The Thermo Scientific Forma Series 3 Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator offers 184 litre interior volume with water jacket technology and HEPA filtration. With the intuitive iCAN touchscreen, a choice of T/C or IR sensor and optional O2 control, you culture cells under stable, reliable conditions.
The Thermo Scientific Forma Series 3 Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator combines reliability, purity and simplicity. With an interior volume of 184 litre, you culture cells under stable conditions. Additionally, you operate the unit via the intuitive iCAN touchscreen with complete data visibility. As a result, you protect your valuable cultures with minimal effort.
The triple-wall construction delivers outstanding temperature stability. Therefore, the unit protects your cultures against ambient swings and power outages. During a power failure in an 18 °C environment, the temperature drops just 1 °C in the first hour. As a result, your cultures stay safe longer than in an air-jacketed incubator.
The patented HEPA airflow system filters the entire chamber volume every minute. Therefore, the cabinet reaches ISO Class 5 clean room air quality within five minutes after a door opening. Moreover, the fan-assisted airflow prevents stratification and accelerates recovery of all conditions after a door opening.
You choose between a thermal conductivity sensor (T/C) or an infrared sensor (IR). The T/C sensor suits constant temperature and humidity and has a long service life. The IR sensor suits frequent door openings. Additionally, you choose an optional O2 control of 1 to 20% to simulate physiological or hypoxic conditions.
The iCAN touchscreen displays menus, error logs, usage logs and trend graphs. Via the USB port, you download your incubator’s performance data. The heated glass inner door minimizes condensation and therefore contamination. Moreover, you clean the polished stainless steel interior with fully coved corners easily.
The Forma Series 3 Water Jacketed fits perfectly with routine cell culture in medical diagnostics and the pharmaceutical industry and biotech. Also explore our other CO2 incubators or ask for advice via our contact page.
| Specification | Thermo Scientific Forma Series 3 Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator |
|---|---|
| Product type | Water jacketed CO2 incubator, easily stackable |
| Interior volume | 6.5 cu. ft. (184.1 litres) |
| Heating principle | Water jacket with triple-wall construction, using dual layers of thermal conditioned water and non-CFC fiberglass insulation |
| Water jacket volume | 11.7 gal. (43.5 litres) |
| Temperature range | 5 °C above ambient to 55 °C (131 °F); 50 °C on model 4120 (4121), 45 °C on models 4130 (4131) and 4140 (4141) |
| Temperature control | plus/minus 0.1 °C |
| Temperature uniformity | plus/minus 0.2 °C at 37 °C |
| Temperature stability during power failure | In an 18 °C ambient environment the temperature dropped just 1 °C, from 37 °C to 36 °C, in 1 hour and 7.6 °C in 10 hours |
| Temperature sensor | Precision thermistor with independent analog electronic controller, setability 0.1 °C |
| CO2 range | 0 to 20 % |
| CO2 and O2 control | Better than plus/minus 0.1 % |
| CO2 sensor | Choice of thermal conductivity (T/C) or infrared (IR), positioned in-chamber near the cultures |
| O2 range (optional) | 1 to 20 % |
| O2 sensor | Fuel cell |
| Inlet pressure | 15 PSIG (1.0 bar) |
| Humidity | Ambient to 95 % RH at 37 °C |
| Humidity pan | 3.2 qt. (3.0 litres) standard, removable, stainless steel |
| Air filtration and contamination control | In-chamber HEPA air filtration, filtering the entire chamber volume every minute; ISO Class 5 clean room air purity within five minutes of door opening |
| HEPA filter efficiency | Minimum 99.97 % efficient at 0.3 microns, replaced without tools |
| Air circulation | Fan-assisted directed airflow, prevents stratification and facilitates fast recovery after door opening |
| Chamber material | Polished type 304 stainless steel, mirror finish, with 100 % coved corners |
| Exterior material | 18 gauge cold-rolled steel, powder coated |
| Inner door | Proprietary heated inner glass door with sealed door trim, minimizing condensation that can cause contamination |
| Door gaskets | Outer door: four-sided, molded, magnetic vinyl. Inner door: removable, cleanable, feather-edged silicone |
