Applikon Heating Blanket for 3 L Bioreactor Vessels 48 VDC

Applikon 48 VDC Electric Heating Blanket for 3-Liter Bioreactor Vessels (Z311021132)

The Applikon Z311021132 Heating Blanket is a flexible electric thermal control mantle designed for precise, uniform temperature regulation of 3-liter dished-bottom glass bioreactor and fermenter vessels. Operating on a safe low-voltage 48 VDC power supply, this heating jacket wraps snugly around the exterior lower circumference of the vessel body, delivering direct conductive heat transfer to the culture medium without creating localized thermal hotspots or scorching delicate cell populations. Constructed from chemical-resistant silicone-impregnated rubber with integrated resistance heating elements, the blanket incorporates adjustable quick-release spring latches for rapid installation and removal during vessel cleaning and autoclaving. Engineered for seamless integration with Applikon ez-Control, my-Control, and console-based bioprocess controllers, the Z311021132 is an essential thermal management component for microbial fermentation, cell culture expansion, and process development workflows.

Technical Performance & Structural Attributes

• Low-Voltage 48 VDC Operation: Direct current low-voltage design ensures operator electrical safety in wet laboratory and bioprocess environments.
• Homogeneous Heat Distribution: Encapsulated high-density heating elements deliver even surface heat flux, preventing localized thermal stress on media components or shear-sensitive mammalian cells.
• Flexible Silicone-Rubber Outer Shell: Durable, moisture-resistant silicone matrix resists acid, base, and organic solvent splashes while withstanding continuous flex wear.
• Quick-Release Mechanical Fasteners: Heavy-duty spring latches maintain constant tension against the glass vessel wall for efficient heat transfer, allowing quick detachment prior to autoclaving.
• Plug-and-Play Controller Interface: Factory-terminated with standard multi-pin power connectors for direct connection to Applikon control console heating outputs.

Product Specifications

• Catalog / Part Number: Z311021132
• Primary Manufacturer: Applikon Biotechnology (Getinge Group)
• Equipment Category: Bioreactor Thermal Management / Electric Heating Jackets
• Vessel Capacity Compatibility: Designed for standard Applikon 3.0 Liter Glass Bioreactor / Fermenter Vessels
• Operating Voltage: 48 VDC (Direct Current)
• Power Consumption / Rating: approx. 120 W to 150 W
• Enclosure / Outer Material: Silicone-Coated Fiberglass / Elastomeric Matrix
• Fastening Mechanism: Dual Stainless Steel Spring and Hook Tension Fasteners
• Connector Interface: Standard Applikon 48 VDC Multi-Pin Power Connector
• Sterilization Rating: Non-Autoclavable (Must be removed from vessel prior to steam autoclave cycles)

Key Benefits & Applications

• Upstream Bioprocess Temperature Control: Maintains optimal growth temperatures (e.g., 37.0 degrees C for mammalian cells or 30.0 degrees C for yeast/bacterial cultures) within +/- 0.1 degrees C when paired with PID controllers.
• Prevents Media Scorching: Low watt-density heating surface prevents caramelization of glucose and thermal denaturation of complex protein supplements.
• Rapid Benchtop Reconfiguration: Easy-on, easy-off mechanical design accelerates vessel turnaround times between pilot and benchtop fermentation runs.

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