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 Direct Heat CO2 Incubator with Dual Sterilization CyclesIn-VitroCell ES Direct Heat CO2 Incubator with Dual Sterilization Cycles and O2 ControlIn-VitroCell ES Microbiological CO2 IncubatorsIn-VitroCell ES NU-5700 Series Direct Heat CO2 IncubatorsIn-VitroCell ES NU-8631 Hypoxic Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator with O2 Control
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Catalog NumberNU-5710NU-5731NU-5800 FamilyNU-5700 FamilyNU-8631
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Temperature Range5°C to 55°C5°C to 55°C5°C to 55°C5°C above ambient (to a 30°C max ambient) to 55°C5°C above ambient (to a 30°C max ambient) to 55°C
Volume5 ft³ or 160 L5 ft³ or 160 L7 ft3 or 200 L160 L (5.7 ft3)160 L (5.7 cu. ft.)
Interior Dimensions(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)Varies with modelInquireInquire
Exterior Dimensions(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)Varies with modelInquireInquire
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%, 5% default set point0.1 to 20%, 5% default set point
DescriptionThe 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 MoreThe 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 MoreNuAire Direct Heat (Air Jacketed) CO2 Incubators provide a stable in-vivo growth model with heating elements located on all 6 sides of the chamber. High density R5 insulation stabilizes the interior chamber temperature requiring less energy to maintain.

Unique features such as dual sterilization
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In-VitroCell CO2 Incubator model NU-5700 provides optimum cell growth conditions by precisely controlling carbon dioxide gas and temperature through the NuTouch electronic touchscreen control system.

In-VitroCell CO2 Incubator model NU-5710 creates the perfect tissue culture environment by monitoring
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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.... Read More
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