IKA Bioreactors HABITAT cell dw 2

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell DW 2

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell DW 2 is a comprehensive 2-liter double-wall glass vessel package, specifically designed for advanced cell culture applications in research and development. It includes a complete set of high-quality components necessary for seamless integration into the HABITAT bioreactor control systems (sold separately). The double-wall design allows for highly accurate and consistent temperature regulation using a compatible circulator such as the IKA HRC basic or control model.

This package is ideal for researchers working on mammalian or insect cell culture, offering a reliable solution with modular components to streamline the cultivation of sensitive biological cultures.

Features

1. 2-liter double-wall glass vessel for precise temperature control using external circulators

2. Modular design, compatible with HABITAT control tower systems for flexible bioprocess management

3. Powerful and compact motor with a 3-pitched blade impeller for efficient and homogeneous mixing

4. Full set of bioprocess monitoring sensors including pH, DO, temperature, foam, and level sensors

5. Micro sparger with 5 µm pore size for efficient gas transfer and aeration

6. Complete connection kit with cable and tube set for quick and easy setup

Applications

1. Mammalian and insect cell culture in academic and industrial biotechnology labs

2. Development and optimization of upstream bioprocesses

3. Controlled fermentation of delicate cell types for recombinant protein production

4. Use in vaccine development, monoclonal antibody production, and cell-based assays

5. Synthetic biology research and metabolic engineering

6. Educational use in advanced life science laboratory courses

Specifications

1. Vessel Type: 2-liter double-wall glass vessel (HA.gv.dw.2)

2. Temperature Control: External circulation via jacketed wall, compatible with IKA HRC circulators

3. Stirring System:

   • Motor: Small compact motor (HA.mt.s.2)

   • Impeller: 3-pitched blade impeller (HA.ip.pi.2)

4. Gas Exchange:

   • Micro sparger (5 µm) for oxygen and CO2 delivery

   • Condenser (HA.cn) for vapor management

5. Sensors Included:

   • pH sensor (HA.s.ph.2)

   • DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensor (HA.s.do.2)

   • Temperature sensor (HA.s.tm.2)

   • Foam sensor (HA.s.fo)

   • Level sensor (HA.s.lv.2)

6. Accessories Included:

   • Stand 2

   • Inoculation port (HA.ino)

   • Harvest pipe, straight (HA.hp.s.2)

   • Cable and tube set (HA.cab.dw)

   • Four sample flasks (HA.sf.250)

Vessel Components

• HA.gv.dw.2: Durable 2 L double-wall glass vessel

• HA.mt.s.2: High-efficiency stirring motor

• HA.ip.pi.2: 3-pitched impeller for smooth and thorough mixing

• HA.sp.m.2: Micro sparger (5 µm) for enhanced aeration

• HA.hp.s.2: Straight harvest pipe for easy sample collection

• HA.ino: Port designed for aseptic inoculation

• HA.cn: Condenser for process vapor control

• HA.sf.250: Four sample flasks for frequent sampling

• HA.cab.dw: Cable and tube connection kit

Sensor Suite

• Accurate pH monitoring

• Real-time dissolved oxygen measurement

• Consistent internal temperature feedback

• Foam level detection

• Volume monitoring through level sensor

Conclusion

The IKA HABITAT Cell DW 2 offers a complete and flexible platform for small-scale bioprocessing with its 2-liter double-wall glass vessel and full suite of integrated components. Its ability to maintain stable temperatures using external circulators makes it particularly suitable for sensitive cell cultures. When paired with the HABITAT control tower, this bioreactor system provides a user-friendly and robust setup for reliable, repeatable, and scalable cell culture processes in research, development, and education.