Binder BF 115 Standard Incubator with forced air circulation, 114 litres, 9010-0315
€2,548.00
- Standard incubator with active air circulation for even temperature distribution
- Temperature range: 7 to 10 °C above room temperature up to 100 °C
- 114 litres net capacity
- Benchtop unit, 710 x 605 x 725 mm
- Power consumption: 0.4 kW at 230 V
- Suitable for microbiology, cell culture and food testing
Product information "Binder BF 115 Standard Incubator with forced air circulation, 114 litres, 9010-0315"
The Binder BF 115 is part of the BF series of BINDER standard incubators and, with a net capacity of 114 litres, offers almost twice the capacity of the smaller BF 056. The active air circulation system ensures uniform temperature distribution throughout the entire interior, even when several shelf levels are in use at the same time. The temperature range extends from 7 to 10 °C above room temperature up to 100 °C, making the unit suitable for routine tasks in microbiology, cell culture and food testing, where several samples are regularly incubated in parallel.
Uniform temperature distribution through active air circulation
Whilst heat distribution in BINDER’s BD models relies solely on natural convection, the BF 115 uses a fan to actively circulate the air within the chamber. With a usable volume of 114 litres and multiple shelf levels, this difference is particularly noticeable: without active air circulation, noticeable temperature differences can arise between the upper and lower shelves; with air circulation, conditions remain significantly more uniform throughout the entire interior. For laboratories that rely on reproducible incubation results across multiple batches, this is a significant advantage.
Medium-sized model for regular laboratory use
With external dimensions of 710 x 605 x 725 mm (W x D x H) and a weight of 54 kg, the BF 115 is still designed as a benchtop unit, but offers significantly more capacity than the BF 056. As with the BF 056, the connected load is 0.4 kW, and it operates at 230 V. This makes the BF 115 suitable for laboratories that regularly incubate multiple samples simultaneously without yet requiring a large floor-standing unit.
Typical applications
- Parallel incubation of multiple sample series in routine microbiological diagnostics
- Cell culture preparations in medium-sized batches
- Shelf-life and bacterial count determinations in food testing
- Routine incubation tasks in quality assurance and day-to-day laboratory work
Selection guide: choosing the right size from the BF series
The BF series with active air circulation ranges from 59 to 734 litres of usable volume across five sizes; the BF 115, with a capacity of 114 litres, falls within the lower third:
| Model | Useful volume | External dimensions (W x D x H) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF 056 | 59 l | 560 x 565 x 625 mm | 39 kg |
| BF 115 (this unit) | 114 l | 710 x 605 x 725 mm | 54 kg |
| BF 260 | 257 l | 810 x 760 x 845 mm | 85 kg |
| BF 400 | 400 l | 1,235 x 765 x 1,025 mm | 145 kg |
| BF 720 | 734 l | 1,165 x 870 x 1,590 mm | 166 kg |
For smaller, occasional runs, the BF 056 is usually sufficient; for regular processing of multiple parallel sample series, the BF 115 – with almost double the capacity – is the more practical choice, without the need to resort to the floor-standing BF 260. Anyone anticipating a foreseeable increase in sample numbers should plan for the next larger model from the outset, as the models in the BF series are all standalone units with no provision for subsequent volume expansion.
Distinction: BF, BD and KB-series refrigerated incubators
Anyone looking for a unit with natural convection in a similar size, rather than active forced air circulation, will find the Binder BD 115, with a capacity of 112 litres, to be the ideal alternative from BINDER’s Avantgarde.Line. For open-incubated samples without multiple shelves occupied simultaneously, the gentler airflow of the BD 115 may be sufficient; however, as soon as several shelves are used in parallel, the active air circulation of the BF 115 ensures more uniform conditions. If the temperature range up to 100 °C is insufficient and incubation is also required below room temperature, a refrigerated incubator such as the Binder KB 130, with a range of 0 to 70 °C, is the ideal addition.
Technical details
| Temperature range | 7 to 10 °C above room temperature up to 100 °C |
| Usable volume | 114 l |
| Circulation system | Active air circulation (BF series) |
| External dimensions (W x D x H) | 710 x 605 x 725 mm |
| Unit weight (net) | 54 kg |
| Connected load | 0.4 kW |
| Rated voltage | 230 V |
Contents
- 1x Binder BF 115 standard incubator with forced air circulation (9010-0315)
- User manual
Customised requirements & procurement service
Through our procurement service, LT Laborhandel assists with sourcing suitable accessories, spare parts, bespoke calibration or special configurations for the BF 115. Do you need help selecting the right unit for your application? We’d be happy to assist via our procurement service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the BF 115 and the BD 115?
The BF 115 distributes heat via an active air circulation system, whilst the BD 115 operates without a fan, using natural convection. Both models offer a similar usable volume of 114 and 112 litres respectively.
What other sizes are available in the BF series?
According to the data sheet, the BF series ranges from the BF 056 with a capacity of 59 litres to the BF 720 with 734 litres; at 114 litres, the BF 115 is at the lower end of the range.
Is the BF 115 suitable for cooling applications?
No, according to the data sheet, the temperature range extends from 7 to 10 °C above room temperature up to 100 °C. For temperatures below room temperature, a KB-series cooling incubator is required.
How big is the difference compared to the next larger model, the BF 260?
With a capacity of 257 litres, the BF 260 offers more than double the usable volume of the BF 115, with a correspondingly larger footprint and a higher power rating of 0.9 kW instead of 0.4 kW.
| Volume: | 114 l |
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