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ISF1-Z incubator shaker

ISF1-Z incubator shaker
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ISF1-Z incubator shaker - the perfect solution for shaken cultivation processes

The ISF1-Z incubator shaker is suitable for applications in laboratories, research centers and production facilities. The ISF1-Z complies with GMP (good manufacturing practice) requirements and regulations. It offers a large shaking capacity with a small footprint and many features allowing straightforward, safe handling of any culture or product. The incubator shaker is applicable for microbial, plant, human and animal cell cultures. 

Performance characteristics of ISF1-Z models

  • Large shaking capacity with small footprint
  • Hygienic design according to DIN EN ISO 14159
  • Up to three machines can be stacked without additional components: incubators ISF1-X/W and new ISF1-Z mixable in stack
  • Flexible and retrofittable: all options and accessories applicable
5 year warranty

5 year warranty

Peltier

Peltier

CO2 control

COcontrol

Humidity control

Humidity control

Further information

New

This versatile option for the ISF1-Z Peltier can shake at 3mm orbit diameter with speeds up to 1000rpm.

3mm / 1000rpm

ISF1-Z Models

The appropriate properties for every application

The ISF1-Z incubator shaker is available in four different models: ISF1-Z, ISF1-Z EcoDew, ISF1-Z Peltier and ISF1-Z Compressor. Each model provides distinct features and is additionally available with CO2 control for cell culture processes.


The ISF1-Z is the basic version of Kuhners stackable incubator shaker with temperature control (heating).


The ISF1-Z EcoDew® includes temperature control (heating) and Kuhners EcoDew® technology for humidity control. No cooling compressor unit is required for the precise and eco-friendly EcoDew® technology. 

The ISF1-Z Compressor  has a specially large temperature range and can quickly cool and heat up. It was designed with the environment in mind. The incubator shaker contains two cooling units operated with natural gas. This eco-friendly concept optimizes the energy consumption of the shaking incubator and provides more process reliability.

Eco natural cooling
ISF1-Z

The innovative ISF1-Z Peltier uses long life peltier elements for precise heating and cooling and also for humidity control. This eco-friendly concept makes coolants or compressors unnecessary. The humidity control of the ISF1-Z Peltier is able to humidify and dehumidify up to 50% compared with the ambient relative humidity. 

New: In response to customer requests, the Peltier series has been expanded. Now, the ISF1-Z Peltier is also available without humidity control.

ISF1-Z Peltier

Stainless steel option

100% stainless steel for easy cleaning

The ISF1-Z is available in a 100% stainless steel finish. It can either be painted white or have a processed stainless steel look. Take a look at the video to see the advantages of having stainless steel inside and outside the shaker.

Stainless steel Icon
ISF1-Z stainless steel

Quality

Reliable technology by Kuhner

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The improved maintenance-free direct drive of the ISF1-Z is stronger, offers higher shaking frequencies and has a longer lifespan than ever. It guarantees accurate control and low energy consumption/heat dissipation even at high speeds. Kuhner’s direct drive system and the newly designed shaking table allows the shaking diameter to be changed at any time – quickly and easily. Different fixed shaking diameters (3, 6, 9, 12.5, 19, 25, 50, 70 mm) are adjustable. And even a stepless adjustment is available as an option.

All ISF1-Z components are designed for durability and reliability. A Kuhner shaker is a cost effective investment in quality backed with a five year warranty.

We subject all our shaking machines to an elaborate final test before delivery and send the test protocols to our customers.

Shaking diameter

Dr. Shakers Helpful Hint N°4 explains what the shaking diameter is and how you can determine the shaking diameter of your lab shaker.

Find information on the importance of the shaking diameter for biological cultivations in our Shaking Technology Forum: Why is the shaking diameter important?

Dr. Shaker

Hygienic design

All stainless steel for easy cleaning

The ISF1-Z is made of stainless steel inside and outside for easy and fast cleaning. The hygienic design complies with GMP requirements. The interior was designed according to DIN EN ISO 14159. It has rounded corners and a drain at the back for quick removal of any unwanted liquids. The direct drive system is completely covered and therefore protected from spills. The incubator chamber can be cleaned with chemicals or sterilized using optional UV lighting. 

Hygienic design according to DIN EN ISO 14159

ISF1-Z

Shaking capacity

A system that grows with your needs

Up to three ISF1-Z incubators can be stacked providing more shaking capacity without taking up more floor space in the lab. Stacking is a simple procedure without the need for special tools or stacking kits. Each machine operates independently. The ISF1-Z incubator shakers are mixable in stack with ISF1-X/W incubators.


Flexibility

Options, accessories, and more

Numerous options and accessories are available for the ISF1-Z incubator shaker to fulfill any need of our customers regarding cultivations in shaken bioreactors. Moreover, all accessories are interchangeable between the new ISF1-Z incubators and its predecessors ISF1-X/W. The ISF1-Z offers even more interior space than its predecessor ISF1-X, e.g. to accommodate particularly big shake flasks. The ISF1-Z has clearly arranged displays on the front side (e.g. for shaking speed) with color change and an acoustic signal when an error/alarm occurs.

