Refrigerated CO2
This type of laboratory equipment is designed to provide a stable and controlled environment for the growth of cell cultures and microorganisms. It combines the functions of a temperature-controlled incubator with a shaker, which agitates samples to improve aeration and nutrient distribution for cell growth.
Key features of this equipment include:
- Temperature Control: It can maintain a precise temperature, typically around 37°C, which is optimal for many types of cell cultures. The “refrigerated” aspect indicates it can also maintain temperatures below ambient room temperature, often down to around 4°C.
- CO2 Regulation: The incubator regulates the concentration of CO2 gas, which is crucial for maintaining the correct pH balance of the cell culture medium.
- Shaking Mechanism: An orbital shaking platform provides uniform agitation, which is essential for certain biological applications like fermentation and cell culture.
- Contamination Prevention: Many models include features like UV light or high-temperature sterilization cycles to prevent contamination of the cultures.
- Digital Controls: The device typically features a digital display and a microcomputer controller to set and monitor parameters like temperature, CO2 concentration, and shaking speed.
Description
Refrigerated CO2 shaking incubator
This type of laboratory equipment is designed to provide a stable and controlled environment for the growth of cell cultures and microorganisms. It combines the functions of a temperature-controlled incubator with a shaker, which agitates samples to improve aeration and nutrient distribution for cell growth.
Key features of this equipment include:
- Temperature Control: It can maintain a precise temperature, typically around 37°C, which is optimal for many types of cell cultures. The “refrigerated” aspect indicates it can also maintain temperatures below ambient room temperature, often down to around 4°C.
- CO2 Regulation: The incubator regulates the concentration of CO2 gas, which is crucial for maintaining the correct pH balance of the cell culture medium.
- Shaking Mechanism: An orbital shaking platform provides uniform agitation, which is essential for certain biological applications like fermentation and cell culture.
- Contamination Prevention: Many models include features like UV light or high-temperature sterilization cycles to prevent contamination of the cultures.
- Digital Controls: The device typically features a digital display and a microcomputer controller to set and monitor parameters like temperature, CO2 concentration, and shaking speed.
