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Performance and value for everyday culturing
Thermo Scientific Forma Steri-Cycle and Forma Direct Heat CO2 Incubators combine high capacity and dependable performance in an easy-to-use design, for scientists who prefer the convenience of direct heat temperature control technology. Both CO2 incubators are excellent options for basic cell culture incubation, offering flexible configurations and sophisticated contamination prevention features.
Minimize the risk of contamination
100% HEPA filtered air
In-chamber HEPA Filter Airflow System (optional in Forma Direct Heat models) continuously filters the entire chamber volume of air every 60 seconds to provide ISO Class 5 (Class 100) air quality conditions within 5 minutes of door opening.
HEPA VOC filtration
A volatile organic compounds (VOC) vapor filtration system (optional in Forma Direct Heat models) compliments the HEPA system by removing VOC vapors, which could cause risk to sensitive cultures. Its molecular sieve technology captures potentially toxic chemicals commonly found in products such as lab solvents, cleaning agents and plastics.
Precise direct heat temperature control
Direct heat technology supports excellent temperature uniformity and recovery characteristics. With high-performance heating elements and advanced insulation surrounding the culture chamber, accurate temperature control can be established.
On-demand sterilization with Forma Steri-Cycle CO2 Incubator
On-demand 140°C high temperature sterilization cycle (approximate cycle length 14 hours), reliably reduces contamination from internal surfaces, simplifying cleaning procedures. The incubator returns to your regular operating conditions at the end of the cycle.
CO₂ Incubator Model Comparison
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| Model name | |
| CO2 control | |
0-20 % at ±0.1% |
0-20 % at ±0.1% |
| Uniformity | |
±0.3 °C @ 37 °C |
±0.3 °C @ 37 °C |
| Humidity | |
Ambient to 95% @ 37 °C |
Ambient to 95% @ 37 °C |
| HEPA filtration | |
Included |
Optional |
| Sterilization cycle | |
140 °C, 14 hours |
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| Chamber dimensions W x H x D | |
66.3 cm x 100.3 cm x 63.5 cm 26.1 in. x 39.5 in. x 25 in. |
66.3 cm x 97.8 cm x 62.7 cm 26.1 in. x 38.5 in. x 24.7 in. |
| Chamber volume | |
184 L |
184 L |
| Stackable | |
Hardware included. |
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| Chamber material | |
Stainless steel |
Stainless steel. Optional 100% copper interior component kit |
| Remote monitoring | |
4-20mA signal output |
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HEPA Filters and Accessories
Shop for replacement consumables for your Forma Steri-Cycle and Forma Direct Heat CO2 Incubators. For all other accessory items, speak with a specialist.
For Laboratory Use. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the performance of the product is suitable for customers’ specific uses or applications.