Cell culture hood with Co2 incubator

Achieve precise environmental control for sensitive cell studies with an integrated laminar flow hood and CO2 incubation, offering reliable sterility and optimal conditions for reproducible experimental results in applications such as cell and gene therapy or regenerative medicine.

Maintains Sterile, Controlled Cell Culture Environment

The Incubator FlowBox from Sartorius offers a unique solution for maintaining optimal conditions in biopharmaceutical and cell therapy labs. Combining a laminar flow hood with precise CO2 and environmental control, it ensures sterile, stable environments for critical cell culture processes. Ideal for producing monoclonal antibodies, mRNA vaccines, and CAR-T cell therapies, this equipment supports a wide range of applications including gene therapy and regenerative medicine. With its user-friendly control panel, adjustable configurations, and automated operations, the Incubator FlowBox integrates seamlessly into laboratory workflows, offering energy-efficient and customizable options to meet specific research demands. Constructed with durable materials, it upholds stringent compliance standards and supports sterile processing with HEPA filtration and UV sterilization. Designed for efficiency, it features an easy-to-maintain setup with full access for cleaning and configuration, ensuring consistency and reliability in all experiments.

Benefits

  • Enhances cell viability and quality by maintaining precise environmental conditions.
  • Saves labor costs with automated control of temperature, CO2, and humidity.
  • Supports flexible research needs with customizable configuration options.
  • Ensures consistent results through HEPA filtration and UV-C sterilization.
  • Facilitates easy integration with existing lab setups, improving efficiency.

General


Applications
Cell line development,Vaccines,Monoclonal antibodies,Mrna production,Biosimilars,Regenerative medicine,Advanced cell systems,Bioconjugation,Biopharmaceuticals,Cell and gene therapy
End products
Conjugated antibody-drug complexes,Regenerative tissue scaffolds,Car-t cell therapies,Therapeutic protein formulations,Gene therapy vectors,Stem cell culture systems,Mrna-based vaccines,Monoclonal antibody therapeutics,Adenoviral and lentiviral vectors,Biosimilar drugs
Steps before
Cell Preparation,Culture Medium Preparation,Equipment Cleaning,Setup Environment,Cell Seeding
Steps after
Cell Analysis,Data Collection,Experiment Monitoring,Sterilization,Equipment Maintenance
Input ingredients
live cells,temperature,CO2,humidity,cell culture media,laboratory equipment
Output ingredients
optimal cell viability,experimental results,imaging data,sterile conditions
Market info
Sartorius AG is renowned for manufacturing high-precision laboratory and bioprocess equipment. They specialize in filtration, fermentation, and cell cultivation systems, known for their innovation and reliability in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Technical Specifications


Laminar Flow
Continuous vertical laminar air flow
Filters
HEPA H14 (0.1 - 0.3 µm)
UV Sterilization
UV-C illumination lamps (4 x 15 W)
Operated from the control panel
Temperature Control
Adjustable up to 40 °C
CO2 Level and Stability
5 % +/- 0.2 % (constant level permanently regulated)
Humidity Level Control
Up to 65 %
Purified Water Tank
10 l (included)
User Protection
Automated security locks on all doors
Exhaust System
Possible connection to room exhaust (max. exhaust air volume
Internal Dimensions
W 99 cm x D 62 cm x H 63 cm (W 39.0'' x D 24.4'' x H 24.8'')
External Dimensions
W 110 cm x D 85 cm x H 160 cm (W 43.3'' x D 33.5'' x H 63.0'')
Height with Base Stand
H 230 cm (H 90.6'')
Weight
175 kg (386 lb)
With CellCelector Flex
225 kg (503 lb)
Power
115/230 V ~
60/50 Hz
10A
Max. 2,300 W (without other equipment)
Illumination
LED 42 W
Switched from the control panel
Base Stand Features
Includes water tank,PC workstation,and other modules,on wheels
Environmental Requirements
Temperature
Relative humidity
30 - 85 % (not condensing)
Air pressure
75 - 106 kPa

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Suitable for sensitive cell studies
Abrasion resistance
Not applicable
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Not applicable
Cleanability
Easy to sterilize with UV-C lamps


ISO Certification
ISO 9001

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
External dimensions
Internal space dimensions
W 99 cm x D 62 cm x H 63 cm
Base stand height
H 230 cm
Weight
175 kg (standard)
225 kg (with CellCelector Flex)
Discharge method
Possible connection to room exhaust
Control panel type
User-friendly interface for full control over features
Mobility
Mounted on wheels for easy movement

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly,full control
Internal dimensions
W 99 cm x D 62 cm x H 63 cm
External dimensions
W 110 cm x D 85 cm x H 160 cm
Door access
Sliding doors,customizable layouts
Mobility
Mounted on wheels
Automation integration
Adaptable to automation systems
Hypoxia feature
Available
Glove modules
Additional protection and accessibility