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 Humidity Control CO2 IncubatorsIn-VitroCell CO2 IncubatorsIn-VitroCell ES Direct Heat CO2 Incubator with Dual Sterilization Cycles, Humidity Control, and O2 ControlIn-VitroCell ES Humidity & Zirconia Oxygen Control CO2 IncubatorsIn-VitroCell ES NU-8631 Hypoxic Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator with O2 Control
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Catalog NumberNU-5820CO2 IncubatorNU-5741NU-5841NU-8631
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Temperature Range5°C to 55°C5 °C to 55°C
145 °C (Dry) or 95 °C (Humidified) Sterilization Cycles
5°C to 55°C5°C to 55°C5°C above ambient (to a 30°C max ambient) to 55°C
Volume7 ft³ or 200 L188 or 200 L5 ft³ or 160 L7 ft³ or 200 L160 L (5.7 cu. ft.)
Interior Dimensions(W×D×H) 21 x 20 x 28 ½ in (540 x 509 x 724 mm)Varies with model(WxDxH) 20.25 x 20.678 x 24 in (514 x 525 x 610 mm)(W×D×H) 21 x 20 x 28 ½ in (540 x 509 x 724 mm)Inquire
Exterior Dimensions(W×D×H) 26½ x 27 x 40 in (673 x 691 x 1008 mm)Varies with model(WxDxH) 25.5 x 27.5 x 36.188 in (648 x 699 x 894 mm)(W×D×H) 26½ x 27 x 40 in (673 x 691 x 1008 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% to 20%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-5820 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 dual ... Read MoreNuAire Laboratory CO2 Incubators deliver a higher level of performance for a dependable and reliable controlled in-vitro environment for optimum tissue cell culture growth. The chamber also provides an environment for the storage and preservation of gametes and animal tissue cell cultures at near ... Read MoreThe NuAire NU-5741 is a Direct Heat CO2 Incubator featuring precise Humidity control through the use of a water reservoir and sensor as well as Oxygen control for hypoxia research by injecting Nitrogen gas to meet set point to suppress Oxygen levels.The NuAire NU-5841 In-VitroCell ES (Energy Saver) Direct Heat Hypoxic 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 ... 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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