Thermo Heracell VIOS 160i CO₂ Incubator Stack

2025-08-01T12:08:23-04:00

Vendor: American Instrument Exchange
Type: Incubators
Price: 6000.00

Thermo Heracell VIOS 160i CO₂ Incubator

The Thermo Scientific Heracell VIOS CO₂ incubator is specifically designed to deliver the performance reliability, ease of operation, and value required to support a range of culturing needs from basic research to the demanding, leading-edge applications, so you're ready for whatever comes next. These units have copper-lined interiors and shelves.

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Thermo Heracell VIOS 160i Incubator (Used & Refurbished) – Specs, Review & Comparison

Thermo Heracell VIOS 160i CO₂ Incubator features

5.8 Cu. Ft. (165L)

ISO 5 clean room air quality

iCAN touchscreen control

90-day warranty

VIOS CO₂ incubators feature THRIVE Active Airflow, where an in-chamber fan distributes clean, humidified air throughout the chamber ensuring homogeneous conditions; fast recovery of all parameters in ten minutes or less for stable culturing conditions; and an auto-stop function that disables fan operation during door openings to minimize air exchange.

The VIOS CO2 incubators also have a protected humidity reservoir where directly heated water provides stable high relative humidity levels, preventing culture desiccation; a condensation-free inner chamber that prevents a breeding ground for contaminant; and 5X faster humidity recovery than traditional water pan designs.

The direct heat chamber has adjustable, perforated shelving, and a reversible exterior door for added flexibility. The in-chamber HEPA continuously filters the entire chamber air volume every 60 seconds, and ISO 5 clean room air quality is achieved in the culture chamber within five minutes.

The iCAN touchscreen control is a bright, door-mounted display for easy accessibility and viewing. You can select between operation in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, and Mandarin.

Testing

Our technicians test CO₂ incubators using a calibrated digital chart recorder to verify the accuracy of temperature controls and readouts, as well as using a Fyrite indicator to measure CO2 levels in the chamber. We replace any hardware or parts as is necessary and clean all incubators thoroughly prior to shipment.

Pictures

The photos above are representative. Please bear in mind that the equipment shown is currently in storage in our warehouse. In addition to testing each machine we will clean all the equipment thoroughly prior to shipment.

We often have multiple units of each model in stock and sometimes we're unable to feature photos of every single unit. At your request, we can provide photos of the equipment in your order after testing and cleaning.

Thermo Heracell VIOS 160i CO₂ Incubator – specifications

External Dimensions | 34.6”W x 25.1”D x 35.4”H
Interior Dimensions | 22.7”W x 18.5”D x 23.9”H
CO₂ Concentration Range | 1 to 20%
Relative Humidity | <93% at 37°C
Temperature Range | Ambient +3° to 55°C
Weight | 183 lbs
Capacity | 5.8 cu.ft. (165 L)

Thermo HeraCell VIOS 160i CO2 incubator frequently asked questions

What’s the advantage of copper-lining in a CO2 incubator?

Copper-lining offers an antimicrobial, self-disinfecting surface to reduce reliance on chemical disinfectants and are easy to maintain, ensuring a sterile environment. It can kill bacteria, fungi, and mold on surfaces to prevent contamination in cell cultures.

Does the copper in this Thermo VIOS 160i incubator show use?

We will clean the copper to the best of our ability, but there is no practical way to make it look brand new. We’re happy to provide additional pictures after testing and cleaning for your approval.

I need multiple Thermo VIOS incubators for my new lab. Are you able to supply several matching chambers or stacks?

Yes, we frequently outfit new labs with multiple pieces of equipment. We encourage you to check out some of the lab equipment start up packages from American Instrument Exchange. These include not only incubators but also biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, microscopes, and more. We offer easy customization to match your specific budget, brand preferences, and research requirements.

Do you offer repair services for the malfunctioning VIOS 160i incubators?

Absolutely. Our technicians can repair incubators and we offer both field service and depot repair services, depending on the nature of the problem and your location.