Biotech offers microcarriers and fluid-bed reactors. I beads are suited for resilient cells requiring high circulation rates. AP Biotech has designed the Cytopilot fluid-bed system perfusion reactor for use with its Cytoline beads. Bioreactor Porous ImmobaSil microbeads produced by Ashby Scientific are available in different shapes and sizes for easy adaptation to your particular culture vessel. The large, height-adjustable stirring blades are constructed of Teflon to minimize cell adhesion and facilitate cleaning.
All components are steam-autoclavable.
The unit may be used either as a stir tank or fibrous-bed system, as conditions dictate. While it is currently sold as a 1.4 l reactor, custom systems are available for larger needs. Pumps, probes, controllers, and software are also available for all units. Borosilicate glass vessels are available up to 20 l and can be fitted with lip-sealed or magnetically coupled stirrers. Techne UK offers a complete line of stir flasks in volumes up to 5 l.