Incubators
Incubators are essential laboratory equipment designed to create controlled environmental conditions for the growth and development of biological samples such as cells, tissues, and microorganisms. They maintain critical parameters like temperature, humidity, and gas composition, facilitating optimal conditions for cell culture, microbiology, and research applications. Their precise control improves reproducibility and enhances research outcomes across medical, veterinary, and biotechnological fields.
These devices are widely used for various applications including clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical testing, and veterinary research. Incubators help maintain sterile conditions and provide stable environments to foster sample viability. Advances in incubator technology have introduced improved temperature uniformity, user-friendly interfaces, and enhanced humidity control, making them indispensable tools in modern laboratories around the world.
Types of Incubators Your Laboratory May Need
CO2 Incubators
CO2 incubators are specialized devices designed to maintain precise concentrations of carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity to support cell culture environments that mimic physiological conditions. These incubators are widely used in medical and biological research for cultivating mammalian cells, stem cells, and tissues in a controlled atmosphere that ensures optimal cell growth and viability.
Equipped with advanced CO2 sensors and automatic humidity controls, these incubators prevent contamination and maintain chamber stability to enhance reproducible results. They are essential for laboratories focused on tissue engineering, cancer research, and vaccine development where environmental conditions are critical for sensitive biological samples.
Microplates Incubators
Microplates incubators are specialized incubators designed specifically for handling microplates used in high-throughput screening, biochemical assays, and cell-based experiments. They provide uniform heating, humidity, and sometimes regulated gas environments to ensure consistent sample conditions across all wells, critical for reliable experimental data.
These incubators offer space-saving designs with multiple microplate capacity and advanced controls that optimize incubation parameters for drug discovery, immunoassays, and molecular biology workflows. Their precision and ease of use make them indispensable in laboratories working with large sample volumes and automated systems.
What You Need to Know Before Choosing an Incubator and Investing
Key Factors to Consider
When selecting an incubator, key factors include temperature precision, humidity control, and gas regulation capabilities such as CO2 concentration. Ensuring uniformity within the chamber and contamination control features like HEPA filters or UV sterilization contribute significantly to reliability and sample safety.
Another crucial factor is ease of use and programmability, including touchscreen interfaces and remote monitoring options. Durability and maintenance requirements also impact overall efficiency, so it’s important to assess build quality, warranty, and service availability before investing in an incubator.
Price Range in the Market
The price of incubators varies widely depending on features such as size, gas control options, and brand reputation. Basic models suitable for general incubation needs start at lower price points, while advanced units with CO2 control and humidity regulation command higher investment costs due to their specialized technology.
Market prices also reflect innovations like digital controls, energy efficiency, and enhanced contamination prevention systems. Laboratories with specific applications may require premium incubators, which tend to fall into the higher price range but offer improved reliability and consistent results critical for regulated environments.
Value for Money
Value for money in incubators is assessed by balancing initial cost with long-term performance and reliability. Investing in high-quality equipment often results in lower maintenance, fewer failures, and more consistent experimental outcomes, ultimately providing better returns than cheaper, short-lived alternatives.
Kalstein incubators are engineered to provide excellent durability and accurate control while maintaining affordable pricing. Their robust construction and user-oriented features make them a smart investment for laboratories prioritizing dependable performance and operational cost-effectiveness.
Expected Lifespan Based on Usage and Maintenance
The expected lifespan of an incubator depends largely on usage intensity and maintenance quality. Regular cleaning, calibration, and servicing extend operational life, allowing reliable performance for many years in laboratory settings where daily use is common and precise conditions are essential.
Proper maintenance practices including timely replacing of consumable parts, monitoring sensor accuracy, and avoiding harsh chemical exposure help prevent premature failures and ensure that the incubator remains stable, safe, and efficient throughout its service life.
KALSTEIN INCUBATORS
Among so many products, at Kalstein you can find the ideal incubator for your Laboratory
If you don’t know which incubator to buy, we recommend considering factors such as precise temperature control, gas regulation options like CO2, chamber size, and user interface. Kalstein offers a variety of models designed to meet specific needs whether you work in clinical research, veterinary diagnostics, or biotechnology. Our products combine reliability with advanced technology to ensure your lab achieves consistent and accurate results.
Shaking incubator (vertical type) YR05760 – YR05760-1
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Our incubator most sold
The Shaking Incubator (vertical type) YR05760 – YR05760-1 is a versatile and high-precision instrument designed for providing consistent temperature-controlled environments crucial for laboratory settings. It features a rotating mechanism with a rotation frequency of 20-300 rpm, ensuring precise operations with a frequency precision of ±1 rpm. Designed to serve medical, industrial, and scientific research facilities, it supports efficient heating within a temperature range from room temperature +5°C up to 60°C.
The Shaking Incubator is positioned within a competitive range, typically found in the market between 5200 USD to 6000 USD. This range reflects the high precision and advanced features offered by the YR05760 series, making it a cost-effective solution for laboratories and institutions looking for reliable and consistent results.
| Model | YR05760 | YR05760-1 |
| rotation frequency | 20-300rpm | |
| frequency precision | ±1rpm | |
| stroke | 26mm | |
| standard configuraton | 250ml*24 | 500ml*28 |
| maximum volume | 500ml*20, 250ml*24, 100ml*48 |
500ml*44, 250ml*68
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| timer range | (0-99h) | |
| temp control range | RT+5-60℃ | |
| temp resolution | ±0.1℃ | |
| temp uniformity | ±1℃ | |
| display | LCD | |
| shaking plate number | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior dimensions (mm) (H*W*D) | 530*800*700 | 1290*700*665 |
| Net.Weight (kg) | 100 | 165 |
| power(W) | 580 | 890 |
| power supply | 220V±10% | |
| shaking way | rotating | |
| motor | brushless motor | |
Precise temperature and atmosphere control enhances incubator performance.
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Incubator offers
Biological Chamber Climate Incubator YR06676
Temperature & Humidity chamber YR06675
Programmable Thermostatic Bacteria Incubator YR06441//YR06443
Electric heating incubator YR02044 // YR02047
Shaking incubator (vertical type) YR05760 – YR05760-1
Shaking Incubator YR05759 – YR05759-1
Microbiology incubator YR02053 // YR02055
Microbiology Incubator YR02056 // YR02058
Kalstein provides updated incubators with advanced, user-friendly features.
Comprehensive guides help you optimize incubator operation for best sample viability and maintenance.
We provide detailed guidelines and expert recommendations to help you maintain your incubator, ensuring long-lasting, efficient operation and consistent experimental success in your laboratory.
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- The type of shipping chosen, which can be air or sea freight.
- Equipment in stock:
– Delivery Time (Air): 15-30 days.
– Delivery Time (Sea): 45-60 days.
- Equipment not in stock:
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– Delivery Time (Sea): 60-90 days.
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