Biochemical Incubator: Features a dual-function temperature control system for both cooling and heating (typically 0–60°C); used for microbial culture, BOD determination, and low-temperature constant-temperature testing. Some models support basic humidity control, though this is not a core function.
Constant-Temperature Incubator: Primarily features heating capabilities (though some high-end models include cooling); used for bacterial culture, fermentation, and routine constant-temperature testing; offers good sealing performance.
Constant-Temperature and Humidity Incubator: Precisely controls both temperature and humidity (e.g., 30%–95% RH); suitable for drug stability testing, plant cultivation, and microbial cultures requiring high-humidity environments.
CO₂ Incubator: Designed specifically for cell and tissue culture; precisely controls temperature, humidity, and CO₂ concentration (typically 5%–20%) to simulate in vivo environments.
Mold Incubator: Designed specifically for fungi; features temperature control and humidification capabilities; suitable for cultivation in high-humidity environments at temperatures near room temperature.
Illuminated Incubator (Artificial Climate Chamber): Integrates lighting control to simulate circadian rhythms; primarily used for plant breeding, seed germination, and research on light-sensitive microorganisms.
Anaerobic Incubator: Provides an oxygen-free environment (low-oxygen or zero-oxygen); combined with a constant-temperature system, it is used for the isolation and cultivation of strict anaerobes.