Quincy Lab is an American manufacturer of laboratory ovens and incubators based in Illinois, with over 50 years of experience supplying heating and culture equipment to research, clinical, industrial, and educational facilities. The Quincy Lab collection at MediDepot spans analog and digital incubators, gravity convection and forced-air lab ovens, forced convection bench ovens, and replacement accessories built for dependable, precise thermal performance.
Incubators
Quincy Lab's 10-140 and 12-140 Series Analog Incubators use a simple bimetal controller for temperatures from ambient plus 2 degrees C up to about 62 degrees C, with an aluminum interior and one fixed and one adjustable shelf. The 10-180E and 12-180E Digital Incubators add a PID controller with accuracy to about plus or minus 0.5 degrees C and a range up to about 93 degrees C, while the 12-180AE Digital Forced-Air Incubator adds a blower for horizontal cross-air flow and more uniform shelf-to-shelf temperature.
Lab Ovens
The GC Series Gravity Convection Ovens, available in 10, 20, 30, and 40 sizes and analog or digital GCE versions, use natural convection for gentle, even heating up to about 232 degrees C, suited to drying, curing, and annealing. The AF Series Forced-Air Convection Ovens, in the same size range with analog and digital AFE options, add a circulating fan for faster heat-up and more uniform temperatures, and the AFE-LT and GCE-LT low-temperature variants are tuned for gentler heating applications.
Bench Ovens
Quincy Lab's bench ovens are portable, forced-air units built for preheating, part drying, and thermal testing. The 21-250 and 21-350 Series reach up to about 150 degrees C, the 31-350 Series offers larger capacity up to about 232 degrees C, and the 51-550 Series is the high-temperature option at up to about 287 degrees C, each available in analog or digital PID control with ramp and soak programming and RS-485 connectivity for temperature logging.
Accessories and Replacement Parts
To support long-term use, Quincy Lab offers the 101-3001 Shelf Support Pair and 201-2000 Wire Shelf for 20, 30, and 40 Series lab ovens, the 301-2060 Bench Oven Stand, and the 100SCK Slide Cabinet. The 13-160 and 23-160 Strip Heaters provide supplemental radiant heating for lab benches and workstations.
Why Choose Quincy Lab
Quincy Lab equipment is built with high-grade aluminum or aluminized steel interiors, powder-coated exteriors, and dense insulation for long service life and consistent temperature control. Over-temperature protection, well-insulated doors, and reliable digital or analog controllers keep operation safe and repeatable, while Quincy Lab's warranty and replacement parts support help labs keep equipment running for years.
Choosing the Right Quincy Lab Product
Cell culture and microbiology work is best served by a 12-180E digital incubator, or a 12-180AE forced-air incubator when shelf-to-shelf uniformity matters most. Gentle drying and curing tasks suit a GC Series gravity convection oven, while faster heat-up and thermal testing call for an AF Series forced-air oven. For portable, high-temperature bench work up to 287 degrees C, the 51-550 Series bench oven is the strongest option, and labs running long unattended cycles should choose a digital model with RS-485 logging.
Compare Quincy Lab Products
| Model | Product | Key Feature | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-180E | Digital Incubator | PID control, about plus or minus 0.5 degrees C | Precision culture and incubation |
| 12-180AE | Digital Forced-Air Incubator | Blower-driven cross-air flow | Uniform multi-shelf incubation |
| 40GCE | Digital Gravity Convection Oven | Natural convection, up to 232 degrees C | Gentle drying and curing |
| 40AFE | Digital Air Forced Lab Oven | Fan-driven, faster recovery | Evaporating and thermal testing |
| 51-550 | Digital Forced Convection Bench Oven | Up to 287 degrees C, RS-485 logging | High-temperature bench work |
| 21-250 | Digital Forced Convection Bench Oven | Compact size, up to 150 degrees C | Preheating and part drying |
| 301-2060 | Bench Oven Stand | Dedicated support stand | Bench oven setup and storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What temperature range do Quincy Lab incubators cover?
A: The 140 Series covers ambient plus 2 degrees C up to about 62 degrees C, while the 180 Series reaches ambient plus 3 degrees C up to about 93 degrees C.
Q: What is the difference between GC and AF series ovens?
A: GC Series ovens use gravity convection with no fan for gentle, even heating, while AF Series ovens use forced-air circulation for faster heat-up and more uniform temperatures.
Q: How hot can Quincy Lab bench ovens reach?
A: The 51-550 Series bench oven reaches up to about 287 degrees C, the highest temperature range in the Quincy Lab bench oven lineup.
Q: Do Quincy Lab ovens support data logging?
A: Many digital bench ovens include RS-485 connectivity for temperature logging and remote monitoring with optional software.
Q: What is the difference between analog and digital incubator models?
A: Analog models use a simpler bimetal controller, while digital models like the 12-180E use PID control for more precise, programmable temperature settings.
Q: What accessories are available for Quincy Lab ovens?
A: Quincy Lab offers shelf supports and wire shelves for 20, 30, and 40 Series ovens, a bench oven stand, a slide cabinet, and strip heaters for supplemental bench heating.