Lab Incubators

Lab incubators are essential when incubating samples. They are designed to provide climate control temperature uniformity and prevent contamination for various applications. Multiple chamber types are available, including refrigerated, direct-heat, dry block incubators, environment chambers, and plant growth incubators. Microbiology incubators provide excellent features like decontamination programs, locking mechanisms, transparent doors for visibility, and digital display options suitable for various test procedures. Refrigerated incubators are designed to keep samples at specific fixed temperatures and help achieve precise and accurate results.

They help create excellent results with temperature performance and are manufactured from stainless steel microbiology incubators, which is easy to clean and carries corrosion-resistant properties. Shaking incubators are ideal for growing bacteria and electrophoresis, and you can control the many factors of incubation, including light, humidity, pressure, and atmosphere. All operating features include simple calibration and auto-tuning functions to ensure your samples are incubated in the perfect environment.

For related products see also our fluorometers and spectrophotometers.

Lab Incubators

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  • IN Series Standard Incubators, Natural Air Circulation

    Temperature range up to +80°C 8 model sizes from 50 up to 750 liters 2 model variants: SingleDisplay and TwinDisplay UL certified Temperature ramps programmable via AtmoCONTROL software (models with TwinDISPLAY only) Memmert Incubators are at home in the world of research, medicine,...

  • Heratherm® Advanced Protocol Incubators

    Exceptional temperature performance for demanding applications. Advanced digital timer Turn unit on or off at specified times Choose from weekly / real time / hourly settings Design innovation for superior results, with advanced temperature performance. Dual convection for versatility of...

  • Avantgarde.Line Series BF Incubators with Forced Convection

    Important Characteristics Temperature range (model 56 & 260): ambient temperature plus 7°C to 100°C Temperature range (model 115): ambient temperature plus 5°C to 100°C High temperature accuracy thanks to APT.line™ technology Forced convection Controller with LCD display...

  • SureTemp ™ Dual-Convection Incubators

    The new SureTemp™ Incubator series provides the highest level of temperature control with uniformity and stability levels that are unmatched by competitive models in the same class. Precision temperature control up to 75°C Dual-Convection technology, excellent uniformity and recovery...

  • Upright Controlled Room Temperature Cabinet

    Upright unit pre-set to 72ºF, with an adjustable range from 68º to 77ºF. The microprocessor temperature controller is externally located to minimize door openings, helping to protect stored contents from ambient temperature. The buffered temperature probe is encased in a glycol-filled bottle to...

  • SRI Series Refrigerated Peltier Incubators

    Using innovative thermoelectric cooling technology, these models eliminate the need for a refrigeration compressor. This means that these units use 78% less power than alternative models and reduce room air conditioning loads by 75%. They also include 75 pound capacity shelves, which eliminates...

  • MyTemp™ Mini Digital Incubators

    Digital temperature control Personal sized, 13 x 14.5" footprint (20L) Accepts bottles and flasks up to 2L Two models: Heat Only or Heat/Cool Internal outlet, for installation of shaker, rockers, etc. With digital temperature control, the MyTemp incubators provide convenient "set and walk...

  • Corepoint® Scientific BOD Refrigerated Incubator 23 Cu Ft

    Elevate your research with Corepoint Scientific's BOD Refrigerated Incubator—a powerful innovation in the incubation industry. Enhanced with a variable-speed compressor, this unit seamlessly delivers precise temperature control and optimizes energy use. Its spacious interior accommodates a...

  • IB4 Standard Incubators

    Intuitive interface with 3.5-inch display Wait on/ Wait off timer function Support RS-232/USB connection Uniform    temperature distribution (±0.36?    at 37?) Automatically resume operation when restored within 30 seconds from blackouts

  • LSE™ 71L Shaking Incubators

    This high performance shaking incubator has a full size glass door and internal light that allows easy viewing of samples without disturbing the chamber contents. Mechanical convection provides a safe, stable temperature environment and fast chamber temperature recovery after opening the door. The...

  • Save On Qualifying Thermo Scientific Benchtop Equipment

    Save up to 40% on qualifying Thermo Scientific benchtop equipment Build a better benchtop and save when you purchase eligible equipment through the end of 2026. Get savings on: Thermo Scientific™ MT Series micro centrifuges Thermo Scientific™ CT Series Centrifuge packages Thermo...

