation ahead of family-attended viewing; the -15 °C lower limit supports short-term preservation for delayed forensic, repatriation, and ceremonial-scheduling cases. The range is configurable under digital control.

Temperature Accuracy: ±1 °C

Chamber temperature is held within ±1 °C of the controller setpoint across the full operating range. The narrow tolerance matches the larger RD-2S and RD-3S units, supporting consistent audit-trail stability across mixed-capacity placements within a single trust mortuary network.

Body Tray Load Capacity: 200 kg

The single 1940 × 580 mm body tray carries 200 kg static and dynamic working load — matching the per-tray capacity of the RD-2S and RD-3S exactly. The shared capacity rating supports trust-wide standardisation across the Roundfin range.

1940 × 580 mm Universal Body Tray Dimension

The body tray measures 1940 × 580 mm — Roundfin's universal dimension shared across the full mortuary refrigerator range, lifting trolleys, and walk-in racks. Cross-equipment workflow without re-handling supports body transfer between RD-1 and larger units, trolleys, and racks on the same tray.

Double-Row Nylon Slider Roller System

The tray slides on a double-row nylon roller system with seven rollers per side (14 rollers total). Maintenance-free nylon construction delivers low-friction pull-out for staff transfers and family viewing, with detachable roller assemblies for deep-clean cycles.

304 Stainless Steel Cabinet Construction (316 Optional)

Cabinet, body tray, and internal door surfaces are 304 stainless steel — outer skin 1.0 mm, body tray 1.0 mm, inner cabinet 0.6 mm. A 316 stainless steel upgrade is available for order through Medigear.uk for chloride exposure or aggressive-chemistry applications.

100 mm Foamed-In-Place Environmental Urethane Insulation

Insulation is 100 mm of foamed-in-place urethane using a non-CFC blowing agent, applied via Roundfin's disposable single-use foam machinery for void-free coverage. The thickness matches that of the larger RD-2S and RD-3S units rather than dropping to a budget 60–80 mm construction.

Unique One-Piece Door Seal With Replaceable Belt

The chamber door uses Roundfin's one-piece moulded seal rather than the conventional multi-strip seal, eliminating the seam-trap contamination vector and minimising cold-air loss during opening. The seal belt is field-replaceable, and Medigear.uk stocks UK spares.

Lockable Door With Spare Keys

The single-chamber door has a key-operated mechanical lock, with two spare keys supplied at delivery. The lock supports the dignity, access control, and safeguarding requirements of mortuary operations across hospital, coronial, and funeral business governance frameworks.

Four-Mode Fault Alarm System

The standard alarm system detects high temperature, low temperature, long-time door opening, and power failure — the four failure modes audited under HTM 20-04 mortuary refrigeration guidance. Audible and visual alarms at the cabinet front, with optional remote alarm relay for routing to off-site night-cover infrastructure.

Four Braked Universal Castors

Four braked castors support unit mobility during commissioning, room reconfiguration, and deep-cleaning workflows. Castors lock individually when the unit reaches its operating position, holding it stable during chamber door operation and tray pull-out.

280 W / 1.2 A Power Consumption on Standard UK Mains

The RD-1 operates on standard UK 220–240 V 50 Hz single-phase mains via a 13 A socket, with a power consumption of 280 W / 1.2 A — half the power draw of the RD-2S, reflecting the smaller insulated volume and single-compressor load. A 110 V / 60 Hz international variant is available for order.

The Roundfin RD-1 mortuary refrigerator, supplied through Medigear.uk, delivers a single-body front-opening cooling solution for small hospital mortuaries, community pathology, branch funeral parlours, training, and contingency placements across the public and private clinical estate. The compact 2280 × 800 × 610 mm footprint, back-mounted SECOP compressor layout, single digital controller with ±1 °C accuracy, and full 304 stainless steel construction together deliver the lowest capital cost in the Roundfin mortuary range without compromising the build quality, regulatory documentation, and universal tray dimension that the larger RD-2S and RD-3S share. With CE marking, ISO 9001 manufacturing, IEC compliance, and Medigear.UK MHRA importer routing, the RD-1 meets NHS Estates procurement, distributor framework, and direct funeral business capital purchase requirements. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.