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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Company | NuAire | NuAire | NuAire | NuAire | NuAire |
Item | In-VitroCell ES Humidity & Zirconia Oxygen Control CO2 Incubators | In-VitroCell ES Direct Heat CO2 Incubator | In-VitroCell ES Direct Heat CO2 Incubator with Dual Sterilization Cycles and O2 Control | In-VitroCell ES NU-8600 Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator | In-VitroCell ES NU-8631 Hypoxic Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator with O2 Control |
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Catalog Number | NU-5841 | NU-5700 | NU-5731 | NU-8600 | NU-8631 |
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Temperature Range | 5°C to 55°C | 5°C to 55°C | 5°C to 55°C | 5°C to 55°C | 5°C above ambient (to a 30°C max ambient) to 55°C |
Volume | 7 ft³ or 200 L | 5 ft³ or 160 L | 5 ft³ or 160 L | 160 L (5.7 cu. ft.) | 160 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) | Inquire | 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) | Inquire | Inquire |
CO2 Measurement | Dual Wave IR | Dual Wave IR | Dual Wave IR | Dual Wave IR | Dual Wave IR |
CO2 Range | 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 | 0.1 to 20%, 5% default set point |
Description | 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 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 dual sterilizing system with a 95°C humidified decontamination cycle and a 145°C dry sterilizing cycle, a microprocessor-based dual wave infrared (IR) sensor for controlling the CO2 levels, a relative humidity (RH) control for those cells that prone to desiccation and a Zirconia ceramic O2 fuel cell sensor to keep oxygen levels between 0.5% and 21%. We offer a number of optional features including CuVerro® antimicrobial copper surfacing for killing bacteria within the chamber.
Features - NuTouch Electronic Control System
- 100% Stainless Steel Coved Interior Chamber
- Dual Temperature Sensor Probes
- Infrared (IR) CO2 Sensor
- Dual Sterilziation Cycles (NU-5810, 5820, 5830, 5840)
- Humidity Control System (NU-5820, 5840)
- O2 Control System (NU-5830, 5840)
- Four (4) Stainless Steel Shelves
- Eight (8) Stainless Steel Shelf Guides
- Four (4) Wall Brackets
- Field Reversible Outter Door
- Remote Alarm Output Contacts
- 4 to 20 mA Analog Output RS-485 Communication USB Port
- CO2 Sample Port
- Adjustable Leg Levelers
- Access Port and Plug with Breather Holes
- One (1) Water Pan
- One (1) 6.5 ft. / 2 m Electrical Cord
... Read More | The 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-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-related studies.... Read More | In-VitroCell CO2 model NU-8600 uses a jacket of water that surrounds the growth chamber to maintain setpoint temperature consistently. Carbon dioxide gas is monitored through an IR (infrared) sensor. Temperature is monitored through the use of two temperature probes. The NuTouch electronic In-VitroCell CO2 model NU-8600 uses a jacket of water that surrounds the growth chamber to maintain setpoint temperature consistently. Carbon dioxide gas is monitored through an IR (infrared) sensor. Temperature is monitored through the use of two temperature probes. The NuTouch electronic touchscreen control system automatically makes adjustments to the growth chamber to achieve optimal growth conditions.... Read More | In-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.In-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. The NuTouch Electronic Touchscreen Control System controls chamber conditions by automatically making adjustments to meet setpoints.... Read More |
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