What is a Cooled Incubator?

A cooled incubator is a laboratory device used for maintaining samples or cells under specific thermal and environmental conditions. This equipment features precise control over temperature and humidity within its chamber. In some cases, a cooled incubator is utilized to preserve samples or cells at temperatures below ambient levels to prevent degradation or unwanted changes. It is widely used in research laboratories, biotechnology, medical fields, and other scientific industries.

A cooled incubator is a device designed to maintain and grow microorganisms in a suitable environment with a uniform temperature. One of its most common uses is the incubation of bacterial, viral, and fungal cultures.

This device is equipped with a temperature and humidity control system to provide optimal conditions for the growth and maintenance of cells, bacteria, and other microscopic organisms. Cooled incubators are commonly used for biological, microbiological, and cell culture experiments in controlled environments. These units typically feature a triple-walled chamber for enhanced temperature uniformity and offer highly accurate temperature and humidity settings to ensure optimal conditions for the growth and study of living organisms.

Types of refrigerated incubators

Cooled incubators are manufactured in various types to serve different scientific and industrial applications, featuring diverse specifications and functionalities. Some of the common types include:

1. Peltier-Controlled Cooled Incubator: This type of incubator is equipped with a Peltier cooling system, primarily used to maintain low temperatures within the incubation chamber.

2. Compressor-Based Cooled Incubator: These types of incubators are equipped with compressors similar to those found in household refrigerators and are used to achieve lower temperatures and longer cooling durations.

Each of these types of incubators is specifically designed based on the environmental and temperature requirements necessary for maintaining samples or cells under controlled conditions.

Incubators are generally classified into various types; however, in laboratory settings, the commonly used types include conventional or thermal incubators (with a temperature range of 30°C to 70°C), cooled incubators (with an average temperature range from -5°C to +70°C), CO₂ incubators, and shaking incubators.

The designers of the FG S-series laboratory incubators have clearly aimed to meet the needs of a wide range of users while adhering to international standards. To this end, they have incorporated features such as DUAL SAFETY (safety thermostat), the unique HCT technology (for temperature uniformity across different points of the chamber), as well as an advanced microcontroller and NON-CUT technology (to ensure temperature accuracy and stability during cooling) in this series of cooled incubators.

The design manager of FG assures you that this series of cooled incubators is completely competitive with European samples, which you will also find out after examining this series of incubators.

Safety of working with a cooled incubator

This device is designed for a long working period and does not require special maintenance. It is recommended to pay attention to the following points for optimal use of the device:

• Avoid inserting sharp objects into the openings of the device.
• If you do not use the device for a long time, turn off the device with the power switch.
• Use a Wipes to clean the device.
• Do not use a tissue dipped in thinner or acidic substances to clean the device.
• Device repair should only be done by specialists or official representatives of this company.
• To change the fuse, be sure to unplug the device, and to use a replacement fuse, be sure to use a fuse with the same nominal current.
• Only suitable accessories can be placed inside the device and avoid placing any cloth, paper, band and inflammable materials.
• Avoid using any type of solvent (alcohol, thinner, etc.), detergents and cleaning agents to clean the device. This will cause loss of color and damage to the internal compartment of the device.
• Do not put pressure on the door of the device when it is open.
• Avoid placing your skin in front of the device’s vents and air discharge valve when the device is working. Because steam and exhaust air cause burns.
• Some sprays or cleaning liquids damage the control part of the device and the plastic parts as well as the gas of the device. Therefore, avoid using these substances on or around the device.
• Avoid splashing water inside and parts that include electrical connections or electronic components, and if this happens, unplug the device immediately and dry the moisture with a dry towel until it is completely dry. If you are not sure of the device, do not connect the two plugs of the device to the power outlet.

Application of cooled incubator

Cooled incubators are considered essential laboratory equipment and are used across various types of laboratories, including pharmaceutical manufacturing labs, clinical diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, universities and research centers, the food industry, and more.

The main uses of this device are:

1. Cell and Bacterial Culture and Maintenance: These incubators are used to create suitable and stable conditions for the growth of cells and bacteria at low temperatures.

2. Molecular Testing: In PCR experiments, maintaining and cultivating samples at low temperatures is essential for carrying out various stages of the procedure.

3. Preservation of Vital Samples: For storing vital specimens such as tissues, cells, viruses, and other biological samples under specific and suitable environmental conditions.

The function of this device is to create suitable temperature and humidity conditions for the maintenance and growth of samples and cells, enabling experiments, research, and other activities to be conducted.

Types of cooled incubators

Cooled incubators are usually fan-equipped and come in various sizes such as: CIF55S, CIF120S, and CIF240S are used. In some cases, they are also classified according to the type of body and type of controller and temperature range.

How the cooled incubator works

A key point to keep in mind when working with devices such as cooled incubators, laboratory drying ovens, thermal incubators, and similar equipment is the presence of a proper grounding (earth) wire. In case of malfunction or failure of the device, ground connection will reduce the possibility of electric shock by providing less electrical resistance.

Failure to properly connect the device to the ground wire will increase the risk of electric shock. Also, you should never turn on the device in a closed and unventilated place. When installing the device, observe the permitted distance from the side devices and the wall. When installing the device, observe the permitted distance from the side devices and the wall.

What parts does the standard laboratory cooled incubator have?

Cooled incubators typically feature a temperature controller, an air vent (for releasing vapors and gases inside the device), and a timer. In advanced models, additional functionalities such as programming capabilities, temperature ramp settings, and delayed start timers are also available.

Important Considerations When Purchasing a Cooled Incubator

One of the most important points to pay attention to when buying a cooled incubator is the temperature inside the chamber and its adaptation to international standards. A circulating fan is used in some incubators for uniformity of temperature, but the mere existence of a fan will not cause equalization of temperature. It has been observed that incubators with fans cannot provide the same temperature desired by the user because different factors such as the type of fan, the way the element is placed, the way the air circulates and the type of air channel placement and other factors affect the temperature. Capability Calibration is also one of the key factors to consider when purchasing the device. FG cooled incubators offer the option of providing a calibration certificate based on the customer’s requirements.

The price of a cooled incubator

The prices of cooled incubators available on the market vary, and custom manufacturing based on customer requirements is also available upon request. These incubators are only used at a temperature of -5 to +70, and if you need a temperature higher than the ambient temperature, you should use thermal incubators.

The price of the refrigerated incubator is different according to its type and size. For purchasing or to inquire about the price list of FG cooled incubators, please contact please contact the FG sales department

What distinguishes FG cooled incubators from other brands?

We have listed for you what distinguishes FG cooled incubators from other brands:

• Arched inner corners
• Beautiful appearance and ergonomic design
• Unique uniformity
• Smart 999 hour timer
• Delay timer
• The ability to adjust the thermal gradient
• Independent and adjustable safety thermostat with warning lamp.
• Separate sensor to prevent unwanted temperature increase.
• Uniformity at 27 points of the chamber
• High speed of temperature renewal after opening the door
• High heating speed
• 3 walls
• Temperature stability and reproducibility
• Temperature control in cooling mode
• Temperature Accuracy of 0.1°C in Cooling Mode