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Standard Incubators for Your Laboratory

Selecting the right standard incubator is essential for ensuring reliable and reproducible results in microbiology, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories. With multiple configurations, temperature ranges, and airflow systems available, choosing the right model depends on your specific application requirements.

Thermo Scientific™ Heratherm™ Compact Microbiological Incubators

Save space with our compact microbiological incubator, which is ideal for a personalized workspace or crowded labs with small sample volumes.

Thermo Scientific™ Heratherm™ Compact Microbiological Incubators

BINDER™ Series BD Avantgarde.Line - Standard-Incubator, with Natural Convection

Specially designed for gentle incubation of organisms, as well as conditioning of heat-sensitive media.

BINDER™ Series BD Avantgarde.Line - Standard-Incubator, with Natural Convection

Memmert™ Natural Convection Standard Incubator with Single Display and Touchscreen, 749 L, Stainless Steel

Ideal for all applications requiring temperatures of up to +80°C, including critical incubations at +37 °C.

Memmert™ Natural Convection Standard Incubator with Single Display and Touchscreen, 749 L, Stainless Steel

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BINDER™ 1 Year Warranty Extension

Extend your BINDER™ warranty by 1 year from the delivery date (parts subject to wear are excluded). Applicable to chambers of the following series: B, BD, BD-S, BF, E, ED, ED-S, FD, FD-S, FED, FP, KB, KT, and M.

BINDER™ 1 Year Warranty Extension

Memmert™ Stainless-Steel Grid for the IN260 Incubator

Additional grid for the Memmert™ IN260 Incubator. Electropolished and with sturdy stainless-steel construction.

Memmert™ Stainless-Steel Grid for the IN260 Incubator

BINDER™ Temperature Calibration Certificate

Temperature calibration certificate with nine measurement points, with a set value specified by the user. Applicable to BINDER™ chambers of series ED, FD, FED, FP, M, FDL, MK, MKT, BD, BF, KB, C, CB, and KBW.

BINDER™ Temperature Calibration Certificate

FAQ

A standard incubator is a laboratory device designed to maintain a controlled temperature environment for the incubation of samples. It is commonly used for microbiological cultures, sample storage, and stability testing.

Unlike CO₂ incubators, standard incubators do not control gas levels, making them suitable for general-purpose applications where precise atmospheric conditions are not required.

Temperature Range and Stability

The required temperature range depends on your application. Most standard incubators operate between ambient +5°C and 70°C. Stability and uniformity are critical to ensure consistent experimental conditions.


Chamber Volume and Capacity

Choose a chamber size based on your sample throughput. Larger capacities are ideal for high-volume labs, while compact units suit limited bench space.


Air Circulation Technology

  • Natural convection: gentle airflow, reduces sample drying
  • Forced air convection: faster temperature recovery and better uniformity

Control and Monitoring

Digital controls, alarms, and data logging features improve reliability and compliance with laboratory standards.

TypeKey FeatureTypical Use
Standard incubatorTemperature control onlyMicrobiology, general lab use
CO₂ incubatorGas + humidity controlCell culture
Refrigerated incubatorCooling + heatingBOD testing, environmental studies

Understanding these differences helps ensure you select the right equipment for your application.

Standard incubators are widely used for:

  • Microbiological culture growth
  • Pharmaceutical stability testing
  • Food and beverage quality control
  • Research and academic laboratories

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