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Bench-top Bioreactor
Labfors 5 for solid substrates
Bench-top Bioreactor
Labfors 5 for solid substrates
Your ideal bioreactor system for bioprocesses and enzymatic processes with solid substrates
Increase productivity and yield during your simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) processes, breaking down high concentrations of various raw materials, with this compact Labfors 5 bench-top bioreactor.
Advantages
Precise and gentle temperature control
By controlling the temperature of both the substrate and the double jacket, the two-fold system optimizes temperature control for the entire bioprocess, preventing overheating along the interior vessel wall, and keeping enzymatic activity high.
Ideal mixing capabilities
Because liquids and solids have different mixing properties, choose from a selection of stirrers for the right stirring system no matter what the substrate. With the high-torque, direct drive motor option, the system has enough power to also mix high concentrations of various raw materials.
Simplified data management
Further optimize your processes through automation. eve®, a web-based bioprocess platform software easily integrates with your bioreactors, so you can more efficiently control, monitor, and analyze your data.
Precise and gentle temperature control
By controlling the temperature of both the substrate and the double jacket, the two-fold system optimizes temperature control for the entire bioprocess, preventing overheating along the interior vessel wall, and keeping enzymatic activity high.
Ideal mixing capabilities
Because liquids and solids have different mixing properties, choose from a selection of stirrers for the right stirring system no matter what the substrate. With the high-torque, direct drive motor option, the system has enough power to also mix high concentrations of various raw materials.
Simplified data management
Further optimize your processes through automation. eve®, a web-based bioprocess platform software easily integrates with your bioreactors, so you can more efficiently control, monitor, and analyze your data.
Video
Powerful motor for mixing solid substrates and enzymatic bioprocesses
Product specifications
- Vessel size (and working volume): 3.6 L (1-2.5 L)
- Base unit with control panel dimensions (W x D x H): 464 x 462 x 996 mm
- Parallel operation via touchscreen controller up to 6 vessels
- Direct drive up to 1000 min-1 with the high-torque motor option
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Customer voices
The Labfors bioreactors, with their modular philosophy, gives us enormous flexibility.
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