VWR Sheldon Model 2005 BOD Incubator with Microprocessor Control, 0–45°C, 2.4 cu ft

The VWR Sheldon Model 2005 BOD Incubator is a benchtop laboratory incubator featuring a temperature range from 0 to 45°C, ideal for precise low-temperature applications including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) determinations, bacterial culturing, fermentation studies, and plant or insect incubation experiments. It incorporates a microprocessor control system ensuring stable temperature uniformity within ±0.5°C, critical for reproducible microbial growth and biotechnology workflows such as molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology research.

Key functional features include:

The incubator’s footprint of approximately 2 square feet allows placement on laboratory benches without occupying excessive workspace, supporting efficient laboratory workflow in clinical diagnostics, biotechnology labs, and research environments focused on molecular cloning and biomanufacturing processes.

Temperature and airflow performance were validated at 37°C, confirming reliable thermal stability and uniformity vital for critical culture growth phases in microbiology and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. The VWR Sheldon 2005 model is widely adopted in laboratories requiring dependable environmental control for reproducible experimental outcomes.

This incubator complies with 115V power requirements and is suited for laboratories prioritizing precision temperature control combined with portability and versatility in environmental incubation tasks.