Product description
Product Name: CO₂ Incubator / Microbial and Cell Constant Temperature Incubator (Digital Display)
Key Features and Specifications
| Feature Category | Specification |
| System Type | Controlled Atmosphere Incubation Chamber (Often includes a shaker platform) |
| Key Function | Precise Control of Temperature, CO₂ Concentration, and Humidity |
| Temperature Range | Ambient +5°C to 60°C (Uniformity and stability are critical) |
| CO₂ Control | IR (Infrared) Sensor or TC (Thermal Conductivity) Sensor (Typically 0% to 20%) |
| Humidity Control | Passive humidification (water pan) or Active control for high-stability RH (Relative Humidity) |
| Sterilization | High-Heat Sterilization Cycle (e.g., 180°C) or UV Lamp options for contamination control |
| Chamber Material | Polished Stainless Steel or Copper Interior (Corrosion and contamination resistance) |
| Shaking (Optional) | Integrated or bottom-mounted Orbital Shaker for liquid culture aeration and mixing |
Product Summary
The CO₂ Incubator is the cornerstone of any Biochemical / Life Sciences laboratory engaged in advanced biological research. This sophisticated instrument is designed to accurately mimic the complex environment necessary for the long-term, stable cultivation of mammalian cells, tissue cultures, and delicate microbial strains.
It maintains a stable temperature (typically 37°C), a precise CO₂ concentration (typically 5%) to buffer the culture medium, and high relative humidity to prevent desiccation. Models integrating an Incubating Oscillator (Shaker) further enable the controlled growth of suspension cultures, ensuring optimal gas exchange and nutrient distribution for high-yield, reproducible results.
Primary Applications
Biochemical / Life Sciences:
Mammalian Cell Culture: Providing the necessary stable environment (37°C, 5% CO₂) for the growth and maintenance of primary cells, cell lines, and stem cells for biomedical research.
Microbial Culture: Used for specialized microbial or yeast cultures that require specific temperature and CO₂ conditions, particularly in areas like bioprocessing and fermentation.
Polymers & Biomaterials:
Biomaterial Testing: Incubating biodegradable polymers and tissue scaffolds under physiological conditions to study their degradation rate, biocompatibility, and cellular interaction in vitro.
New Energy Research:
Algal and Photosynthetic Bioreactors: Used for the controlled cultivation of photosynthetic organisms for biofuel production or CO₂ capture studies, where light and CO₂ levels must be precisely managed.
Contamination Control and Reliability
Integrated Sterilization: Features such as high-heat sterilization cycles and UV lamps provide robust, non-chemical defense against contamination, minimizing the risk of losing valuable cultures.
Sensor Accuracy: Utilizes highly reliable IR CO₂ sensors (Infrared) that are less sensitive to temperature and humidity fluctuations than older thermal conductivity sensors, ensuring long-term CO₂ stability.
Water Jacket / Air Jacket: Available with either water jackets (for long-term stability and thermal mass) or air jackets (for faster recovery and temperature uniformity) to meet different laboratory needs.
