IKA Bioreactors HABITAT ferment dw 5

IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 5

The IKA Bioreactors HABITAT Ferment DW 5 is a 5-liter double-wall glass bioreactor vessel designed for advanced microbial fermentation in laboratory and pilot-scale research. With its jacketed construction, this system allows for precise temperature regulation using external circulators such as the IKA HRC 2 basic or control models. It is a part of the modular HABITAT ferment series, offering compatibility with the separately available HABITAT ferment control tower for integrated process control.

The package includes all essential mechanical and sensor components to enable smooth operation, accurate monitoring, and high-efficiency mixing. This system is an ideal solution for biotechnological applications requiring reliability, scalability, and process flexibility.

Features

1. 5-liter double-wall borosilicate glass vessel supports external temperature control via water/oil circulators

2. High-torque stirring motor and dual 6-blade segment impellers for strong and consistent agitation

3. Comprehensive sensor setup for monitoring temperature, pH, DO, foam level, and liquid volume

4. Integrated ring sparger and baffle design to ensure efficient gas exchange and flow dynamics

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

6. Complete accessory set included: ports, cables, impellers, condenser, and sampling flasks

Applications

1. Microbial and bacterial fermentation in biotechnological research and development

2. Production of bio-products such as enzymes, vaccines, ethanol, and biopolymers

3. Process optimization and scale-up studies for industrial fermentation

4. Training and education in microbial biotechnology and bioprocess engineering

5. Laboratory-scale simulation of commercial fermentation conditions

6. Development of fed-batch and continuous fermentation workflows

Specifications

Vessel Volume
5 liters, double-wall borosilicate glass vessel

Temperature Control

• Jacketed design for external control via water/oil circulators

• Compatible with IKA HRC 2 basic/control

• Includes integrated temperature sensor

Stirring System

• Motor: High-power stirring motor for large volumes

• Impellers: Two 6-blade segment impellers for intensive mixing

Aeration and Mixing

• Ring sparger (0.5 mm) for fine bubble aeration

• Baffle system to enhance turbulence and mixing uniformity

Sensors

• Temperature sensor

• pH sensor

• DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensor

• Foam sensor

• Liquid level sensor

Additional Components

• Inoculation port

• Straight harvest pipe

• Condenser

• Cable and tubing set

• Four 250 ml sample flasks

• Stainless steel support stand

Included Components

• Stand 5

• Glass vessel, double-wall (HA.gv.dw.5)

• Motor, big (HA.mt.s.10)

• Harvest pipe, straight (HA.hp.s.5)

• Inoculation port (HA.ino)

• Baffle (HA.ba.5)

• Ring sparger, 0.5 mm (HA.sp.r.5)

• Condenser (HA.cn)

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

• Cable and tube set (HA.cab.dw)

• Sample flasks, 4 pcs. (HA.sf.250)

Conclusion

The IKA HABITAT Ferment DW 5 bioreactor system is engineered to meet the demands of fermentation researchers and process developers. With its double-wall design for controlled temperature regulation and a full suite of sensors and accessories, it delivers reliable, reproducible results in every fermentation cycle. Ideal for academic, industrial, and pilot-scale environments, the DW 5 model represents a high-quality, scalable solution for complex microbial fermentation workflows.