At Gem Scientific, we are pleased to offer our customers a wide range of high-quality incubators available from a plethora of renowned manufacturers. Laboratory incubators provide a controlled, contaminant-free environment for safe, reliable work with cell and tissue cultures by regulating conditions such as temperature, humidity, and CO2. In this collection available at Gem Scientific, you can explore a variety of incubators, including shaking, cooled and CO2 incubators, plus much more available. For more options, shop our full range of laboratory equipment online now.

Laboratory Incubators – FAQs

What temperature ranges do laboratory incubators support?
Laboratory incubators are designed to maintain stable temperatures suitable for microbiology and research applications.

Are incubators suitable for continuous use?
Yes. Our incubators are designed for reliable, long-term laboratory operation.

  • General Incubators
    General laboratory incubators provide controlled temperature environments essential for growing cultures, conducting biochemical reactions, and storing sensitive samples. With uniform heating and precise temperature regulation, these incubators support a wide range of applications in microbiology, cell culture, and pharmaceutical testing.
  • Dry Block Heaters

    Dry block heaters, also known as heater blocks, offer accurate, consistent heating for tubes, vials, and microplates. Ideal for sample preparation, enzyme reactions, and DNA denaturation, these compact units provide rapid heat-up times and uniform thermal distribution, making them a staple in molecular biology and clinical labs.

  • Mini Incubators
    Mini incubators are space-saving solutions for laboratories with smaller workloads or limited bench space. Despite their compact size, they provide reliable temperature stability for incubating cultures, reagents, or slides, making them ideal for teaching labs, fieldwork, or individual experiments.
  • Cooling Incubators
    Cooling incubators deliver precise temperature control both above and below ambient, making them ideal for applications such as microbial testing, stability studies, and environmental simulations. Their ability to cool and heat ensures consistent performance in pharmaceutical, food, and environmental laboratories.
  • Constant Climate Cabinets
    Constant climate cabinets are designed to maintain tightly regulated temperature and humidity conditions for long-term stability testing, sample storage, and quality control. These units are crucial for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries requiring precise, uninterrupted environmental control.
  • Dynamic Climate Chambers
    Dynamic climate chambers offer advanced environmental simulation by allowing programmable changes in temperature, humidity, and light. Ideal for testing material behavior, shelf life, and biological responses under varying conditions, they are used in research, quality assurance, and industrial testing.
  • CO2 Incubators
    CO2 incubators provide a stable, humidified environment with precise CO2 control, essential for growing and maintaining cell cultures. They support cell biology, tissue engineering, and IVF research by simulating physiological conditions that promote optimal cell growth and viability.

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Challenger MX25 Mini Incubator

£305.00 vat excl.

£366.00 vat Inc.

Availability: 32 In Stock
  • Typical load capacity of up to 25 dip-slides or 30 Petri-dishes (95mm)
  • Robustly designed to work in the most hostile working environments
  • +5 to 45℃ +/- 0.5℃ ambient temperature range
  • Chamber Size: 18cm x 18cm x 15cm
  • Supplied full universal plug options for the UK, Europe, America & Australia
  • Optional in-vehicle power adapter available
  • 37℃ Quickset point for easy initial set up
Availability: Out of stock
Universal block for standard 96-well plates (u-well, v-well, flat bottom, high temperature). Uniformity ± 0.50∫C between wells; supplied with hinged, double layer lid to create an insulated incubation chamber. For use with Grant Instruments QBD2 & QBH2 dry heater blocks For use with Grant Instruments QBD2 & QBH2 dry heater blocks
Availability: 49 In Stock
  • Available number of blocks: 1, 2, 4, 6
  • Blocks are easy to use, no tools required
  • Dual-adjustment knobs with dial markings
  • Temperature Range: High 75 to 150∞C; Low Ambient + 5 to 100∞C
  • Stability: ± 2.5∞C
  • Uniformity: ± 0.4∞C†at 37∞C
  • Working Environment: 18∞C to 33∞C, 20% to 80%RH, non-condensing
Availability: 49 In Stock
  • Available number of blocks: 1, 2, 4, 6
  • Blocks are easy to use, no tools required
  • Digital LED display
  • Temperature Range: Ambient + 5 to 120∞C
  • Stability: ± 0.2 to 0.5∞C
  • Uniformity: ± 0.2∞C†at 37∞C
  • Working Environment: 18 to 33∞C, 20% to 80%RH, non-condensing
  • Applications: Incubation & Activation of Cultures, Enzyme Reactions, Immunoassays, Melting/Boiling Points, Isothermal Incubations, Nucleic Acid Denaturation
Availability: 4 In Stock
  • Capacities from 10 litres to 355 Litres
  • Temperature range from  where ambient +10℃ to 100℃
  • Fluctuation typically ±0.75℃
  • Hydraulic dial thermostat
  • Aluminium clad steel or stainless steel chamber
  • Adjustable shelves
  • Calibrated dial thermostat
  • Independent overheat safety
  • CE compliant
  • Shipping cost - dependant on product size and delivery location - Speak to our team to enquire.
Availability: Out of stock
  • Temperature range ambient +5ºC to 130ºC, with rapid heat-up time
  • Stability: ±0.1ºC
  • Uniformity: ±0.1ºC
  • Digital temperature control for optimal precision
  • Range of convenient features including alarms, single and dual point calibration, programmed start/stop, ‘offset' for known sample temperature variation and choice of external or internal probes
  • Includes block removal tool for easy and safe removal of blocks.

