LABORATORY INCUBATORS

Laboratory incubators provide a contaminant-free environment, allowing cell cultures and tissue cultures to be worked on in regulated conditions, with controlled temperature, co2 and humidity levels.

What types of research require a laboratory incubator?

As a heated and insulated box, a lab incubator is a vital piece of laboratory equipment. Laboratory incubators are necessary for many types of research, such as:

· testing antibodies

· researching bacteria

· storing chemicals

· incubating samples for microbiological exams

· crystallisation studies

· analysing thermal resistance of samples subjected to higher temperatures – pigments and lacquers

· cultivating thermophilic bacteria

· de-naturalising tests for the food industry

· microbiological determinations

· pharmaceutical stability testing

At QED Scientific, we offer KW Apparecchi laboratory incubators that are available in six capacities and varied specifications, providing accurate and stable temperature conditions.

Features and benefits of KW Apparecchi laboratory incubators

A KW Apparecchi laboratory incubator offers the perfect solution to heated-only incubation studies of multiple chemical, microbiological, and pharmaceutical elements. Features and benefits include:

· large range of sizes, with capacities from 52 litres to 763 litres

· models up to 430 litres have a typical temperature uniformity of +/-1˚C, with the larger 763 litre model having a temperature uniformity of +/-2˚C

· stable temperature control with overheat safety protection

· smaller models have natural convection and larger models have forced-air convection

· electronic control providing accurate and uniform temperature

All laboratory incubators are constructed from white pre-painted sheet steel with a stainless-steel interior, which is easy to clean and maintain. They also have solid outer doors, plus interior doors with a tempered glass viewing window to protect temperature stability and digital microprocessor controllers.

Optional accessories for KW Apparecchi laboratory incubators

We also have a few optional accessories that you may decide to include when purchasing a laboratory incubator from QED Scientific, including:

· pivoting wheel kit

· additional stainless-steel grid shelves

· internal/external pass-through holes

QED Scientific lab incubators

In addition to KW Apparecchi laboratory incubators, we also manufacture our own range of cost-effective lab incubators, which are low in price but high in performance.

Our own models feature:

· capacities from 30 litres to 575 litres

· standard dial thermostat controls, providing a typical temperature stability of +/- 0.75˚C and a temperature range up to +100 ˚C

· automatic over-temperature safety cut-out

· optional PID digital controller and circulation fan to improve stability to within +/-0.25˚C

· adjustable shelving

Optional accessories for QED laboratory incubators

Our laboratory incubators also have optional accessories, such as:

· fume/smoke extraction units

· bespoke stands

Working in line with ISO 9001:2015, our laboratory incubators are manufactured to a very high standard, with high-performance levels to match, making them ideal for application in a variety of lab environments.

Get in touch

If you’re interested in learning more about laboratory incubators or would like to talk to us about your lab incubator requirements, then don’t hesitate to contact us at QED Scientific on 01663 735 494 or email us at info@qedscientific.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a laboratory incubator fit into my laboratory?

All laboratory incubators from QED Scientific come in various sizes and capacities, allowing you to choose the perfect model to fit your particular parameters.

This includes a selection of 21 under-bench and freestanding models, with a capacity range of 52-763L or more.

For more model-specific information, browse our laboratory incubator brochure.

Alternatively, for personalised recommendations on suitable laboratory incubators, why not contact our friendly, knowledgeable team - you can call or email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can to help find the model right for you. 

Are laboratory incubators easy to clean?

In a laboratory, cleanliness is critical, and contamination can lead to costly mistakes that set projects back months if mishandled.

If you are looking for an easy-to-clean model, the QED Scientific laboratory incubators are an excellent choice.

Constructed internally from stainless steel and externally from white powder-painted sheet steel, they are easy to clean with a variety of cleaning agents, including:

• Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol

• Non-abrasive polishes

• Bleach-free disinfectants

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Disinfectant wipes

Without strenuous scrubbing or the loss of shine!

For more information about how to keep your laboratory incubators in the best possible condition, contact us today here at QED Scientific. You can fill in our online contact form or give us a call on 01663 735 494.

I need a laboratory incubator with adjustable shelving – can QED Scientific help?

With a range of possible uses, providers may need laboratory incubators to be flexible to use – with adjustable shelving.

This allows for larger samples to be easily accommodated and for quick layout changes without the need to keep doors open for longer than needed and affect internal temperatures.

QED Scientific now has a range of standard laboratory incubators, all of which include adjustable shelving and a range of capacities from 30-575 litres, with typical temperature stability of +/-0.75°C. When fitted with a digital controller the typical stabiity is better than +/- 0.5°C.

For more model-specific information and to check the sizes of the QED Scientific laboratory incubator range, browse our laboratory incubator brochure.

Alternatively, you can email or call us today to speak to our experts if you want to know more.