Microbiology & Sterilisation
Autoclaves, laminar air flow cabinets, BOD and bacteriological incubators, colony counters and aseptic handling equipment.
20 categories · 244 published records. The catalogue we can supply is broader than the catalogue we publish — send us the item if you cannot find it.
Before you order
For pharmaceutical customers the equipment is only half the purchase — the qualification documentation is the other half. GMP-specification units are supplied with IQ, OQ and PQ protocols, chamber mapping and recovery studies. Specify that requirement at enquiry stage; it changes both the model and the lead time.
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Cannot find it? Ask on WhatsApp →Vertical Autoclave, Fully Automatic
Triple-walled vertical steam steriliser with automatic cycle control, in standard and GMP specifications.
IndentISO 17665Operating condition: 121 °C at 15 psi (1.05 kg/cm²)
Specification for Vertical Autoclave, Fully Automatic
Specification for Vertical Autoclave, Fully Automatic Operating condition 121 °C at 15 psi (1.05 kg/cm²) Chamber volumes 35 L, 53 L, 78 L, 95 L, 119 L and 178 L Construction Stainless steel 304 chamber; 316 on GMP models Safety Spring-loaded safety valve, pressure switch, vacuum breaker Control PLC with HMI, cycle printout on GMP models Documentation IQ / OQ / PQ protocols available Site preparation Required — foundation or utilities Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Validation & qualification · Operator training · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Standards
ISO 17665Typical applications
- Sterilisation of culture media and glassware
- Decontamination of biological waste
- Pharmaceutical and hospital sterilisation
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Laminar Air Flow Cabinet, Horizontal / Vertical
HEPA-filtered clean work station providing an ISO Class 5 work zone for aseptic handling.
IndentISO 14644-1Filtration: HEPA, 99.97% efficient at 0.3 µm
Specification for Laminar Air Flow Cabinet, Horizontal / Vertical
Specification for Laminar Air Flow Cabinet, Horizontal / Vertical Filtration HEPA, 99.97% efficient at 0.3 µm Pre-filter Washable synthetic, 5 µm Air velocity 0.45 ± 0.1 m/s at the work surface Work zone class ISO Class 5 Sizes 2 ft, 3 ft, 4 ft and 6 ft Fitted with UV germicidal lamp, fluorescent lamp, manometer Services Installation & commissioning · Validation & qualification · Operator training · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Standards
ISO 14644-1Typical applications
- Aseptic media pouring and plating
- Plant tissue culture
- Sterile sample preparation
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BOD Incubator, Digital
Refrigerated incubator with precise low-temperature control for biochemical oxygen demand and general culture work.
Ex-stockIS 3025 (Part 44)Temperature range: 5 °C to 50 °C
Specification for BOD Incubator, Digital
Specification for BOD Incubator, Digital Temperature range 5 °C to 50 °C Accuracy ± 0.5 °C Chamber volumes 110 L, 170 L, 216 L and 336 L Construction Stainless steel inner, PUF insulated Control Digital PID with safety thermostat Options Data logger, chart recorder, GMP dual chamber Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Validation & qualification · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Standards
IS 3025 (Part 44)Typical applications
- BOD₅ determination at 20 °C
- Bacteriological culture at controlled temperature
- Seed and germination studies
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Orbital Shaking Incubator
Cabinet orbital shaker with heating and forced air circulation, offered in tray layouts from six 5-litre flasks to twenty-five 250 ml flasks, under PLC and touch-screen control.
IndentControl system: PLC with HMI touch screen
Specification for Orbital Shaking Incubator
Specification for Orbital Shaking Incubator Control system PLC with HMI touch screen Temperature control High precision, with forced air circulation for uniformity Interior Stainless steel 304 Illumination LED lighting, dimmable Timer Automatic 24-hour cyclic timer PC software Compatible with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance PC software Flask capacity 5000 ml 6 flasks Flask capacity 2000 ml 16 flasks Flask capacity 1000 ml 9 or 4 flasks Flask capacity 500 ml 25 or 16 flasks Flask capacity 250 ml 25, 16 or 9 flasks Services Validation & qualification Typical applications
- Shaken flask culture in conical flasks
- Temperature-controlled incubation with continuous agitation
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Programmable Vacuum Autoclave, Single-Lever Lock
Vertical steriliser with pre- and post-vacuum stages, so air is pulled out of wrapped and porous loads before steam enters and moisture is pulled out of them afterwards. PLC and HMI controlled.
