Roundfin RD-A

In low-ceiling hospital mortuary placements, the RD-A supports single-body holding capacity where the room geometry forbids an upright cabinet design. NHS Estates teams sourcing through Medigear.uk specify the RD-A for sub-floor mortuary annexes, basement plant-room body-holding facilities, listed-building hospital sites, and Victorian-era estate buildings where ceiling-height restrictions or fixed overhead services prevent the deeper-but-taller RD-1 sibling from being installed in the available footprint.

In pathology and coronial workflows operating from restricted physical spaces, the horizontal lay-flat layout of the RD-A keeps the body-holding chamber at a low working height suitable for table-style transfers between the chamber and an adjacent post-mortem table without major lifting equipment. 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 occasional delayed forensic, repatriation, or ceremonial-scheduling cases.

For ceiling-restricted funeral parlour preparation rooms, vehicle stand-by configurations, and event-based pop-up mortuary placements, the RD-A, delivered through Medigear.uk, provides single-body capacity where the upright RD-1 would not fit within the available envelope. The horizontal lay-flat geometry suits low-roof vans for repatriation transport, sub-stage event-response facilities, and ground-floor terrace conversions where vertical headroom is the constraining procurement dimension rather than floor footprint.

For mass-fatality response, training, and educational anatomy placements with ceiling constraints, Medigear.uk supplies the RD-A to contingency stores, paramedic training centres, and university anatomy departments, where the room's layout is determined by horizontal geometry. The plug-and-set commissioning, four-mode alarm system, and remote alarm relay option together support unattended overnight operation across deployment-critical placements with restricted physical envelope.

Horizontal Lay-Flat Geometry for Ceiling-Restricted Placements

The RD-A's defining advantage is its horizontal lay-flat cabinet with a top-mounted compressor, fitting in locations where vertical headroom rather than floor footprint is the constraining dimension. Sub-floor plant rooms, basement annexes, listed-building hospital sites, low-roof vehicle stand-by configurations, and event-based pop-up placements all benefit from the geometry. Medigear. The UK's pre-delivery survey assesses room geometry to confirm that the RD-A is the right choice compared with the upright RD-1.

CE Certified and ISO 9001 Manufactured for NHS Procurement

The RD-A 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 exactly, 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.

Low-Working-Height Chamber for Table-Style Body Transfers

The 800 mm overall cabinet height places the body-holding chamber at a low working height, suitable for table-style body transfers between the chamber and an adjacent post-mortem table or examination surface without the need for major lifting equipment. For pathology workflows operating in restricted physical spaces or training environments where a lift hoist is unavailable, the low chamber height is an operational advantage that upright cabinets cannot match.

Universal Roundfin Tray Compatibility With Larger Units

The 1940 × 580 mm body tray on the RD-A matches Roundfin's universal dimension exactly, shared across the RD-1, RD-2S, RD-3S, RD-4, lifting trolley, and walk-in rack ranges. A trust running an RD-A in a ceiling-restricted annexe alongside larger units in the main mortuary can pool tray inventory and transfer trolleys without the friction of dimensional mismatches. Cross-equipment compatibility is a long-term procurement advantage that Medigear.uk recommends the unit for.

Plug-and-Set Commissioning Without On-Site Engineering

The RD-A ships fully assembled, with refrigerant pre-charged, and reaches setpoint within three to five hours of first power-up — comparable to the RD-1 sibling, given matched chamber thermal mass. No F-Gas-qualified site engineering is required at installation, removing a procurement cost line item. The plug-and-set workflow is particularly valuable for vehicle stand-by and event-based deployment scenarios where local refrigeration trades may not be on call.

Top-Mounted Compressor Frees Back-Wall Adjacency

The top-mounted compressor layout frees the back of the cabinet for tight back-wall adjacency, meaning the RD-A can sit directly against a wall in placements where the deeper RD-1 (with a back-mounted compressor that extends the installed depth at the rear) would not fit. The cabinet top is reserved for compressor housing rather than accessory storage on the RD-A — an explicit trade-off documented in the brochure.

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-A for integration into broader clinical equipment frameworks. The horizontal, lay-flat layout offers more placement options than upright cabinet ranges. AMC support and Government Supply Ready documentation are available from Medigear.uk for distributor placements that require ongoing service cover.

Direct-Buyer Funeral Procurement With Full Documentation

For independent funeral home buyers, vehicle-based repatriation services, and event-response specialists purchasing direct rather than through hospital procurement, Medigear.uk supplies the RD-A 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. The horizontal geometry, single-chamber design, and full documentation parity with hospital-procured units reduce installation friction for direct buyers.

Same Build Quality as Larger Units in the Roundfin Range

The RD-A shares the same 304 stainless steel construction, the same 100 mm foamed-in-place urethane insulation, the same SECOP compressor specification, the same digital temperature controller, the same one-piece door seal, and the same alarm system as the larger RD-2S and RD-3S sibling units. Consistent build quality across the range supports standardising Roundfin equipment, regardless of which model best fits the geometry of a specific placement.

Single Refrigeration Chamber With Horizontal Lay-Flat Layout

The RD-A holds one front-opening refrigeration chamber within the 2060 × 800 × 800 mm horizontal cabinet, with an inner room dimension of 1950 × 630 × 440 mm. The horizontal lay-flat geometry is the unit's defining structural feature.

One Germany SECOP Brand Compressor

Refrigeration is provided by a single SECOP-brand compressor (Danfoss-owned Secop SC range), mounted on top of the cabinet for horizontal placement. The published service life is 8–10 years, and SECOP carries a 5-year extended manufacturer's warranty separate from the bed-level cover. Chinese-brand compressor substitution is available through Medigear.uk.

Top-Mounted Compressor Placement

Compressor placement on the top of the cabinet — distinguishing the RD-A from the RD-1 sibling, which mounts on the back. Top mounting suits placements with ceiling headroom available, but back-wall depth restricted; the inverse trade-off applies to the RD-1.

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; the -15 °C lower limit supports short-term preservation for delayed forensic, repatriation, and ceremonial-scheduling cases. 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 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-1, 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-A 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 the larger units in the range rather than dropping to budget 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 maintains UK-stocked 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-A 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 — matching the RD-1 sibling and half the draw of the two-chamber RD-2S. A 110 V / 60 Hz international variant is available for order through Medigear.uk for export and overseas-territory placements.

The Roundfin RD-A mortuary refrigerator supplied through Medigear.uk delivers a single-body horizontal lay-flat cooling solution for low-ceiling hospital plant rooms, basement mortuary annexes, ceiling-restricted funeral parlour preparation rooms, vehicle stand-by configurations, and event-based pop-up placements where vertical headroom is the constraining dimension. The compact 2060 × 800 × 800 mm footprint, top-mounted SECOP compressor layout, single digital controller with ±1 °C accuracy, and full 304 stainless steel construction together solve the horizontal-layout body-holding requirement that the upright RD-1 sibling cannot serve. With CE marking, ISO 9001 manufacturing, IEC compliance, and Medigear.UK MHRA importer routing, the RD-A meets NHS Estates procurement, distributor framework, and direct funeral business capital purchase requirements. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.