A CO2 incubator, also known as a gassed incubator, is a climate-controlled sealed box incubator used for growing or cultivating biological cell cultures or tissue cell cultures. The three factors: temperature, humidity and CO2 levels are important for cell cultivation. These incubators maintain ideal levels of humidity for optimum growth of the tissue culture cells and a constant temperature under a CO2 atmosphere. The general temperature settings vary from 4 to 50 degrees Celsius and CO2 concentration levels run from 0.3 to 19.9%. The temperature in the CO2 incubator is either controlled via a water bath or by electric coils. These CO2 incubators have extensive applications in the pharmaceutical and medical research industries where the sterile condition for cell cultivation in a germ-free environment is a requisite condition. Some other common applications include in vitro fertilization, neuroscience, tissue engineering, etc. At Bionics Scientific Pvt. Ltd., we manufacture and supply different types of CO2 incubators to our worldwide clients.
As a leading ISO & CE-certified manufacturer of CO2 incubators in Delhi, India, our CO2 incubators feature the highest-grade material and are backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. We have been manufacturing different kinds of CO2 incubators, each equipped with standard and optional features. Some of the standard features of CO2 incubators are temperature alarms, CO2 alarms, CO2 injection systems, door-opening alarms, IR sensors, programmable controls with password protection to name a few.
Types of CO2 Incubators
We manufacture and supply two kinds of CO2 incubators: direct heat and water jacketed incubators. The basic goal of both incubators is to establish and maintain a uniform temperature to ensure optimum cell growth.
- Direct Heat Incubators: In direct heat incubators, highly efficient heaters are located on the chamber surface to ensure even temperature distributions in the entire chamber.
- Water Jacketed CO2 Incubators: These incubators feature unique triple-wall construction to ensure excellent temperature stability supplied by high-quality insulation and dual layers of water. These CO2 incubators also feature added layers for temperature stability and adequate protection against unpredictable power outages.
Bionics Scientific is the most trusted manufacturer and supplier of CO2 incubators in Delhi, India. Our manufacturing team has been taking the utmost care while designing incubators with high-quality materials and advanced technology. Even customers with a limited budget will not face any disappointment as we are competent to manufacture every kind and style of incubator on a limited budget also. To know more about the price of the CO2 incubator, feel free to speak to our team. You can even contact us if you have any customized CO2 incubator requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How does a CO₂ incubator work?
A CO₂ incubator works by maintaining an ideal environment for cell growth by offering CO₂ in a humidified atmosphere with a uniform temperature.
Why is the CO₂ incubator temperature set at 37 degrees C?
The air in the incubator is kept at 37 degrees Celsius as this is the temperature where organisms like different bacteria can grow perfectly. This is the temperature of the human body also. At this temperature, the incubator maintains the nitrogen levels and the atmospheric carbon dioxide ideally to promote cell growth.
Why is 5% CO₂ required for incubation?
An incubator requires 5% CO₂ for maintaining a stable environment and promoting the ideal cell’s natural growth. 5% CO₂ is a mandatory condition for maintaining the normal physiological pH for optimum cell growth. At this percentage, CO₂ will react with water to form carbonate.
How can one test CO₂ in an incubator?
The most accurate and easiest way to measure CO₂ levels in an incubator is by using a gas analyzer. These analyzers are available in various models and are easy to purchase from scientific supply houses for measuring CO₂ in incubators.
What will happen if the humidity level is too high or too low in an incubator?
If the humidity level is too high or too low, then an incubator either produces a late hatch or early hatch respectively.
At what temperature is the bacterial incubator maintained?
In most clinical laboratories, the usual temperature is maintained between 35 and 37 degrees C for bacterial growth.
Is proper handling necessary in the case of CO₂ incubators?
Of course, yes. To keep the risk of pollution as low as possible, always touch the incubator after wearing disinfecting or fresh gloves.
How to clean and maintain CO₂ incubators?
A regular cleaning schedule is necessary for preventing contaminations of tissue cells. Inspect incubator content daily to avoid any spills. Replace water in the water tray weekly. Clean the interior chambers of the incubator with soap and water and wipe the surface with non-corrosive disinfectant or 70% alcohol disinfectant monthly. Replace the HEPA filter once every six months. Call an authorized service engineer once a year for regular servicing.
