Our shaker incubators are high standards manufactured.What is a shaker incubator?
An incubator shaker is a type of laboratory shaker that comes with heating and/or refrigeration capabilities. Shaking incubators integrate both a shaker and an incubator into one space.
A incubator shaker is an apparatus that is regulated thermally and incubates, agitates, and shakes samples all simultaneously. It is perfect for a wide range of applications, including cell culture, fermentation, hybridization, biochemistry, and the study of enzymes and cell tissues, all of which necessitate precise temperature control and rapid shaking. The equipment is also used to culture cells and strains in a dynamic manner. It is appropriate for usage in any laboratory setting due to its compact form, user-friendly operation panel, and touch screen.
To decide which one is right for you, you need to consider:
-Temperature range
-Shaker
-Desktop or Floor
What are the uses of a shaker incubator?
Bacteria, for research and production In the field of life sciences,cells and tissues, Permata, biotech, aquaculture-algae,natural colors,Incubation of microorganism, Seeds for agriculture and more
Advantages of shaker incubator
The advantage of a shaking incubator is that it has the features of the traditional incubator and laboratory shaker for efficient performance, such as studying solubility, cell aeration, and cell culture. So, if you are considering upgrading your incubators for higher efficiency, getting a shaking incubator should top your priority list. Also, these incubators are not one-off designs as they are available in different designs and features for you to choose from.
Types of Shaker Incubators
• Benchtop shaking incubators
The benchtop shaking incubators are suitable for labs that work with small samples. One of the advantages of this incubator is the compact size while still offering efficient performance.
• Stackable shaking incubators
Unlike the benchtop, stackable Shaker incubators are ideal for a laboratory that needs to run various smaller batches of samples concurrently. These incubators have a portable size, so you don’t have to worry about where to position them in the lab. Furthermore, stackable incubators are designed to allow several incubators to be stacked for higher incubation efficiency within a small place.
• Floor incubators
Of all the shaking incubator types, the floor incubators have the highest performance capacity. The uniqueness of these incubators is that they can process the high volume of samples processed by Shaker incubators. Also, it has an observation window that allows laboratory technicians and researchers to monitor the incubation of samples during the process.
How to know the right shaking incubator
• It should be compatible with advanced software to make it easy to use
• It should be compatible with various accessories as this makes it perfect for different specialized applications
• The right shaking incubator should have a wide temperature range
When buying a shaking incubator or Laboratory incubator, it’s essential to contact the right company that will give you great value for your money. These tips will help you get started on choosing the perfect one.
What Safety Precautions should you take while using an Incubator:
The Laboratory incubator should not be used near water, hard light, or toxic gas, and it should be maintained away from central heating systems. It should be used only in areas having little dust, low temperatures, and good air circulation as it is an indoor device.
When not in use, turn off the shaking incubator, disconnect it from the power source, and cover it with a cloth to prevent dust buildup. If there are smudges, wipe them away with a dry cloth. Otherwise, a wet cloth with alcohol will work.
You should contact your incubator retailer or an expert immediately if the instrument encounters liquid, is burned or soaked or emits an abnormal sound or smell. Even if you drop it accidentally and it gets damaged and starts to function abnormally, call an expert.
Characteristics of a good incubator:
Thermal regulation: Because different applications necessitate different temperatures, it's advisable to look for a shaking incubator with a wide temperature range for maximum versatility.
Modern software: Sophisticated software and programs make shaking incubators simple to operate, so look for a model that is compatible with advanced software.
Accessory compatibility: An incubator that is accessory compatible encourages improved versatility, making it appropriate for a wide range of specialized applications.
Advantages of using a Shaking Incubator
Using a shaking incubator will simplify applications, improve operational management, and maintain constant temperature conditions. It also offers customizable stroke lengths and a one-of-a-kind speed control, which influences cell culture growth and enables for even distribution of nutrients throughout the sample. A shaker incubator is more convenient as a versatile device than placing another shaker in a regular incubator. The speed control guarantees that the shaker runs smoothly and does not spill liquids. The shaking incubator does not overheat because it has a built-in cover switch. The cover opens at a wide angle, making it easy to observe and select samples. Furthermore, when the cover is opened, the air circulation, heating, and shaking all come to a halt.
Types of shaking incubators
- Stackable shaking incubators: For the labs that use many smaller sample batches at the same time, these incubators are the best. This design lets several incubators be stacked upon each other.
- Benchtop shaking incubators: This shaking incubator uses only small amount of space so it can be used where there are less samples. Its size doesn’t affect its efficiency.
- Orbital Shaker: It is used generally for shaking applications that are performed in a cell culture, suspension, growth of bacteria, washing procedures and staining.
- Floor incubators: The incubators have a large capacity of incubation and can be used for high volumes of samples