Additionally, a fix or a tilting touchscreen version with our Kuhner Insight software is available. Serial interfaces (e.g. CAN) are arranged on the front side and the sensors in the inside are also easily accessible for a fast and comfortable work flow. The interior LED light is a color neutral light with low energy dissipation.

Touchscreen

Technical data

+ Option: humidity 

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

ISF1-Z(C) EcoDew®

ISF1-Z(C) Peltier

ISF1-Z(C) Compressor

not available

included

105695

106765

Machine


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

ISF1-Z(C) EcoDew®

ISF1-Z(C) Peltier

ISF1-Z(C) Compressor

Power consumption typical

W

approx. 220

 approx. 230

approx. 250

approx. 250

Power consumption max.

W

approx. 1000

 approx. 1000

 approx. 1000

approx. 1000

Incubation gas volume

L

378

378

366

372

Weight

kg

200

202

210

225

Illumination

type

LED

LED

LED

LED

Operation menu MMI


DE, FR, EN, IT, ES

DE, FR, EN, IT, ES

DE, FR, EN, IT, ES

DE, FR, EN, IT, ES

Operation menu Insight


EN

EN

EN

EN

Interface, standard


CAN-Bus

CAN-Bus

CAN-Bus

CAN-Bus

Interface, optional


USB, Ethernet, digital, analogue

USB, Ethernet, digital, analogue

USB, Ethernet,  digital, analogue

USB, Ethernet, digital, analogue

Ambient temperature

°C

10 - 35

10 - 35

10 - 35

10 - 35

Cable feedthrough port

mm

40

40

40

40

Dimensions (L x D x H)

mm

1288 x 859 x 771

1288 x 917 x 771

1288 x 887 x 771

1288 x 859 x 771

Material incubation chamber


stainless steel

stainless steel

stainless steel

stainless steel

Material outer chamber


painted stainless steel

painted stainless steel

painted stainless steel

painted stainless steel

Useful height above shaker tray

mm

449

449

449

449

Door glass and frame


-

heated

heated (only with option humidity control)

heated (only with option humidity control)

Dimensions (in mm)

ISF1-Z stacked dimensions (in mm)

Temperature


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

ISF1-Z(C) EcoDew®

ISF1-Z(C) Peltier

ISF1-Z(C) Compressor

Cooling

yes/no

no

no

yes

yes

Temp. minimum

°C

RT + 10

RT + 10

RT - 5

3 (at RT above 25°C, RT -22)

Temp. maximum

°C

80 (60 with CO2)

80 (60 with CO2)

60 (50 without humidity)

80 (60 with CO2)

Setting, digital

°C

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

Temperature distribution at 37°C/85% r.H.

± °C

< 0.20

< 0.20

< 0.20

< 0.25 (< 0.30 without humidity)

Power of heating (electric)

W

800 (resistance)

800 (resistance)

160 (peltier)

800 (resistance)

Power of cooling (electric)

W

-

-

approx. 120 (peltier)

max. 307

Principle of temp. sensor

type

Pt-100

Pt-100

Pt-100

Pt-100

Gas circulation

m3 / h

570

570

380

570

Humidity


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

ISF1-Z(C) EcoDew®

ISF1-Z(C) Peltier

ISF1-Z(C) Compressor





(only with option humidity control)

(only with option humidity control)

Humidity max. at 25 - 55 °C

% r.H.

-

85

85

85 (up to 40 °C!)

Humidity min. at 25 - 55 °C

% r.H.

-

depends on temperature (70-80%)

50

approx. 70 (up to 40 °C!)

Setting, digital

% r.H.

-

1

1

1

Accuracy absolute

± % r.H.

-

2

2

2

Power of waterbath heater

W

-

180

180

180

Power of door and frame heater

W

-

140

140

140

Water refill


-

automatic

automatic

automatic

Principle of hum. sensor

type

-

capacitive

capacitive

capacitive

Principle of hum. control

type

-

evaporation & recondensation

evaporation & recondensation

evaporation & recondensation

CO₂


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

ISF1-Z(C) EcoDew®

ISF1-Z(C) Peltier

ISF1-Z(C) Compressor

CO2 max.

%

20

20

20

20

CO2 min.

