BINDER refrigerated incubators are gentle on samples and provide high-quality performance. Every KB Series refrigerated incubator thus makes safe, reproducible incubation possible, even at high ambient temperatures. Together with the efficient weekly program function, a refrigerated incubator from BINDER is truly versatile in laboratory work with microorganisms.
Series KB | Cooling incubators with compressor technology
The most versatile among the refrigerated incubators for microorganisms: The BINDER KB series refrigerated incubator controls temperature ranges of -10 °C to 100 °C. With its comprehensive program functions, this refrigerated incubator offers a wide range of capabilities and delivers reproducible test results.
Incubators with compressor technology for versatility in the laboratory
BINDER has a range of refrigerated incubators that come in different series and versions. Alongside incubators with thermoelectric cooling, BINDER also offers incubators with compressor technology, which are ideal for a wide range of tasks in the laboratory relating to the incubation of microorganisms. The incubators with compressor technology in the KB series operate within a temperature range of between -5 °C and 100 °C, delivering maximum precision even at high ambient temperatures and combining energy efficiency with high performance and usability.
BINDER's incubator with compressor technology features advanced program functions, meaning it can be used with flexibility, all while delivering results that are accurate and reproducible. A compressor cooling unit takes care of cooling in the KB series incubators and the fan speed is adjustable. The controller features interval and real-time programming, allowing the incubator to be adapted to suit various tasks in the laboratory and making it incredibly easy to use.
Incubators with compressor technology for durable and robust quality from BINDER
Choose from an extensive range of options and accessories to tailor your BINDER incubator with compressor technology to suit your requirements. For example, if you need them, there are reinforced racks (e.g., for shakers), mains voltage sockets for the interior, and Ethernet interfaces. Every incubator with compressor technology comes with an inner door made of tempered safety glass as standard, guaranteeing maximum levels of safety.
If you are looking for stable incubation processes guaranteed, you need look no further than refrigerated incubators from BINDER. They provide reliable and reproducible incubation conditions and guarantee minimum risk of contamination. Their premium quality and finish mean that these incubators make for durable and reliable assistants for any laboratory.
Benefits
- Safe, reproducible incubation, even at high ambient temperatures
- Disinfection routine at +100 °C
- Up to 30% lower energy consumption compared to the previous model
Important characteristics
- Temperature range: -10 °C to +100 °C
- APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
- Up to 30% lower energy consumption compared to the previous model
- Cooling with compressor cooling unit
- Door heating system from 240 liters
- Adjustable fan speed
- Controller with time-segment and real-time programming
- Inner door made of tempered safety glass
- 2 stainless steel racks
- Units up to 115 liters are stackable
- Access port with silicone plug from 240 L
- 4 stable castors, two with brakes, from 240 liters
- Class 3.1 independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual and acoustic alarm
- Computer interface: Ethernet
Technical Specifications
Model |
KB 53 |
KB 115 |
KB 240 |
Temperature range |
-10...100 °C |
-10...100 °C |
-10...100 °C |
Temperature uniformity at 37°C |
0.2 ± K |
0.2 ± K |
0.2 ± K |
Temperature fluctuation at 37°C |
0.1 ± K |
0.1 ± K |
0.1 ± K |
Heating up time to 37°C |
5 min |
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Max. heat compensation at 37°C |
300 W |
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Recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 37°C |
2 min |
2 min |
2 min |
Permitted load |
40 kg |
50 kg |
100 kg |
Load per rack |
15 kg |
20 kg |
30 kg |
Net weight of the unit (empty) |
72 kg |
105 kg |
170 kg |
Width net |
635 mm |
835 mm |
925 mm |
Height net |
835 mm |
1025 mm |
1465 mm |
Depth net |
580 mm |
650 mm |
800 mm |
Width gross including packing |
760 mm |
970 mm |
1070 mm |
Height gross including packing |
1080 mm |
1270 mm |
1720 mm |
Depth gross inclusive packing |
740 mm |
830 mm |
980 mm |
inner space width |
400 mm |
600 mm |
650 mm |
inner space height |
400 mm |
480 mm |
785 mm |
inner space deep |
330 mm |
400 mm |
485 mm |
Wall clearance back |
100 mm |
100 mm |
100 mm |
Wall clearance sidewise |
100 mm |
100 mm |
100 mm |
Power frequency |
50 Hz |
50 Hz |
50/60 Hz |
Nominal power |
0,6 kW |
0,7 kW |
1,2 kW |
Unit fuse |
10,0 A |
10,0 A |
16,0 A |
Phase (Nominal voltage) |
1~ |
1~ |
1~ |
Energy consumption at 37°C |
70 Wh/h |
75 Wh/h |
270 Wh/h |
Sound-pressure level |
49 dB(A) |
49 dB(A) |
53 dB(A) |
Interior volume |
53 L |
115 L |
247 L |
Cooling technology |
Compressor |
Compressor |
Compressor |
Humidity |
no |
no |
no |
Interfaces |
Ethernet || USB |
Ethernet || USB |
Ethernet || USB |
Data recording |
APT-COM software || USB |
APT-COM software || USB |
APT-COM software || USB |
Technical Data
Model |
KB 400 |
KB 720 |
Temperature range |
-10...100 °C |
-10...100 °C |
Temperature uniformity at 37°C |
0.2 ± K |
0.2 ± K |
Temperature fluctuation at 37°C |
0.1 ± K |
0.1 ± K |
Max. heat compensation at 40°C |
500 W |
500 W |
Recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 37°C |
4 min |
3 min |
Permitted load |
120 kg |
150 kg |
Load per rack |
30 kg |
45 kg |
Net weight of the unit (empty) |
220 kg |
309 kg |
Width net |
925 mm |
1250 mm |
Height net |
1950 mm |
1925 mm |
Depth net |
805 mm |
885 mm |
Width gross including packing |
1080 mm |
1410 mm |
Height gross including packing |
2190 mm |
2150 mm |
Depth gross inclusive packing |
1020 mm |
1100 mm |
inner space width |
650 mm |
970 mm |
inner space height |
1268 mm |
1250 mm |
inner space deep |
485 mm |
576 mm |
Wall clearance back |
100 mm |
100 mm |
Wall clearance sidewise |
100 mm |
100 mm |
Power frequency |
50/60 Hz |
50/60 Hz |
Nominal power |
1,4 kW |
2,3 kW |
Unit fuse |
16,0 A |
16,0 A |
Phase (Nominal voltage) |
1~ |
1~ |
Energy consumption at 37°C |
330 Wh/h |
360 Wh/h |
Sound-pressure level |
53 dB(A) |
53 dB(A) |
Interior volume |
400 L |
698 L |
Cooling technology |
Compressor |
Compressor |
Humidity |
no |
no |
Interfaces |
Ethernet || USB |
Ethernet || USB |
Data recording |
APT-COM software || USB |
APT-COM software || USB |
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ManufacturerBINDER GmbH
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Country of OriginGermany
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Interior Volume (L)53, 115, 247, 400, 698
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Internal Dimensions (mm)400 x 400 x 330, 600 x 480 x 400, 650 x785 x 485, 650 x 1270 x 485, 970 x 1250 x 576
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Temperature Range-10 °C to +100 °C, Other
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ModelKB053-230V, KB115-230V, KB240-230V, KB400-230V, KB720-230V
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Rated Voltage230 V 1~ 50/60 Hz, 200…230 V 1~ 50/60 Hz, 200…240 V 1~ 50/60 Hz
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