Single Stage Cryocoolers
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The ARS manufactured 100 series Single Stage Cryocoolers reach temperatures below 25 K and are tuned for maximum cooling power in the 77 - 150 K range. These cryocoolers are ideal for large stage cooling or fast cooldown applications.
The DE-102 is our lightest, lowest cost single stage cryocooler, suited for small projects requiring fast cooldown time.
The DE-104 is our intermediate single stage cryocoolers that is well rounded in speed and cooling power. When upgraded with our Turbo option the DE-104T has an impressive 60 W of 77 K cooling power.
The DE-110 is our largest, highest cooling power single stage cryocooler. Capping out at 310 W at 150 K, this is the best choice for very large stage or high heat load applications.
The 100 series cryocoolers are typically just the bare cold heads (DE-102F, DE-104F, DE-110F) geared towards OEM's and system builders who prefer to build their own custom laboratory interface.
However, because ARS manufactures both the cryocooler and the laboratory interface we can customize all of our single stage cryocoolers to allow for seamless trouble free integration with our laboratory interfaces.
Features
- Cryogen Free
- Displex® Pneumatically Driven Gifford-McMahon Closed Cycle Cryocooler designed for low sample vibrations
- Simple efficient design with only 3 moving components for high reliability
- Easy field maintenance
- Low life cycle cost
- Water Cooled compressor for quiet and clean operation
Standard Components
- Cold Head (DE-102F, DE-104F, DE-110F)
- Compressor (ARS-2HW, ARS-4HW, ARS-10HW)
- 2 Helium Hoses
Options and Upgrades
- Turbo Upgrade for Faster Cooldown Times
- 450 K High Temperature Interface
- 800 K HIgh Temperature Interface
The ARS Advantage
Our high temperature interfaces use a unique combination of mechanical and thermodynamic properties to create a high temperature thermal disconnect between the cold head and the sample space. This allows for heating of the sample space far in excess of the maximum 355K temperature of our cryocoolers.
450K The easy way
Our 450K interface is a simple semi-perminant addition to the cold tip that expands the upper sample temperature range by 95K utilizing most of the same instrumentation as our standard cryocoolers.
800 K Pouring on the Heat
Our specially design 800K interface goes beyond the standard techniques to provide a unique system that maximizes thermal conduction at low temperatures while minimizing heat transfer at high temperatures. Beyond the safe operating temperature of Silicon Diodes the standard sensors are replaced with E-type Thermocouples and Platinum RTDs.

The water cooled ARS-2HW, ARS-4HW, ARS-10HW compressor that powers the DE-102, DE-104, DE-110 Series Cold heads has many benefits that are amplified in small laboratory settings. The water cooling redirects heat energy that would otherwise be dumped into the lab, by a large cooling fan. The lack of a large cooling fan also dramatically reduces the noise of these compressors (only 60 dBA). Additionaly with minimum air circulation, the air currents and dust are kept to a minimum. The high efficiency heat exchanger results in low water usage, and saves space inside the compressor giving it a small footprint. When water is not available our Coolpac™ remote recirculation system can send cooling water from up to 100ft away.

The ARS DE-102, DE-104, DE-110 Closed Cycle Cryocooler operates on a pneumatically driven Gifford-McMahon refrigeration cycle that is both mechanically simple and robust.
12,000 Maintenance cycle
Over time the internal components of the cold head begin to wear. Eventually the performance of the cold head will decline and sometime after 12,000 hours certain internal components need to be replaced or refurbished. With Most Closed cycle cryocoolers the only option is to send the cold head back to the manufacturer for service.
A Second Option
The Simplicity of the ARS pneumatically driven cryocooler allows for another option. Our customers have the option of purchasing a service kit for our 10K and 6K cryocoolers that replaces all of the worn components. This service kit can be ordered ahead of time and reduce down time to a matter of hours instead of weeks.
Cryocooler Specifications
| Cryocooler Model | DE-102 | DE-104 | DE-104(T) | DE-110 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | |
| Base Temperature | < 25 K | < 25 K | < 25 K | < 25 K | < 25 K | < 25 K | < 26 K | < 30 K | |
| Cooling Capacity- | 77 K | 16 W | 13 W | 35 W | 28 W | 60 W | 48 W | 210 W | 210 W |
| 155 K | 25 W | 20 W | 50 W | 40 W | 90 W | 72 W | 310 W | 310 W | |
| Maximum Cylinder Temperature | 355 K | 355 K | 355 K | 355 K | |||||
| Cooldown Time- | 77 K | 20 min | 24 min | 15 min | 18 min | 10 min | 12 min | 20 min | 20 min |
| Weight | Expander | 6 kg (13 lbs) | 7.5 kg (17 lbs) | 7.5 kg (17 lbs) | 14 kg (30 lbs) | ||||
| Compressor Model | ARS-2HW | ARS-4HW | ARS-4HW | ARS-10HW | |||||
| Standard Voltage | Min | 208 V | 208 V | 208 V | 190 V | 208 V | 190 V | 208 V | 190 V |
| Max | 230 V | 220 V | 230 V | 210 V | 230 V | 210 V | 230 V | 210 V | |
| Power Usage | Singe Phase | 1.3 kW | 1.2 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.0 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.0 kW | 7.7 kW | 7.7 kW |
| Dimensions: | L | 483 mm (19 in) | 483 mm (19 in) | 483 mm (19 in) | 483 mm (19 in) | ||||
| W | 434 mm (17.1 in) | 434 mm (17.1 in) | 434 mm (17.1 in) | 534 mm (21.0 in) | |||||
| H | 516 mm (20.3 in) | 516 mm (20.3 in) | 516 mm (20.3 in) | 618 mm (24.3 in) | |||||
| Weight | Compressor | 62 kg (137 lbs) | 73 kg (160 lbs) | 73 kg (160 lbs) | 113 kg (250 lbs) | ||||
| Typical Maintenance Cycle | 12,000 hours | 12,000 hours | 8,000 hours | 12,000 hours | |||||
Heat Load Map

Vibration Levels



DE-102
Flat Flange Cold Head
DE-104
Flat Flange Cold Head
DE-110
Flat Flange Cold Head
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