%

0

0

0

0

Setting, digital

%

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

Accuracy absolute

± %

0.40 at 5 % CO2

0.40 at 5 % CO2

0.40 at 5 % CO2

0.40 at 5 % CO2

Temperature range

°C

up to 60

up to 60

up to 60

up to 60

CO2 supply

bar

max. 2 bar overpressure

max. 2 bar overpressure

max. 2 bar overpressure

max. 2 bar overpressure

Principle of sensor

type

Infrared

Infrared

Infrared

Infrared

Shaking control


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

ISF1-Z(C) EcoDew®

ISF1-Z(C) Peltier

ISF1-Z(C) Compressor

Motor

type

direct drive

direct drive

direct drive

direct drive

Shaking diameter (user-adjustable, all incl.)

mm

3/6/9/12.5/19/25/50/70
(0 - 70 mm, stepless)

3/6/9/12.5/19/25/50/70
(0 - 70 mm, stepless)

3/6/9/12.5/19/25/50/70
(0 - 70 mm, stepless)

3/6/9/12.5/19/25/50/70
(0 - 70 mm, stepless)

Shaking motion

type

orbital

orbital

orbital

orbital

Shaking frequency range at 12.5 mm

rpm

0/20 - 500 (700 HS**, on request)

0/20 - 500 (700 HS**, on request)

0/20 - 500 (700 HS**)

0/20 - 500 (700 HS**)

Shaking frequency range at 25 mm

rpm

0/20 - 400 (550 HS**, on request)

0/20 - 400 (550 HS**, on request)

0/20 - 400 (550 HS**)

0/20 - 400 (550 HS**)

Shaking frequency range at 50 mm

rpm

0/20 - 300 (400 HS**)

0/20 - 300 (400 HS**)

0/20 - 300 (400 HS**)

0/20 - 300 (400 HS**)

Shaking frequency range at 70 mm

rpm

0/20 - 250 (300 HS**)

0/20 - 250 (300 HS**)

0/20 - 250 (300 HS**)

0/20 - 250 (300 HS**)

Tray size max.

mm

F (800 x 420 mm)

F (800 x 420 mm)

F (800 x 420 mm)

F (800 x 420 mm)

Loading max.

kg

25 (up to 60*)

25 (up to 60*)

25 (up to 60*)

25 (up to 60*)

Setting, digital

rpm

1

1

1

1

Accuracy absolute

± rpm

≤ 800 rpm = ± 0.5 rpm
> 800 rpm = ± 1.0 rpm

≤ 800 rpm = ± 0.5 rpm
> 800 rpm = ± 1.0 rpm

≤ 800 rpm = ± 0.5 rpm
> 800 rpm = ± 1.0 rpm

≤ 800 rpm = ± 0.5 rpm
> 800 rpm = ± 1.0 rpm

Timer

s:h

1 s - 999 h

1 s - 999 h

1 s - 999 h

1 s - 999 h

Acceleration


controlled

controlled

controlled 

controlled

Active brake


adjustable

adjustable

adjustable

adjustable

Stop on position


yes

yes

yes

yes

Power of standard motor

(EM-Z / EM-Z (HP/HS))

W

70 / 140

70 / 140

70 / 140

70 / 140

* depends on shaking speed and diameter (specification sheet available)

** High Speed

Specific technical data for 3mm/1000rpm under options

Technical data subject to change

Technical data subject to change

Overview options

Do you know these options?

New heating and cooling concept with the ISF1-Z Peltier.

Temperature

Have you heard about our new EcoDew®-Technology? Find more information under kuhner technology.

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New: Automatic door option for ISF1-Z

Icon automatische Tür

New: Kuhner CleanShield is a disposable inlay for the newly designed water bath-Z.

Kuhner CleanShield

CO₂ control

CO2 control is essential when working with mammalian cell cultures. Kuhner was the first company to manufacture and supply incubator shakers with CO2 control more than 15 years ago and continues to offer this option. More.


Peltier

The innovative ISF1-Z Peltier uses long life peltier elements for precise heating and cooling and also for humidity control. This eco-friendly concept makes coolants or compressors unnecessary. The humidity control of the ISF1-Z Peltier is able to humidify and dehumidify up to 50% compared with the ambient relative humidity. 

ISF1-Z Peltier

Humidity control

Humidity control is an important factor in successful fermentation. Evaporation from microtiter plates, or when cultivating in flasks for long periods (e.g. cell cultures), can be significantly reduced with humidification.

To reduce evaporation from shake flasks or microtiter plates a water bath is placed inside the incubator. This water bath is fitted with an automatic water supply.

Our newly developed EcoDew®-Technology provides precise humidity control. More.


3mm / 1000rpm

This versatile new option for the ISF1-Z Peltier incubator shaker can shake at 3mm orbit diameter with speeds up to 1000rpm. This combination is recommended for users of 96 deep-well microtiter plates with high filling volumes. The table is specially designed for up to 20 microtiter plates, and it is also suitable for the Duetz system. The shaking diameter is user-adjustable to any other standard configurations of 3, 6, 9, 12.5, 19, 25, 50, and 70mm. It runs smoothly and quietly and can be stacked up to three machines high. There are special technical add-ons that ensure uniform temperature distribution in the incubator chamber. It comes with our standard 5-year standard warranty guaranteeing quality and durability.

