Incubation

In addition to the general incubator, we have shaking incubators. There is no definitive answer as to which incubator is best for shaking cultures. There are different models that may have different features, advantages and disadvantages. Some of the most important factors to consider when choosing a shaking incubator are as follows:

• The capacity required: how many and what types of bottles, tubes or flasks do you plan to use and what is the filling volume for each vessel?
• The type of flask: are you using traditional Erlenmeyer flasks, flasks with baffles, disposable flasks, test tubes or microwell plates?
• Freestanding or stackable systems: do you have enough space for a single unit, or do you need to stack several units to save space and increase capacity?
• The type of organism to be grown: do you need a specific temperature range, humidity level, CO₂ concentration or oxygen transfer rate for your cultures?
• The final location: where will you place the incubator shaker and what are the environmental factors there, such as noise level, vibration, power supply and ventilation?
• User-friendliness: how easy it is to operate, maintain and clean the incubator, etc.