The Heraeus B20 from Thermo Scientific: the microbiological incubator designed for laboratory excellence
The Heraeus B20 incubator stands out for its balanced combination of performance, capacity and functionality. Designed by Thermo Scientific, this model is part of the Function Line range, renowned for its robustness, ease of maintenance and high precision. With an internal capacity of 233 litres, it offers generous space for a variety of sample types, making it ideal for microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical research and quality control laboratories.
The B20 benefits from a design focused on thermal efficiency. Thanks to its high-performance insulation and a Kelvitron® temperature controller or optional programmable controller, the unit guarantees uniform heat distribution, with a spatial variation of less than ±1.0 °C and a temporal stability of ±0.2 °C at 37 °C. This performance ensures reproducible results, which are essential in temperature-sensitive protocols.
The interior chamber is made of stainless steel with rounded corners and edges, facilitating cleaning and reducing the risk of cross-contamination. The perforated shelves can be easily removed or repositioned without tools, offering valuable flexibility depending on the size or number of samples. In addition, the load capacity per shelf is 15 kg, for a total load of 70 kg, meeting storage needs even for heavy containers.
This model has numerous built-in safety features. Class 3.1 overheating protection, independent of the main controller, automatically kicks in if the temperature is exceeded. In addition, the unit incorporates an RS 232 interface for digital documentation of temperature cycles, a valuable asset for quality audits or regulatory traceability.
The B20's ergonomics have also been optimised. Compact , despite its large internal volume, it can be stacked to maximise space in cramped laboratories. The control panel is easy to use and allows quick reading of the programmed or actual temperature . Several programming options (daily, weekly or digital) allow incubation cycles to be automated without manual intervention.
The Heraeus B20 Function Line is the ideal choice for laboratories seeking to combine reliability, capacity, hygiene and precise control in a benchtop microbiological incubator.
