Percival Scientific Tissue Culture Growth Chamber ModelCU-41L4
Precision Plant Cell Culture Chamber with Condensation-Free Lighting
The CU-41L4 Tissue Culture Chamber is specifically designed for plant cell culture and tissue culture experiments. Its unique airflow design, combined with fixed lamp banks and slide-out shelves, prevents condensation on Petri dish lids, ensuring reliable and reproducible experimental results.
Features
PetriClear LED Lighting System
- Four tiers of shelves illuminated by PetriClear LEDs
- Programmable intensity up to 200 µmol m²/s at 6″ from the LEDs
- SciWhite + Infrared technology prevents condensation on culture plates
- Dimmable from 10–100% in 1% increments
- Fully integrated with the IntellusUltra real-time controller for precise environmental management
Shelf-Level Vertical Airflow
- Conditioned air moves through a rear wall duct and rises slowly through fixed air diffusers at each shelf
- Air diffuser prevents heat transfer from lights, minimizing condensation and maintaining stable culture conditions
IntellusUltra™ Environmental Control
- Industrial-grade, integrated hardware design
- Flexible configuration for lighting, temperature, humidity, and optional CO₂ enrichment
- High-precision experiment protection and diagnostics
- Dual high and low temperature limit alarms with auto-reset capability
Core Technical Highlights
Interior & Capacity
- Shelving: Four tiers of white epoxy-coated steel wire shelves
- Shelf Dimensions: 27″ D × 36.3″ W
- Maximum Growing Height: 9.5″ per shelf
- Shelves slide in/out on stainless steel rails for easy access
- Vertical shelf adjustment available when not on rails
Airflow & Circulation
- Rear wall duct delivers conditioned air to fixed bottom diffusers
- Slow, vertical airflow ensures uniform conditions without condensation
Construction & Insulation
- Interior: 22-gauge electro-zinc plated steel
- Exterior: 18-gauge electro-zinc plated steel
- Welded seams and joints on inner and outer shells
- Inner liner supported with non-compressing, non-thermal conductive material
- 2″ thick CFC-free insulation
- Integrated floor drain, caster assembly, and adjustable leveling legs
- One 1.25″ diameter access port with airtight plug
- Highly reflective, durable powder-coated interior
Door & Access
- Single door: 36.8″ W × 57.5″ H
- Magnetic gasket provides tight environmental seal
Refrigeration & Temperature Control
- Self-contained air-cooled condensing unit with hot gas bypass
- Continuous compressor operation for precise temperature control and extended compressor life
- Ceiling-mounted evaporator with twin air circulation fans
- Heat rejection: 3,445 BTU/hr
- Solenoid valves with extended stem for quiet, long-life operation
Safety & Experiment Protection
- Adjustable high and low temperature limits with audible and visual alarms
- Automatic chamber shutdown with auto-reset capability
Typical Applications
- Plant cell culture and tissue culture growth
- Experiments in Petri dishes, plates, or flasks
- Laboratories requiring condensation-free shelf-level lighting
- Ideal for research demanding precise, reproducible environmental control
The CU-41L4 is engineered for highly controlled plant cell culture conditions, delivering uniform light, temperature, and airflow, and minimizing condensation to support reliable, reproducible experimental results.
Optional Upgrades
- Additive humidity control with sensor
- Dehumidifier with sensor
- IntellusUltra Connect for remote monitoring
- Android-based touchscreen interface
- CO₂ enrichment package
- Self-contained water-cooled condensing unit
- Dry alarm contacts
- External drip pan assembly
Precision Plant Cell Culture Chamber with Condensation-Free Lighting
Expert Guidance You Won’t Get From Big Distributors
Unlike broad catalog sellers, we specialize in controlled environment systems with deep application support. Our team understands the experimental nuances: from controller programming to lighting strategies and environmental uniformity. We help you match chamber options to your research goals and ensure you get the right system.
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