Dry block heater - digital

£848.24 vat excl.

£1,017.89 vat Inc.

Availability: Out of stock
  • Digital temperature control for optimum precision
  • Heating range ambient +5ºC to 100ºC
  • Powerful heater for rapid heat-up times – 25ºC to 100ºC in just 15 minutes, 25ºC to 37ºC in just 4 minutes
  • Stability ± 0.1ºC, uniformity ± 0.2℃
  • Heating block holds combinations of four microtube sizes simultaneously – up to a total of 49 tubes: 24 x 1.5/2.0 ml, 15 x 0.5 ml, 10 x 0.2 ml
  • Flexible tube sizes and rapid heat-up time enables swift change of application
  • Convenient integral timer for time-sensitive incubations
  • Sturdy, durable, easy-to-clean plastic construction; compact design with small footprint
  • 2-line display for simple and precise setting of temperature/time and for monitoring current status during operation
Availability: Out of stock
  • Temperature range ambient +5ºC to 130ºC, with rapid heat-up time
  • Stability: ±0.1ºC
  • Uniformity: ±0.1ºC
  • Digital temperature control for optimal precision
  • Range of convenient features including alarms, single and dual point calibration, programmed start/stop, ‘offset' for known sample temperature variation and choice of external or internal probes
  • Includes block removal tool for easy and safe removal of blocks.

QBH High Performance Digital Dry Block Heating Systems

£941.62 vat excl.

£1,129.94 vat Inc.

Availability: Out of stock
  • Temperature range ambient +5ºC to 200ºC, with rapid heat-up time
  • Stability: ±0.1ºC
  • Uniformity: ±0.1ºC
  • Digital temperature control for optimal precision
  • Range of convenient features including alarms, single and dual point calibration, programmed start/stop, ‘offset' for known sample temperature variation and choice of external or internal probes
  • Includes block removal tool for easy and safe removal of blocks.
Availability: Out of stock
  • Temperature range ambient +5ºC to 130ºC, with rapid heat-up time
  • Stability: ±0.1ºC
  • Uniformity: ±0.1ºC
  • Digital temperature control for optimal precision
  • Range of convenient features including alarms, single and dual point calibration, programmed start/stop, ‘offset' for known sample temperature variation and choice of external or internal probes
  • Includes block removal tool for easy and safe removal of blocks.

PCH Series Personal Benchtop Cooler/Heater - PCH3

£1,217.18 vat excl.

£1,460.62 vat Inc.

Availability: Out of stock
  • Cooling/heating setting range from – 10ºC to 100℃, with very rapid cool down and heat-up times
  • Stability ± 0.1℃, uniformity ±0.25℃ at 37℃
  • Convenient integral reaction timer with audible alarm
  • Dry temperature control system maintains a clean and vibration-free working environment
  • A 2-line LCD display clearly indicates both set and actual values for temperature and time. Works in combination with simple push buttons for easy set-up.
  • Flexible tube sizes and rapid heat-up/cool-down times enables swift change of application

PCH Series Personal Benchtop Cooler/Heater - PCH2

£1,217.18 vat excl.

£1,460.62 vat Inc.

