Thermo Scientific Forma Steri-Cycle Direct-Heat CO2 Incubator for Cell Culture and Clinical Research

The Thermo Scientific Forma Steri-Cycle CO2 Incubator is a direct-heat CO2 incubator engineered for stable temperature control and precise CO2 regulation essential in cell culture, microbiology, tissue engineering, and clinical research applications. Its design integrates a high-temperature sterilization cycle (SteriCycle) that allows overnight decontamination without disassembly, reducing contamination risk and maintenance time compared to traditional water-jacketed incubators.

Key Technical Specifications include:

• Capacity: 6.5 cu. ft. (184.1 L) per unit with internal dimensions 18×19×24 inches
• Interior Construction: Type 304 polished stainless steel or copper interior options for optimal culture environment
• CO2 Control Accuracy: Better than ±0.1% within 0–20% CO2 concentration range, critical for reproducible molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows
• Temperature Range: 5°C above ambient to 50°C with uniformity ±0.3°C at 37°C, supporting sensitive live-cell imaging and biomedical engineering applications
• Humidity Control: Maintains relative humidity below 90% at 37°C, reducing condensation and preserving culture conditions in synthetic biology and gene editing research
• Thermal Sensors: IR sensor (model 308) or TC sensor (model 307) for precise thermal regulation
• Power Requirements: 115V, 50/60 Hz, 10A
• Dimensions & Weight: Single stack 25×26×39 inches, double stack 26×25×81 inches; approximately 275 lbs. per unit

This CO2 incubator is widely adopted in biotechnology research environments, offering critical support for molecular cloning workflows, biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and synthetic biology experimental stability. The robust stainless steel or copper chamber combined with integrated SteriCycle sterilization results in increased reliability and minimal downtime.

The Thermo Forma Steri-Cycle incubator balances precision, contamination protection, and operational efficiency, making it a vital tool for laboratories focused on clinical diagnostics, neuroscience cell culture, and advanced tissue engineering procedures.