Binder BF 260 Standard Incubator with forced air circulation, 257 litres, 9010-0319
€3,967.00
- Standard incubator with active air circulation for uniform temperature distribution
- Temperature range: 7 to 10 °C above room temperature up to 100 °C
- 257 litres net capacity
- Compact floor-standing unit, 810 x 760 x 845 mm
- Power consumption: 0.9 kW at 230 V
- Suitable for microbiology, cell culture and food testing
Product information "Binder BF 260 Standard Incubator with forced air circulation, 257 litres, 9010-0319"
The Binder BF 260 is the medium-sized model in the BF series of BINDER standard incubators and, with a usable volume of 257 litres, offers more than twice the capacity of the BF 115. The active forced-air circulation system distributes the heat evenly throughout the entire interior, which is particularly beneficial given this larger volume and the multiple shelving levels. The temperature range extends from 7 to 10 °C above room temperature up to 100 °C, enabling standard incubation tasks in microbiology, cell culture and food testing to be carried out reliably, even with a higher sample throughput.
Uniform temperature distribution through active air circulation
In an interior volume of 257 litres, heat distribution via natural convection alone – as used in BINDER’s BD models – is significantly less uniform than with active air circulation. The fan in the BF 260 ensures that temperature conditions remain consistent throughout the entire interior, even when the unit is fully loaded with several shelves. For laboratories that regularly incubate large batches of samples in parallel and rely on reproducible results, this is a key criterion when selecting equipment.
Larger volume for higher sample throughput
With external dimensions of 810 x 760 x 845 mm (W x D x H) and a weight of 85 kg, the BF 260 is noticeably larger than the smaller BF models, but can still be accommodated as a compact floor-standing unit depending on the laboratory layout. The connected load is 0.9 kW, and it operates at 230 V. This makes the BF 260 suitable for laboratories with higher sample throughput that require greater capacity without having to upgrade to the larger 400 or 720 models.
Typical applications
- Parallel incubation of larger sample series in microbiological diagnostics
- Cell culture batches with a higher batch volume
- Screening tests and shelf-life tests in food testing
- Routine operation in quality assurance laboratories with a regular flow of samples
Selection guide: choosing the right size from the BF series
With a capacity of 257 litres, the BF 260 is in the middle of the five sizes in the BF series, which range from 59 to 734 litres of usable volume:
| 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 | 114 l | 710 x 605 x 725 mm | 54 kg |
| BF 260 (this appliance) | 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 |
If the capacity of the BF 115 is no longer sufficient for the sample runs required, the BF 260 – with more than double the capacity – is the next logical step, without having to switch to the large floor-standing BF 400 just yet. If it is foreseeable that even more capacity will be required, for example for extensive screening programmes, it is worth looking directly at the BF 400 or BF 720, as changing the unit size whilst the system is in operation would necessitate replacing the equipment.
Distinction: BF, BD and KB-series refrigerated incubators
If you are looking for a unit of a similar size with natural convection rather than active air circulation, the Binder BD 260 with a 253-litre capacity is the ideal alternative; however, it lacks the balancing effect of active air circulation when multiple shelves are fully loaded. With an interior of this size and multiple shelving levels, this difference is more noticeable than with smaller models. For applications requiring temperatures below room temperature, the Binder KB 260 is available – a refrigerated incubator with a comparable volume and a temperature range of 0 to 70 °C.
Technical details
| Temperature range | 7 to 10 °C above room temperature up to 100 °C |
| Useful volume | 257 l |
| Circulation system | Active air circulation (BF series) |
| External dimensions (W x D x H) | 810 x 760 x 845 mm |
| Unit weight (net) | 85 kg |
| Connected load | 0.9 kW |
| Rated voltage | 230 V |
Contents
- 1x Binder BF 260 standard incubator with forced air circulation (9010-0319)
- User manual
Customised requirements & procurement service
Through our procurement service, LT Laborhandel assists with the procurement of suitable accessories, spare parts, bespoke calibration or special configurations for the BF 260. 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 260 and the BD 260?
The BF 260 operates with active recirculation, whilst the BD 260 uses natural convection without a fan. Both models offer a similar usable volume of 257 and 253 litres respectively.
How many parallel sample runs can the BF 260 accommodate?
With a usable volume of 257 litres and multiple shelving levels, the BF 260 is suitable, according to the data sheet, for significantly more parallel runs than the smaller models, the BF 056 and BF 115.
Is there a model even larger than the BF 260?
Yes, within the BF series, there are two larger models available: the BF 400 and the BF 720, with a usable volume of 400 and 734 litres respectively.
Can the BF 260 also cool?
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, the KB 260 cooling incubator, with a comparable volume, is the suitable alternative.
| Volume: | 257 l |
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