Incubators Accessories

Extra Shelf, stainless steel, for H2505-40

Extra Shelf, stainless steel, for H2505-70

Extra Shelf, stainless steel, for H2505-130

Additional shelf for 45 liter incubators, 1 each

Additional shelf for 180 liter incubators, 1 each

Stacking kit for 180 liter incubator (height of top display approximately 135cm)

IncuView Integrated Microscope Shelf, 45L (For H3565-45 Only)

IncuView Integrated Microscope Shelf, 180L (For H3565-180, 180HD and 180HDO2 Only)

H3550-180-SH by Benchmark Scientific is an additional shelf accessory for Benchmark’s 180-liter incubator series, including the H3565-180 SureTherm™ CO₂ Incubator (18.7 × 20.8 × 28 in. interior). Sold individually (1 each), it extends vertical capacity within the 180 L chamber to accommodate more samples per run. Order by catalog number H3550-180-SH at mbpinc.net/quickorder or via customerservice@mbpinc.net.

Manufacture

H3550-45-SH by Benchmark Scientific is a stainless-steel additional shelf for the ST-45 and SureTemp 45-liter CO2 incubator series, sold one shelf per unit. It increases the number of storage tiers inside the chamber without adding floor footprint; order using catalog number H3550-45-SH at mbpinc.net/quickorder.

<h2>What Are Lab Incubator Accessories?</h2>
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Laboratory incubator accessories are replacement components, add-on attachments, and optional modules that extend the function of a CO2 incubator, microbiological incubator, shaking incubator, or refrigerated incubator beyond its out-of-the-box configuration. They fall into three broad groups: (1) interior organization (shelving, racks, rotisseries, and slides that configure usable chamber space for specific vessel types); (2) maintenance and calibration (CO2 sensor modules, humidity trays, HEPA filter assemblies, door gaskets, and temperature probes that keep the incubator in specification over time); and (3) contamination control (UV light replacement bulbs, anti-corrosion coating kits, and decontamination accessories that reduce microbial contamination risk in multi-user incubators). Using genuine replacement parts is important for CO2 sensors and HEPA filters in particular, as third-party substitutes may not meet the accuracy or fit specifications required for regulated laboratory workflows. Incubator accessories fall into three categories: organization (shelves, racks), maintenance (sensors, filters, gaskets), and contamination control (UV lamps, decontamination kits); buy the first two on a scheduled basis and the third on an as-needed basis.
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Extra plastic shelving provides a 10.5 x 8" surface area, perfect for adding a tier of storage for non-autoclavable tasks.
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Precision-fit design ensures the shelf slides perfectly into your H2200 series units for immediate use without any complicated setup.
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<h2>How to Choose Incubator Accessories</h2>
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Shelving and interior organization
Stainless steel shelves are the most common incubator accessory, adding usable positions without a new unit. Wire-grid shelves allow better air circulation than solid shelves in forced-air incubators, which is important for temperature uniformity when the incubator is fully loaded. Confirm the shelf load rating in kg before stacking heavy culture bottles on a single shelf. Tube racks, slide holders, rotisseries, and microplate stacking frames are available for specific vessel formats.
CO2 sensor modules
CO2 incubators use either thermal conductivity (TC) or infrared (IR) sensors to measure CO2 concentration. TC sensors are less expensive but drift over time and require recalibration after each door opening. IR sensors are more stable, respond faster, and are preferred for high-frequency-access incubators. Replacement CO2 sensor modules are model-specific; always reference the exact incubator model number when ordering.
HEPA filters and air handling
Incubators with forced HEPA-filtered air circulation require periodic filter replacement (typically every 6 to 12 months under continuous use) to maintain the contamination barrier. A clogged HEPA filter reduces airflow, compromises temperature uniformity, and eventually trips an alarm. Replace on the manufacturer's recommended schedule, not on a reactive basis.
Door gaskets and seals
Door gaskets maintain the CO2 and humidity environment inside the chamber. Worn or cracked gaskets allow CO2 leakage, requiring the incubator to run the CO2 supply continuously and potentially causing pH drift in cultures. Inspect door seals quarterly and replace annually or at the first sign of deformation. Gaskets are model-specific; order using the exact incubator model number.
Humidity trays and water pans
CO2 incubators rely on an open water pan to maintain 90% to 95% relative humidity. Clean and refill the humidity tray weekly with sterile deionized water to prevent fungal and bacterial contamination of the water reservoir. Copper water pans (available for some models) reduce microbial growth in the tray compared to stainless steel.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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When sourcing replacement parts, always use the incubator manufacturer's part number, not just a generic description. Extra shelves, CO2 sensors, HEPA filters, and door gaskets from third-party suppliers may not meet the dimensional or performance tolerances of the original equipment. For incubators operating under GLP, GMP, or ISO 17025 frameworks, use only manufacturer-qualified replacement parts and document each replacement in the equipment logbook. Temperature probes used for incubator calibration verification should be traceable to NIST or equivalent national standards.&nbsp;
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Incubator Accessories

