Description
Professional Laboratory Inspissator (Culture Media Solidifier)
The Professional Laboratory Inspissator is a highly specialized thermostatic heating instrument engineered for the precise preparation, heating, and solidification of culture media. It is universally utilized in microbiology, tuberculosis diagnostic units, and clinical research laboratories for slanting and solidifying protein-rich media—such as Löwenstein-Jensen (LJ) media, Löffler serum, and bégin media—under strict, uniform temperature control without boiling or damaging the delicate nutritional proteins.
Key Features & Benefits
1. Uniform Slanting & Precise Solidification
The internal chamber is equipped with high-durability, adjustable stainless steel racks designed to hold culture tubes or universal bottles at an optimized angle. This configuration ensures consistent slant formation across all tubes, providing a uniform surface area for subsequent microbial inoculation.
2. Microprocessor PID Temperature Accuracy
To prevent the denaturing or boiling of protein components (like egg or serum), the unit features a highly responsive PID digital temperature controller. It maintains a stable, continuous thermal profile—typically at 85°C—preventing moisture loss from the media while guaranteeing uniform coagulation.
3. Optimized Water Jacket/Dry Heating System
Engineered to deliver exceptional thermal stability, the heating mechanism distributes warmth completely evenly across the base of the tubes. This eliminates localized hot spots, preventing the cracking or bubbling of delicate diagnostic agar surfaces.
4. Premium Cleanroom Durability
The internal liner and slanting trays are crafted from corrosion-resistant, high-grade stainless steel to withstand routine chemical disinfection. The outer body is treated with an antibacterial, heat-resistant powder coating, making it perfectly suited for medical and diagnostic cleanroom environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Operating Temperature | Ambient +5°C to 95°C (Optimized for 85°C media coagulation) |
| Temperature Stability | ±0.5°C |
| Chamber Material | High-Grade Stainless Steel (SUS 304) |
| Slanting Capacity | Typically 150 to 200 standard Universal Bottles/Culture Tubes |
| Controller Type | Intelligent Digital PID Microprocessor with Dual LED Screen |
| Timer Range | 1 to 9999 minutes / Continuous Operation |
| Safety Protocols | Over-temperature thermal cutout protection, low-water acoustic alarm |
Product Size & Weight (Standard High-Capacity Unit)
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Internal Chamber Area (W x D): Approx. 600 mm x 500 mm (23.6″ x 19.6″)
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External Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 720 mm x 380 mm x 600 mm (28.3″ x 14.9″ x 23.6″)
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Net Weight (NW): Approx. 38.0 kg (83.7 lbs)
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Gross Weight (GW): Approx. 46.0 kg (101.4 lbs) shipped in a secure, export-grade wooden crate.
Ideal Applications
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Tuberculosis (TB) Reference Labs: Production of high-quality Löwenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium slants for Mycobacterium tuberculosis cultivation.
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Clinical Microbiology: Solidifying serum and egg-based media formulations used in diagnostic isolation.
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Pharmaceutical R&D: Batch testing, sterile media preparation, and quality control processing.
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Academic & Public Health Labs: Training and research focused on infectious disease epidemiology.
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