Thermo Scientific Forma Series II CO₂ Incubator – 6.5 cu. ft. Water Jacket (Model 3120)

CO₂ Incubator for Precise Cell Culture and Contamination Control

The Thermo Scientific™ Forma™ Series II CO₂ Incubator is a precision laboratory incubator designed to maintain stable temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels for cell culture and biological research.

It uses a water jacket heating system, infrared (IR) CO₂ sensor, and continuous HEPA air filtration to create a controlled, contamination-resistant environment—ensuring consistent and reproducible results for sensitive laboratory applications.

Who This CO₂ Incubator Is For

Best For:

• Cell culture and tissue engineering labs
• Biotech and pharmaceutical research facilities
• Clinical and diagnostic laboratories
• IVF and reproductive technology labs
• Academic and university research environments

Not Ideal For:

• Basic incubation without CO₂ control
• Low-complexity or non-critical applications

Key Features and Why They Matter

Water Jacket Temperature Stability

The water jacket system surrounds the chamber with heated water, providing superior temperature uniformity and faster recovery after door openings—critical for maintaining cell viability.

Infrared (IR) CO₂ Sensor Technology

The IR sensor delivers precise and stable CO₂ measurement, ensuring optimal gas levels for consistent cell growth conditions.

Continuous HEPA Filtration System

• Filters the entire chamber every 60 seconds
• Achieves ISO Class 5 (Class 100) air quality within 5 minutes after door opening
• Minimizes contamination risk in sensitive applications

Triple Wall Construction

Enhances thermal stability and insulation, ensuring consistent environmental conditions throughout the chamber.

Heated Dual Pane Glass Door

Reduces condensation buildup while allowing clear visibility of samples without disrupting internal conditions.

Uniform Air Distribution

An internal fan gently circulates air to maintain homogeneous temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels across all shelves.

Easy-to-Clean Stainless Steel Interior

• Polished stainless steel with coved corners prevents contamination buildup
• Removable shelves and humidity pan allow quick cleaning and maintenance

Advanced Digital Controls and Monitoring

• Alphanumeric LED display for easy operation
• Real-time process monitoring and alarm notifications
• Configurable access control and alert settings

Technical Specifications

How to Use the CO₂ Incubator

• Load Samples
  Place culture vessels or biological samples inside the chamber.
• Set Environmental Parameters
  Configure temperature, CO₂ levels, and alarms using the control panel.
• Start Incubation
  The incubator automatically maintains stable internal conditions.
• Monitor and Adjust
  Use the display and alerts to track performance and make adjustments if needed.

Contamination Control and Clean Air System

This incubator is designed to maintain a clean, controlled environment for sensitive cultures:

• HEPA filtration cleans chamber air every 60 seconds
• Rapid recovery to cleanroom air quality after door openings
• Stainless steel interior minimizes contamination surfaces
• Controlled humidity supports optimal biological growth

Applications

• Mammalian cell culture
• Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
• Microbiology and life science research
• IVF and reproductive technology
• Pharmaceutical and biotech development