CO2 Incubator TI-CO2-170-4E
Thermoline CO₂ incubators are widely used in scientific research to grow and sustain cell cultures. Common fields of application include tissue engineering, in vitro fertilisation, neuroscience, cancer research, cell biology, microbiology, and drug development.
Overview
Thermoline CO₂ incubators feature high capacity, PID temperature control, and rapid temperature and CO₂ recovery (less than 5 minutes), ensuring optimal atmospheric conditions to maintain culture viability and support advanced research requirements.
The Thermoline CO₂ incubator is designed to provide reliable, efficient, and accurate performance for cell and tissue culture applications. It combines advanced technology and user-friendly features to create optimal conditions for research and experimentation.
Features:
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Six-Sided Heating for Uniform Temperature
This ensures consistent temperature throughout the chamber and quick recovery after door openings. -
Infrared CO₂ Sensor
Highly resistant to high temperatures, it delivers precise CO₂ measurements for accurate atmospheric control. -
7-Inch Touchscreen Interface
A large display provides real-time data on temperature, humidity, CO₂ concentration, and operation status, with options to view parameters as charts for detailed monitoring. - Stackable Design
Save valuable lab space by stacking multiple Thermoline CO₂ incubators, ensuring efficient use of your workspace without compromising performance. -
Inner Glass Door
The Thermoline CO₂ incubator features an inner door that allows convenient monitoring of cell cultures without significantly disrupting the chamber atmosphere. Its latching mechanism ensures optimal sealing and maintains environmental stability, providing the perfect conditions for consistent research outcomes.
Benefits:
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Enhanced Culture Growth
The uniform temperature and precise CO₂ levels create an ideal environment for cell and tissue proliferation, improving research outcomes. -
Ease of Maintenance
With a stainless-steel mirror-finish chamber, rounded corners, and easy-to-remove components like shelves and the water tray, cleaning and maintenance are hassle-free. -
Improved Safety and Efficiency
Multiple alarms, such as CO₂ concentration and temperature alarms, ensure safe operation, while HEPA filtration minimises contamination risks, keeping cultures secure.
Options:
Thermoline CO₂ incubators offer flexible humidification options to suit your needs:
- Standard Passive Humidification: Utilises a convenient water tray to maintain optimal humidity levels.
- Optional Active Humidification: Features an external humidity reservoir for precise and controlled humidity management.
Thermoline's thoughtful design, including a heated door to prevent condensation and a simple structure for quick assembly, makes this incubator an essential tool for laboratories requiring precise and reliable incubation.
Common Uses for CO₂ Incubators
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Mammalian Cell Culture
CO₂ incubators are essential for growing and maintaining mammalian cells under controlled conditions. They replicate the physiological environment by precisely regulating temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels, which is critical for cell proliferation and viability. -
Tissue Engineering
These incubators provide the stable and sterile environment required for cultivating and developing artificial tissues for medical research, regenerative medicine, and transplantation studies. -
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
CO₂ incubators are used to maintain embryos in optimal conditions during fertilisation and early development stages, ensuring successful outcomes in IVF procedures. -
Cancer Research
Researchers use CO₂ incubators to grow and study cancer cells, enabling experiments to investigate treatments, drug responses, and tumour behaviour under controlled environmental conditions. -
Microbial and Stem Cell Research
CO₂ incubators support the growth of sensitive microbes and stem cells by providing precise environmental conditions needed for their cultivation and study. -
Pharmaceutical Testing and Drug Development
These incubators are used for testing the effects of drugs on cells and tissues, helping researchers understand efficacy and toxicity under controlled conditions. -
Neuroscience Research
CO₂ incubators facilitate the growth of nerve and brain cells for studies on neurodegenerative diseases, brain function, and drug responses.
CO₂ incubators are versatile tools in biological and medical research, offering the reliability and precision needed for a wide range of scientific applications.
Technical Data
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Capacity170L
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Models AvailableOne
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Temperature RangeAmbient +3°C to +55°C
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Electrical6.5A/230V
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CastorsOptional
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Humidity Range95% +/-5%
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Filter TypeHEPA
Support & FAQs
At Thermoline, we strive to supply helpful customer support to ensure that you get the most out of our products. We are committed to providing whatever support our customers need, wherever they are in the world. If you can't find your solution in the below FAQs or Knowledge Base, please contact our friendly support team.
- What is a CO₂ incubator used for?
- A CO₂ incubator is used to create and maintain the ideal conditions for cell and tissue culture, providing controlled temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels essential for research in areas like cell biology, microbiology, and drug development.
- How does a CO₂ incubator maintain sterility?
- Many CO₂ incubators, including Thermoline models, use features such as HEPA filtration, high-temperature sterilisation cycles, and rounded interior chamber designs to minimise contamination risks and ensure a sterile environment.
- Why is CO₂ concentration important in an incubator?
- CO₂ concentration is vital for regulating the pH levels of the culture medium, which is critical for cell growth and maintaining a stable environment.
- What are the benefits of six-sided heating in a CO₂ incubator?
- Six-sided heating ensures uniform temperature distribution throughout the chamber, quick temperature recovery after door openings, and consistent culture growth conditions.
- Can CO₂ incubators be stacked to save space?
- Yes, many CO₂ incubators, including Thermoline models, are designed with a stackable structure to optimise laboratory space while maintaining performance and accessibility.
- What is the difference between a normal incubator and a CO2 incubator?
- While normal incubators are versatile for general laboratory use, CO₂ incubators are purpose-built for applications requiring precise CO₂ and environmental control, making them ideal for advanced biological research.