IndentISO 17665Air removal: Pre-vacuum stage before steam admission
Specification for Programmable Vacuum Autoclave, Single-Lever Lock
Specification for Programmable Vacuum Autoclave, Single-Lever Lock Air removal Pre-vacuum stage before steam admission Load drying Post-vacuum stage after the sterilising hold Temperature range 105 °C to 135 °C, programmable Lid Single-lever locking mechanism Control PLC with HMI touch screen, programmable cycles Connectivity Ethernet communication PC software 21 CFR Part 11 capable data-acquisition software Safety cutoffs Low temperature cutoff; low water level cutoff Site preparation Required — foundation or utilities Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Validation & qualification · Operator training · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Standards
ISO 17665Typical applications
- Sterilisation of wrapped instruments and porous loads
- Sterilisation of tubing, filters and hollow items
- Culture media and glassware sterilisation
- Decontamination of biological waste
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Stackable Incubator Shaker, 150 L, with or without CO2 Control
Floor-standing 150 L orbital incubator shaker for flask culture, stackable up to three separately controlled layers, offered as a heated unit and as a refrigerated unit with CO2 control.
IndentFunction, heated model / CO2 model: Heating & Cooling / CO2, Heating & Cooling (as printed)
Specification for Stackable Incubator Shaker, 150 L, with or without CO2 Control
Specification for Stackable Incubator Shaker, 150 L, with or without CO2 Control Function, heated model / CO2 model Heating & Cooling / CO2, Heating & Cooling (as printed) Temperature range, heated model RT+5 ~ 65°C Temperature range, CO2 model 4~65°C (at 25°C) Refrigerant, heated model / CO2 model NA / R134A Temperature uniformity ±0.5°C (at 37°C) Shaking speed 30~300 rpm Orbit (shaking plate oscillation amplitude) 50 mm, horizontal rotation Working space volume 150 L Shaking plate size (L x W) 700 x 460 mm Maximum load capacity 20 kg Flask capacity under spring clamp 250 ml x 42, 500 ml x 23, 1 lt x 12, 2 lt x 9 Inside material SS304 stainless steel, mirror finish, rounded edges 9 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Bacterial and yeast culture in flasks
- Fermentation
- Hybridisation
- Enzyme and tissue studies
- Cell culture needing CO2 (CO2 model)
Also known as
- Incubator shaker
- Shaking incubator
- CO2 incubator shaker
- Stackable shaker incubator
- Orbital incubator shaker
Benchtop Orbital Shaking Incubator, 50 L
Benchtop 50 L orbital shaking incubator for flask culture, in a heat-only model and a refrigerated model that works down to 4 °C.
IndentFunction, heated model / refrigerated model: Heating / Heating & Cooling
Specification for Benchtop Orbital Shaking Incubator, 50 L
Specification for Benchtop Orbital Shaking Incubator, 50 L Function, heated model / refrigerated model Heating / Heating & Cooling Temperature control range, heated model RT+5°C ~ 65°C Temperature control range, refrigerated model 4°C ~ 65°C Chamber volume 50 L Chamber size (L x W x H) 470 x 370 x 290 mm Platform size 430 x 320 mm Maximum platform load capacity 20 kg Shaking speed 30~300 RPM Shaking speed accuracy ± 1 RPM Orbital diameter ø 26 mm Temperature uniformity ± 0.5°C (at 37°C) Flask capacity under spring clamp 50 ml x 42, 100 ml x 28, 250 ml x 18, 500 ml x 8, 1 lt x 6 9 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Bacterial and yeast culture in flasks
- Fermentation and enzyme reactions
- Hybridisation
- Solubility and dissolution shaking at set temperature
Also known as
- Shaking incubator
- Orbital shaker incubator
- Refrigerated shaking incubator
- Benchtop incubator shaker
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Benchtop Orbital Shaking Incubator, Compact, 4.5 kg Load
Compact benchtop shaking incubator with a clear acrylic hood over a 248 mm universal tray, for warming and mixing small flasks and bottles above room temperature.
IndentTemperature setting range: RT +5°C to 60°C
Specification for Benchtop Orbital Shaking Incubator, Compact, 4.5 kg Load
Specification for Benchtop Orbital Shaking Incubator, Compact, 4.5 kg Load Temperature setting range RT +5°C to 60°C Temperature resolution 0.1°C Temperature stability ±0.5°C Speed range 40-250 rpm Shaking motion type Rotary Amplitude (as printed) 10 mm Tray type Universal tray with spring clip Tray size 248 x 248 x 68 mm Maximum load 4.5 kg Fit vessel height ≤210 mm Timing function Available Overload protection Yes 8 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Small-volume bacterial culture
- Enzyme and biochemical reactions at set temperature
- Sample mixing during incubation
- Teaching laboratory culture work
Also known as
- Mini shaking incubator
- Benchtop shaker incubator
- Orbital shaker with heating
- Compact incubator shaker
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Orbital Shaker, Benchtop, 20 mm Orbit
Unheated benchtop orbital shaker with a 250 mm universal tray, for mixing, aerating and holding samples in motion at room temperature.