Technical data
Temp. minimum RT +2 °C
Temperature distribution at 37°C/85% r.H. < 0.25 °C
Humidity min. at 25 - 55 °C 55 %
Shaking frequency range at 3 mm 0, 20 - 1000 rpm
Loading max. 20 microplates with or without Duetz (10 kg)
Technical data subject to change
3mm/1000rpm

UV lamp

As in a biological safety cabinet, the chamber of a Kuhner incubator shaker can also be sterilized with an integrated UV lamp. The lamp is situated to maximise irradiation of the chamber and shaking table. The UV lamp has a clearly marked external switch and when the door is opened, the UV-lighting is automatically switched off.

UV lamp

Black window

Available for light sensitive medium or organisms. Any Kuhner incubator shaker can be delivered with blackened windows to prevent unwanted daylight or UV radiation inside the incubator.

Check out the Kuhner EquipNote "Light protection for Kuhner incubators".

Fenster schwarz

Automatic door

The ISF1-Z incubator shaker with automatic door is designed for easy handling and maximum comfort. The automatic door is activated by pressing a button on the incubator shaker. A foot switch option is also available.

Automatic door

Foot switch labels

Labelling plates are now available for the ISF1-Z foot switch that is used with the automatic door option. For a  stack of 2x or 3x ISF1-Z incubator shakers with the automatic door feature, these labelling plates will allow the user to easily identify which foot pedal corresponds to each machine. 

Fusstaster Beschriftung

Touchscreen

This option includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen with our Kuhner Insight Software. The touchscreen has been designed for simple operation, monitoring and programming. It can also be retrofitted to existing incubator shakers. More.

Touchscreen

Pull-out table

The pull-out table is designed for the ISF4-X and ISF1-Z incubator shakers as well as the Rack System. This remarkable device makes loading and unloading trays much easier.

Pull-out table

Dual table

The dual table is an easy and economical way of doubling the shaking capacity. The dual shaking table consists of two levels. Each level will accept an E (420 x 420 mm), EX (500 x 420 mm) or F (800 x 420 mm) size tray.

The lower level of the dual table is the standard Z-table or a pull-out table. Combining the pull-out feature (only for the lower platform) with the dual-level function allows faster access to the bottom level for easy handling and better ergonomics.

The distance between the two levels of the dual table is user-adjustable; the maximal distance between the two levels is 200 mm. At this distance the lower level accepts 125 mL, 250 mL, and 500 mL Erlenmeyer shake flasks. If required, the user can also easily remove the upper level completely to use the incubator shaker for flasks or vessels taller than 500 mL Erlenmeyer flasks.

However, with the dual table the shaking speed is limited to 200 rpm at a shaking diameter of 50 mm, 250 rpm at 25 mm, and 300 rpm at 12.5 mm (all other maximum shaking frequencies, dependent on the shaking diameter, can be withdrawn from the ISF1-Z manual).

Doppelschütteltisch
Doppelschütteltisch

EPFL-table

Do you perform screenings with a large number of 50 ml bioreactors (TPP, Falcon etc.) or microtiter plates? Would you like to shake different cultivation vessels on the same shaker and be able to change the composition quickly and easily? Then the Kuhner EPFL-table is the optimal solution for you. The shaker table has 5 individual clamps, so that 5 different holders or EPFL universal trays can be clamped. By opening a clamp, a single holder or universal tray can be easily removed from the incubator shaker and processed under a clean bench while the remaining holders/trays keep on shaking.

The EPFL universal tray can be equipped with clamps for Erlenmeyer flasks, Schott laboratory bottles, test tube holders, microtiter plates or customer-specific holders. Rearrangement of these clamps and holders is quick and easy. The universal tray can also be equipped with sticky strips. Sticky strips are used to fix shake flasks or other equipment on shaking trays. They offer easy handling and flexible positioning of different sizes and shapes of shake flasks and other vessels.

Special holders for microtiter plates, 50 mL centrifuge tubes (Falcons) and 600 mL reaction vessels are also available for the EPFL-table.

Instead of 5 individual holders, a large Kuhner F-tray (800 x 420mm) can also be clamped onto the shaker table.

For the smaller (incubator) shakers from Kuhner, correspondingly adapted EPFL-tables with 3 or 4 clamps are available (LT-X: 3 clamps, LS-Z: 3 or 4 clamps).

