Sheldon Manufacturing, a US manufacturer of constant temperature equipment for the biotechnology, research and pharmaceutical production markets, has added the Shel Lab model 2428H, to its large capacity CO2 incubator line. This 27ft3 incubator features active humidity control up to 95%.
“The three most critical incubator components that ensure high yields in cell culture are humidity, CO2 and temperature uniformity,” said Dan Sheldon, president of Sheldon Manufacturing, which is based in Cornelius, Oregon.
“Not only does this unit have exceptional CO2 and temperature uniformity, it also includes a user controllable humidity system that is more accurate and responsive to door openings than a traditional water pan humidity system.”
Compared with water pan humidity generation, the 2428H humidity system provides less evaporation of culture media and eliminates a potential source for contamination.
The 2428H also has a heated glass door that minimises condensation, another potential source of contamination. This triple-paned glass door allows easy viewing of samples without having to open the incubator door, so that samples can thrive in the stable environment within the chamber. In addition it has an antimicrobial copper drain.
The 2428H carbon dioxide incubator uses a gentle horizontal airflow heating system to obtain superior temperature uniformity and quick temperature recovery after door openings. This airflow system minimises drying and disturbing sample conditions. The CO2 is accurately controlled with an IR sensor, providing overall CO2 stability and recovery after door openings.
