The Yamato IC-103C is a 37 L benchtop general-purpose incubator that holds cultures, samples, and reactions from room temperature +5 °C to 80 °C with ±0.5 °C control accuracy at 37 °C. Its compact natural-convection design and front-mounted digital controls make it an easy fit for a crowded bench, while a stainless chamber keeps it clean and durable. This is the 115V unit; the 220V sibling is the IC113C.
Key Specifications
| SKU | IC-103C |
| Base model | Yamato IC103C (general-purpose incubator) |
| System | Natural convection |
| Operating temperature range | Room temp. +5 to 80 °C |
| Temp. control accuracy | ±0.5 °C at 37 °C |
| Temp. distribution accuracy | ±1.0 °C |
| Heater | 0.2 kW, stainless heating pipe |
| Controller / sensor | PID microprocessor; K-thermocouple; dual 4-digit LED display |
| Timer | 1 min–999 hr 50 min with wait function |
| Internal dimensions | 350 × 300 × 360 mm |
| External dimensions | 430 × 397 × 606 mm |
| Internal capacity | 37 L |
| Shelves | 2 plates / 4 brackets; ~15 kg/shelf; 8 steps |
| Weight | ~17 kg |
| Voltage / power | 115V, 50/60 Hz — AC115V 1.8 A, with plug |
Application Profile
General-purpose incubation covers the everyday 37 °C work of microbiology, cell and bacterial culture, and controlled-temperature reactions. The Yamato IC-103C is built for exactly that: a natural-convection chamber gives gentle, low-disturbance heating that won't dry out plates or disturb suspensions, and ±0.5 °C at 37 °C keeps incubation conditions consistent run to run.
At 37 L on a bench, the IC-103C suits teaching labs, clinics, and research groups that need reliable incubation without a floor-standing unit. Digital set/measured displays, a long-range timer, calibration offset, and key-lock keep operation simple and repeatable, while self-diagnostics and automatic overheat prevention protect samples and the instrument. Its span to 80 °C also handles warm drying and gentle heat-treatment tasks beyond culture work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature range does the Yamato IC-103C reach? Room temperature +5 °C to 80 °C, with ±0.5 °C control accuracy at 37 °C — the standard incubation setpoint.
Is it forced-air or natural convection? Natural convection, which gives gentle heating that minimizes sample dehydration and disturbance — ideal for culture plates and open vessels.
How big is the chamber? 37 L (350 × 300 × 360 mm) with two shelves rated ~15 kg each — a benchtop footprint of 430 × 397 × 606 mm.
Which voltage is this? This is the 115V IC103C (AC115V, 1.8 A, with plug). For 220V supply, order the IC113C.
Can I add shelves? Yes — additional shelves and stacking kits are available for the IC series; confirm the correct part for your model at quote.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm at quote: supply voltage (115V vs 220V IC113C), bench space, and any extra shelves.
Warranty: Per Yamato standard capital-equipment terms — confirm coverage at quote.
Add the IC-103C to a quote to lock voltage and lead time; it ships with two stainless shelves and brackets.
Yamato IC general-purpose incubators:
- IC-103C (this product) — 37 L, benchtop, 115V
- IC113C — same 37 L class, 220V supply
Step up to IC413C (97 L) or IC813C (318 L) with an observation window for larger loads.
