Jeio Tech, marketed under its Lab Companion brand, is a South Korean manufacturer founded in 1988 that specializes in laboratory and environmental test equipment. The Jeio Tech collection at MediDepot spans incubators and incubated shakers, convection and vacuum ovens, temperature and humidity chambers, heating and cooling chambers, chillers and water baths, stirrers and mixers, and a range of specialty equipment including autoclaves, desiccators, and safety cabinets for research laboratories, quality control departments, and industrial test facilities.
Incubators and Incubated Shakers
The Jeio Tech IB4 Series Advanced and Standard Air-Jacket Incubators range from 25L to 150L and offer uniform temperature control for cell culture and microbiology work, while the IL-11 Multi-Chamber Low Temperature Incubator provides 2 or 4 independent compartments for space-efficient sample handling. The IL3 Low Temperature Incubator adds RS-232 interface and software connectivity, and the compact IM-10 Mini Incubator and ILP Personal Low Temperature Incubator suit smaller-footprint labs. For agitated culture work, the Incubated Shaker series covers capacities from 53L to 150L with BLDC brushless motors for smooth, maintenance-free shaking.
Ovens
Jeio Tech's OF3 and OF4 Series Forced Convection Ovens range from 26L to 760L in programmable and general configurations with solid or window doors, while the ON4 Series Natural Convection Ovens offer gravity-convection heating in the same size range. The OV4 Series Vacuum Oven, available from 28L to 65L, supports low-pressure drying and heat treatment applications that require oxygen-free environments.
Environmental and Heating and Cooling Chambers
The TH-ICH and TH-KH Series Temperature and Humidity Chambers range from 100L to 1500L and support stability testing and accelerated aging under ICH-condition protocols, while the compact TH3 Series adds a touchscreen controller for 100L and 400L configurations. For thermal cycling and materials testing, the KMV, PBV, and LTV Series Heating and Cooling Chambers and the LCH-11G-2C Dual Chamber unit provide independent heating and cooling zones for comparative test protocols.
Chillers, Water Baths, and Circulators
Jeio Tech's RC Series Compact Laboratory Chillers and HH, HL, and HX Series Recirculating Coolers cover a range from -20 degrees C to 80 degrees C for sample and instrument temperature control. The BW and BW3 Series Heating Baths, BS2 Series Shaking Heating Bath, VB Series Viscometer Heating Bath, and CW3 and RW3 Series Heating and Refrigerated Bath Circulators support applications from routine sample warming to precision viscosity testing, and the CTB-10 Cold Trap Bath serves vacuum and freeze-drying setups.
Stirrers, Shakers, and Mixers
For mixing and agitation, Jeio Tech offers mechanical stirrers in analog, digital, and LCD digital configurations, along with digital hotplate stirrers and a multi-position hotplate and magnetic stirrer for running several samples at once. The orbital, rocking, waving, mini, and microplate shaker lines and the compact vortex mixer round out general-purpose lab mixing needs.
Specialty Equipment
Jeio Tech's specialty lineup includes the ST Series Vertical Type Autoclave from 50L to 105L, vacuum desiccators in the VDR, VDP, and VDC series with UV block protection, and the standard SDC Series Desiccator. Safety storage is covered by Fire Safety Cabinets, Acid and Corrosive Cabinets, and the compact PCC-720 Plastic Corrosive Cabinet, while the DLH Series Ductless Hood, PW Series PCR Workstation, UVC Series UV Cabinet, and AAHA10 Series Plant Growth Chamber support specialized clean-work and growth applications.
Why Choose Jeio Tech
Jeio Tech equipment is built with microprocessor PID control, automatic tuning, and RS-232 or USB data connectivity for accurate, logged performance across long test runs. Over-temperature protection, alarm systems, and durable CNC-machined construction support reliable operation in demanding research, pharmaceutical, and industrial testing environments.
Choosing the Right Jeio Tech Product
Cell culture and microbiology labs are well served by an IB4 Series air-jacket incubator or, for agitated culture, an Incubated Shaker. Facilities running stability or accelerated aging testing should consider a TH-ICH or TH-KH Series chamber, while materials and component testing benefit from a KMV or PBV Series heating and cooling chamber. Sample and instrument temperature control calls for an RC or HL Series chiller, and labs needing sterilization should look to the ST Series autoclave.
Compare Jeio Tech Products
| Series | Product | Key Feature | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB4 | Advanced Air-Jacket Incubator | 25L to 150L, uniform temperature | Cell culture and microbiology |
| OF4 | Forced Convection Oven | 26L to 147L, solid or window door | Drying and heat treatment |
| TH-ICH | Temperature and Humidity Chamber | Up to 1500L, ICH-condition testing | Stability and shelf-life testing |
| PBV-100 | Heating and Cooling Chamber | Dual heating and cooling cycles | Materials and thermal stress testing |
| RC-05 | Compact Laboratory Chiller | -10 degrees C to 30 degrees C | Sample and instrument cooling |
| BS2 | Shaking Heating Bath | 17L to 55L bath volume | Agitated sample incubation |
| ST Series | Vertical Type Autoclave | 50L to 105L capacity | Sterilization |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the Lab Companion name refer to?
A: Lab Companion is the brand name Jeio Tech uses for its laboratory equipment line, including incubators, shakers, ovens, baths, and chillers.
Q: What temperature range do Jeio Tech environmental chambers cover?
A: Depending on the series, Jeio Tech temperature and humidity chambers and heating and cooling chambers span from about -20 degrees C to 100 degrees C, with humidity control available on the TH-ICH, TH-KH, and TH3 series.
Q: Do Jeio Tech incubators support data logging?
A: Many Jeio Tech incubators and chambers include RS-232 or USB connectivity for data logging and remote monitoring during test runs.
Q: What is the difference between the IB4 incubator and the IL-11 incubator?
A: The IB4 Series is a standard air-jacket incubator for general cell culture work, while the IL-11 Multi-Chamber Low Temperature Incubator offers 2 or 4 independent compartments for running separate temperature protocols at once.
Q: What capacities are available for Jeio Tech vertical autoclaves?
A: The ST Series Vertical Type Autoclave is available from 50L to 105L capacity.
Q: Are Jeio Tech chillers suitable for continuous laboratory use?
A: Yes. The RC, HH, HL, and HX Series chillers and recirculating coolers are built for continuous operation supporting instruments and processes that require stable sample temperatures.