IndentSpeed range: 40-200 rpm
Specification for Orbital Shaker, Benchtop, 20 mm Orbit
Specification for Orbital Shaker, Benchtop, 20 mm Orbit Speed range 40-200 rpm Orbit diameter 20 mm Orbital motion Circular Plate type Universal tray platform Plate size 250 x 250 x 50 mm Maximum load 2 kg Motor type Brushless motor (catalogue prints "Bushless") Controls Speed control knob, timing knob, start/pause switch Display LCD Timing range Yes Ambient temperature 5°C to 40°C Relative humidity < 80% 5 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Mixing and aerating cultures at room temperature
- Staining and destaining gels and blots
- Sample extraction and dissolution
- General sample preparation
Also known as
- Orbital shaker
- Laboratory shaker
- Platform shaker
- Digital orbital shaker
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Dry Bath Incubator, Touch Screen, Programmable
Microprocessor dry block heater that holds tubes at a set temperature up to 100 °C, with five multi-point programmes and a 35 x 2.0 ml block.
IndentTemperature control range: R.T.+ 5°C ~ 100°C
Specification for Dry Bath Incubator, Touch Screen, Programmable
Specification for Dry Bath Incubator, Touch Screen, Programmable Temperature control range R.T.+ 5°C ~ 100°C Temperature control accuracy ±0.5°C Temperature resolution 0.1°C Temperature uniformity of block ±0.3°C Heating time ≤15 min (25°C up to 100°C) Timing range 1 min ~ 99h 59min Programs Supports 5 multipoint programs, up to 5 temperature points, or continuous operation Standard block 35 x 2.0 ml Display Touch screen with LCD Shaker speed NA Cooling time NA Mixing orbit NA 7 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Sample incubation and preservation
- DNA amplification and pre-denaturation steps
- Enzyme reactions and digestion
- Melting and solidification of small volumes
Also known as
- Dry bath
- Dry block heater
- Heating block
- Block incubator
- Dry block incubator
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Dry Bath Incubator with Stirring, Heating and Cooling
Programmable dry block incubator that heats and stirs tubes in the block, in a heat-only model and a model that also cools to 16 °C below room temperature.
IndentOperation, stirring model / cooling model: Stirring & Heating / Stirring, Heating & Cooling
Specification for Dry Bath Incubator with Stirring, Heating and Cooling
Specification for Dry Bath Incubator with Stirring, Heating and Cooling Operation, stirring model / cooling model Stirring & Heating / Stirring, Heating & Cooling Speed range, stirring model / cooling model 200 to 2000 RPM / 200 to 1500 RPM Heating temperature range RT +5°C ~ 100°C (both models) Cooling temperature range, stirring model / cooling model NA / Room temperature -16°C Cooling time, cooling model 10~15 min Heating time 5 to 10 min Module temperature stability ≤ ± 0.3 °C Display accuracy 0.1 °C Standard block 35 holes x 2 ml Programs Multipoint cycle operation, 9 stage programmable, can run continuously at irregular intervals Display White LED display Over temperature protection Available 8 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Sample incubation with mixing
- Enzyme and catalysis reactions
- Cold storage of reaction mixes during set-up
- Nucleic acid and protein sample preparation
Also known as
- Thermo shaker
- Thermomixer
- Dry bath with shaking
- Heating and cooling block
- Cooling thermo shaker
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Infrared Sterilizer (Loop Sterilizer / Bacti-Cinerator)
Bench-top infrared sterilizer that brings a small ceramic well to red heat so inoculation loops, needles and forceps can be decontaminated in seconds inside a safety cabinet.
