15 Bay Vault-Style Morgue Cooler

The 15 Bay Vault-Style Morgue Cooler (Model 1070-15MB) is the largest individual-access mortuary vault in the AMC line — 15 chambers with stainless steel slide-out tray system. Built for regional medical examiner offices, large hospital morgues, university medical campuses, federal disaster-response staging, and state DMORT facilities where per-case isolation at high capacity is the requirement.

At a glance

• 15 individually-accessed bays
• Stainless steel slide-out trays — full case extraction without bay disturbance
• Vault-style cabinet — cold-loss control per retrieval
• 304 stainless interior, modular insulated panels
• Remote-split refrigeration standard at this scale
• Standard delivery OR Turnkey installation service — specify at order
• NSF, UL, ASTM E84 certified
• 10-year structural warranty
• Made in Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the vault cooler line

The 15 Bay Vault is the top of the 1070 series — the largest individual-access vault AMC builds off the shelf. For higher capacity, see the custom-built line. Step down to the 12 Bay Vault, 9 Bay Vault, or 8-Door Vault.

For walk-in workflow at comparable aggregate capacity, see the 20×20 Walk-In Refrigerator. The vault-vs-walk-in choice at this capacity is workflow-driven, not cost-driven — vault wins on per-case isolation and chain-of-custody handling. Background: medical examiner equipment guide · forensic lab cooler guide.

Standard delivery vs. turnkey installation

This unit ships in one of two delivery configurations:

• Standard Freight Delivery — cabinet ships flat-pack on multi-pallet freight, customer responsible for installation and refrigeration commissioning
• Turnkey Installation Service — AMC ships the cabinet to site, installs panels, commissions refrigeration, verifies operation. Adds $4,500 to the standard freight price

Turnkey is the default for institutional, federal, and DMORT-contracted procurements where the buyer cannot accept open-ended site installation risk.

Specifications

Model number	1070-15MB
Capacity	15 cadavers, individual bay access
Tray system	Stainless steel slide-out trays, all 15 bays
Interior construction	304 stainless steel
Cabinet	Modular insulated panels, 4″ urethane core
Refrigeration	Remote-split standard — Copeland scroll or Heatcraft; R-404A standard, R-290 option
Operating range	34–40°F body holding
Voltage	208–230V three-phase
Certifications	NSF, UL, ASTM E84 Class A, DOE/EPA EISA 2007, Prop 65
Warranty	10-year structural
Country of origin	United States — Johnson City, Tennessee
Manufacturer	American Mortuary Coolers

Compliance and procurement

Built and documented for institutional and federal AHJ review. Documentation that ships with every quote: spec sheet, mechanical and refrigeration drawings, electrical schedule, NSF/UL listings, ASTM E84 panel certifications, structural drawings. BIM/Revit files available on request. Net terms available for institutional, government, federal, FEMA, and DMORT buyers.

See county morgue requirements 2026 and state body-storage code.

Installation and lead time

Built-to-order. Standard lead time 8–12 weeks from quote confirmation. Pre-order site survey required at this capacity. Coordination with HVAC subcontractor for outdoor condensing-unit placement, refrigerant line routing, electrical service drop, and slab preparation. Turnkey-installation option includes full on-site commissioning.

Pricing and financing

Standard Freight: $79,102.99 · Turnkey Installation: $83,602.99 factory direct.

• Extended financing automatically at this price point — apply here
• Section 179 in-year tax treatment — significant for in-year deployments
• Net terms for institutional, government, federal, FEMA, and DMORT buyers
• Broader options: funeral home financing article

Shipping

Ships from Tennessee on multi-pallet freight. Turnkey variant includes site installation. See delivery times by region.

Regional desks: Southeast · Midwest · Northeast · Southwest · Rocky Mountain · Pacific · Canada.

Competitor benchmarks

Comparable 15-bay vault coolers from MOBI Lab (mobilab.us), Mopec, and Mortech run higher per-unit with 12–20 week lead times and limited turnkey installation options. See the MOBI vs AMC comparison and Mopec alternative articles.

Frequently asked questions

How many bodies does the 15 Bay Vault hold?

Fifteen cadavers, one per individually-accessed bay with stainless steel slide-out tray.

Who buys the 15 Bay Vault?

Regional medical examiner offices, large hospital morgues, university medical campuses, federal disaster-response staging, state DMORT facilities, and military mortuary affairs.

What’s the difference between Standard Freight and Turnkey Installation?

Standard Freight ships the cabinet flat-pack with customer responsible for installation. Turnkey includes AMC on-site installation, refrigeration commissioning, and operation verification — adds $4,500 to the standard price.

What temperature does it maintain?

34–40°F body holding across all 15 bays.

What’s the lead time?

8–12 weeks from quote confirmation. Built to order with required site survey.

How does it compare to MOBI Lab and Mopec 15-bay vaults?

Factory-direct American manufacturing, faster lead times, available turnkey installation, published 10-year warranty. mobilab.us equivalents typically carry 12–20 week lead times.

Can it be financed?

Yes. Automatically qualifies for extended financing. Net terms available for institutional, government, federal, and FEMA buyers. Significant Section 179 deduction opportunity.

Where is it manufactured?

Johnson City, Tennessee. American Mortuary Coolers, family-owned American manufacturer since 2009, A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau.

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