A lab fermentation tank, also known as a laboratory fermenter or bioreactor, is a controlled environment vessel used in biotechnology and microbiology. It's a specialized container designed to cultivate microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, and fungi for the production of valuable substances like yogurt, enzymes, and biofuels. These tanks provide a sterile and optimized environment for microbial growth, allowing researchers to control factors like temperature, pH, oxygen levels, and agitation to encourage specific metabolic processes
The EX-TE series multifunctional fermentation tank offers high efficiency, ease of operation, and a high degree of automation. It is designed for ingredient preparation, yogurt fermentation, and other processes requiring precise heating, cooling, and pH monitoring. Tank sizes can be customized to meet specific needs.
The EX-TE series is suitable for various industries, including:
A lab fermentation tank, or bioreactor, provides a controlled, sterile environment for cultivating microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, and fungi. Researchers use it to control temperature, pH, oxygen levels, and agitation for processes like yogurt fermentation, enzyme production, and biofuel research.
The EX-TE series is available in nine effective volumes, from 3 litres up to 500 litres, allowing labs to scale from small R&D batches to larger pilot-production runs without changing equipment platforms.
The EX-TE tank uses an integrated heating system rather than external heating elements, providing uniform temperature distribution across both the tank body and bottom. This reduces hot spots that can occur with external or point-source heating methods.
The tank design pressure (0.09 MPa) refers to the working vessel where the product is processed, while the interlayer design pressure (0.3–0.4 MPa) refers to the surrounding jacket used for heating or cooling. The higher interlayer pressure allows for efficient heat transfer through steam or thermal fluid without over-pressurising the product chamber itself.
The ultrasonic extraction option enhances plant cell breakdown through cavitation effects and improves solute separation via vibration and sound pressure shear. It's particularly effective for extracting compounds from Chinese medicinal materials, achieving higher extraction efficiency than traditional methods while preserving heat-sensitive components.
Yes — the EX-TE series supports expandable batch processing with reserve slots for 5, 10, or 20 simultaneous sets, allowing labs to run parallel fermentation trials without needing separate tank systems for each batch.
The system provides online test data detection for extraction temperature, working time, pH level, vacuum pressure, stirring speed and type, and high/low liquid levels — giving researchers precise process control and a full data record for each run.