IKA Bioreactors HABITAT cell sw 0.5

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell SW 0.5

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell SW 0.5 is a specialized 0.5-liter single-wall glass vessel package designed for advanced cell culture research. This vessel set is perfectly suited for integration with IKA’s HABITAT control tower systems (sold separately), offering researchers a comprehensive setup for precise bioprocess management. The package includes all essential components for effective cultivation—such as a drive motor, impellers, sensors, heating systems, and accessories—making it an ideal choice for small-scale cell culture and development projects.

Features

1. Compact 0.5 L single-wall glass vessel optimized for lab-scale cell culture applications

2. Complete set with all key cultivation components including sensors, impeller, heating blanket, and sample flasks

3. High-performance drive motor and 3-pitched blade impeller for gentle and effective mixing

4. Integrated sensors for pH, DO (dissolved oxygen), foam, temperature, and level for real-time process control

5. Flexible feeding and sampling ports with micro sparger for efficient gas distribution

6. Ready for seamless connection with HABITAT cell control tower via cable and tube set

Application

1. Mammalian cell culture: Ideal for CHO, HEK, and hybridoma cell growth in research and development

2. Vaccine and antibody production: Enables scalable prototyping for biopharmaceutical manufacturing

3. Insect cell expression systems: Suitable for baculovirus-based protein expression

4. Academic research: Perfect for studies in cellular physiology, drug testing, and metabolic engineering

5. Media optimization: Allows precise testing of nutrient and additive effects on culture performance

6. Process development: Facilitates experimentation with mixing strategies, feeding modes, and sensor calibrations

Specification

1. Vessel type: 0.5 L single-wall glass bioreactor vessel

2. Mixing: 3-pitched blade impeller with HA.mt.s.2 motor

3. Temperature control: Heating blanket (HA.hbl.0.5) with integrated sensor (HA.s.tm.1)

4. Gas distribution: Micro sparger with 5 µm pore size (HA.sp.m.0.5)

5. Sensors included:

   • pH sensor (HA.s.ph.0.5)

   • DO sensor (HA.s.do.0.5)

   • Foam sensor (HA.s.fo)

   • Level sensor (HA.s.lv.1)

6. Additional accessories:

   • Feeding ports (2 pcs)

   • Straight harvest pipe

   • Condenser

   • Sample flasks (4 pcs)

   • Complete cable and tubing set

Vessel Components

• HA.gv.sw.0.5: Single-wall glass vessel

• HA.mt.s.2: Small motor for stirring

• HA.ip.pi.0.5: Impeller with three pitched blades

• HA.sp.m.0.5: Micro sparger (5 µm)

• HA.hp.s.0.5: Straight harvest pipe

• HA.fd: Dual feeding ports

• HA.cn: Condenser for temperature control and vapor recovery

• HA.hbl.0.5: Heating blanket for thermal regulation

Sensor Suite

• pH and DO monitoring for real-time biochemical profiling

• Foam detection for antifoam control

• Temperature and level sensors for complete environmental monitoring

• Integrated cable set for seamless connectivity to the HABITAT control unit

Conclusion

The IKA HABITAT Cell SW 0.5 package offers a complete, plug-and-play solution for small-scale cell culture applications. From mixing and heating to real-time sensor monitoring, every component is designed to ensure optimal growth conditions and reliable process control. Whether for academic research or early-stage biopharmaceutical development, this 0.5 L vessel set delivers high performance and adaptability in a compact format—ready to integrate seamlessly with IKA’s HABITAT control tower systems.