EPFL

EPFL-table

EPFL

EPFL-table with different holders 

EPFL

F-size tray clamped on the EPFL-table

EPFL

Clamp handle 

Individual parts

Order number

Description

100125

Holder for 24 x 50 ml Falcon/TPP tubes mounted on a base plate

Halterung für 24 x 50 ml Zentrifugenröhrchen
Halterung für 24 x 50 ml Zentrifugenröhrchen

Order number

Description

104173

Cover clamp for 4 deepwell MTPs (Duetz)

Halterung (Duetz) für 4 Deepwell Mikrotiterplatten (MTP)

Order number

Description

104104

Universal clamp for 12-16 lowwell MTPs or 4 deepwell MTPs (Duetz)

Halterung (Duetz) für 12-16 Low-Well MTP oder 4 Deep-Well MTP

Order number

Description

107322

EPFL-Tray Universal kpl.

can be fitted with clamps

EPFL-Tablar Universal kpl.

Order number

Description

105186

Holder 5x600mL TPP tubes, straight tubes

108226

Tube set for holder 5 x TPP 450ml

Reagenzglashalter für 5x600mL TPP tubes

Order number

Description

100633

Holder for 3 x 600ml reactor

Halter für 3 x 600ml Reaktoren

Stainless steel

The ISF1-Z is completely made of stainless steel. It can either be painted white or have a processed stainless steel look.

ISF1-Z Edelstahl

Kuhner TOM

Kuhner TOM (Transfer-Rate Online Measurement) measures online oxygen transfer rate (OTR), carbon dioxide transfer rate (CTR) and the respiratory quotient (RQ) in up to 16 individual shake flasks for better process understanding and informed process development. TOM is easily installed in any Kuhner shaker and can be operated with various flask types and sizes including single use shake flasks. Kuhner TOM has zero footprint on the shaker tray as it is mounted above (see picture below). More.

Kuhner TOM

AerationSystem and FlowCon

AerationSystem and FlowCon provide the ideal system for carrying out cell/stem cell cultivations in a simple, fast, and inexpensive manner.

Lab shakers in temperature-controlled rooms and incubator shakers without humidity and CO2-control can be equipped with the AerationSystem and FlowCon to easily implement humidification and a controlled gas composition for carrying out cell cultivations (e.g., CHO, HEK cells…) in shake flasks.

AerationSystem

The FlowCon is a stand-alone gas mixing device and provides a precise gas composition and flow rate. Simultaneously, the AerationSystem (consisting of GasDivider and special shake flask caps) humidifies and distributes the gas flow evenly to the connected shake flasks. Evaporation losses from the shake flasks are significantly reduced, which is particularly advantageous for very long cultivation times (such as cell culture processes) and contributes to successful cultivations. Another advantage is that opening the incubator door does not affect the gas composition in the shake flasks when they are connected to the aeration system.

By controlling the composition of the inlet air with the FlowCon, it is not only possible to supplement CO2 but also to increase or reduce the concentration of oxygen (O2) or implement anoxic conditions using nitrogen (N2). This control of gas compositions allows for a variety of different applications, including stem cell processes for gene therapy or cultivated meat that require a physiological oxygen concentration at 5% O2 or anaerobic cultivations in a nitrogen atmosphere.

FlowCon

The patented Kuhner GasDivider humidifies the mixed, dry gas flow provided by the FlowCon and distributes it precisely and evenly across the attached shake flasks, independent of shake flask type, tube length and any filters in-between. As the GasDivider is placed on the shaking tray of the (incubator) shaker, the gas flow is also perfectly adapted to the temperature of the incubator shaker or temperature-controlled room.


Perspex cover

To prevent accidental operation of the controllers, the panel can be protected by a perspex cover.

Perspex cover

Water bath-Z with Kuhner CleanShield

Kuhner CleanShield is a disposable inlay for the newly designed water bath-Z. The CleanShield simplifies the cleaning process, saves users’ time, and provides a clean environment in our shaker incubators. The open water bath has been designed to allow a quick replacement of the CleanShield and a good visual inspection. Both aspects contribute to a safe and reliable performance of the conducted cultivations. The process of changing the sterile Kuhner CleanShield inlays takes just five minutes and cultivation can resume immediately after. Harsh cleaning agents might leave residues or vapors in the incubator that could negatively impact your cultures. The CleanShield eliminates this risk and protects the water bath which results in less maintenance and an increased lifetime of the shaker incubator.

The ISF1-Z comes with two water bath options:

  • Standard water bath-Z
  • Water bath-Z for Kuhner CleanShield (Option: 104711)

The standard water bath-Z can be converted to a water bath-Z for Kuhner CleanShield, by using the retrofit set 104488.

Kuhner CleanShield
Kuhner CleanShield

IQ/OQ-Documentation 

IQ-OQ (Installation Qualification and Operation Qualification) is an equipment qualification according to GMP procedure. Kuhner offers this service which can also be carried out at the customer’s premises.

GMP

Overview accessories

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Need more space in your laboratory? Check out our stacking adapter or universal stacking adapter.


Universal tray

The universal tray can be fitted with clamps for Erlenmeyer flasks, test tube holders, microtiter plates, or custom made holders to suit your requirements. Rearranging these clamps and holders is quick and simple.

