150L 250L 350L Illuminated Incubator 220V With Stainless Steel Chamber PGC-D150

• Stainless steel chamber with a built-in 220V power socket and a powder-coated steel housing for laboratory use.
• Dual-door design includes an inner toughened glass door for thermal insulation and sample visibility.
• Advanced 8-grade adjustable LED illumination system enables stepless light control to simulate natural day/night cycles.
• Microprocessor control integrates temperature, lighting, and temperature ramp rates for multi-segment environmental programming.
• Equipped with a 30-segment temperature control program to execute complex temperature curve simulations.
• The compressor system utilizes R134a CFC-free refrigerant and features intelligent defrost and pressure protection.
• Omni-directional 3D heating technology ensures uniform temperature distribution throughout the chamber.
• High-speed CPU controller and precision Pt sensor deliver rapid, accurate temperature regulation.
• Automatic control of circulated airflow speed enhances environmental consistency.
• Optional independent temperature-limit controller provides an additional safety layer against overheating.

*Working temperature: 5-30℃. Max. working humidity: 80%RH. Max.working altitude: 2000m

Contamination by fungi, bacteria, or mycoplasma is the nemesis of cell culture and long-term microbiological studies. Modern incubators deploy a multi-faceted arsenal to combat this. The first line of defense is physical design: seamless, stainless-steel rounded chambers with no cracks or crevices where contaminants can hide, coupled with easy-access drains for cleaning.
Airflow management is crucial. Many models use HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters on the intake air, providing a laminar, ISO Class 5 or better environment inside the chamber to prevent airborne spores from settling. Active decontamination cycles represent a significant advancement. These include: 1) High-Temperature Dry Heat Sterilization (e.g., 180°C for 12+ hours): Effectively pyrolyzes all organic matter but requires heat-resistant materials and is energy-intensive. 2) UV-C Light Decontamination: Automatically cycles to damage microbial DNA; effective on surfaces but has shadowing limitations. 3) Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor (H2O2) Systems: Some advanced models generate or allow connection to H2O2 vaporizers, which disperse a microbiocidal mist throughout the chamber.
Passive antimicrobial surfaces, such as copper-alloy interior linings, provide continuous contact-killing action. A comprehensive contamination control strategy combines these technological features with rigorous user protocols: minimizing door openings, using sealed plates or flasks, and regular scheduled decontamination, ensuring the incubator remains a sanctuary, not a source, of contamination.