The Bio-Rad Benchtop Shaking Incubator Starter Set is a compact incubator/shaker that provides controlled temperature and agitation for liquid cultures and supports a range of flask sizes using included clamps.
The Bio-Rad Benchtop Shaking Incubator Starter Set combines controlled temperature incubation with variable shaking for a wide range of teaching and research applications. The unit accommodates up to 4 L of media capacity and supports multiple flask formats using included clamps (125 mL, 250 mL, and 500 mL). It features a digital readout for temperature, shaker speed, and time parameters, and precisely maintains incubator chamber temperature within ±0.5 °C of the set point for consistent results. The wide temperature range from 5 °C above room temperature up to 70 °C enables both culture growth and general incubation needs, while the shaking speed range from 20–300 rpm accommodates gentle to vigorous agitation. A lid interlock sensor automatically stops the shaker when the lid is opened for added safety. The starter set includes the basic shaking incubator unit with a clear lid and shaking platform plus a 120 V power cord, instruction manual, and a set of flask clamps for 125 mL, 250 mL, and 500 mL flasks — making it ready for immediate use in teaching labs.
Specifications
Benchtop shaking incubator, combined incubation and orbital shaking, temperature range 5 °C above ambient to 70 °C, temperature uniformity ±0.5 °C, shaking speed range 20–300 rpm, maximum media capacity 4 L, accommodates up to 16 × 125 mL flasks, 9 × 250 mL flasks, 5 × 500 mL flasks, or 4 × 1000 mL flasks, includes clamps for 125 mL, 250 mL, and 500 mL flasks, digital display for temperature, speed, and time, programmable timer 1–99 hours with hold function, orbital shaking platform with clear lid, lid interlock safety switch stops shaking when opened, compact benchtop footprint approximately 370 × 530 × 400 mm, approximate weight 21 kg, 120 V power supply, instructional laboratory use.
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FB2559, FB2673 Shaking Incubator Manual