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AMC 3-Body Side-Load Morgue Cooler
Specifications, drawings & manualsModel: USPE-MC-3SL
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Product details
A 3-body side-load morgue cooler stores three bodies with access through double doors on the long side; this U.S. Pathology Equipment model starts at $9,053.51 with self-contained refrigeration and an 87-inch clear loading opening.
A 3-body side-load morgue cooler stores three bodies with access through double doors on the long side; this American Mortuary Coolers model starts at $9,053.51 with self-contained refrigeration and an 87-inch clear loading opening.
This layout is intended for tray loading along the long side of the cabinet, not cot-direct roll-in access. Confirm the working aisle, rack fit and electrical schedule below, or compare side-loading morgue cooler configurations.
3-Body Side-Load Morgue Cooler from American Mortuary Coolers. A 3-body side-load upright morgue cooler for rural morgues, hospitals and small medical examiner offices. Double side doors open the full width so trays slide in from the long side.
What is a morgue refrigerator?
A morgue refrigerator, or morgue cooler, holds bodies at about 34 to 40 F to slow decomposition before autopsy, identification or release. Types include upright and multi-body coolers, vault coolers with an individual door per body, roll-in coolers and walk-in coolers with racks.
Key features
- 3 standard bodies
- Double side-loading doors, about 87 inch clear opening
- About 40 x 95 x 70 inch exterior
- Self-contained refrigeration
Standard design features
- Self-contained condensing unit. The compressor, condenser and evaporator come as one factory-packaged unit mounted on the cabinet, so no refrigeration lines are run on site.
- Digital thermometer and temperature controller. A digital display shows the box temperature at a glance, and the controller holds the setpoint you choose for body holding.
Door hardware and refrigeration
- Magnetic gasketed door seal. The insulated door closes against a magnetic gasket that seals the whole door edge, which keeps cold air in and holds 34–40°F after the door is opened. Clean and inspect the gasket weekly with mild soap and water.
- Energy-compliant refrigeration. The self-contained drop-in refrigeration system uses A2L refrigerant and meets current DOE/EPA efficiency rules. Standard units are sized for a conditioned room, and upgrade levels are available for warmer rooms.
Specifications
| Model | USPE-MC-3SL |
|---|---|
| Brand | American Mortuary Coolers |
| Exterior (No Casters) | 40"D × 95"W × 70"H |
| Exterior (With Casters) | 40"D × 95"W × 77.5"H |
| Exterior (With 15.5" Cooling Unit) | 40"D × 95"W × 85.5"H |
| Exterior (Casters + 15.5" Unit) | 40"D × 95"W × 93"H |
| Interior Usable Space | 32"D × 87"W × 62"H |
| Door Opening | 87"W clear, side to side (double side-loading doors) |
| Shipping Weight | 1,400 lbs (freight) |
| Loading Method | Side-loading double doors for efficient retrieval |
| Climate-controlled prep room, 65–75°F, normal door use | Standard |
| Warm room that regularly reaches 80°F | Level 1 |
| Hot room up to 90°F, or heavy daily door traffic | Level 2 |
| Pricing | Quote only, built to order |
Final dimensions, utilities and capacities are confirmed on your formal quote and shop drawing.
Fully customizable
Every unit is built to order. Common changes:
- Casters
- Bariatric tier
- Stainless interior
- Refrigeration placement
Facility fit and configuration
Send your required dimensions, working heights, equipment drawings and utility connections with your quote request. Our team will review the selected USPE configuration against your facility requirements.
Who uses it
- Hospital morgues
- Medical examiner and coroner offices
- Anatomy and willed-body programs
- Funeral homes
- Emergency and surge storage
Institutional procurement and RFQ
- Formal written quote with model number, options and freight to dock
- Purchase orders from government, hospital, university and research buyers
- W-9, tax-exempt certificates and net terms for qualified institutions
- Bid specifications, submittals, CAD and shop drawings on request
- Grant-funded and capital projects; quotes formatted for approval files
- Nationwide freight with liftgate and inside-delivery options
Morgue cooler types
| Upright multi-body | 2 to 12 bodies, compact footprint |
|---|---|
| Vault | Individual door and tray per body |
| Side-load | Full-width loading |
| Walk-in | Highest capacity with racks |
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should a morgue cooler be?
