IKA Bioreactors HABITAT ferment dw 0.5

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 0.5

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 0.5 is a high-performance 0.5-liter double-wall glass vessel designed for small-scale fermentation research and development. Specifically engineered for microbial cultivation and biotechnological processes, this compact yet comprehensive system includes all essential components for a successful fermentation run, including integrated sensors, a precision mixing drive, and necessary connection accessories.

When combined with the separately available control tower, such as the HABITAT Ferment system, this vessel enables precise regulation of critical process parameters. The double-wall design supports external temperature control using devices like the IKA HRC 2 circulator, ensuring optimal culture conditions.

Features

1. 0.5-liter double-wall glass vessel for accurate temperature control via external jacketed heating/cooling

2. Compact and efficient stirring motor with a 6-blade segment impeller for optimal mixing in microbial cultures

3. Real-time monitoring through integrated sensors: pH, DO (dissolved oxygen), temperature, foam, and liquid level

4. High-efficiency ring sparger and baffle system for enhanced oxygen transfer and mixing dynamics

5. Easy-to-integrate design with IKA HABITAT ferment control towers and external circulators like IKA HRC 2

6. Complete package includes all necessary connectors and ports for feeding, sampling, and harvesting

Applications

1. Microbial fermentation studies in academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical laboratories

2. Strain development, process optimization, and metabolic engineering experiments

3. Pilot-scale evaluations for enzyme production, antibiotic synthesis, and ethanol fermentation

4. Teaching and demonstration systems for microbial bioprocess engineering

5. Biofuel and biochemical precursor production research

6. Small-scale batch and fed-batch fermentation experiments under controlled conditions

Specifications

1. Vessel Volume: 0.5 liters, double-wall borosilicate glass

2. Temperature Control:

   • External jacket compatible with IKA HRC 2

   • Integrated temperature sensor

3. Stirring System:

   • Motor: Small high-efficiency motor

   • Impeller: 6-blade segment impeller

4. Aeration and Mixing:

   • Ring sparger with 0.5 mm openings

   • Baffle included for improved mixing performance

5. Integrated Sensors:

   • Temperature sensor

   • pH sensor

   • DO sensor

   • Foam sensor

   • Level sensor

6. Additional Components:

   • Feeding ports (2 pcs.)

   • Harvest pipe, straight

   • Condenser

   • Cable and tube set

   • Four sample flasks (250 ml each)

   • Vessel stand

Included Components

• Stand 0.5

• Glass vessel, double-wall (HA.gv.dw.0.5)

• Motor, small (HA.mt.s.2)

• Harvest pipe, straight (HA.hp.s.0.5)

• Feeding ports (HA.fd, 2 pcs.)

• Baffle (HA.ba.0.5)

• Ring sparger, 0.5 mm (HA.sp.r.0.5)

• Condenser (HA.cn)

• 6-blade segment impeller (HA.ip.b.0.5)

• Temperature sensor (HA.s.tm.1)

• 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)

• Cable and tube set (HA.cab.dw)

• Sample flasks, 4 pcs. (HA.sf.250)

Conclusion

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 0.5 offers a compact, fully-equipped solution for precise microbial fermentation research. With integrated sensors and an optimized aeration and mixing setup, it delivers outstanding performance for small-scale studies. When paired with IKA’s control towers and circulators, it becomes a powerful tool for controlled, repeatable, and scalable fermentation processes in both R&D and academic settings.