Description
Thomson Optimum Growth™ Flasks (patented) for mammalian and insect cell culture come in multiple sizes of 125mL, 250mL, 500mL, 1.6L, 2.8L, 5L and the all new 7L. They are superior to traditional shake flasks due in part to the fact that they support a 40-50% fill volume versus 33% fill volume making your shake cabinet a much more efficient space.
Key feature
- Available in 6 different sizes (125mL, 250mL, 500mL, 1.6L, 2.8L, 5L and 7L)
- Gives excellent growth
- Space saving capability
- Individually packaged and sterilised
Product Numbers for Thomson Optimum Growth Flask
| SIZE | NUMBER PER PACK | PRODUCT NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| 7L | 4 | 931117 |
| 5L | 4 | 931116 |
| 5L flask sterile with port | 4 | 931116-PORT-E |
| 5L multiported flask | 4 | 931116-PORT-E-TRT |
| 2.8L | 6 | 931114 |
| 1.6L | 12 | 931113 |
| 500mL | 25 | 931112 |
| 250mL | 50 | 931111 |
| 125mL | 50 | 931110 |
- Baffles designed for high aeration and low shear to maintain cell viability
- Same footprint as comparable Fernbach flask but with a 40-50% fill volume
- Less foaming than disposable Fernbach potentially eliminates additives
- 0.2μm Vented Cap simultaneously maintains high gas exchange and sterility
- Transfer cap option connects directly to cell bags or bioreactors with multiple connection options
- Scalability from 125mL up to 7L lets you mix and match different flask sizes in your shaker greatly improving space efficiency
- Individually packaged and sterilised for immediate use
Please contact us for data with CHO, HEK 293, Insect Cell Lines, and Hybridoma.
Recommended Fill Volume and Shake Speeds
Flask Size | Fill Volume | Working RPM Range | Vol./size Ratio |
125mL-LE* | 20-40mL | 100-200 | 90 | 16-32% |
125mL | 50-63mL | 140-150 | 110 | 40-50% |
250mL | 100-125mL | 140-150 | 110 | 40-50% |
500mL | 200-250mL | 140-150 | 110 | 40-50% |
1.6L | 400-900mL | 140-150 | 110 | 25-56% |
2.8L | 1.0-1.4L | 140-150 | 110 | 40-50% |
5L | 2.0-2.5L | 140-150 | 110 | 40-50% |
7L | 2.8-5L | 140-150 | 110 | 40-70% |
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Thomson Instrument Company has been serving the pharmaceutical and life science industries since 1970. Their lasting commitment to provide customer satisfaction and quality products has enabled them to maintain a solid reputation throughout the industry. Thomson’s range of innovate consumables and equipment help make your lab more efficient. Their filter vials speed up prep and analysis, while their patented Optimum Growth and Ultra High Yield Flasks with AirOTop seals provide the perfect environment to enhance cell growth. Their range of well plates represent a cross section of plates for many different needs.
