Cleaver Scientific has launched two types of programmable fermentation system.
The company said both models are ideal for growing a variety of cell types, including microbes, yeast and fungi as well as mammalian, insect and plant cell lines.
The CSL-FS-S modular is a small-scale fermentation system for one vessel of up to 1.5 litres.
The CSL-F1 is designed for four different sizes of fermentation vessel, covering capacities of three, five seven or 10 litres, or for dual vessels.
Both models are designed for bench-top use.
Double jacket vessels are available for mammalian cell culture.
Each system includes a built-in, 15-step programmable software package and integrated control panel which enables real-time recording and communication between the fermentation system and the connected PC and allows the setting of various conditions, including cascade and acid-start.
The controller can be set to keep the microbes in the various growth phases for maximum yield, accommodating batch, fed batch and continuous fermentation as required.
A pH probe enables automatic control of either acid or base input through peristaltic pumps and the DO probe controls the aerator.
A validation package is also available as an optional extra.
Cleaver Scientific said the smaller, modular CSL-FS system is suited to smaller scale fermentations providing flexibility and enabling different components to be assembled depending on user requirements.
These include tetra peristaltic pumps which are fully and individually controllable.
Many of the accessories can be added as optional extras to the modular CSL-FS system, including pH and DO probes.
