In modern life sciences, biochemistry, microbiology, and cell culture labs, efficiency and reliability are non-negotiable. The LABBAZZAR Bod Incubator Shaker is engineered to deliver both—combining precise temperature control, gentle mixing, and robust design. Whether you're cultivating cells, performing enzyme assays, or growing microorganisms, this instrument can streamline your workflow.
What Is a Bod Incubator Shaker?
An incubator shaker (sometimes called a shaking incubator) merges the functions of an incubator (controlled temperature environment) and a shaker (gentle agitation). The “Bod” prefix here may denote a particular series or model line from LABBAZZAR, optimized for consistent mixing in a thermally regulated environment.
Key uses include:
- Growing microbial cultures (bacteria, yeast)
- Maintaining cell cultures
- Protein expression studies
- Enzyme assays
- Any protocol requiring both heat control and agitation
Key Features & Benefits
Here’s what makes the LABBAZZAR Bod Incubator Shaker a strong contender in lab instrumentation:
1. Precise Temperature Control
Maintaining stable and accurate temperature is critical for reproducibility in experiments, especially for sensitive biological systems.
2. Shaking / Agitation Mechanism
The shaker ensures proper mixing of media, resuspension of cells, oxygen transfer, and even temperature distribution across the sample.
3. Uniformity & Stability
Good incubator-shakers minimize temperature gradients and vibration artifacts. A well-designed mechanism ensures uniform environment across all sample positions.
4. Programmability & Flexibility
You’d expect modes like ramping temperature, timed shaking intervals, pause modes, etc. This helps adapt to diverse protocols.
5. Robust Build & Safety Features
Durable construction, alarms (for over-temperature, motor failure), door interlocks, and over-current protection all matter.
Potential Specifications (Hypothetical / for Illustration)
Note: Be sure to confirm exact specs from manufacturer or product datasheet before purchase.
| Parameter | Typical Range / Value |
| Temperature range | ambient +4 °C up to ~60–70 °C |
| Shaking speed | 20 – 300 rpm (or more) |
| Orbit / stroke | 10–25 mm |
| Capacity / platform | Multiple flasks / tubes, adjustable clamps |
| Timer / program | 1 min to 99 h or continuous, ramping |
| Display & interface | Digital touch or LCD screen |
| Safety features | Over-temp cut-off, motor overload protection, door lock |
Applications & Use Cases
Here are some real-world applications where a Bod incubator shaker is indispensable:
- Expression of recombinant proteins in bacteria — shaking ensures oxygen supply and even growth
- Yeast fermentation — agitation keeps cells suspended and nutrients uniform
- Cell culture — for certain suspension cell lines
- Enzyme kinetics / assays — constant mixing aids reaction uniformity
- Antibiotic susceptibility testing — for protocols needing regulated growth
Tips to Get the Most Out of It
- Balance your load — distribute flasks evenly to reduce vibration and wear
- Pre-equilibrate — bring chamber to desired temperature before inserting cultures
- Prevent condensation — avoid large temperature differentials between chamber and samples
- Regular calibration — check temperature uniformity and speed accuracy periodically
- Clean carefully — avoid corrosive reagents near motors and electronic parts
- Use proper clamps / holders — having the right accessories helps minimize sample spill or movement
Why LABBAZZAR?
LABBAZZAR (via B.S. Exports) presents itself as a provider of precision laboratory solutions tailored for scientific research and innovation (as seen on their homepage). labbazzar.com The Bod incubator shaker aligns with that mission—bringing engineered reliability and an integrated instrument to labs that demand consistent performance.
Additionally, their platform offers a diverse range of instruments and solutions, reinforcing the idea that they understand multi-instrument workflows in scientific settings. labbazzar.com