IKA Bioreactors HABITAT cell sw 2

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell SW 2

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell SW 2 is a complete 2-liter single-wall glass vessel package designed for laboratory-scale cell culture applications. It includes all the essential components required for efficient and reliable bioprocessing, such as a precision motor, sensors, impeller, and connectivity accessories. When combined with a compatible control tower (e.g., HABITAT Cell), this setup becomes a powerful and modular bioreactor system tailored for research and development in biotechnology, pharmaceutical production, and academic environments.

With its single-wall design and heating blanket, this vessel provides precise temperature control, making it suitable for a wide range of mammalian and insect cell culture processes.

Features

1. 2-liter single-wall glass vessel with excellent visibility and durability

2. Integrated heating blanket for accurate and uniform temperature control

3. Compact stirring motor with 3-pitched blade impeller for effective and homogeneous mixing

4. Complete sensor suite for real-time monitoring of key parameters (pH, DO, temperature, foam, level)

5. Micro sparger with 5 µm pore size for optimized gas distribution and oxygen transfer

6. Includes all necessary accessories such as sample flasks, tubing set, and inoculation port for a plug-and-play setup

Applications

1. Mammalian cell culture for vaccine and therapeutic protein production

2. Insect cell processes for recombinant protein expression

3. Academic and industrial R&D for bioprocess development and scale-up studies

4. Fermentation of specialized microorganisms under controlled conditions

5. Bioengineering and synthetic biology experiments

6. Educational demonstrations and practical lab training in biotechnology

Specifications

1. Vessel Type: 2-liter single-wall glass vessel (HA.gv.sw.2)

2. Temperature Control: Heating blanket (HA.hbl.2)

3. Stirring System:

   • Motor: Small motor (HA.mt.s.2)

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

4. Gas Management:

   • Micro sparger, 5 µm (HA.sp.m.2)

   • Condenser (HA.cn)

5. Sensors:

   • pH sensor (HA.s.ph.2)

   • DO sensor (HA.s.do.2)

   • Temperature sensor (HA.s.tm.2)

   • Foam sensor (HA.s.fo)

   • Level sensor (HA.s.lv.2)

6. Additional Components:

   • Stand 2

   • Straight harvest pipe (HA.hp.s.2)

   • Inoculation port (HA.ino)

   • Cable and tube set (HA.cab.sw)

   • Four sample flasks (HA.sf.250)

Vessel Components

• HA.gv.sw.2: 2 L single-wall glass vessel

• HA.mt.s.2: Stirring motor, compact and efficient

• HA.ip.pi.2: Impeller with 3-pitched blades for thorough mixing

• HA.sp.m.2: Micro sparger for aeration

• HA.hp.s.2: Harvest pipe for sample withdrawal

• HA.ino: Port for aseptic inoculation

• HA.cn: Condenser for vapor management

• HA.sf.250: Set of 4 sample flasks for process sampling

• HA.cab.sw: Tubing and cable set for easy integration

• HA.hbl.2: Heating blanket for thermal regulation

Sensor Suite

• pH sensor for acidity/alkalinity control

• Dissolved oxygen sensor for aerobic condition monitoring

• Temperature sensor for real-time thermal feedback

• Foam sensor for anti-foam regulation

• Level sensor to monitor culture volume

Conclusion

The IKA HABITAT Cell SW 2 bioreactor vessel package provides a reliable, flexible, and fully equipped platform for conducting sophisticated cell culture experiments in a 2-liter working volume. Its single-wall design paired with a precision heating blanket offers effective temperature regulation without the need for external circulators. With complete sensor integration and modular compatibility with HABITAT control towers, this system is ideal for researchers and developers aiming for reproducibility, scalability, and control in bioprocess development.