The ASTEC MN-2 MINI Bench Top Incubator is engineered to provide maximum flexibility with a minimal footprint. A compact desktop incubator, the MN-2 MINI is compatible with both dry and humidified incubation requirements, making it a versatile addition to any laboratory setting. For humid applications, water can be placed under the perforated plate, building humidity through natural evaporation up to 90%+. For dry applications, the MINI includes base plates to adjust to non-humidified cultures. This adaptability makes the MINI suitable as a primary culture incubator or as a standby unit for transferring cultures.
The thermal environment in the MINI is optimally sheltered with a heated top and bottom, ensuring uniform temperature distribution. Each chamber is independently temperature-controlled and designed for optimal cell culture conditions. An observation window, inherited from the EC6S model, allows users to monitor cultures without disturbing the internal environment. An ergonomic latch securely seals the chamber, preventing any gas leakage that could compromise the culture. The MINI’s design also includes easy access and convenient sampling ports located at the front of the unit, allowing operators to reach samples without moving the incubator.
Safety is a priority with the MN-2, which comes equipped with a standard alarm system for both temperature and gas flow. These alarms can be monitored redundantly through outputs at the back of the unit. Additionally, gas flow can be disabled when the incubator is not in use, conserving gas and reducing costs.
The compact size and sophisticated design of the MN-2 make it an excellent choice for labs that require a flexible and reliable incubation solution.
- Versatile Incubation: Supports both dry and humidified incubation with adjustable base plates and a perforated plate for humid applications.
- Optimal Thermal Environment: Heated top and bottom ensure uniform temperature distribution, with an observation window for non-disturbing culture monitoring.
- Secure Chamber: Ergonomic latch prevents gas leakage, maintaining a safe environment for cultures.
- Safety Alarms: Standard alarm system for temperature and gas flow with redundant monitoring capability.
- Gas Conservation: Large green button to shut off gas flow when not in use, conserving resources.
- Easy Access: Front sampling ports for convenient access without moving the incubator.
- Compact and Efficient: Small footprint maximizes lab space while providing reliable incubation performance.
The EC10 Bench Top Incubator is the latest advanced iteration of ASTEC's incubator line. It offers improved capacity and temperature stability, as well as industry-leading gas recovery and consumption rates, while maintaining the independently controlled chambers the line is known for. A reengineered design allows easy access to the rear chambers, enhancing user convenience. Each chamber is equipped with a built-in gas mixer, and an optional VOC-absorbing filter can be connected to the circulation gas line for continuous filtering. The chambers are independently temperature-controlled for rapid temperature recovery. The bottom plate design securely holds various dish sizes (6 x 35 mm, 3 x 60 mm, and 2 x 4-well dishes) for maximum storage capacity and custom plates are available upon request. Each chamber also features a tempered glass observation window to enable users to check cultures without disturbing samples. For enhanced safety, the incubator includes an analog output and BMS (contact relay) for connectivity to external devices, allowing remote monitoring and alerts for any irregularities. Convenient sampling ports located at the front of the unit provide easy access without moving the incubator, and secondary temperature sensors in each chamber offer improved lab quality assurance and safety protocols by allowing daily temperature checks while dishes remain inside. Designed for space efficiency, the EC10 can be installed in stacks of up to three units using an exclusive stand, accommodating a total of 30 chambers. This design helps labs run more cycles without compromising operational integrity.
The ASTEC MN-2 MINI Bench Top Incubator is engineered to provide maximum flexibility with a minimal footprint. A compact desktop incubator, the MN-2 MINI is compatible with both dry and humidified incubation requirements, making it a versatile addition to any laboratory setting. For humid applications, water can be placed under the perforated plate, building humidity through natural evaporation up to 90%+. For dry applications, the MINI includes base plates to adjust to non-humidified cultures. This adaptability makes the MINI suitable as a primary culture incubator or as a standby unit for transferring cultures. The thermal environment in the MINI is optimally sheltered with a heated top and bottom, ensuring uniform temperature distribution. Each chamber is independently temperature-controlled and designed for optimal cell culture conditions. An observation window, inherited from the EC6S model, allows users to monitor cultures without disturbing the internal environment. An ergonomic latch securely seals the chamber, preventing any gas leakage that could compromise the culture. The MINI’s design also includes easy access and convenient sampling ports located at the front of the unit, allowing operators to reach samples without moving the incubator. Safety is a priority with the MN-2, which comes equipped with a standard alarm system for both temperature and gas flow. These alarms can be monitored redundantly through outputs at the back of the unit. Additionally, gas flow can be disabled when the incubator is not in use, conserving gas and reducing costs. The compact size and sophisticated design of the MN-2 make it an excellent choice for labs that require a flexible and reliable incubation solution.