IndentMaximum diameter of sterilizing well, small / large model: Ø14 / Ø35
Specification for Infrared Sterilizer (Loop Sterilizer / Bacti-Cinerator)
Specification for Infrared Sterilizer (Loop Sterilizer / Bacti-Cinerator) Maximum diameter of sterilizing well, small / large model Ø14 / Ø35 Length of heating zone, small / large model 150 mm / 100 mm Maximum temperature 825°C ± 50°C Heating temperature mode Two, 400°C and 850°C Heating modes 2 Sterilisation time 5-7 seconds Warm-up time 10-20 min Ambient temperature 5°C to 40°C Power, small / large model 150 W / 280 W Power supply AC220V / 50Hz Packing dimension (L x W x H) 265 x 210 x 160 mm / 270 x 220 x 165 mm Gross weight 1 kg (both models) 2 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Sterilising inoculation loops and needles
- Flame-free working inside a biosafety cabinet
- Decontaminating forceps and small instrument tips
- Routine microbiological subculturing
Also known as
- Loop sterilizer
- Bacti-cinerator
- Infrared incinerator
- Electric loop steriliser
- Alcohol lamp replacement
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Glass Bead Sterilizer, 150 g Bead Charge
Bench-top glass bead sterilizer holding a 150 g bead charge at up to 300 °C, to decontaminate the working tips of forceps, scissors, scalpels and loops in about ten seconds.
IndentCapacity of glass beads: 150 g
Specification for Glass Bead Sterilizer, 150 g Bead Charge
Specification for Glass Bead Sterilizer, 150 g Bead Charge Capacity of glass beads 150 g Glass beads sterilization time 10 seconds Container dimensions 40 x 80 mm Temperature range 100°C ~ 300°C Time to reach maximum temperature ≤25 min Temperature control accuracy ≤ ±5°C Display Digital temperature display with indicator light Power supply AC 220V / 50-60Hz Packing dimension (L x W x H) 160 x 130 x 185 mm Gross weight (approx.) 3 kg Services Installation & commissioning · Operator training · Spares & consumables Typical applications
- Sterilising forceps, scissors and scalpel tips between uses
- Sterilising inoculation loops and needles
- Flame-free working at the bench or in a cabinet
- Small-animal and surgical instrument tip decontamination
Also known as
- Glass bead steriliser
- Bead bath sterilizer
- Hot bead sterilizer
- Instrument tip sterilizer
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Mini Thermostatic Incubator, 6 L
Portable 6 L constant-temperature incubator with surround heating and a carrying handle, for small bacterial culture, breeding and fermentation work where bench space is short.
IndentVolume: 6 L
Specification for Mini Thermostatic Incubator, 6 L
Specification for Mini Thermostatic Incubator, 6 L Volume 6 L Temperature range RT +5 ~ 45°C Ambient temperature 5-30°C Temperature resolution and accuracy 0.1°C and 1°C Heating Inner chamber surround heating Alarm Over temperature alarm Time setting Yes Structure Portable, with carrying handle Display Digital Inner chamber size (L x W x H) 215 x 220 x 205 mm Outer size (L x W x H) 300 x 320 x 355 mm Power 100 W 6 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Bacterial culture
- Fermentation and breeding experiments
- Biochemistry and agricultural science teaching
- Small-scale constant-temperature culture
Also known as
- Mini incubator
- Portable incubator
- Bacteriological incubator, small
- Constant temperature incubator
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What laboratories usually order alongside this.
Dehydrated Culture Media
Agars, broths, bases and supplements for isolation, enumeration and identification, including pharmacopoeial formulations and vegetable-peptone media free of animal-origin raw material.
Molecular Biology
Thermal cyclers, nucleic acid extraction, transilluminators, crosslinkers, hybridisation ovens and microplate instruments.
Sample Preparation & Mixing
Magnetic and overhead stirrers, hotplates, vortex and tube mixers, homogenisers, sonicators, ultrasonic cleaners, rotary evaporators and digestion systems.
Why we publish the standard revision, not just the number.
Testing instruments are bought against a method, and a method is written against a standard. When that standard is revised, the old number stays in circulation for years — sometimes decades — because catalogues copy each other and nobody re-checks.
Three examples currently live across this industry: ASTM D1559 for Marshall stability, withdrawn in 1998. ASTM D422 for hydrometer analysis, withdrawn in 2016. IS 13311 for non-destructive concrete testing, absorbed into the IS 516 family in 2018. All three still appear on product listings you can buy from today.
That matters commercially, not just pedantically. If your quality manual cites a withdrawn standard, a NABL assessor will raise it, and the fastest way that error enters a manual is by being copied off a supplier’s specification sheet.
On qualification: for pharmaceutical customers, the documentation is half the purchase. GMP-specification equipment differs in its contact surfaces, its control system, its printed cycle records and its IQ/OQ/PQ protocol set. Specify that requirement at enquiry stage — retrofitting it after installation costs more and delays qualification.
On site preparation: compression testing machines, ductility baths, abrasion machines and large ovens need foundations, three-phase supply, drainage or extraction. We issue the foundation drawing and utility schedule with the quotation so the civil work can run in parallel with the delivery lead time rather than after it.
