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Thermo Scientific IncubatorCOMPACT 18L - IMC18 - 50125882

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SKU: 50125882
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Description

Description

The Heratherm IMC18 Compact Incubator provides 18 liters of internal capacity in a space-saving benchtop design. It uses mechanical convection to deliver uniform heating throughout the chamber and includes a digital LED control display for precise temperature settings. The incubator includes shelves and supports internal sample observation through its built-in viewing window and interior light.

Key Features

  • Compact 18 L Chamber Capacity: Offers a space-efficient incubator with ample capacity for smaller laboratory workflows.
  • Mechanical Convection: Ensures uniform temperature distribution throughout the chamber for consistent incubation conditions.
  • Digital LED Temperature Control Display: Allows for precise and easy temperature adjustments with clear, digital readout.
  • Internal Light and Observation Window: Provides visibility of your samples without opening the incubator door.
  • Space-Efficient Benchtop Design: Perfect for small laboratories or when bench space is limited.

Applications

  • Microbiological Incubation: Ideal for growing bacterial or fungal cultures in a controlled environment.
  • Laboratory Quality Control: Suitable for quality control procedures that require precise temperature conditions.
  • General Temperature-Controlled Sample Incubation: Perfect for incubating a variety of samples that need constant, regulated heat.
  • Small-Scale Laboratory Workflows: Designed for smaller laboratory spaces and workflows where compact equipment is necessary.

Benefits

  • Uniform Mechanical Convection Heating: Ensures consistent, stable incubation conditions across all samples.
  • Compact Footprint: Saves valuable bench space while offering an adequate incubation capacity.
  • Precise Temperature Control: The digital LED control panel provides accurate temperature selection, enhancing workflow reliability.
  • Sample Observation: The observation window allows easy viewing of samples without disturbing the incubator environment.

Product Specs

  • Capacity: 18 L
  • Heating Type: Mechanical convection
  • Control Display: Digital LED

Categories

  • Incubators
  • Laboratory Equipment
  • Thermo Scientific Products
  • Temperature-Controlled Instruments
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FAQs

What is the capacity and size of the Heratherm IMC18 incubator?

The IMC18 offers an internal chamber volume of 18 liters (~0.65 cu. ft.). Its exterior dimensions are roughly 18.5″ × 10.2″ × 16.3″ (47 × 26 × 41.5 cm), making it compact and suitable for benchtop use in labs with limited space.

What temperature range and control does the incubator provide?

It operates from approximately 17 °C up to 40–50 °C (depending on ambient and model variant). The built-in digital controller with LED display ensures stable set-point maintenance, with measured uniformity of ±1.2 °C and stability around ±0.2 °C at typical incubation temperatures (e.g., 37 °C).

What convection method does it use, and why does that matter?

The IMC18 uses mechanical (gravity) convection for airflow. This creates gentle, uniform heat distribution without strong airflow that can disturb cultures or samples, making it useful for microbiology, small-batch incubations, or sensitive experiments.

What internal configuration and usability features does it include?

It comes standard with shelves (expandable up to 3), a viewing window with internal light for observation without opening the door, and a compact footprint, ideal for crowded or multi-purpose labs.

What types of lab workflows or applications is this incubator best suited for?

The IMC18 is suitable for microbiological cultures, small-scale incubation tasks, quality control, sample conditioning, cell culture (where ambient-to-moderate heat is sufficient), and other temperature-controlled experiments in labs with limited bench space.