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.
