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Incubators

Laboratory incubators have the most frequent use in the culture of microorganisms. These must be maintained at constant, controlled temperatures and incubators serve this purpose. The human temperature of about 37°C is typically the reference standard.

For good sample culture, the temperature must be kept constant and controlled within the chamber. The air must circulate gently so as not to damage the culture medium by excessive dehydration.

Laboratory incubator for temperature control

There are systems for maintaining a constant temperature in laboratory incubators without incurring forced ventilation that can alter the overall balance. Natural convection is usually the most popular system for this type of use.

The capacity of the incubator is the first parameter to be defined when choosing an apparatus. Commercially available volumes range from 15 to 200 litres capacity. The materials used are stainless steel, which guarantees a long service life, and the shapes are designed to ensure thorough cleaning of the appliance.

The incubator's capacity is the first parameter to be defined.

For more specific applications, there are also laboratory incubators that have a working temperature range even lower than the ambient temperature. They are equipped with refrigeration that allows working temperatures from 0 to over 50°C.

Features of incubators

An important and much appreciated feature in the laboratory is the possibility of being able to look inside the incubator. For this reason, the smaller models are equipped with a glass door in the front door, which allows the development of the culture to be visually checked.
This is without compromising the maintenance of the temperature inside the device.
In the larger models, the problem has been solved with a double door. The inner glass door is only accessible by opening the first door for a short time.

Consumption and safety of incubators

From an energy point of view, modern incubators must have maximum safety features. They must heat up very quickly and must be able to maintain the temperature in a controlled and as stable a manner as possible. The power consumption must also be kept at an optimum level.
The smallest models offer reduced power consumption of around 85 to 125 W. Larger incubators manage not to exceed 600/700 W.

Laboratory incubator operation

Laboratory incubators are instruments frequently used in the medical and scientific fields, in which biological samples that are to be subsequently subjected to scientific analysis are stored and preserved. To ensure that the sample retains its natural characteristics, it must be stored in special machines. Incubators make it possible to keep the specific characteristics for culturing microorganisms intact.

The incubator is used for cellular microbiology

The unique purpose of these instruments is to ensure a constant, unaltered temperature inside the machine, with the aim of not changing the surrounding conditions. The temperature, which by convention is taken as a reference point, is that measured in the human body under optimal conditions, i.e. approximately 37° centigrade. The laboratory incubator realises a microclimate tailor-made to favour the cultivation of microorganisms, these must reside in a sterile and unaltered environment, there must be no disturbing or disruptive elements such as forced ventilation, which could inhibit the internal stability of the instrumentation.

The laboratory incubator is a laboratory incubator that is designed to be used for the cultivation of microorganisms.

Features to look for in the laboratory incubator

The incubator has special characteristics, depending on its intended use. Before proceeding with the purchase of a laboratory instrument, it is important to consider some fundamental aspects. First of all, it is a priority to choose the size of the incubator, depending on the needs of the various users.
Colaver is a retailer of numerous laboratory incubators with different capacities, from a minimum capacity of 15 litres to a maximum of 200 litres. All the machines are equipped with programming that allows the user to set the desired internal temperature, choosing from a range from a minimum of 0° centigrade to a maximum of 50° centigrade. With regard to the materials that make up the laboratory incubator, stainless steel is chosen, which best represents the required conditions. In fact, steel allows the machine to achieve high performance, guaranteeing long-lasting functionality. All laboratory incubators boast a sober, elegant but above all functional design, and both the inner and outer areas are easy to sanitise, as they do not have any special inlets where dirt could accumulate.

Distinctive features of the incubator

A feature not to be underestimated when selecting a laboratory machine is its immediate ability to reach the set temperature, keeping it constant for a long time. The incubators selected by Colaver give off a power that can vary from one incubator to another, ranging from 85 W to 125 W for smaller machines, while for larger machines, the capacity can reach 600/700 W. A smart solution adopted in incubators is the presence of a glass front door; this allows the operator to check the sample culture conditions without having to open the door, thus altering the internal microclimate. Larger devices, on the other hand, are equipped with a double door, an outer door with a short maximum seal and an inner glass door, which allows observation of the contents.

Price of an alboretum incubator

The incubator has different characteristics, both in terms of size and performance, so the cost of each instrument varies. For a small portable incubator with standard features, around six hundred euro is sufficient; the larger and more feature-rich the instrument, the higher the price. Colaver incubators are among the most technological and innovative on the market, and the prices of these laboratory instruments are very competitive.

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