Binder CBF 170 CO2 incubator
€12.762,00 Original price was: €12.762,00.€11.741,04Current price is: €11.741,04. excl. VAT
- Volume: 170 liter
- Contamination-safe humidification system without water pan
- Tried-and-tested anti-contamination concept with 180 °C hot air sterilization
- Hot-air sterilizable CO₂ sensor with single-beam infrared technology
- Seamless inner chamber made of stainless steel with flanges as shelf support system
- Fanless interior with Venturi CO₂ gas mixing nozzle
- Intuitive touchscreen controller
- Internal data logger, measured values can be read out in open format via USB
- Troubleshooting system with visual and acoustic alarms
- Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, zero-voltage alarm contact
- Fail-safe CO₂ system for protecting the pH of cell cultures

Product Description – Binder CBF 170 CO₂ Incubator
The Binder CBF 170 CO₂ incubator represents the high-end standard for laboratories requiring precise environmental control, sterility, and humidity regulation for sensitive applications. Designed specifically for use in GMP-compliant settings, this advanced incubator ensures reliable results, even in complex cell-based assays using multiwell plates or under hypoxic conditions.
With its contamination-safe humidification system—operating without a water pan—and 180°C hot air sterilization, the CBF 170 provides a safe and sterile environment for your cultures. A heat-sterilizable infrared CO₂ sensor, superheated steam humidification, and fail-safe CO₂ system guarantee highly stable conditions to protect cell pH and viability.
The seamless stainless-steel interior, combined with a fanless design and Venturi CO₂ mixing nozzle, eliminates turbulence while maintaining optimal gas distribution. Additional features such as a touchscreen controller, internal data logging via USB, and a comprehensive alarm and diagnostics system ensure both performance and compliance.
Optional upgrades—like O₂ control (0.2–20% or 10–90%), multi-sectional glass doors, and stacking adapters—make the CBF 170 adaptable to various research environments and experimental needs.
Key Features:
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Superheated steam humidification without water pan
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Hot air sterilization at 180°C
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Sterilizable CO₂ sensor (infrared, single-beam)
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Seamless stainless steel chamber with integrated shelving
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Fanless interior with Venturi gas mixing
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Touchscreen controller with data logging via USB
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Visual and acoustic alarm system
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Ethernet, USB, and zero-voltage alarm contact
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Optional O₂ control and space-saving stacking configuration
For researchers working in regulated environments or conducting sensitive experiments, the Binder CBF 170 CO₂ incubator offers premium performance, unmatched contamination control, and precise humidity regulation.
Warranty: 2 years
Lead time: 1-2 weeks
Designation | *CBF170-230V |
Article Number | 9640-0017 |
Performance Data Temperature | |
Temperature range | +6 °C above ambient temperature to 60 °C |
Temperature uniformity at 37°C | 0.4 ± K |
Temperature fluctuation at 37°C | 0.1 ± K |
Recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 37°C | 6 min |
Performance Data Climate | |
Humidity range | 50 …95 % RH |
CO₂-Data | |
CO2 range | 0…20 Vol.-% CO₂ |
CO₂ measuring technology | IR |
CO₂ recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 5 vol. % CO₂ | 5 min |
Measures | |
Interior volume | 170 L |
Net weight of the unit (empty) | 95 kg |
Load per rack | 10 kg |
Permitted load | 30 kg |
Doors | |
Unit doors | 1 |
Inner doors | 1 |
Internal Dimensions | |
Interior width | 560 mm |
Interior height | 600 mm |
Interior depth | 500 mm |
Wall clearance | |
Wall clearance back | 100 mm |
Wall clearance sidewise | 50 mm |
Housing dimensions not incl. fittings and connections | |
Width net | 680 mm |
Height net | 870 mm |
Depth net | 715 mm |
Electrical data | |
Housing protection acc. to EN 60529 | IP 20 |
Rated Voltage | 200…230 V |
Power frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Nominal power | 1,4 kW |
Nominal current | 5,7 A |
Unit fuse | 10,0 A |
Phase (Nominal voltage) | 1~ |
Connections | |
Connection hose nozzle DN6 for CO2 for hose with internal diameter | 6 mm |
Connection hose nozzle DN 6 for O2 / N2 for hose with internal diameter | NA |
Environment-specific data | |
Sound-pressure level | 41 dB(A) |
Energy consumption at 37°C | 55 Wh/h |
Fixtures | |
Number of shelves (std./max.) | 3/6 |
• O₂ control with O₂ control ranges: 0.2 to 20 vol.% O₂ or 10 to 90 vol.% O₂
• Multi-sectional glass doors with special shelves for dividing up the space to accommodate different experiments
• Stacking adapter for secure, space-saving installation
• Gas tank changer for connecting two gas tanks to one or two incubators