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SANYO Introduces High Capacity Reach-In CO2 Incubator Capable of handling a wide range of applications
03/10/2008
Wood Dale, IL, March 10, 2008—SANYO Commercial Solutions Company, a division of SANYO North America Corporation introduces an easy to use, specially designed incubator for critical applications in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and clinical investigation – the MCO-80IC Reach-In CO2 Incubator. The incubator is safe for even the most demanding of cell culture protocols, offering benefits in improved usability, superior CO2 and temperature control, and the latest anti-contamination measures.
On the new product launch, Matt Siebert, Product Sales Manager at SANYO Commercial Solutions, commented, “The MCO-80IC is ideal for culturing large volumes of patient samples, performing short-term studies, and working with large volume products.” He added, “The MCO-80IC includes SANYO’s exclusive incubator technologies such as a inCu saFe™ germicidal copper-alloy stainless steel interior, optional UV decontamination system, an infrared (IR) CO2 sensor with P.I.D. control for quick recovery and exceptionally low gas consumption, resulting in lower product costs to the customer.”
Main Product Features
Improved usability
- Large 30.1 cubic foot cabinet capacity can accommodate a roller bottle apparatus up to 5 bottles wide by 7 bottles high
- Full view, double paned glass doors allowing easy observation of cultured samples
- Large LED digital display and key pad for greater visibility, easy set-up and consistent sample monitoring
Superior CO2 and Temperature Control
- CO2 controlled producing lower CO2 consumption, less than half of similar competitive units
- Uses infrared CO2 sensor with P.I.D. microprocessor to control and force the air circulation system to deliver fast CO2 recovery
- P.I.D. system only has fluctuation of +/- 0.1 degree Celsius for great accuracy
- Horizontal Laminar Airflow System promotes superior temperature uniformity
Anti-Contamination Measures
- inCu saFe™ copper-enriched stainless steel interior, plenums and shelving
- UV sterilization system for the humidity reservoir (optional)
- Heaters on outer glass door to eliminate/prevent condensation
- SafeCell™ Active Background Contamination Control
Other Features:
- Industry leading 3 year warranty
About SANYO:
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi billion dollar global leader in providing solutions for the environment, energy and for lifestyle applications based on its brand vision, ‘Think GAIA.’ SANYO Commercial Solutions Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Wood Dale, IL, provides laboratory equipment for pharmaceutical, life science and biotechnology applications. Product lines include space-efficient V.I.P.® ultra-low temperature freezers, cryogenic freezers, pharmaceutical and medical refrigerators, cell culture incubators, plant growth chambers, and portable autoclaves.
For more information, please visit our web site; http://www.sanyobiomedical.com/incubation.
For Press Inquiries:
Lauren Monitz
Marketing Communications Coordinator,
Public Relations, Branding, Web
SANYO Commercial Solutions
1300 Michael Drive
Suite A
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Phone: 630-694-8238
Email: lmonitz@sss.sanyo.com