20×20 Walk-In Mortuary Refrigerator

The 20×20 Walk-In Mortuary Refrigerator is the largest standard walk-in footprint in the AMC line — 400 sq ft of insulated cadaver cold storage at the scale where regional medical examiner offices, university medical campuses, large hospital morgues, federal disaster-response staging, and county DMORT facilities consolidate capacity.

At a glance

• 20′ × 20′ footprint (400 sq ft)
• Model AMC-2020 (factory 2000-2020)
• 40+ body capacity with parallel rack and roller-rack systems
• Modular insulated panels, 4″ urethane core
• Remote-split refrigeration — three-phase Copeland scroll standard at this footprint
• NSF, UL, ASTM E84 certified · EISA 2007 / DOE / EPA compliant
• 10-year structural panel warranty
• Made in Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the walk-in line

The 20×20 is the largest standard walk-in footprint AMC manufactures off the shelf. Step down to the 10×20 (200 sq ft, 20-body) or 12×14 (168 sq ft, 16-body). For larger or non-standard footprints, see custom-built coolers.

For ME/coroner facilities prioritizing per-case isolation rather than aggregate density at this scale, see the 15 Bay Vault and 12 Bay Vault in the multi-bay vault series.

Specifications

External dimensions	20′ × 20′ (400 sq ft)
Ceiling height	84″ standard; 96″ or 108″ available for stacked rack configurations
Model number	2000-2020 (AMC-2020)
Body capacity	40+ with parallel 4-tier side-loading racks; roller-rack systems available
Panel construction	4″ foamed-in-place urethane core, galvanized exterior, white food-service interior
Refrigeration	Remote split standard — Copeland scroll, Heatcraft, or Russell; R-404A standard, R-290 option
Operating range	34–40°F body holding
Voltage	208–230V three-phase standard at this footprint
Floor	No-floor slab-mount standard; insulated floor optional
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

Refrigeration and panel engineering at 400 sq ft

At 400 sq ft the load envelope is firmly in remote-split territory — the cooling load and electrical service the system pulls makes outdoor condensing-unit installation the default. Three-phase service is standard. The custom-built line handles the mechanical integration.

Dual-zone partitioning is available when the 400 sq ft footprint needs to segregate active forensic case holding from long-term storage or anatomy program holding. Vapor-barrier and air-curtain provisions for high door-cycle operations.

Compliance and procurement

The 20×20 ships with full institutional documentation packages: spec sheet, mechanical drawings, electrical schedule, NSF/UL listings, ASTM E84 panel certifications, structural drawings, refrigeration mechanical-room drawings, BIM/Revit files available on request. Net terms available for institutional, government, federal, FEMA, and DMORT buyers.

See county morgue requirements 2026, state body-storage code, medical examiner equipment guide, and forensic lab cooler guide.

Installation and lead time

Built-to-order. Standard lead time 6–10 weeks from quote confirmation. Pre-order site survey required at this footprint. Coordination with HVAC subcontractor for outdoor condensing-unit placement, refrigerant line routing, electrical service drop, and slab preparation covered through the procurement process.

Pricing and financing

$23,048.41 factory direct — price includes cabinet, remote-split refrigeration package, and standard installation documentation. Quoted higher with insulated floor, dual-zone partitioning, or three-phase upgrades.

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

Shipping

Ships from Tennessee on multi-pallet freight. See delivery times by region.

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

Competitor benchmarks

Comparable 400 sq ft walk-in mortuary refrigerators from MOBI Lab (mobilab.us), Mopec, Mortech, and major foodservice walk-in manufacturers run higher per-unit with 10–16 week lead times. See the MOBI vs AMC comparison, Mopec alternative, and MortuaryMall alternative articles.

Frequently asked questions

How many bodies fit in the 20×20 walk-in refrigerator?

40+ with parallel banks of 4-tier side-loading racks. Higher density with roller-rack systems.

Who buys the 20×20?

Regional medical examiner offices, university medical campuses, large hospital morgues, FEMA-contracted disaster-response staging, county DMORT facilities, military mortuary affairs, and large state crematory operations.

Does it need three-phase power?

Yes. Three-phase service is standard at this footprint.

What’s the lead time?

6–10 weeks from quote confirmation. Built to order with site survey.

Can it be partitioned for dual-zone holding?

Yes. Dual-zone partitioning is available for facilities needing to segregate active forensic holding from long-term storage.

How does it compare to MOBI Lab and Mopec 400 sq ft walk-ins?

Factory-direct American manufacturing, faster lead times, BIM/Revit documentation available, published 10-year warranty. mobilab.us and Mopec equivalents typically run higher per-unit with 10–16 week lead times.

Can it be financed?

Yes. Automatically qualifies for extended financing at this price point. Net terms available for institutional, government, federal, and FEMA buyers.

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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