IKA Bioreactors HABITAT cell dw 5

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell DW 5

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell DW 5 is a 5-liter double-wall glass vessel system designed for advanced cell culture applications. This vessel is tailored for use with the HABITAT bioreactor platform and includes a complete set of components needed for successful bioprocessing. Its double-wall design enables precise temperature control through external circulators, such as the recommended IKA HRC series, making it ideal for sensitive and temperature-dependent cell culture processes.

This comprehensive package comes with a high-performance motor, precision-engineered impellers, and integrated sensors for real-time monitoring of critical bioprocess parameters, ensuring consistent results in both research and scale-up scenarios.

Features

1. 5-liter double-wall glass vessel for efficient heat transfer and precise temperature control

2. High-torque motor and two 3-pitched blade impellers for effective mixing of culture media

3. Comprehensive sensor package including pH, DO, foam, temperature, and level monitoring

4. Micro sparger (5 µm) ensures fine gas distribution and optimal oxygen transfer

5. External circulator compatibility (e.g., IKA HRC) for advanced thermal regulation

6. Modular design compatible with the IKA HABITAT control tower for seamless integration and automation

Applications

1. Cultivation of mammalian, insect, and hybridoma cells for biopharmaceutical development

2. Recombinant protein and antibody production in pilot-scale research

3. Cell line optimization and media testing for research institutions and biotech companies

4. Vaccine and biologics production in preclinical and academic research settings

5. Teaching and demonstration of scalable bioprocessing in educational labs

6. Advanced metabolic engineering and synthetic biology experiments requiring controlled environments

Specifications

1. Vessel type: 5-liter double-wall glass vessel for jacketed thermal control

2. Stirring system:

   • Motor: High-power large motor

   • Impellers: Two 3-pitched blade impellers for optimal fluid dynamics

3. Gas supply:

   • Micro sparger with 5 µm pore size

   • Condenser for condensation and vapor control

4. Temperature control:

   • External via double-wall jacket using recommended IKA HRC circulators

   • Temperature sensor included for real-time monitoring

5. Sensors included:

   • pH sensor

   • DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensor

   • Foam sensor

   • Level sensor

6. Included components:

   • Stand 5

   • Glass vessel (HA.gv.dw.5)

   • Large motor (HA.mt.s.10)

   • Straight harvest pipe (HA.hp.s.5)

   • Inoculation port

   • Micro sparger

   • Condenser

   • Two impellers

   • Temperature, pH, DO, foam, and level sensors

   • Cable and tube set

   • Four sample flasks (HA.sf.250)

Included Components

• Stand 5

• Glass vessel, double-wall (HA.gv.dw.5)

• Motor, big (HA.mt.s.10)

• Harvest pipe, straight (HA.hp.s.5)

• Port for inoculation (HA.ino)

• Micro sparger, 5 µm (HA.sp.m.5)

• Condenser (HA.cn)

• 3-pitched blade impeller, 2 pcs (HA.ip.pi.5)

• Temperature sensor (HA.s.tm.5)

• pH sensor (HA.s.ph.5)

• DO sensor (HA.s.do.5)

• Foam sensor (HA.s.fo)

• Level sensor (HA.s.lv.5)

• Cable and tube set (HA.cab.dw)

• Sample flasks, 4 pcs (HA.sf.250)

Conclusion

The IKA HABITAT Cell DW 5 bioreactor vessel package provides a robust, scalable, and highly controllable solution for advanced cell culture applications. Its double-wall design and comprehensive set of integrated components make it particularly suitable for precise temperature-sensitive processes. Paired with IKA’s HABITAT control tower and recommended circulators, it delivers professional-grade performance for research, development, and small-scale production in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.