IKA Bioreactors HABITAT ferment dw 2

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 2

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 2 is a high-quality 2-liter double-wall glass bioreactor vessel designed for microbial fermentation research and process development. Its jacketed design allows precise external temperature regulation using compatible IKA HRC circulators. This vessel is engineered to ensure reliable and efficient cultivation conditions for various biotechnological applications.

The system comes equipped with a complete stirring assembly, gas exchange components, and a full suite of sensors to monitor and control fermentation parameters in real time. The HABITAT Ferment DW 2 is fully compatible with IKA HABITAT ferment control towers (sold separately), allowing researchers to build a scalable, modular fermentation setup with high reproducibility and accuracy.

Features

1. 2-liter double-wall borosilicate glass vessel for effective external temperature control using a circulator

2. Compact stirring motor combined with a 6-blade segment impeller for thorough mixing and agitation

3. Complete set of integrated sensors: temperature, pH, DO, foam, and level, enabling detailed process monitoring

4. Ring sparger (0.5 mm) and baffle system enhance aeration and improve mixing efficiency

5. Compatible with IKA HABITAT ferment control towers and HRC circulators (basic or control versions)

6. Delivered as a ready-to-use package, including all necessary ports, tubing, cables, and sampling flasks

Applications

1. Microbial fermentation in biopharmaceutical, food, and bioenergy industries

2. Laboratory-scale production of enzymes, antibiotics, and other bioactives

3. R&D for strain development, media optimization, and process control studies

4. Academic and industrial training in fermentation and bioprocess engineering

5. Batch and fed-batch fermentation process validation

6. Pilot-scale modeling and upscaling of industrial fermentation processes

Specifications

Vessel Volume
2 liters, double-wall borosilicate glass

Temperature Control

• External circulation via vessel jacket

• Compatible with IKA HRC series circulators (basic or control)

• Includes integrated temperature sensor

Stirring System

• Motor: Compact, high-efficiency stirring motor

• Impeller: 6-blade segment impeller for optimal agitation of microbial cultures

Aeration and Mixing

• Ring sparger (0.5 mm) for fine bubble aeration

• Integrated baffle to enhance mixing and reduce vortexing

Sensors

• pH sensor

• DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensor

• Foam sensor

• Level sensor

• Temperature sensor

Additional Components

• Inoculation port

• Harvest pipe (straight)

• Condenser

• Cable and tube set

• Four 250 ml sample flasks

• Stainless steel support stand

Included Components

• Stand 2

• Glass vessel, double-wall (HA.gv.dw.2)

• Motor, small (HA.mt.s.2)

• Harvest pipe, straight (HA.hp.s.2)

• Inoculation port (HA.ino)

• Baffle (HA.ba.2)

• Ring sparger, 0.5 mm (HA.sp.r.2)

• Condenser (HA.cn)

• 6-blade segment impeller (HA.ip.b.2)

• Temperature sensor (HA.s.tm.2)

• pH sensor (HA.s.ph.2)

• DO sensor (HA.s.do.2)

• Foam sensor (HA.s.fo)

• Level sensor (HA.s.lv.2)

• Cable and tube set (HA.cab.dw)

• Sample flasks, 4 pcs. (HA.sf.250)

Conclusion

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 2 offers an advanced and flexible solution for 2-liter fermentation processes in laboratory settings. With its jacketed vessel for precise temperature control, integrated sensor technology, and compatibility with IKA control systems, this package ensures reproducibility, efficiency, and scalability in microbial fermentation research. Ideal for professionals in biotech, academia, and pharmaceutical R&D, it supports reliable data generation and smooth process development workflows.