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General Lab IncubatorEconomy Lab IncubatorPersonal Lab Incubator With every lab application, your lab incubator specifications are different.
Flexible Scientific offers the largest lab incubator selections along with lab incubator accessories you can count on for expert advice. Here are some common topics our customers ask about lab incubators:

What volume should I choose for my lab incubator?
Lab incubator price is closely tied to internal lab incubator volume.The first question that most lab personnel seek in a lab incubator is the volume of the incubator they are looking for. The best way to keep budgets at a target is to have a good idea of how much testing volume you will need.

Flexible Scientific offers a number of lab incubator volumes, ranging from 14L to 254L, to match every lab budget.

What temperature range should I choose?
Temperature ranges for incubators can run from freezing (0C) to 70C. On the low end of the temperature range, in which the user wishes to go below the ambient temperature, Flexible Scientific recommends a low temperature incubator. On the higher end, you may want to focus on a more robust incubator with a good heating convection system to distribute temperature evenly.

When does temperature stability come into play with my application?
Temperature stability, especially for use in sensitive applications, is a critical measure that most lab incubator purchasers overlook. Use of a lab incubator at higher temperatures is usually better than use of a lab oven because of the variability in temperature. Customers usually look at temperature fluctuation and temperature variation to compare lab incubators against the necessary application.

However, not all lab incubators are the same. Flexible Scientific recommends that the customer look at the specifications before making a purchase. In some cases, if tight temperature stability is not as critical, this may represent an opportunity to look at an economy lab incubator.

When do I need accessories for a lab incubator?
For biological and microbiological applications, having a variety of accessories is critical to lab incubation and testing. Incubator wire shelves and perforated shelves are useful pieces of the puzzle of putting together a relevant incubation strategy. Flexible Scientific encourages our customers to look at lab incubator accessories prior to purchase.

What about a lab incubator warranty? Is it covered?
Lab incubators, depending upon manufacturer, vary on quality. Too often, labs will choose second-hand incubators to save on budget, only to quickly loose their budget when an out-of-warranty item breaks. Flexible Scientific's lab incubators have a 2 Year Warranty that takes the worry out of your purchase, and maintains your budget.

Have additional questions? Feel free to contact us or call us toll-free at (888) 538-8715.

Lab Incubator FAQ

General Lab IncubatorEconomy Lab IncubatorPersonal Lab Incubator With every lab application, your lab incubator specifications are different.
Flexible Scientific offers the largest lab incubator selections along with lab incubator accessories you can count on for expert advice. Here are some common topics our customers ask about lab incubators:

What volume should I choose for my lab incubator?
Lab incubator price is closely tied to internal lab incubator volume.The first question that most lab personnel seek in a lab incubator is the volume of the incubator they are looking for. The best way to keep budgets at a target is to have a good idea of how much testing volume you will need.

Flexible Scientific offers a number of lab incubator volumes, ranging from 14L to 254L, to match every lab budget.

What temperature range should I choose?
Temperature ranges for incubators can run from freezing (0C) to 70C. On the low end of the temperature range, in which the user wishes to go below the ambient temperature, Flexible Scientific recommends a low temperature incubator. On the higher end, you may want to focus on a more robust incubator with a good heating convection system to distribute temperature evenly.

When does temperature stability come into play with my application?
Temperature stability, especially for use in sensitive applications, is a critical measure that most lab incubator purchasers overlook. Use of a lab incubator at higher temperatures is usually better than use of a lab oven because of the variability in temperature. Customers usually look at temperature fluctuation and temperature variation to compare lab incubators against the necessary application.

However, not all lab incubators are the same. Flexible Scientific recommends that the customer look at the specifications before making a purchase. In some cases, if tight temperature stability is not as critical, this may represent an opportunity to look at an economy lab incubator.

When do I need accessories for a lab incubator?
For biological and microbiological applications, having a variety of accessories is critical to lab incubation and testing. Incubator wire shelves and perforated shelves are useful pieces of the puzzle of putting together a relevant incubation strategy. Flexible Scientific encourages our customers to look at lab incubator accessories prior to purchase.

What about a lab incubator warranty? Is it covered?
Lab incubators, depending upon manufacturer, vary on quality. Too often, labs will choose second-hand incubators to save on budget, only to quickly loose their budget when an out-of-warranty item breaks. Flexible Scientific's lab incubators have a 2 Year Warranty that takes the worry out of your purchase, and maintains your budget.

Have additional questions? Feel free to contact us or call us toll-free at (888) 538-8715.