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Bench-top Bioreactor
Labfors 5
Bench-top Bioreactor
Labfors 5
Bring flexible universal control to your process development in larger bench-top volumes
Further optimize your microbial applications with a larger scale bench-top bioreactor system that provides flexibility, process control, and qualification.
Advantages
Build your bioreactor to fit your needs
Configure the Labfors 5 bench-top bioreactor to fit your specific application needs with a selection of various stirrers, spargers, and accessories. Set your temperature control system and gassing strategy to carry out a range of batch, fed-batch, and continuous cultivations.
Compact design allows for excellent handling
Easily access ports and the top plate due to the practical and compact design of this bioreactor. Autoclaving is also made easy with removable pump heads that can be sterilized with the vessel.
Work more efficiently in your lab
Organize your laboratory more efficiently by connecting the Labfors 5 bioreactor touchscreen control up to 6 systems at once. Operate them simultaneously to save time and manual labor.
Build your bioreactor to fit your needs
Configure the Labfors 5 bench-top bioreactor to fit your specific application needs with a selection of various stirrers, spargers, and accessories. Set your temperature control system and gassing strategy to carry out a range of batch, fed-batch, and continuous cultivations.
Compact design allows for excellent handling
Easily access ports and the top plate due to the practical and compact design of this bioreactor. Autoclaving is also made easy with removable pump heads that can be sterilized with the vessel.
Work more efficiently in your lab
Organize your laboratory more efficiently by connecting the Labfors 5 bioreactor touchscreen control up to 6 systems at once. Operate them simultaneously to save time and manual labor.
Bioprocess software
Simplify data management
Further optimize your processes through automation. eve®, a web-based bioprocess platform software easily integrates with your bioreactors, regardless of the manufacturer, so you can more efficiently control, monitor, and analyze your data.
Product specifications
- Vessel sizes (working volumes): 2 L (0.5-1.2 L), 3.6 L (0.5-2.3 L), 7.5 L (1-5L), and 13 L (2.2-10 L)
- Base unit with control panel dimensions for 2, 3.6, and 7.5 L volumes (W x D x H): 464 x 462 x 996 mm
- Base unit with control panel dimensions for 13 L volumes (W x D x H): 586 x 512 x 996 mm
- Parallel operation via touchscreen controller up to 6 vessels
- Direct drive up to 1500 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.
Prof. Dr. Christoph HerwigHead of Biochemical Engineering, Vienna Technical University
The cascade function of INFORS HT bioreactors offers a great advantage, allowing us to run batches almost automatically. It’s a game-changer for our research efficiency.
Dr. Ben J. GuPrincipal Scientist and Lab Head, Innate Phagocytosis Laboratory
The seamless transition from Multifors to Labfors to Techfors-S through the unified use of eve accelerates the scale-up of our processes and helps us avoid errors.
Dr. Tobias ThieleScience Manager, Novonesis, Berlin
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Optimize your bioreactor or fermentation systems with a comprehensive range of accessories and consumables.
Bioprocess software
The eve® software integrates workflows, devices, bioprocess information and big data in a user-friendly web-based platform.
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Maintain optimal performance and longevity in your bioreactors with a range of services and support.
Bioreactor accessories
Optimize your bioreactor or fermentation systems with a comprehensive range of accessories and consumables.
Bioprocess software
The eve® software integrates workflows, devices, bioprocess information and big data in a user-friendly web-based platform.
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