MVE YDH-3 Dry Shipper: Safe, Reliable Transport for Small Sample Volumes

Short answer: The MVE YDH-3 is a compact dry shipper built for shipping small volumes of frozen biological samples. It holds 2.2 liters of absorbed liquid nitrogen, carries one canister (38 mm × 276 mm) with capacity for 472 doses of 0.25 ml straws, and maintains vapor-phase storage for 19 days. It is ideal when you need to move a small number of samples within about 10 days — and an optional transport case makes air freight safer.

Shipping frozen semen, embryos or cell samples is not the same as storing them. A standard wet liquid nitrogen tank cannot be shipped by air: the free liquid risks spilling, and the container is too heavy and too bulky for practical freight. What you need is a vessel that holds the cold without holding the liquid.

That is exactly what a dry shipper does.

What Is a Dry Shipper?

A dry shipper is a cryogenic transport container that uses an absorbent material to hold liquid nitrogen inside its walls. Once charged, the LN2 is absorbed and no free liquid remains in the sample chamber. Samples are stored in nitrogen vapor at cryogenic temperature — not submerged in liquid.

This design delivers three decisive advantages for transport:

• Air-freight compatible: no free liquid, so the container can be handled and shipped by air under normal cryogenic shipping practice

• No spill risk: even if the container is tipped or dropped, absorbed liquid nitrogen does not pour out

• Lighter and easier to handle: the dry format is built for shipping, not for stationary storage

MVE YDH-3 Dry Shipper: Specifications at a Glance

Parameter	Value
Model	YDH-3
LN2 absorbed capacity	2.2 L
Number of canisters	1
Canister size	38 mm × 276 mm
0.25 ml straw capacity	472 doses
Static hold time (vapor)	19 days
Empty weight	5.2 kg
Optional accessory	Transport case for safer air shipment

At 5.2 kg empty, the YDH-3 is a genuinely portable unit — light enough for courier shipment, small enough for a single person to carry.

Made by MVE Asia (Golden Phoenix): Proven Reliability

The YDH-3 is manufactured by MVE Asia, the producer behind the Golden Phoenix brand. MVE Asia builds cryogenic equipment with a well-established reputation for quality and reliability in the global biological sample transport market.

For buyers, that means:

• Consistent manufacturing quality — proven design and production standards

• Reliable vacuum insulation in a compact, transport-oriented format

• Trusted performance in real air-shipping and sample-transfer workflows

When samples are irreplaceable, the brand behind the container matters. The YDH-3 carries that reputation into every shipment.

Ideal for Small Sample Volumes and Shipping Times Under 10 Days

The YDH-3 is engineered for a specific job, and it does that job well:

• Small shipments: one canister, 472 doses of 0.25 ml straws — perfect for a single client order, a breeding exchange, or a research collaboration

• Short transit windows: with a 19-day vapor hold time, shipments comfortably completed within 10 days carry a wide safety margin

• Air freight: the dry format plus the optional transport case makes air transport practical and secure

If you need to move a large volume of samples across continents over weeks, a larger dry shipper is the right tool. But for the everyday reality of sending a modest number of straws or embryos to a client, a partner lab or a breeding station, the YDH-3 hits the sweet spot.

Optional Transport Case for Safer Air Freight

We can supply a dedicated transport case for the YDH-3. The case protects the dry shipper during handling, loading, and transit — reducing the risk of impact damage and keeping the container stable inside aircraft cargo and ground transport. For international shipments of valuable samples, that extra layer of physical protection is well worth having.

FAQ

What is the hold time of the MVE YDH-3?

The static hold time in vapor phase is 19 days. For shipments completed within about 10 days, this provides a comfortable safety margin.

How many straws can it carry?

One canister (38 mm × 276 mm) holds up to 472 doses of 0.25 mL straws.

Can air ship it?

Yes. As a dry shipper, it holds liquid nitrogen in absorbed form with no free liquid in the sample chamber, making it suitable for air transport. The optional transport case adds further protection during shipping.

Who manufactures the YDH-3?

It is produced by MVE Asia, the manufacturer behind the Golden Phoenix brand, known for reliable cryogenic equipment.

Is it suitable for long-term storage?

It is a transport vessel, not a long-term storage tank. For storage at your facility, a standard liquid nitrogen tank is the right choice — the YDH-3 is designed to move samples safely between locations.

Conclusion: The Right Container for 2-Week, Small, Safe Shipments

Not every shipment needs a full storage tank. When you have a modest number of samples to move and a transit window measured in days, a dry shipper is the correct, safe, and practical choice.

The MVE YDH-3 dry shipper combines a 2.2-liter absorbed LN2 capacity, one 38 mm × 276 mm canister holding 472 doses of 0.25 ml straws, a 19-day vapor hold time, and a 5.2 kg empty weight — backed by MVE Asia's Golden Phoenix manufacturing reputation, and available with an optional transport case for safer air freight.

For capacity advice, shipping guidance, or a quotation, contact us:

Email: heyilabs@gmail.com

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