Thermo Scientific Heratherm IMH180 Forced-Air Laboratory Incubator with Dual Convection Technology

The Thermo Scientific Heratherm IMH180 Incubator is a high-performance forced-air laboratory incubator designed to deliver precise temperature control and uniformity essential for microbiology, cell culture, pharmaceutical testing, and drying applications.

• Dual Convection Technology provides adjustable fan speeds from 0% (natural convection) to 100% for customizable air circulation depending on sample protocols.
• Operates within a broad temperature range from ambient +5°C up to 105°C, supporting applications from incubation to drying.
• Exceptional temperature uniformity: ±0.2°C to ±0.4°C spatial uniformity at 37°C with fan running; ±0.6°C with fan off; temporal stability ±0.1°C at 37°C.
• Spacious 178 L (6.3 cu ft) stainless steel (AISI 304) interior, featuring corrosion resistance and easy-clean rounded corners.
• Shelving system includes 2 stainless steel shelves supporting ~25 kg each, expandable up to 19 shelves for flexible arrangement.
• Microprocessor-controlled interface with vacuum fluorescent display simplifies settings for temperature, timers, and operational monitoring.
• Programmable timer functionality allows daily, weekly, or real-time ON/OFF cycles for automated experiment scheduling.
• Practical features include an internal viewing glass door, optional chamber lighting, and a 120 V internal power socket to operate auxiliary equipment such as shakers.
• Connectivity via RS-232 interface supports data logging and laboratory system integration.
• Efficient stackable design optimizes laboratory space without requiring additional tools.
• Enhanced safety with alarms for over-/under-temperature conditions to protect sensitive samples.
• The optional Security Model (IMH180-S) includes a lockable door, audible door-open alarms, and a certified 140°C high-temperature decontamination cycle for sterilizing the chamber, crucial for high-sterility and molecular diagnostics workflows.
• Physical dimensions: External 64 × 74 × 92 cm; internal ~46 × 54 × 70 cm; weight ~70 kg.
• Electrical requirements: 120 V, 1,020–1,390 W, 8.5 A at 60 Hz.

This incubator is widely adopted in biotechnology and molecular biology laboratories, supporting bioprocessing, gene editing, and synthetic biology research with reliable environmental control critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and molecular diagnostics. Its advanced airflow control and sterilization features make it essential for maintaining sample integrity in live-cell imaging and fluorescence analysis applications.