CO2 Incubators – Buyer’s Guide

CO2 incubators are one of the most used laboratory equipment. Incubators are used for cell culture, tissue engineering, neuroscience, cancer research, in vitro fertilization, and other research involving mammalian cells. The CO2 incubator controls three main variables to double the temperature, relative humidity, and stable CO2 level of mammalian environments.

The carbon dioxide incubator allows these variables to work together to create an environment for cells to grow. Below are the important key points that need to be considered before purchasing a CO2 incubator.

1. Precise temperature, CO2 control and high humidity

• Uniformity and control
• Quick CO2, humidity, temperature and recovery without excess
• Direct heat design for fast recovery
• Air jacket to provide insulation to counter ambient temperature fluctuations

2. Pollution Control System

• Prevents contamination of cell culture

3. User-friendly software interface

• Integral alarm configurable by the user for all parameters.
• The intelligent data and event logger records all incubator parameters for recall on screen.
• Diagnostic interface and quick online help provide complete solutions to common problems.

4. Easy to clean and maintain.

• The body should be easy to clean without using many tools.
• Service must be fast and responsive

5. Low service cost – make sure you buy from a company that provides the lowest total cost of ownership.

For most people, choosing the right product can be a very daunting and frustrating process. Therefore, to reduce stress and make things a bit simpler, I wrote this article. Just keep these things in mind, you will most likely get the best CO2 incubator that is worth your investment.