Standard incubators
An incubator from BINDER is the perfect solution for stable incubation processes.
The incubators with natural convection or forced convection are now the perfect solution when it comes to meeting growth and incubation requirements of microbiological cultures. They guarantee reproducible results in every routine test in the laboratory – even under high batch throughputs in long-term operation.
With their exceptional efficiency and perfect temperature accuracy thanks to the very latest APT.line™ technology, this new generation of incubators has real appeal.
BINDER incubators for ideal incubation conditions and reproducible results
BINDER has a range of incubators in different series, precisely tailored to suit specific requirements.
The B series includes incubators with mechanical adjustment, while the BD series features units with natural convection. With its BF series, BINDER has developed incubators which guarantee quick temperature equalization with forced convection after the door has been opened.
BINDER offers the perfect incubator for every application, from hygiene checks to microbiology. As a complete supplier in the field of microbiological incubators, BINDER has become known for its exceptional quality standards and precision, guaranteeing ideal incubation conditions and results that are reproducible at any time. As well as precision and safety in the laboratory, with an incubator from BINDER you will also be getting a unit that is surprisingly easy to use and adjust.
Look no further than incubators from BINDER for all of your incubation tasks within the fields of research, production, and quality assurance.
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Cooling incubators
A cooling incubator features an interior (usable space) in which the required temperature is regulated and maintained.
The impressively consistent temperature across all racks in BINDER refrigerated incubators is a result of the double-sided horizontal air flow. The air is sucked backward into the double rear wall by a fan. In the rear of the incubator, which is not part of the usable space, the air is reconditioned and therefore adjusted to the set temperature before it is directed to the sides through the perforated side walls and back into the usable space. This double-sided horizontal air flow achieves homogeneous and stable temperatures in BINDER units. A glass inner door provides a view of the samples without affecting the atmosphere in the interior.
Models
The KB series with a temperature range from 0°C to +70°C provides precise incubation even when fully loaded and is ideally suited to incubating microorganisms. It features a hot-air disinfection routine at 100°C and can be programmed for weekend operation.
With a temperature range from -20°C to +100°C, the KB PRO series is our most powerful series of cooling incubators. It features comprehensive programming options and covers a wide range of applications. When equipped with the additionally available light modules, the units are suitable for ICH photostability tests or as a plant growth chamber. You can easily calculate how much energy you can save with the KB PRO series using the energy savings calculator.
Series with thermoelectric cooling are environmentally friendly and save energy. The KT series has a temperature range from +4°C to +100°C, while the KB ECO features a temperature range from 0°C to +70°C, and the thermoelectric cooling used in both units allows them to work in a climate-neutral manner without refrigerant. The floor-standing KB ECO series is also highly energy-efficient as a result of its patented heat dissipation technology
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CO2 incubator
A CO2 incubator has an interior which is completely sealed off from the environment in order to create a defined atmosphere inside the unit. To enable laboratory technicians to still view the samples during the growth phase, most CO2 incubators feature a glass door as well as the regular door, which provides additional protection against contamination.
The interior is made of rust-resistant materials such as stainless steel and should have as few sharp edges and grooves as possible in order to avoid any places where contamination could be hidden. In the sensitive field of cell cultivation in particular, just one single germ can ruin weeks of work.
The incoming CO2 gas flows through a sterile filter and must be distributed evenly throughout the whole interior, as the samples are usually positioned on shelves at different heights. The challenge lies in creating homogeneity through the entire interior, so as to ensure a uniform concentration of CO2 for all samples at constant temperature and humidity conditions.
Models
CO2 incubators are available with various exterior and interior dimensions, as well as different temperature, humidity, and CO2 values. You should always analyze the applications you need the CO2 incubator to carry out in advance. But in every case, a CO2 incubator should reliably prevent contamination, keep the CO2 concentration in the interior stable, and demonstrate a high level of temperature precision.
Cell cultivation and contaminationn
Contamination is a universal problem when working with cell cultures. Preventing contamination requires the use of sterile methods as well as careful handling of cultures. The CO2 incubator also plays an important role because it provides not only cell cultures but also many undesirable microbes with ideal growth conditions. Accordingly, every high-quality CO2 incubator offers several features for preventing contamination. A judicious decision for the purchase of a CO2 incubator cannot, however, be made exclusively on the basis of the sum of its technical details. Instead, the overall systems and, in particular, the anti-contamination designs must be compared and evaluated. This shows that complex systems are not intrinsically more safe than simple ones. It should be possible to reliably prevent contamination with the unit with speed and ease but without incurring high costs for consumables.
Our infographic “Preventing contamination in the laboratory” shows you how you can improve your contamination management with CO2 incubators.
CO2 incubators with additional process control will be required for complex cultivation experiments or individual growth environments, such as under hypoxic conditions. They will provide the features necessary to perform even sensitive incubation tasks with aplomb.
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