Description
The Thermo Scientific Forma Steri-Cycle i160 CO2 Incubator is designed to deliver performance reliability, ease of operation, and value across a range of culturing needs, from basic research to demanding, leading-edge applications. It’s available with either a 100% copper or electropolished stainless steel inner chamber, both equipped with a HEPA filter to help maintain a clean, contamination-controlled culturing environment. A standout feature of the Steri-Cycle line is its built-in Steri-Run high-temperature sterilization cycle, which reaches 180°C on all interior chamber surfaces, independently verified to achieve total sterilization and a 12-log Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) — eliminating the need for separate autoclaving of removable parts. The unit includes a directly heated, integrated humidity reservoir that provides stable, high relative humidity (greater than 93% at 37°C), helping to prevent culture desiccation, and its configurable CO2 sensor (TC or IR180Si) supports precise, reliable gas control. With 180-day full parts and labor coverage in refurbished units and broad configuration options (single or dual chamber, stacking kits, optional O2 tri-gas control), it’s a dependable platform for demanding cell culture and research environments requiring both consistent culturing conditions and integrated sterilization capability.
Features:
- Steri-Run Sterilization Cycle: Reaches 180°C on all chamber surfaces, achieving a 12-log SAL without separate autoclaving.
- HEPA-Filtered Chamber: Reduces airborne contamination risk during routine use.
- Configurable CO2 Sensor: Choice of TC (thermal conductivity) or IR180Si (infrared) CO2 sensor technology.
- Integrated Humidity Reservoir: Directly heated tank maintains >93% relative humidity at 37°C.
- Precise Environmental Control: Temperature control accuracy of ±0.1°C, CO2 control ±0.1%.
- Optional Tri-Gas (O2) Control: Available in 1–21% or 5–90% range for hypoxia/specialized applications.
- LED Illumination: Interior chamber lighting for easy visual monitoring.
- Stackable Design: Compatible with stacking kits and caster stands for space-efficient dual-unit configurations.
- Flexible Chamber Material: Available in 100% copper (natural antimicrobial properties) or electropolished stainless steel.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 165 L (5.8 cu. ft.) per chamber
- Temperature range: Ambient +3°C to 55°C
- Temperature control accuracy: ±0.1°C
- CO2 range: 1–20% (0–20% per some listings)
- CO2 control accuracy: ±0.1%
- O2 range (optional): 1–21% or 5–90%
- O2 control accuracy: ±0.1%
- Relative humidity: >93% at 37°C (high humidity mode); ~90% (low humidity mode)
- Chamber material: 100% copper or electropolished stainless steel
- Sound pressure level: <50 dB(A)
- Interior dimensions (D x W x H): 22.7″ x 18.5″ x 23.9″ (57.6 x 47 x 60.7 cm)
- Exterior dimensions (L x W x H): 34.6″ x 25.1″ x 35.4″ (88 x 63.7 x 90 cm)
- Weight: 183 lb