Order number

Description

102212

Universal tray FU (800 x 420 mm)

101422

Clamp U-2500 for Ultra Yield flask from Thomson

Universaltablar
ISF1-X_FU-20tray_8Ultra-20Yield

FU-tray with 8x Ultra Yield flasks (2500 mL) from Thomson


Special universal tray

A special F-size universal tray (800x420mm) is now available to shake large Erlenmeyer flasks. It is ideal for cell culture.

This tray allows parallel shaking of 7 x 3L Corning Fernbach culture flasks or 7 x 5L Thomson Optimum Growth flasks at a maximum orbital diameter of 50mm. The FUM-V has no handles and a V support underneath the tray raises it above the clamping mechanism creating more space for flasks.

Clamps must be ordered separately. (Order number: 101425)

Order number

Description

100546

Special universal tray, FUM-V with V support
(Clamps not included)

101425

U-3000F clamp for Fernbach flasks:
1 x 5L Thomson flask or
1 x 3L Corning Fernbach culture flask

FUV_tray_cellculture

Tray with fixed clamps

The clamps are riveted onto this tray and cannot be removed. It offers maximum stability and will often hold a larger number of flasks than an universal tray.  

Ordner number

Description

Number of clamps

101557

F-25 ml

153

101558

F-50 ml

100

101559

F-100 ml

74

101560

F-125 ml

60

101561

F-150 ml

60

101562

F-200 ml

40

101563

F-250 ml

40

101564

F-300 ml

30

101565

F-500 ml

26

101566

F-1000 ml

16

101567

F-1500 ml

12

101568

F-2000 ml

9

106226

F-2500U

8

101569

F-3000 ml

8

101570

F-4000 ml

5

101571

F-5000 ml

4

F_Tablar_mit_genieteten_Klammern_Kuhner

Tray for microtiter plates

Kuhner has designed trays specifically for microtiter plates. Handles at the front of the tray open and close the special clamping mechanism allowing plates to be loaded and unloaded. Trays of different heights (22, 47 and 77mm) allow the stacking of up to four microtiter plates. The trays are available in three sizes and suitable for all types of plates (deep well, low well, 24, 48 and 96 well).

Order number

Description

Number of microtiter plates

104900

F-MT.22

24 - 48

104894

F-MT.47

24 - 96

104898

F-MT.77

24 - 144

105167

Universal MTP-Spacer


Tray_Microtiterplates

Tray for microtiter plates (springs)

Kuhner has designed a new tray for microtiter plates. This tray is fitted with springs which allows each well plate to be loaded and unloaded individually. The tray is available in three sizes: E (420x420mm), EX (500x420mm) and F (800x420mm).

 

This new tray is particularly suitable for the special holder with filter lid for deep well microtiter plates.

Order number

Description

Number of microtiter plates

104825

F-tray (800x420mm) for deepwell or microtiter plates

1-24

F-Tablar für Mikrotiterplatten (Federn)
Tablare für Mikrotiterplatten (Federn)

F-tray (800 x 420 mm)


Tray with pins

Kuhner has designed a new F-size tray (800 x 420mm) which is ideal for cell culture. The F-V5000/7 tray allows parallel shaking of 7 x 3L Corning Fernbach culture flasks, 7 x 5L Corning Erlenmeyer flasks or 7 x 5L Thomson Optimum Growth flasks. Flasks are held in position by pins and are easily placed on the tray and removed just as quickly.

This tray has been designed for easy cleaning and efficient handling of samples.

Order number

Description

 104956

F-V5000/7
F-tray with pins for 7 flasks:
- 3L or 5L Corning
- 5L Thomson

F-V5000_7

Tray with rubber mat

The whole tray is covered with a rubber mat and is particularly suitable for  shaking containers at low speed (e.g. blood bags).

Order number

Description

105311

Rubber mat FG (800 x 420 mm)

Tablar mit Gummimatte

Tray with sticky strips

A tray fitted with sticky strips is especially useful for flasks shaken at low speeds (up to 200rpm). The flask is placed directly on the sticky strip without the need for any other support. Flasks of all sizes can be used. Sticky strips are available individually or in sets and can also be supplied already fitted to a tray. The E-size tray accepts four strips, while the EX-size tray requires five strips and the F-size tray eight strips.

Ordner number

Description

105200

F-size tray with 8 sticky strips (clear)

105194

1 sticky strip: 385 x 85 x 3 mm (clear)

Tablar mit Klebestreifen

Tray with PC-plate for sticky strips

The PC-plate increases the adhesion of the sticky strips. This is particularly helpful if using flasks >500ml.

Order number

Description

100531

F-size tray with 8 sticky strips (clear)

105220

F-size tray with 2 big sticky strips (clear)

105194

1 sticky strip: 385 x 85 x 3mm (clear)

105196

1 big sticky strip: 395 x 385 x 3mm (clear)

Tray with PC-plate for sticky strips

Dual tray

The dual tray offers two shaking levels and doubles the capacity. It is available in EXU, EX, FU and F size and the upper tray can be removed.
Please note the shaking speed is limited.