Extra Shelf 10.5 x 8"

The H2200-SH by Benchmark Scientific is a 10.5 × 8 in plastic extra shelf for the myTemp Mini Digital Incubator (H2200-H and H2200-HC). Non-autoclavable. Adds a third storage level inside the 20 L myTemp Mini chamber.

Extra Shelf, 12.0 x 15.0", stainless steel

H2265-SH by Benchmark Scientific is a 12.0 × 15.0 in stainless steel shelf designed specifically for the MyTemp™ 65 Heating and Cooling Incubator (H2265-HC). Adding this shelf increases usable interior tiers to accommodate more flasks, bottles, tubes, and plates without overcrowding or disrupting airflow. Autoclavable stainless steel construction; sold individually.

The H2505-130SH by Benchmark Scientific is a stainless steel extra shelf designed exclusively for the H2505-130 SureTemp Dual Convection 130L Incubator. Adds a full additional interior storage level for flasks, plates, tubes, and culture vessels.

H2505-40SH by Benchmark Scientific is an additional stainless steel shelf designed exclusively for the H2505-40 SureTemp™ 40 L Dual Convection Incubator. It allows operators to subdivide the 13.7 × 13.7 × 13.7 in. interior into more configuration zones, fitting shorter vessels on multiple levels. Order by catalog number H2505-40SH via Quick Order at mbpinc.net/quickorder or contact customerservice@mbpinc.net.

H2505-70SH by Benchmark Scientific is an extra stainless-steel shelf for the SureTemp™ Dual Convection Incubator H2505-70 (70 L). It adds a shelf position inside the H2505-70's 45 × 35 × 45 cm stainless-steel (316) interior to increase capacity for flasks, tubes, or plates during incubation. Sold separately from the H2505-70 incubator.

Optional O2 gas regulator

H3565-O2REG by Benchmark Scientific is an optional O2 gas regulator for SureTherm™ CO2 incubators (H3565 series), enabling tri-gas incubation with controlled O2, CO2, and N2. Connects to CGA580 O2 cylinders; 1/4 in tubing adapter included. Used for hypoxia cell culture (1–5% O2), stem cell protocols requiring sub-atmospheric oxygen, and hyperoxia studies. Confirm N2 supply availability for sub-atmospheric O2 control before ordering.

H3550-180-SK by Benchmark Scientific is a stacking kit for 180-liter Benchmark Scientific incubators (ST-180 / SureTemp 180 L series), enabling two 180 L units to be stacked vertically to double incubation capacity without additional floor footprint. The top display sits at approximately 135 cm when stacked. Sold separately from the incubators.

Stacking kit for 45 liter incubator

H3550-45-SK by Benchmark Scientific is a stacking kit that securely stacks two SureTherm™ 45-liter CO2 incubators (H3550-45 or H3565-45) vertically to double cell culture capacity within the same floor footprint. At 1 in tall and 3 lbs, it adds negligible height while providing proper alignment and load distribution between stacked units. An essential space-saving accessory for expanding CO2 incubation capacity in labs with limited bench or floor space.

H3565-180-LCI by Benchmark Scientific is the IncuView&trade; LCI integrated microscope shelf for SureTherm&trade; 180L CO2 incubators (H3565-180, 180HD, and 180HDO2 only). It provides real-time internal live-cell imaging with a built-in microscope and external display, plus WiFi connectivity for remote viewing on any phone, tablet, or computer. Patent-pending IncuView technology eliminates culture disruption from external microscope transfers.

H3565-45-LCI by Benchmark Scientific is the IncuView&trade; LCI integrated microscope shelf for the SureTherm&trade; 45L CO2 incubator (H3565-45 only). It enables real-time live-cell imaging inside the incubator via a built-in camera and external display, with WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring from a phone, tablet, or computer. Patent-pending technology eliminates culture disruption from benchtop microscope transfers.