The Haier HCP-168B is a 170 L (6.0 cu ft) CO₂ incubator built for contamination-free cell culture, headlined by 180°C dry-heat sterilization that decontaminates all interior surfaces in a single automated cycle. Six-sided heating with fuzzy-PID control holds temperature to ±0.1°C, an infrared sensor manages CO₂ across 0-20%, and a 304 stainless-steel chamber with a 7-inch touchscreen makes it a reliable primary incubator for mammalian cell culture, tissue engineering and IVF-adjacent workflows on a standard 115V/60Hz supply.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
| Chamber volume | 170 L / 6.0 cu ft |
| Temperature range | Ambient +3°C to 55°C |
| Temperature control / uniformity | ±0.1°C fluctuation, ±0.3°C uniformity |
| Heating | Six-sided, fuzzy-PID; 2× PT1000 sensors |
| CO₂ range / control | 0-20%, IR sensor, ±0.10% accuracy |
| Humidity | RH 93% ±3% @ 37°C, water reservoir up to ~3.5 L |
| Sterilization | 180°C dry-heat, under 12 hours, all interior surfaces |
| Interior / exterior | 304 stainless steel / powder-coated cold-rolled steel |
| Controller / display | Microprocessor, 7-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Shelves | 3 standard / 11 max, perforated adjustable (15 kg/shelf) |
| Access port | 42 mm diameter |
| Recovery | Temp & CO₂ recover within ~4 min after 30 s door open |
| Options | HEPA filtration, roller base, O₂ module, IoT, humidity display, electromagnetic lock |
| Certification | UL (US 115/60) |
| List price | $12,000.00 |
| LLS price | $10,200.00 |
Application Profile
Contamination is the defining risk in cell culture, and the HCP-168B is engineered around eliminating it. Its 180°C dry-heat sterilization cycle runs automatically at the press of a key and delivers chamber-wide sterility of all surfaces in under 12 hours — without consumables and without disassembling internal components, including the CO₂ and humidity sensors. The silicon-MEMS CO₂ transmitter is rated to withstand more than 300 dry-heat cycles at up to 190°C and needs no recalibration afterward, so routine, aggressive decontamination does not compromise measurement accuracy or sensor life.
Culture performance is equally deliberate. Six-sided heating under fuzzy-PID control holds ±0.1°C temperature stability and ±0.3°C uniformity across the 170 L chamber, an infrared CO₂ sensor maintains 0-20% with ±0.10% accuracy, and active airflow control restores temperature and CO₂ within about 4 minutes after a 30-second door opening — critical when multiple users share the incubator. An anti-condensation heating system returns moisture to the reservoir to cut contamination risk, the 304 stainless-steel interior wipes down easily, and optional inner doors, a HEPA filtration system, roller base, oxygen module and IoT connectivity let the cabinet be tailored to the lab.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the HCP-168B prevent contamination? It runs a 180°C dry-heat sterilization cycle that decontaminates all interior surfaces automatically in under 12 hours — no consumables and no need to remove internal components.
What temperature and CO₂ range does it control? Temperature from ambient +3°C to 55°C at ±0.1°C stability, and CO₂ from 0-20% via an infrared sensor with ±0.10% accuracy.
How large is the chamber? 170 L (6.0 cu ft), with 3 standard perforated shelves (expandable to 11), each rated to 15 kg.
How quickly does it recover after the door is opened? Temperature and CO₂ return to setpoint within about 4 minutes after a 30-second door opening, thanks to active airflow control.
Does frequent sterilization damage the CO₂ sensor? No. The silicon-MEMS IR sensor is rated for 300+ dry-heat cycles at up to 190°C and requires no recalibration after sterilization.
Ordering & Configuration
The HCP-168B is a capital purchase. Add it to a quote and a Legacy Lab Supplies specialist will confirm CO₂ gas supply, optional HEPA/roller-base/O₂/inner-door configuration, and warranty registration before order. Lead time is quoted per configuration; contact us for current availability.
Choose the HCP-168B when contamination control is the priority and you want on-demand 180°C dry-heat sterilization without sacrificing ±0.1°C stability. Need less or more chamber volume? The HCP-80B (80 L) and HCP-258B (258 L) share the same platform; add a HEPA filter or roller base to complete the configuration.
