Product Description
An orbital shaking incubator is a vital laboratory instrument that combines a temperature-controlled chamber with an orbital shaking platform. It provides a precisely regulated environment (heating and often cooling) alongside continuous circular agitation to facilitate cell culture growth, microbial fermentation, and biochemical reactions.
Key Features and Specifications
- Temperature Control: Equipped with microprocessor-based PID controllers, maintaining temperatures typically ranging from 5C to 60C (often reaching 70C) with high uniformity using forced air circulation.
- Orbital Shaking: Employs a heavy-duty motor (often brushless DC) to move the platform in a circular motion, promoting aeration and uniform mixing of liquid cultures. Speeds typically range from 20 to 400 RPM.
- Sample Capacity: Features universal platforms or specialized flask clamps to secure various sizes of Erlenmeyer flasks, test tubes, or culture plates.
- Safety & Monitoring: Includes digital displays, alarms for temperature/speed deviations, and automatic restart functions after power failures.
Customizable Shaking PlatformThe shaker accommodates a variety of flask sizes, supporting flexible protocols. With a standard 400x400 mm tray that can be customized, the platform enables reliable mixing and aeration for cultures from 100 ml to 1000 ml. Its design adapts to different research demands, making it ideal for dynamic laboratory needs.
Precise Digital ControlEquipped with a microprocessor-based PID controller and digital LED display, the incubator offers exact temperature and shaking speed management. Users can program operations with high accuracy (0.5C), ensuring uniform results across extended experiments, while the timer allows up to 99-hour scheduled runs.
Laboratory-Grade Safety & ConvenienceHigh safety standards are maintained through features like over temperature protection, door interlock, and a noise level below 65 dB. The powder-coated steel body, caster wheels for effortless movement, and an optional internal illumination provide durability and ease-of-use, catering to intensive lab workflows.
FAQ's of Orbital Shaking Incubator:
Q: How does the Orbital Shaking Incubator ensure consistent temperature and shaking accuracy?
A: The incubator uses a microprocessor-based PID controller with a digital LED display, maintaining precise temperature (0.5C accuracy) and programmable shaking speeds (20-250 RPM). This ensures culture environments remain stable throughout the experimentation period.
Q: What types and capacities of flasks can the shaking platform support?
A: The platform is designed to hold multiple Erlenmeyer flasks, accommodating sizes of 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, and 1000 ml. This flexibility lets researchers simultaneously cultivate various volumes, making it suitable for a wide array of lab applications.
Q: When should you use the over temperature protection and door interlock features?
A: These features are automatically engaged for user safety. Over temperature protection activates if the internal temperature exceeds set limits, while the door interlock prevents operation when the door is open, reducing the risk of accidents or sample contamination.
Q: Where is this incubator most commonly used?
A: This equipment is widely used in microbiology, biotechnology, and scientific research labs across India. Its robust build and customizable features suit diverse laboratory environments and research needs.
Q: What benefit does the toughened glass window and high-density insulation provide?
A: The toughened glass window allows safe visual monitoring without opening the chamber, maintaining stable conditions inside. High-density glass wool insulation reduces heat loss, improves temperature stability, and enhances energy efficiency.
Q: How can the unit be moved within the laboratory?
A: Equipped with sturdy caster wheels, the incubator can be easily relocated within the lab, facilitating flexible workspace arrangements even with its approximate 75 kg weight.