CO2 Incubator / Cell Culture Incubator

A cell culture incubator is designed to maintain a constant temperature and high humidity for the growth of tissue culture cells under a CO2 atmosphere. Typical temperature settings range from 4C to 50C, and CO2 concentrations run from 0.3 to 19.9%. Non-corrosive stainless steel interiors are standard, but some newer models feature antimicrobial copper surfaces to prevent contamination. Auto decontamination using heat or UV light is another new and attractive feature available in CO2 incubators.

Temperature in a CO2 incubator is typically controlled either by a water bath that circulates through the walls of the cabinet (water jacketed CO2 incubator), or by electric coils that give off radiant heat. Some units also include refrigeration for cooling. Relative humidity is maintained between 95% and 98% by an atomizer system or water reservoir. Features of cell culture incubators such as programmable controls with password protection, temperature alarms, CO2 alarms, and door opening alarms enhance convenience and security for the user.

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ItemIn-VitroCell ES (Energy Saver) CO2 IncubatorsIn-VitroCell ES Direct Heat CO2 IncubatorIn-VitroCell ES Direct Heat CO2 Incubator with Dual Sterilization Cycles and O2 ControlIn-VitroCell ES Direct Heat CO2 Incubator with Dual Sterilization CyclesIn-VitroCell ES NU-8631 Hypoxic Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator with O2 Control
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Catalog NumberNU-5800NU-5700NU-5731NU-5710NU-8631
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Temperature Range5°C to 55°C5°C to 55°C5°C to 55°C5°C to 55°C5°C above ambient (to a 30°C max ambient) to 55°C
Volume7 ft³ or 200 L5 ft³ or 160 L5 ft³ or 160 L5 ft³ or 160 L160 L (5.7 cu. ft.)
Interior Dimensions(W×D×H) 21 x 20 x 28 ½ in (540 x 509 x 724 mm)(WxDxH) 20.25 x 20.678 x 24 in (514 x 525 x 610 mm)(WxDxH) 20.25 x 20.678 x 24 in (514 x 525 x 610 mm)(WxDxH) 20.25 x 20.678 x 24 in (514 x 525 x 610 mm)Inquire
Exterior Dimensions(W×D×H) 26½ x 27 x 40 in (673 x 691 x 1008 mm)(WxDxH) 25.5 x 27.5 x 36.188 in (648 x 699 x 894 mm)(WxDxH) 25.5 x 27.5 x 36.188 in (648 x 699 x 894 mm)(WxDxH) 25.5 x 27.5 x 36.188 in (648 x 699 x 894 mm)Inquire
CO2 MeasurementDual Wave IRDual Wave IRDual Wave IRDual Wave IRDual Wave IR
CO2 Range0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)0.1 to 20%, 5% default set point
DescriptionThe NuAire NU-5800 In-VitroCell ES (Energy Saver) Direct Heat CO2 Incubator is designed to provide a reliable, controlled in-vitro environment suitable for growing tissue cell cultures as well as storing and preserving embryos, gametes and animal tissue cell cultures. This unit features a closed ... Read MoreThe NuAire NU-5700 is a CO2 Incubator uses direct heating elements that surround the growth chamber to maintain set point temperature. The NuAire NU-5700 comes standard with a dual wave infrared (IR) sensor to control CO2 gas levels creating optimal growth conditions at or near body temperature.The NuAire NU-5731 is a direct heat CO2 incubator offering 5.65 cubic feet (160 Liters) of useable growth space. Featuring an Oxygen control system, In-VitroCell NU-5731 uses nitrogen to suppress Oxygen levels in the growth chamber making it the perfect benchtop or floor standing solution for age-... Read MoreThe NuAire NU-5710 is a CO2 incubator that utilizes heating elements that surround the growth chamber on five sides. An independent door heater helps maintain temperature uniformity and reduce condensation. This direct heat model offers optimal cell growth conditions by producing humidity levels up ... Read MoreIn-VitroCell CO2 model NU-8631 creates optimal hypoxic growth conditions by controlling oxygen levels through a sensor and automatically injecting Nitrogen gas to meet setpoint. Chamber temperature is established through the use of a water jacket to create uniform temperature throughout the chamber.... Read More
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