The Difference Between CO2 Incubators, Standard Incubators, Refrigerated Incubators, and Shaking Incubators

At Scala Scientific, we offer a wide range of incubators in addition to laboratory freezers and refrigerators. These incubators are used in clinical and industrial laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, and for medical research. There is a diverse selection of incubators available, each with different specifications. In this blog, we provide more information about the various types of incubators to help you make the right choice for your needs.

CO2 Incubators

A CO2 incubator is the best choice for cell and tissue cultures. This is because a CO2 incubator ensures an environment that closely mimics natural conditions, allowing optimal development of cell and tissue cultures. It achieves this by accurately regulating the concentration of CO2 in the incubator's atmosphere. Additionally, the selected temperature control technology operates without any ventilation in the chamber, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination. Lastly, conditions such as temperature, CO2 concentration, and humidity remain stable, ensuring safe development.

Standard Incubators

Standard incubators are mainly used in clinical and industrial laboratories or for quality control. These incubators are often used for cultivating microorganisms or testing the efficacy of certain drugs. A standard incubator maintains a constant temperature and humidity level, regardless of the load. Some standard incubators also allow for oxygen concentration regulation. Scala Scientific’s standard incubators ensure even temperature distribution throughout the chamber and are available in various sizes.

Refrigerated Incubators

Unlike standard incubators, refrigerated incubators are specifically designed to maintain low temperatures (0 to 25⁰C). Refrigerated incubators are commonly used to store samples or for the production and storage of pharmaceuticals. These incubators can be equipped with useful features such as automatic restart after a power failure or a locking function to prevent accidental changes during use. Similar to standard incubators, refrigerated incubators typically maintain a consistent temperature throughout the chamber.

Shaking Incubators

Finally, Scala Scientific also offers various types of shaking incubators. Shaking incubators are primarily used for cell culture, cell aeration, and solubility studies. A shaking incubator is a combination of an incubator and a shaker. It provides stable temperature conditions while simultaneously shaking the samples. This improves cell growth by aerating and mixing them, ensuring even distribution across the culture. The shaking platform of a shaking incubator can have different speeds and movement patterns, depending on the experimental requirements.

Incubators at Scala Scientific

Scala Scientific is your partner for all your incubator needs. Do you have any questions about our wide range of incubators after reading this blog? Our specialists are happy to assist you. Contact us to find your ideal incubator.