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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Eppendorf North America
- [RT + 4 °C] to 50 °C
- 170 L
- dual-channel infrared (IR) sensor
- 0.1 to 20 %
Eppendorf North America
- 4 °C above ambient to 50 °C
- IR
- 0.2 to 20%
Esco Technologies
- Inquire
- Sensor: Infrared (IR) | CO2 Range:0 to 19.5 |Increment: 0.1%
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 5.65 ft³ or 160 L
- 0.1 to 20%, 5% Default Set Point
Eppendorf North America
- Ambient +3°C to 50°C
- 170 L (6.0 cu ft)
- Dual-channel IR sensor
- 0.2-20%
Eppendorf North America
- Ambient +5°C to 50°C
- 220 L
- IR sensor
- 0.1-20%
Eppendorf North America
- [RT + 4 °C] to 50 °C
- 48 L (1.7 cft.)
- IR
- 0.2 to 20 %
Esco Technologies
- Standard model: From 7°C above Ambient to 60°C | Peltier model: From 7°C below Ambient to 60°C
- 50, 170, and 240 liter (1.8, 6, and 8.5 cu ft)
- For all CCL variants: Sensor: Infrared (IR) | CO2 Range: 0 to 20% | Increment: 0.1%
- For all CCL variants: Sensor: Infrared (IR) | CO2 Range: 0 to 20% | Increment: 0.1%
Heilongjiang Maworde Ltd.
- Ambient + 3°C to 45°C, in 0.1°C increment
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Heilongjiang Maworde Ltd.
- Ambient + 3°C to 45°C, in 0.1°C increment
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Memmert USA
- +20°C to +50°C
- 56 to 243 litres (4 model sizes: ICO50, ICO105, ICO180, ICO240)
- Not specified on product page (next-gen platform)
- 0–20%
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Memmert USA
- +18°C to +50°C
- 56 to 241 litres (4 model sizes: ICO50med, ICO105med, ICO150med, ICO240med)
- Not specified on product page
- 0–20%
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NuAire
- 5 °C to 55°C
145 °C (Dry) or 95 °C (Humidified) Sterilization Cycles - 188 or 200 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0% to 20%
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 7 ft³ or 200 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 5 ft³ or 160 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 5 ft³ or 160 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 5 ft³ or 160 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 5 ft³ or 160 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
NuAire
- 5C to 55C
- 7.06 Ft3 or 200 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 set point idles system)
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 7 ft³ or 200 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 7 ft³ or 200 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 7 ft3 or 200 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
NuAire
- 5°C above ambient (to a 30°C max ambient) to 55°C
- 160 L (5.7 ft3)
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20%, 5% default set point
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 160 L (5.7 cu. ft.)
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20%, 5% default set point
NuAire
- 5°C above ambient (to a 30°C max ambient) to 55°C
- 160 L (5.7 cu. ft.)
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20%, 5% default set point
NuAire
- 5°C to 55°C
- 7 ft³ or 200 L
- Dual Wave IR
- 0.1 to 20% (0.0 Set Point Idles System)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Ambient +3°C to 55°C
- 255 L (9 cu. ft.)
- Single beam, dual wavelength infrared (IR180Si) CO2 sensor
- 1–20%
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- Good CO2 Incubator for Cell Culture Studies
Eppendorf North America
I utilized the CellXpert CO2 Incubator for the first time while working on my Ph.D. When using the CellXpert CO2 Incubator, the results are very clear, accurate, and reproducible. I am using it ... Read Review - Easy and Effective CO2 Incubator
Esco Technologies
Some of the methods that we do require to keep a specific level of CO2 for our cells and this product does it perfectly. It keeps the levels of CO2 stable while maintaining temperature at the same ... Read Review - A Good Value Product
NuAire
The incubator is robust, running 24/7 in my lab for 5 straight years now. It is relatively cheap, because it doesn't have many fancy functionalities which you most likely don't need. However, it does ... Read Review