CO2 Incubators

CO2 Incubator, CB-S model, Binder

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CO2 Incubator with O2 control, CB Series, Binder

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CO2 Incubator, CB model, Binder

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CO2 Incubators for Laboratories: Optimal Growth Environment for Cell Cultures

CO2 incubators are essential equipment in laboratories engaged in cell and tissue culture. These devices provide a controlled and sterile environment, simulating the physiological conditions required for the proliferation of living cells outside the organism (in vitro), ensuring reliable and reproducible research results.

Operating Principles and Advanced Condition Control

The core function of a CO2 incubator is its ability to stably and accurately maintain several critical environmental parameters. Primarily, the device controls the carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the internal atmosphere, typically at 5%, which is crucial for maintaining a stable pH level in the culture medium (using a bicarbonate buffer system). Additionally, the incubator maintains a constant temperature (usually 37°C) and high humidity levels (around 95%) to prevent evaporation of the culture medium.

Advanced models also offer oxygen (O2) control, enabling the simulation of hypoxic (low oxygen) or hyperoxic (high oxygen) conditions required for specific research, such as in cancer studies or embryonic development.

Key Applications in Research, Medical, and Industrial Laboratories

CO2 incubators are used in a wide range of critical applications, including:

• Cell and tissue culture: For basic research, molecular biology, drug development, and cytotoxicity testing.
• Tissue Engineering: Creating tissues and organ substitutes in the lab.
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) research: Culturing embryos under optimal conditions.
• Virology: Growing viruses in host cells for research and vaccine development.
• Cancer Research: Culturing cancer cells under controlled conditions, including variable oxygen levels.
• Work with sensitive cells: Such as stem cells and primary cells requiring highly precise growth environments.

Advanced and Reliable Incubation Solutions from Labotal

At Labotal, we are proud to provide Israeli laboratories with premier incubation solutions, focusing on reliability, precision, and innovation. We proudly represent the German company Binder, a world-leading manufacturer of incubators and environmental simulation chambers. Binder’s CO2 incubators are known for their unique technologies, such as advanced high-temperature sterilization systems (180°C) ensuring uncompromising sterility, and precise condition control guaranteeing consistent results.

Labotal’s professional team is at your disposal with extensive experience in tailoring incubation solutions to the specific needs of each laboratory, from standard models to complex systems with oxygen control. We provide comprehensive support, calibration, and maintenance services throughout the instrument’s lifespan.

We invite you to browse the range of CO2 incubator models available on our website, and to contact us for professional consultation and a personalized quote. Together, we will find the ideal solution to help you achieve the best research outcomes. Click here to contact us and get advice.