  • 222DS Benchtop Shaking Incubator

    The 222DS Benchtop Shaking Incubator from Labnet International provides a small footprint with large performance, as well as unparalleled flexibility. The 222DS lab incubator lid has a low pivot point which provides a compact lab friendly shaking incubator sure to fit on the lab bench and under your...

  • Tight Temperature Tolerance Incubator

    Forced convection incubator for temperature sensitive applications. Specifically designed for maximum temperature stability and uniformity the TTT incubator or “Tight Temperature Tolerance” incubator uses mechanical convection and an optimized configuration. Ideal for waste water/water...

  • Mini Digital Incubators

    labForce® (powered by Thomas Scientific)

    Digital temperature control Personal sized, 13 x 14.5" footprint (20L) Accepts bottles and flasks up to 2L Two models: Heat Only or Heat/Cool Internal outlet, for installation of shaker, rockers, etc. With digital temperature control, the labForce® Mini Digital Incubators provide convenient...

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  • Therma-Shaker™ Mini Shaking Incubators

    labForce® (powered by Thomas Scientific)

    Extremely compact, just 11" wide TOUCH Screen control over time, speed and temperature Horizontally circular 19mm orbit for aeration & mixing Program STEP feature for linking consecutive programs The labForce® Therma-Shaker™ Mini Shaking Incubator is the most compact shaking...

  • PHCbi MCO Incubator

    PHC Corporation of North America

    The PHCbi MCO-170ACL-PA CO2 CytoGrow incubator provides assured reproducibility with state-of-the-art passive and active decontamination. Integrated microprocessor controller features LED display and alarms while allowing full control of parameters for optimum performance. 5.8 cu.ft. 115V standard...

  • Avantgarde.Line Series BD Incubators with Gravity Convection

    The BD series is specially designed for gentle incubation of organisms, as well as conditioning of heat-sensitive media. The new design of the units and the homogeneous temperature distribution ensure the very best results. Important Characteristics Temperature range: ambient temperature plus...

  • Counter Height Vaccine Refrigerator, Certified to NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard

    Accucold is proud to lead the industry with the largest line of cold storage product sizes certified to NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard. The Pharma-Vac Performance Series supports meeting regulations and guidelines from the CDC, State Agencies, World Health Organization, and other Health...

  • Stackable Incubated Shakers

    Specially designed to be double-stacked on the floor or located on the lab benches for space saving Multi-purpose incubated shakers feature a wide range of temperature control and large chamber volume. Operating Features General Control Intuitive touch screen LCD controller with easy icons and...

  • Floor Standing Incubated Shakers

    Large capacity up to five 6L flasks and heavy workload shaking with rapid heating and cooling performance. Exclusive drive mechanism with ergonomic design delivers years of trouble-free service. Operating Features General Control Intuitive touch screen LCD controller with easy icons and logical...

  • FCS2® & FCS3® System Supplies

    Microaqueduct Slides – 1178J98 This slide is the heart of the FCS2 and FCS3 systems. The slide has an ITO coating on the opposite side of the glass where the cells are located when assmebled, which provides intrinsic heat directly to the cells. The slide has two "T" shaped...

  • CellXpert® C170 CO2 Incubator, non-segmented inner door, handle right side, 100-127 V/50-60 Hz

    The CellXpert® CO2 incubator family are the first cell culture incubators engineered and produced by Eppendorf in Hamburg, Germany. They were designed with the needs of modern industrial and academic cell culture labs in mind - to reduce time-to-market or publication with minimal efforts and...

  • Economy Analog Incubators

    Light-pressure thermal convection 140 Analog Models offer good utility at an affordable price. These units feature a see-through tinted acrylic door that enables the user to see the entire work space without opening the door. This helps to maintain temperature stability and ease work flow. These...

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What is a shaking incubator used for?

A shaking incubator is used in laboratories to grow and maintain microbial cultures, cell cultures, or other biological samples that require constant motion and controlled environmental conditions. The shaking mechanism keeps the contents of flasks or tubes continuously agitated, ensuring uniform mixing, oxygenation, and nutrient distribution.

What is the speed of shaking incubator?

Most shaking incubators operate within 40 to 400 revolutions per minute (RPM). Lower speeds are used for gentle mixing or suspension cultures, while higher speeds are ideal for vigorous aeration in microbial or cell cultures.