316L bioreactors for the laboratory

Vinci stainless steel benchtop bioreactors are engineered for robust, sterile process development and demanding R&D environments, supporting microbial fermentation, cell culture, and specialized process studies. Built in AISI 316L stainless steel, these vessels provide superior durability and resistance to mechanical stress compared to glass alternatives, making them ideal for laboratories requiring reliable performance, repeatability, and long operational lifetimes.

AISI 316L stainless steel1 – 15 LUp to 10 barg · 135 °C

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The four series

The stainless steel platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Biobook control ecosystem, ensuring consistent workflows across different vessel configurations and enabling reliable process transfer from bench-scale experimentation to larger pilot systems. This modular approach allows researchers to maintain consistent control strategies and experimental setups while adapting vessel formats and pressure capabilities according to process requirements.

Feature	Uncompromising scalability from lab to production XLP series	Maximise headplate utilisation, from glass to stainless steel bioreactor XMP series	When pressure and temperature are a must XVP series	Advanced systems engineered for effortless, high-performance bioprocessing, with fully integrated thermal and chemical hygiene XHP series
Material	AISI 316L stainless steel	AISI 316L stainless steel	AISI 316L stainless steel	AISI 316L stainless steel
Total volume	1 – 15 L	1 – 15 L	1 – 15 L	1 – 15 L
Thermostating	Cold finger and heating mantle	Recirculating jacket	Recirculating jacket	Recirculating jacket
Temperature control	Biobook Wet module, cooling water or chiller	Biobook Wet module and chiller	Biobook Wet module and chiller	Biobook Wet module and chiller
Maximum temperature	70 °C	121 °C	135 °C	135 °C
Maximum working pressure	< 1 barg	< 2 barg	< 3 barg	< 10 barg
Sterilization method	Autoclave	Autoclave and Steam-in-Place (SIP)	Autoclave and Steam-in-Place (SIP)	Autoclave and Steam-in-Place (SIP)
Bottom valve	Available	Not available	Available	Available

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Accessories and custom configurations

Stainless steel bioreactors of the X and XP series can be configured with a range of custom options and design variations to meet specific process requirements. Depending on the application, vessels can be adapted with different port configurations, probe interfaces, agitation systems, spargers, sampling solutions, and instrumentation layouts. Our engineering team works closely with customers to define tailored configurations that align with process conditions, control strategies, and scale-up objectives.

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Ingold fittings. This process connection, also known as an Ingold fitting, uses a female threaded union nut on the sensor holder to connect to a fixed socket welded to the bioreactor vessel. The seal is provided by an O-ring on the holder body, whose position must match the socket length. This ensures the sensor sits flush with the vessel’s inner wall, preventing dead spaces where contamination could occur.
Impellers. Impellers are mechanical mixing devices installed inside bioreactors and mounted on a rotating shaft. Their main function is to mix the culture medium, ensuring uniform distribution of nutrients, gases, temperature, and cells throughout the vessel. We manufacture impellers according to customer-specific drawings.