Order number

Description

102217

two FU trays with 180mm distance (with holes)

102218

two F trays with 180mm distance
(no holes for sticky strips / rubber mats)

102219

two FU trays with 200mm distance (with holes)

102220

two F trays with 200mm distance
(no holes for sticky strips / rubber mats)

Doppeltablar

Tray with support bars

This tray offers an alternative to both clamps and sticky mats and is ideal for tall containers. The tray is covered with a rubber mat and has an upright at each corner. The F-tray is fitted with six cross supports. These support bars securely clamp containers.

Order number

Description

Number of longitudinal girders

106134

FA-tray with rubber mat and 6 cross supports

2

F-Tablar mit Aufbausystem und Querträger

Tray for separating vessels

Kuhner has also designed a special tray for shaking separating vessels. This very flexible tray can take vessels of various sizes. It is also possible to add a second layer and double the capacity. Movable retaining rods allow vessels to be installed easily.

Order number

Description

Number of separating vessels

SM430250

FS-250

10

SM4302502

FS-250/2

20 (2 layers)

SM430500

FS-500

8

SM4305002

FS-500/2

16 (2 layers)

SM431000

FS-1000

6

SM4310002

FS-1000/2

12 (2 layers)

Tablare für Scheidetrichter

2D-Bag-tray (Cryo)

This tray was developed to shake (orbital or linear) 2D-Bags. Rubber bands secure for example smaller blood and cryo bags. The tray is compatible with ISF1-Z, ISF4-X, Rack System (SBM/SS-X) and LS-Z shakers. It accepts various brands and sizes of pillow shaped single-use bags:

  • 1 x 20L (10L working volume) cultivation bags
  • 2 x 10L (5L working volume) cultivation bags
  • 10 x 500ml or 12 x 250ml cryo bag

Order number

Description

105017

F-tray for 2D-bag with working volume 1/5/10L

2D-Bag-Tablar (Kryo)

2D-Bag-tray (Flex)

This tray was developed for shaking (orbital or linear) different types of 2D-bag. The tray consists of an aluminium base with a flexible mounting system on top.The mounting system can be manually adjusted to facilitate the controlled fixing of different sized cultivation bags. The mounting bars on both longitudinal sides can be moved up and down to hold the cultivation bag in place, while rubber bands will secure the smaller blood and cryo bags. The F-2D-Bag-tray is compatible with ISF1-Z, ISF4-X, Rack System (SBM/SS-X) and LS-Z shakers. The tray accepts various brands and sizes of pillow shaped single-use bags:

  • 1 x 20L (10L working volume) cultivation bags
  • 2 x 10L (5L working volume) cultivation bags
  • 10 x 500ml or 12 x 250ml cryo bags

Visit our poster gallery and find more information on the poster "Characterisation of a RSB 20 L.pdf"

Order number

Description

105052

F-Tray for 2D-bag with working volume 1/5/10L

2D-Bag-Tablar (Kryo)

Pin-clamps Holders

The pin-clamps are ideal for cleanrooms and areas where sticky mats or other standard clamps are not suitable. The clamps have been designed for easy cleaning and efficient handling of samples. The stainless-steel pin-clamps are compatible with all Kuhner universal trays. The shaking speed is limited to a maximum of 180 rpm at 50 mm shaking diameter.

Order number Description
107167 Pin-clamp 1000 mL Schott bottle/ 500 mL Erlenmeyer flask
107168 Pin-clamp 500 mL Schott bottle
107324 Pin-clamp 250 mL Erlenmeyer flask
107326 Pin-clamp 125 mL Erlenmeyer flask
108729 Pin-clamp 1000 mL Erlenmeyer flask
108730 Pin-clamp 1000 mL Duran / Kuhner TOM
108731 Pin-clamp 1600 mL Thomson Optimum Growth
108732 Pin-clamp 2800 mL Thomson Optimum Growth
108733 Pin-clamp 2000 mL Erlenmeyer flask
108734 Pin-clamp 3000 mL/ 5000 mL Fernbach flask / Corning & Thomson Optimum Growth
Pin-clamps for Erlenmeyer flasks and Schott laboratory bottles

Floor stand

For a comfortable working height Kuhner offers floor stands for the ISF1-Z and LT-X incubator shakers. These are available in a choice of 400mm or 765mm high. 

Order number

Description

105001

400 mm high, white, for 2 x ISF1-Z

105002

765 mm high, white, for 1 x ISF1-Z

Untergestell

Floor stands with wheels

Floor stands with wheels are available for the ISF1-Z and LT-X incubator shakers. These stands enable the user to move the machines easily. However, the shaking speed is limited.

