The reach-in incubators are ideal for use in microbiology, life sciences, and other industries, providing consistent, dependable performance year after year. These chambers provide precise environmental control with strong volumetric temperature and relative humidity homogeneity.
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They come in various sizes and can be set to temperatures ranging from +2 °C to +70 °C. The incubation chambers are specifically built to ensure that each unit is stored under the same precise circumstances.
They are suitable for a wide range of applications including:
- Microbiology
- Life science
- Research
- Materials testing
Versatile incubator chamber design
The reach-in incubator chamber product range comprises seven common versions designed to fulfill virtually any storage requirement.
Capabilities
- Maintain temperatures between +2 °C and +70 °C
- CO2 injection
- Volumetric uniformity (horizontal and vertical)
- Maintain 10- to 96% relative humidity (RH)
Construction and features
- 22-gauge, stainless-steel interior
- Scratch-resistant enamel exterior
- Three-inch, closed-cell urethane insulation to promote superior temperature stability and minimal heat transfer
- Heavy-duty door hinges, full peripheral magnetic door gaskets, and positive-action latch with lock for a secure, uniform seal
- Shelving supports up to 130 pounds of distributed load
- For simple installation, floor models feature separate non-marking casters with adjustable leveling feet
Special options
The incubator chambers can be designed by Environmental Specialties to satisfy a range of extremely specific needs, such as:
- Temperature/Humidity cycling
- Four-bank lighting for photostability testing
- Trim for in-wall installation
- Low RH capabilities
- Various interior lighting configurations
- HEPA filtration
- Cleanroom pass-though
Model specs and sizes
Benchtop
- Volume: 12.0 cubic feet (340 liters)
- Shelves: 2 standard/7 max
- Exterior Dimensions: 41 x 34.5 x 52.5 inches
- Weight Range: 350 to 600 pounds
- Four-wire Electrical Volts / Ø / Amps: 208-230 / 1 / 30
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Compact
- Volume: 25.2 cubic feet (714 liters)
- Shelves: 4 standard/14 max
- Exterior Dimensions: 41 x 34.5 x 76.5 inches
- Weight Range: 425 to 750 pounds
- Four-wire Electrical Volts / Ø / Amps: 208-230 / 1 / 30
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Upright
- Volume: 33.8 cubic feet (957 liters)
- Shelves: 4 standard/19 max
- Exterior Dimensions: 41 x 34.5 x 91.5 inches
- Weight Range: 450 to 775 pounds
- Four-wire Electrical Volts / Ø / Amps: 208-230 / 1 / 30
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Compact doublewide
- Volume: 55.0 cubic feet (1,557 liters)
- Shelves: 8 standard/28 max
- Exterior Dimensions: 82 x 34.5 x 76.5 inches
- Four-wire Electrical Volts / Ø / Amps: 208-230 / 1 / 30
- Weight Range: 1020 to 1200 pounds
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Upright doublewide
- Volume: 74.2 cubic feet (2101 liters)
- Shelves: 8 standard/38 max
- Exterior Dimensions: 82 x 34.5 x 91.5 inches
- Weight Range: 1020 to 1200 pounds
- Four-wire Electrical Volts / Ø / Amps: 208-230 / 1 / 30
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Compact triplewide
- Volume: 86.0 cubic feet (2,435 liters)
- Shelves: 12 standard/57 max
- Exterior Dimensions: 123 x 34.5 x 76.5 inches
- Weight Range: 1420 to 1600 pounds
- Four-wire Electrical Volts / Ø / Amps: 208-230 / 1 / 30
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Upright triplewide
- Volume: 114.8 cubic feet (3251 liters)
- Shelves: 12 standard/57 max
- Exterior Dimensions: 123 x 34.5 x 91.5 inches
- Weight Range: 1420 to 1600 pounds
- Four-wire Electrical Volts / Ø / Amps: 208-230 / 1 / 30
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