IKA Bioreactors HABITAT cell sw 5

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell SW 5

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Cell SW 5 is a complete 5-liter single-wall glass vessel system designed for advanced cell culture research and scale-up applications. Intended to be used with the separately available HABITAT control tower (e.g., HABITAT Cell), this vessel package includes all the essential components required for successful cultivation, ensuring reliable and efficient performance in cell culture environments.

Equipped with a high-performance stirring motor and a full set of bioprocess sensors, this system allows for real-time monitoring and control, making it suitable for complex biotechnological applications such as recombinant protein production, media optimization, and biopharmaceutical development.

Features

1. 5-liter single-wall glass vessel suitable for scale-up and laboratory-scale production

2. Large stirring motor with dual 3-pitched blade impellers ensures thorough mixing

3. Integrated sensors for continuous monitoring of key process parameters: pH, DO, temperature, foam, and liquid level

4. Micro sparger with 5 µm pore size for fine gas distribution and enhanced oxygen transfer

5. Heating blanket provides temperature control without the need for an external circulator

6. Modular design allows easy integration with the HABITAT control system and other accessories

Applications

1. Cultivation of mammalian and insect cells for research and production

2. Upstream bioprocess development in biotechnology and pharmaceutical labs

3. Production of recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccines

4. Research in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology

5. Teaching and demonstration of bioreactor-based cell culture techniques in academic institutions

6. Development and optimization of feeding strategies and culture media

Specifications

1. Vessel type: 5-liter single-wall glass vessel

2. Stirring system:

   • Motor: High-torque large motor

   • Impellers: Two 3-pitched blade impellers for efficient mixing

3. Gas supply:

   • Micro sparger with 5 µm pore size

   • Condenser for vapor management

4. Temperature control:

   • Heating blanket included

   • Temperature sensor for real-time monitoring

5. Sensors included:

   • pH sensor

   • DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensor

   • Foam sensor

   • Liquid level sensor

6. Included components:

   • Stand 5

   • Glass vessel (HA.gv.sw.5)

   • Large motor (HA.mt.s.10)

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

   • Inoculation port

   • Micro sparger

   • Condenser

   • Two impellers

   • Heating blanket

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

   • Cable and tube set

   • Four sample flasks (HA.sf.250)

Included Components

• Stand 5

• Glass vessel, single-wall (HA.gv.sw.5)

• Motor, large (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)

• Heating blanket (HA.hbl.5)

• Cable and tube set (HA.cab.sw)

• Sample flasks, 4 pcs (HA.sf.250)

Conclusion

The IKA HABITAT Cell SW 5 is a powerful and scalable bioreactor vessel package ideal for demanding cell culture applications in research and development. It provides robust performance, flexibility, and seamless integration with IKA’s control systems, making it a preferred solution for laboratories aiming to transition from bench-scale research to pilot-scale production with confidence and precision.