Order number

Description

101865

400 mm high for 2 x ISF1-Z

101862

765 mm high for 1 x ISF1-Z

105008

Upgrade costs for castors (Polyamid)

*only for new machines

Floor stands with wheels

Universal stacking adapter

The universal stacking adapter allows other equipment to be placed on top of an ISF1-X/Z  incubator shaker, providing an additional work surface. Create more space in your laboratory with the universal stacking adapter.

Ordner number

Description

105873

Universal stacking adapter on ISF1-X/Z

Universal Stapeladapter

Stacking adapter

This stacking adapter is designed for stacking a LT-X on an ISF1-X/Z incubator shaker. Extra work space on the adapter allows room for flasks or a small machine, as well as the LT-X, thus creating a greater working area.

Order number

Desciption

105864

Stacking adapter (LT-X on ISF1-X/Z)

Stapeladapter

Kuhner Insight Software

The user-friendly Kuhner Insight software was developed for supervision, monitoring, and recording of data. The software is easy to operate. More.

Kuhner Insight Software

Interfaces

Kuhner shakers are equipped with a CAN-bus. CAN-USB, CAN-Ethernet, EMI-60 and NET-60 are all well established interfaces. More.

Kuhner Insight Software

Shelf

The ISF1-Z incubator shaker can be fitted with a shelf allowing cultivation in petri dishes. One or two shelves can be placed above the shaking table and fixed to the chamber walls with four screws.

Order number

Description

104733

Shelf for ISF1-Z

104672

Shelf for ISF1-Z (retrofit-set for existing machine)


Water bath

To reduce evaporation from shake flasks or microtiter plates a water bath can be placed inside the incubator. This water bath is not fitted with an automatic water supply and must be topped up manually.

Order number

Description

104474

Water bath for ISF1-Z


Light shade plate

Kuhner has designed a new light shade plate for the ISF1-Z incubator. This plate is easily placed in front of the door window to prevent radiation affecting the contents of the incubator chamber. It protects light sensitive media from UV, artificial and/or daylight.

Simply lift up the light shade plate to look at the cultures without opening the incubator door. When light protection is no longer required, the plate is easily removed.

Check out the Kuhner EquipNote "Light protection for Kuhner incubators".

Order number

Description

102302

Light shade plate for ISF1-Z

Lichtschutzblende

Door opening limiter for upper shaker

You have a low ceiling or low hanging ceiling lamps in your laboratory but want to fit an ISF1-Z triple stack in the room?

With a door opening limiter for the upper shaker (order n° 108602), the maximum height of an ISF1-Z triple stack can be reduced by about 8 cm (from 2536 mm to 2457 mm). The installation of two small spacers into the door hinges reduces the height of the opened door noticeable but without constraining the access to the incubator chamber.

A further reduction of the maximum height is also possible on customer request. Please feel free to contact us via office@kuhner.com.

Door opening limiter for upper shaker

Kuhner Notes


Poster

Orbital Shaken Bioreactors
The Scale Up Fast Track


In our Science Room, we offer general information and data of cultivation processes in shaken bioreactors.

Good to know

Do you need a special kit for stacking incubator shakers?

No, Kuhner machines do not need kits or special tools for stacking. Full instructions are provided in the User Manual.

Is linear shaking available?

No

Is it possible to stack ISF1-Z, ISF1-X and ISF1-W incubator shakers together?

Yes, but please make sure you stack the W-series shakers on top of the Z-series or X-series and not vice versa. 

Can the machine be used in the GMP sector? 

Yes

Is IQ-OQ documentation available for the shakers?

Yes

ISF1-ZC EcoDew with stainless steel option

The ISF1-Z is available in a 100% stainless steel finish. Take a look at the video to see the advantages of having stainless steel inside and outside the shaker.

ISF1-Z - Kuhner CleanShield for water bath-Z

Kuhner CleanShield is a disposable inlay for the newly designed water bath-Z. Development focused on simplifying the cleaning process, saving users’ time. The inlays are packaged sterile and available in a pack of six.

The following flyers provide information about the machines and function-specific solutions.

Kuhner shakers are suitable for the cultivation of microbial, plant, human and animal cell cultures. Find more information about the different application areas and suitable product recommendations for optimal cultivation here.

Stem cells
Cell culture
Bacteria
Plant cells & algae

Contact

Adolf Kühner AG (Headquarters)

Dinkelbergstrasse 1

CH-4127 Birsfelden (Basel)

Switzerland

Services

We support our customers in implementation, maintenance and repair of all Kuhner products – efficiently and competently. 

GMP compliant production of shakers and bioreactors

For Kuhner, the quality and durability of their shakers and bioreactors have always been the topics with the highest priority. On this account, Kuhner products have also proven their worth worldwide under GMP requirements. Documentation, development and production along the full life cycle of our products are continuously enhanced to match the requirements of 21 CFR and GAMP 5.

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