Binder B 28 Standard Incubator with mechanical control, 28 litres, B028-230V

The Binder B 28 is a simple, mechanically controlled standard incubator with a 28-litre usable volume for a temperature range of 30 to 70 °C. Unlike the other BINDER standard incubators in the BD and BF series, the B 28 does not feature a digital display or electronic control: the temperature is set mechanically. This makes the unit a simple, cost-effective basic option for applications where no digital control or documentation function is required.

Mechanical control instead of digital control

The B 28 is a legacy model in the BINDER range that deliberately does not feature electronic control technology. The temperature is set via a mechanical control; there is no digital display and no programming function, as offered by the electronically controlled BD or BF models. For applications where a simple, robust basic unit is sufficient – such as in teaching or training – this is not a disadvantage, but rather a deliberate decision to avoid complexity that is not required in these contexts. Anyone requiring a digital display, programme memory or data logging would be better served by the electronically controlled BINDER standard incubators in the BD or BF series.

Compact basic configuration for teaching and training

With external dimensions of 580 x 425 x 405 mm (W x D x H) and a weight of 23 kg, the B 28 is the most compact and lightest model amongst the BINDER standard incubators considered here. The connected load is 0.25 kW. This combination of compact design, simple operation and a comparatively low purchase price makes the B 28 an option for training institutions and cost-conscious procurement where basic functionality is sufficient.

Typical areas of application

• Basic incubation tasks in training and school lessons
• Simple incubation of culture media without the need for digital documentation
• Cost-effective procurement for laboratories with straightforward requirements
• Supplementary unit for smaller sample quantities alongside electronically controlled main units

Selection guide: B 28 or an electronically controlled model

Anyone requiring a digital display, programmability or data logging will find a suitable alternative in the smaller models of the electronically controlled BD and BF series:

With a capacity of 20 litres, the BD 023 offers a slightly smaller usable volume than the B 28, but features electronic control with a digital display. For those requiring greater capacity and additional active air circulation, the BF 056, with a 59-litre capacity, provides a larger, electronically controlled alternative. For straightforward incubation tasks without the need for documentation, however, the B 28 remains the most cost-effective option within the BINDER standard incubator range.

Distinction: mechanically controlled and electronically controlled models

The BD series, with which the B 28 is primarily compared here, is marketed by BINDER as the Avantgarde.Line – as the product description for the BD 115 explicitly states – featuring a digital controller and LCD display. The B 28, on the other hand, is, according to the data sheet, a legacy model outside this current product line structure, without a digital display or an interface. Within the electronically controlled models, the operating principle also differs: the BD series operates using natural convection, whilst the BF series uses active air circulation; both series are available in sizes that are both smaller and significantly larger than the B 28. If a temperature below room temperature is required, none of the three series mentioned covers this range; for this, a cooling incubator from the KB series, such as the Binder KB 065 with a temperature range of 0 to 70 °C, is the right choice.

Technical details

Contents of delivery

• 1x Binder B 28 Standard Incubator with mechanical control (B028-230V)
• User manual

Customised requirements & procurement service

Through our procurement service, LT Laborhandel can assist you in sourcing suitable accessories and spare parts, or in determining whether the basic B 28 or an electronically controlled model from the BD or BF series is more suitable for your application. Do you need help making a selection? We’d be happy to assist you via our procurement service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the B 28 not have a digital display?
According to the data sheet, the B 28 is a mechanically controlled legacy model in the BINDER range that deliberately does not feature electronic control technology.

Which standard BINDER incubators feature digital control?
The BD series (natural convection, Avantgarde.Line) and the BF series (forced air) are electronically controlled and are each available in several sizes, from 20 and 59 litres respectively.

Is the B 28 suitable for temperatures below room temperature?
No, according to the data sheet, the temperature range is 30 to 70 °C. For applications below room temperature, a cooling incubator from the KB series is required.

Is the B 28 still worth it despite the lack of a documentation function?
For teaching, training or simple routine tasks that do not require digital recording, the B 28 is, according to the data sheet, a cost-effective basic model; for GLP documentation, an electronically controlled model with a USB interface is the more suitable choice.