Thermo Scientific Stericycle 160i CO2 incubators
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Thermo Scientific is a well-known name in the scientific community, known for providing high-quality laboratory equipment for research purposes. The SteriCycle 160i CO2 Incubator is an innovative piece of technology designed to provide a controlled and safe environment for cell cultures.
The SteriCycle 160i CO2 Incubator is equipped with advanced technologies to ensure that cell cultures remain stable and viable throughout the experiment. It features precise temperature and CO2 control, a high-temperature sterilization cycle, a HEPA filter, and an infrared CO2 sensor that continuously monitors the CO2 level in the chamber. Let’s dive into each of these features and how they benefit researchers.
Precise Temperature and CO2 Control
Temperature and CO2 levels play a crucial role in maintaining the viability of cell cultures. Even a slight deviation in temperature or CO2 can cause cell death or alter gene expression. The SteriCycle 160i CO2 Incubator has a temperature range of 5°C above ambient temperature to 55°C, and the CO2 level can be set between 0.1% and 20%. This range provides researchers with precise control over temperature and CO2 levels in the chamber, enabling them to maintain optimal conditions for their cell cultures.
The incubator uses advanced sensors and algorithms to provide precise temperature and CO2 control. A platinum RTD sensor monitors the temperature throughout the chamber, while an infrared (IR) sensor measures the CO2 concentration at multiple points in the chamber. These sensors work together to ensure that the temperature and CO2 levels are uniform throughout the chamber.
High-Temperature Sterilization Cycle
The SteriCycle 160i CO2 Incubator is equipped with a high-temperature sterilization cycle, which ensures that the chamber is free from any bacteria, viruses, or other contaminants before each use. The cycle heats the chamber to 180°C for 4 hours, effectively killing any microorganisms present.
This feature is essential for maintaining the purity of cell cultures. Even small amounts of contaminants can alter gene expression or cell behavior. By ensuring that the chamber is free from contaminants before each use, researchers can be confident that their cell cultures are not being influenced by external factors.
HEPA Filter
The SteriCycle 160i CO2 Incubator features a HEPA filter, which ensures that the air inside the chamber is free from contaminants. The HEPA filter removes particles as small as 0.3 microns, ensuring that bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants cannot enter the chamber.
Maintaining a clean environment is crucial for maintaining the purity of cell cultures. Even small amounts of contaminants can cause cell death or alter gene expression. By ensuring that the air inside the chamber is free from contaminants, researchers can be confident that their cell cultures are not being influenced by external factors.
Infrared CO2 Sensor
The SteriCycle 160i CO2 Incubator is equipped with an infrared (IR) CO2 sensor that continuously monitors the CO2 level in the chamber. If the CO2 level rises above the set threshold, the incubator automatically shuts off the gas supply, preventing any dangerous overexposure to CO2.
High levels of CO2 can be harmful or even fatal, so ensuring user safety is critical. By continuously monitoring the CO2 level in the chamber, the incubator ensures that users are not at risk of overexposure to CO2.
Applications
The SteriCycle 160i CO2 Incubator is ideal for a wide range of life science applications, including:
- Cell culture: The incubator is suitable for growing and maintaining a wide range of cell cultures, including mammalian, insect, and plant cells.
- Microbiology: The incubator is also suitable for microbiology experiments
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