| Number of shelves | 3 standard, 16 maximum |
| Shelf construction | Stainless steel, perforated |
| Shelf dimensions | 18.5 x 18.5 inch (47.0 x 47.0 cm) |
| Maximum shelf load | 35 lbs (16 kg) slide in and out, 50 lbs (23 kg) stationary |
| Control | Door-mounted iCAN touchscreen with on-screen menu prompts, error and usage logs, data logging, performance trend graphing and multiple language selection |
| Alarms | Tracking alarm plus/minus 1 °C; alarm contacts for power interruption and deviation of temperature, CO2, O2 and RH, through jack on back of unit |
| Data outputs | USB (standard), 4-20 milliamp (optional) |
| Access port | 1.3 inch (3.3 cm) with removable silicone plug with filter |
| Unit heat load | 344 BTUH (100 watt) |
| Exterior dimensions (w x h x d) | 26.0 x 39.5 x 25.0 inch (66.0 x 100.3 x 63.5 cm) |
| Interior dimensions (w x h x d) | 21.3 x 26.8 x 20.0 inch (54.1 x 68.1 x 50.8 cm) |
| Electrical | 4110/4120/4130/4140: 115 V, 50/60 Hz, 3.6 FLA; 4111/4121/4131/4141: 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 FLA |
| Circuit breaker | 6 Amps, 2 pole |
| Net weight | 265 lbs (120.2 kg); 365 lbs (165.6 kg) net operational |
| Standards and certifications | UL Listed to United States and Canadian requirements, bears the CE Mark |
| Catalogue numbers | 4110/4111 (T/C), 4120/4121 (IR), 4130/4131 (T/C with O2), 4140/4141 (IR with O2) |
| Model | Thermo Scientific Forma Series 3 Water Jacketed (4111 / 4121 / 4131 / 4141) |
|---|---|
| Interior volume | 184 litre (6.5 cu. ft.) |
| External dimensions (w x h x d) | 660 x 1003 x 635 mm |
| Internal dimensions (w x h x d) | 541 x 681 x 508 mm |
| Interior | Type 304 stainless steel, mirror finish, coved corners |
| Housing | Powder-coated cold-rolled steel, 18 gauge |
| Construction | Triple-wall with water jacket |
| Water jacket volume | 43.5 litre |
| Shelf dimensions | 470 x 470 mm |
| Shelves | 3 standard / 16 maximum, perforated stainless steel |
| Load per shelf | 16 kg slide in/out, 23 kg stationary |
| Temperature range | 5 °C above ambient to 55 °C |
| Temperature control | plus/minus 0.1 °C |
| Temperature uniformity | plus/minus 0.2 °C at 37 °C |
| CO2 range | 0 to 20% |
| CO2 control | Better than plus/minus 0.1% |
| CO2 sensor | T/C or IR |
| O2 control (optional) | 1 to 20%, fuel cell sensor |
| Humidity | Ambient to 95% at 37 °C, removable 3.0 litre water pan |
| Inner door | Heated glass, easy-to-clean silicone gasket |
| Air filtration | In-chamber HEPA, ISO Class 5 |
| Display | iCAN touchscreen with data logging |
| Data output | USB as standard, optional 4-20 mA |
| Net weight | 120 kg |
| Power supply | 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 FLA |
The triple-wall construction with water jacket delivers outstanding temperature stability. Therefore, the unit protects your cultures against ambient swings and power outages, with the temperature dropping only slowly during a power failure.
Choose a T/C sensor when temperature and humidity are relatively constant, as it has a long service life. Choose an IR sensor when you change conditions frequently or open the door often.
Yes, an O2 control of 1 to 20% is available as an option. As a result, you simulate physiological or hypoxic conditions, with a dedicated O2 set point and display for accurate monitoring.
The iCAN touchscreen displays menus, error logs, usage logs and trend graphs. Moreover, you download your incubator’s performance data via the USB port, which simplifies monitoring and documentation.
Yes, the Forma Series 3 is easily stackable. As a result, you double your culturing capacity without taking up additional floor space, optionally with a roller base.
Vertrouwd door toonaangevende organisaties in Nederland
'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,0 v30 h60 v-30 z' fill='%23012169'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0,0 L60,30 M60,0 L0,30' stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='6'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0,0 L60,30 M60,0 L0,30' clip-path='url(%23t)' stroke='%23C8102E' stroke-width='4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M30,0 v30 M0,15 h60' stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='10'/%3E%3Cpath d='M30,0 v30 M0,15 h60' stroke='%23C8102E' stroke-width='6'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E)