IKA Bioreactors HABITAT ferment dw 10

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 10

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 10 is a 10-liter double-wall glass bioreactor system designed for advanced microbial fermentation in research, development, and pilot-scale applications. This complete vessel package includes a jacketed 10-liter glass reactor, optimized for external temperature control via a compatible circulator such as the IKA HRC 2 basic or control. It is part of the HABITAT ferment series and is fully compatible with the separately available HABITAT ferment control tower, offering precise, modular control of all key process parameters.

Equipped with high-performance agitation and sensor systems, the DW 10 model ensures efficient mixing, accurate monitoring, and robust process execution, making it ideal for scale-up studies and intensive research environments.

Features

1. 10-liter double-wall borosilicate glass vessel enables accurate temperature control using external circulators

2. High-torque stirring motor and dual 6-blade segment impellers ensure strong, uniform agitation

3. Complete sensor set for continuous monitoring of temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, foam, and liquid level

4. Efficient gas exchange through an integrated ring sparger and baffle system

5. Fully compatible with IKA HABITAT ferment control towers and IKA HRC 2 temperature controllers

6. Ready-to-use package includes all necessary components, such as sampling flasks, tubing, and ports

Applications

1. Pilot-scale microbial fermentation and bioprocess optimization

2. Research and production of bio-based products like enzymes, bioplastics, ethanol, and organic acids

3. Advanced academic research in microbiology and bioprocess engineering

4. Industrial fermentation process simulation and scale-up validation

5. Development of fed-batch, batch, and continuous fermentation strategies

6. Biotechnology training and education programs

Specifications

Vessel Volume
10 liters, double-wall borosilicate glass

Temperature Control

• Double-jacketed design for precise external heating/cooling

• Compatible with IKA HRC 2 basic or control circulators

• Integrated temperature sensor

Stirring System

• Motor: High-power stirring motor (HA.mt.s.10)

• Impellers: Two 6-blade segment impellers for effective microbial culture mixing

Aeration and Mixing

• Ring sparger (0.5 mm) for fine bubble aeration

• Internal baffle system to improve flow dynamics and oxygen transfer

Sensors

• Temperature sensor

• pH sensor

• DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensor

• Foam sensor

• Level sensor

Additional Components

• Inoculation port

• Straight harvest pipe

• Condenser

• Cable and tubing set

• Four 250 ml sample flasks

• Stainless steel vessel stand

Included Components

• Stand 10

• Glass vessel, double-wall (HA.gv.dw.10)

• Motor, big (HA.mt.s.10)

• Harvest pipe, straight (HA.hp.s.10)

• Inoculation port (HA.ino)

• Baffle (HA.ba.10)

• Ring sparger, 0.5 mm (HA.sp.r.10)

• Condenser (HA.cn)

• 6-blade segment impellers, 2 pcs. (HA.ip.b.10)

• Temperature sensor (HA.s.tm.10)

• pH sensor (HA.s.ph.10)

• DO sensor (HA.s.do.10)

• Foam sensor (HA.s.fo)

• Level sensor (HA.s.lv.10)

• Cable and tube set (HA.cab.dw)

• Sample flasks, 4 pcs. (HA.sf.250)

Conclusion

The IKA HABITAT Ferment DW 10 offers a high-capacity, fully integrated bioreactor solution for researchers and process developers working on microbial fermentation at pilot scale. Its robust design, comprehensive sensor system, and seamless compatibility with IKA’s modular control and temperature systems make it an ideal platform for precise, scalable, and reproducible bioprocesses. Whether for industrial R&D or academic exploration, the DW 10 is a trusted partner in fermentation excellence.