Availability: Out of stock
  • Cooling/heating setting range from – 10ºC to 100℃, with very rapid cool down and heat-up times
  • Stability ± 0.1℃, uniformity ±0.25℃ at 37℃
  • Convenient integral reaction timer with audible alarm
  • Dry temperature control system maintains a clean and vibration-free working environment
  • A 2-line LCD display clearly indicates both set and actual values for temperature and time. Works in combination with simple push buttons for easy set-up.
  • Flexible tube sizes and rapid heat-up/cool-down times enables swift change of application

PCH Series Personal Benchtop Cooler/Heater - PCH1

£1,217.18 vat excl.

£1,460.62 vat Inc.

Availability: Out of stock
  • Cooling/heating setting range from – 10ºC to 100℃, with very rapid cool down and heat-up times
  • Stability ± 0.1℃, uniformity ±0.25℃ at 37℃
  • Convenient integral reaction timer with audible alarm
  • Dry temperature control system maintains a clean and vibration-free working environment
  • A 2-line LCD display clearly indicates both set and actual values for temperature and time. Works in combination with simple push buttons for easy set-up.
  • Flexible tube sizes and rapid heat-up/cool-down times enables swift change of application

CH3-150 Combitherm-2 Dry Block Heating/Cooling System

£1,664.86 vat excl.

£1,997.83 vat Inc.

Availability: Out of stock
  • Stability: ±0.1ºC
  • Independently regulated heating and cooling blocks in the same unit
  • Digital timer with sound alarm: 1 min to 99 h 59 min (increment 1 min)
  • User-adjustable programmes (temperature and time): 16 (heating) + 16 (cooling)
  • Digital temperature control for optimum precision
  • Temperature Calibration Function
  • Protective lid
Availability: 50 In Stock

Nickel Electro NE8 15 litre series incubators, for gravity convection and variable fan speed for forced air circulation. Designed to be efficient, safe and easy to use with a stainless steel chamber.

Dial controls for air flap and fan speed settings, bold illuminated LED temperature display offering precise time and temperature control from ambient +5_ to 100_. The incubator can run at a set temperature immediately, use run back timer or delay start feature. Energy-efficient in mind. Levelling feet adjustable on each corner. Stackable.  

Availability: 50 In Stock

Nickel Electro NE8 32 litre series incubators, for gravity convection and variable fan speed for forced air circulation. Designed to be efficient, safe and easy to use with a stainless steel chamber.

Dial controls for air flap and fan speed settings, bold illuminated LED temperature display offering precise time and temperature control from ambient +5_ to 100_. The incubator can run at a set temperature immediately, use run back timer or delay start feature. Energy-efficient in mind. Levelling feet adjustable on each corner. Stackable.  

Availability: 50 In Stock

Nickel Electro NE8 56 litre series incubators, for gravity convection and variable fan speed for forced air circulation. Designed to be efficient, safe and easy to use with a stainless steel chamber.

Dial controls for air flap and fan speed settings, bold illuminated LED temperature display offering precise time and temperature control from ambient +5_ to 100_. The incubator can run at a set temperature immediately, use run back timer or delay start feature. Energy-efficient in mind. Levelling feet adjustable on each corner. Stackable.  

Availability: 50 In Stock

Nickel Electro NE8 112 litre series incubators, for gravity convection and variable fan speed for forced air circulation. Designed to be efficient, safe and easy to use with a stainless steel chamber.

Dial controls for air flap and fan speed settings, bold illuminated LED temperature display offering precise time and temperature control from ambient +5_ to 100_. The incubator can run at a set temperature immediately, use run back timer or delay start feature. Energy-efficient in mind. Levelling feet adjustable on each corner. Stackable.  

Availability: Out of stock
  • Temperature range ambient plus 10 to 400∫C
  • Stability ±0.5∫C, uniformity 1%
  • Timed or continuous operation
  • Robust construction for long term durability and reliability
  • Digital controller for accurate and reproducible time and temperature setting
  • An adjustable overtemperature cut-out protects users, valuable samples and the workplace
  • Choice of two models: BT5D-16 for 38 x √Éò 16mm tubes and BT5D-26 for 22 x √Éò 26mm tubes
Availability: Out of stock
  • Temperature range ambient plus 10 to 400ºC
  • Stability ±0.5ºC, uniformity 1%
  • Timed or continuous operation
  • Robust construction for long term durability and reliability
  • Digital controller for accurate and reproducible time and temperature setting
  • An adjustable overtemperature cut-out protects users, valuable samples and the workplace
  • Choice of two models: BT5D-16 for 38 x Ø 16mm tubes and BT5D-26 for 22 x Ø 26mm tubes