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 | BINDER Inc. | BINDER Inc. | BINDER Inc. |
| Item | Series CB | CO2 incubators with hot air sterilization and heat sterilizable CO2 sensor | Series CB-S Solid.Line | CO2 incubators with hot air sterilization | Series CBF | CO2 incubators with hot air sterilization and humidity regulation |
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| Catalog Number | Series CB | Series CB-S Solid.Line | Series CBF |
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| Temperature Range | [RT + 6 °C] to +50 °C | [RT + 6°C] to 50°C | [RT + 6°C] to 50°C |
| Volume | varies by model | Varies by model | varies by model |
| Interior Dimensions | varies by model | Varies by model | varies by model |
| Exterior Dimensions | varies by model | Varies by model | varies by model |
| CO2 Measurement | IR | IR | IR |
| CO2 Range | 0% to 20% | 0% to 20% | 0% to 20% |
| Description | The powerful and versatile CB CO2 incubator is suitable for cell-based assays in drug and medical research. This BINDER incubator is even suitable for complex cultivation experiments or individual environments with hypoxic conditions thanks to its comprehensive assortment of options and accessories.The powerful and versatile CB CO2 incubator is suitable for cell-based assays in drug and medical research. This BINDER incubator is even suitable for complex cultivation experiments or individual environments with hypoxic conditions thanks to its comprehensive assortment of options and accessories.
Benefits
- Safe – cell cultures receive maximum protection against contamination
- Reliable – constant well-being conditions for the cells
- Smart – simple routine cleaning and convenient operation
- Economical – efficient operation without consumables
Important characteristics
- Optimized double-pan humidification system with condensation protection
- Tried-and-tested anti-contamination concept with 180 °C hot air sterilization
- Hot-air sterilizable CO2 sensor with single-beam infrared technology
- Seamless inner chamber made of stainless steel with flanges as shelf support system
- Fanless interior with Venturi CO2 gas mixing nozzle
- Intuitive touchscreen controller
- Internal data recording, can be read out in open format via USB interface
- Fault diagnosis system with visual and acoustic alarm
- Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, zero-voltage alarm contact+F19
- Fail-safe CO2 system for protecting the pH of cell cultures
Optional equipment
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Multi-sectional glass doors with special shelves for dividing up the space to accommodate different experiments
Stacking adapter for secure, space-saving installation
Gas tank changer for connecting two gas tanks to one or two incubators... Read More | Series CB-S incubators are suitable for routine cell cultivation applications: They are free from contamination due to 180 °C hot-air sterilization and reliable pH stability thanks to the drift-free infrared CO2 measurement system.
Benefits
- Safe – cell cultures receive maximum protection
Series CB-S incubators are suitable for routine cell cultivation applications: They are free from contamination due to 180 °C hot-air sterilization and reliable pH stability thanks to the drift-free infrared CO2 measurement system.
Benefits
- Safe – cell cultures receive maximum protection against contamination
- Reliable – constant well-being conditions for the cells
- Smart – simple routine cleaning and convenient operation
- Economical – efficient operation without consumables
Important characteristics
- Temperature range: +6 °C above ambient temperature to +50 °C
- Humidity range: 90 to 95% RH
- CO2 control range: 0 to 20 vol.% CO2
- Tried-and-tested anti-contamination concept with 180 °C hot air sterilization
- Humidification system with condensation protection
- CO2 gas mixing jet with Venturi effect
- CO2 sensor with infrared technology
- LCD to display temperature and CO2 along with additional information and alarms
- Internal data logger, measured values can be read out in open format via USB
- Tightly fitted inner door made of safety glass
- Seamless stainless steel inner chamber
- Perforated shelves, stainless steel
- Troubleshooting system with visual and acoustic alarms
- Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, zero-voltage alarm contact
- Units can be stacked with stacking adapters; the CB-S is suitable for stacking with CB and CBF models of the same size
Optional equipment
- Copper interior fittings consisting of copper shelves and copper-plated water pan
- Stacking adapter for secure, space-saving installation
- CO2 gas tank changer for connecting two gas tanks to one or two incubators
- CO2 shaker with corrosion-resistant components in a stainless-steel housing
- APT-COM Multi Management Software – for managing, recording, and documenting unit parameters
- Services – wide range of services to ensure that the unit functions correctly
... Read More | The BINDER CBF is the high-end CO2 incubator with humidity control that is suitable for all sensitive incubation applications in GMP environments. It ensures consistent results including in cell-based assays with multiwell plates. This BINDER incubator is even suitable for complex cultivation The BINDER CBF is the high-end CO2 incubator with humidity control that is suitable for all sensitive incubation applications in GMP environments. It ensures consistent results including in cell-based assays with multiwell plates. This BINDER incubator is even suitable for complex cultivation experiments or individual environments with hypoxic conditions thanks to its comprehensive assortment of options and accessories.
Benefits
- Safe – cell cultures receive maximum protection against contamination
- Reliable – constant well-being conditions for the cells
- Smart – simple routine cleaning and convenient operation
- Economical – efficient operation without consumables
Important characteristics
- Contamination-safe humidification system without water pan
- Tried-and-tested anti-contamination concept with 180 °C hot air sterilization
- Hot-air sterilizable CO2 sensor with single-beam infrared technology
- Seamless inner chamber made of stainless steel with flanges as shelf support system
- Fanless interior with Venturi CO2 gas mixing nozzle
- -Intuitive touchscreen controller
- Internal data logger, measured values can be read out in open format via USB
- Troubleshooting system with visual and acoustic alarms
- Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, zero-voltage alarm contact
- Fail-safe CO2 system for protecting the pH of cell cultures
Optional equipment
- O2 control with O2 control ranges: 0.2 to 20 vol.% -O2 or 10 to 95 vol.% O2
- Multi-sectional glass doors with special shelves for dividing up the space to accommodate different experiments
- Stacking adapter for secure, space-saving installation
- Gas tank changer for connecting two gas tanks to one or two incubators
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