Short-term body holding is typically 34 to 40 F. Long-term storage uses freezers.
How much does a morgue refrigerator cost?
It depends on body capacity, doors, refrigeration and options. Request a quote with your capacity and room size.
Why is the 3-Body Side-Load Morgue Cooler quote only?
Each unit is built to order for your room, utilities and caseload. A formal quote gives your procurement office an exact price with freight to your dock.
Do you accept purchase orders and bids?
Yes. We accept purchase orders, provide a W-9, handle tax-exempt certificates, offer net terms to qualified institutions and respond to bids, RFQs and RFPs with specification sheets and submittals.
Can you review fit with our existing equipment?
Send equipment drawings, tray dimensions, transfer heights and utility connections with your request. Fit and included components are confirmed for the selected configuration before ordering.
Request a quote
Use Add to Quote to build a list, then submit your quote request, or call 1-888-792-9315. Browse more Morgue Coolers, the full American Mortuary Coolers line and our government procurement desk.
Full custom models and finishes
Every American Mortuary Coolers model can be built to your specification. Common changes include length, width and working height, load capacity, left or right hand orientation, sinks, plumbing and ventilation, and drawer or door layouts. Custom powder-coat finishes are available on frames, bases, cabinets and exterior panels to match your facility colors, alongside Type 304 stainless steel work surfaces. You approve a shop drawing before fabrication starts.
Quote only. Every unit is built to order and priced on a formal written quote.
Built for institutional buyers and bid packages
We supply hospitals and health systems, medical examiner and coroner offices, county, state and federal agencies, VA and military facilities, universities, medical schools and research labs.
- Formal written quotes with model numbers, options, lead time and freight to your dock
- Responses to RFQs, RFPs, ITBs and formal bids, with spec sheets, submittals and drawings
- Brand-equal documentation and sole-source letters when your specification calls for them
- Purchase orders accepted. Net terms, W-9 and tax-exempt certificates for qualified institutions
- Multi-unit, full-room and multi-site project pricing
Request a quote or bid package · Purchase order policy · Request a W-9 · Full-room equipment packages · Bid and submittal documentation · Call 1-888-792-9315
Related American Mortuary Coolers
4-Body 2-Door Morgue Cooler · 6-Body 2-Door Morgue Cooler · Multi-Bay Vault Morgue Cooler · Side-Load Vault Morgue Cooler, 2-Body · 12-Body 3-Bay Morgue Cooler · Hydraulic Covered Cadaver Carrier · Pedestal Autopsy Table, Adjustable Height
Shop Multi-bay morgue coolers, coroner and county body storage, hospital morgue equipment, All American Mortuary Coolers. Planning a new facility? See our medical examiner facility design guide.
Plan this AMC cooler with its loading equipment
Compare the actual door arrangement, loading direction and tray access shown for this model. For upright storage, check every transfer height against the selected lift travel. For individual compartments, allow space for the open door and the tray or rail extension. Body count alone does not establish fit or transfer compatibility.
- Provide the required body positions, preferred loading direction and selected tray width.
- Confirm the overall footprint, refrigeration service access, electrical supply and delivery route against this model's approved drawing.
- Identify which trays, racks, carrier, lift or body boards are required. Only the items listed in the accepted quote are included.
- Describe customization requests for review; new construction or load-capacity claims require documented specifications.
AMC base configuration: $9,076.25. Affordable current/reference price: $9,099.00, checked October 27, 2026. The AMC base is 0.25% below that reference, rounded to cents. This is a competitor reference, not AMC's former selling price. The benchmark uses a 3-body side-load upright with slide-out shelving; it does not establish identical dimensions, electrical service or supplied accessories. Confirm the actual inclusions in your quote.
Compare all AMC vault layouts · Review a coordinated cooler and transfer RFQ · Compare stainless cadaver racks · Request a model-specific equipment quote
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