We can’t wait to return to the largest annual meeting and event for Microbiology, ASM 2011. We have a slew of new equipment and constant temperature units to be featured in New Orleans. Contact Us now and let us know you will be there or stop by our booth at the show. See you there!

Don’t miss us, BOOTH # 525, we have lots of new things to show off including hypoxic control for the Bactron Anaerobic Chamber.

Register to win an iPad 2, 32gb at the show!

May 21 2011 – May 24 2011
Ernst M. Moral Convention Center
900 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA

Given our passion for quality anaerobic microbiology technique, you can imagine how excited we were to see the Bactron IV/900 in this news article about the new DANONE Research Centre for Special Nutrition in Singapore.  Recently we have been answering a lot of inquiries about using anaerobic techniques for food and beverage quality assurance, and would encourage you to contact us with any questions you may have about the Bactron line.

From the Article:
Danone to invest S$70m in R&D centre in Singapore

SINGAPORE : International food company Danone will be investing some S$70 million over the next five years in a specialised research and development centre in Singapore.

The global player said the Danone Research Centre for Specialised Nutrition focuses on child and maternal health and is the first of its kind in Asia Pacific.

It is targeting to have a team of 50 scientists based at the centre in the next five years.

The centre looks at areas such as the impact of nutrition on gut bacteria, immune system and the overall growth and development of babies and children.

Danone said that it hopes to provide state of the art products, and added that one of the reasons for positioning the centre in Singapore was to be close to business.

Eline Van Der Beek, research director at Danone Research, said: “Asia Pacific is very important to us, and Singapore is a very important starting place to meet the whole Asia Pacific region. The second reason is of course the scientific environment here in Singapore being very open and very mature.”

Danone is present in over 120 countries on five continents. In 2010, Danone had more than 160 production plants and around 100,000 employees, generating sales of over S$30 billion, of which 50 per cent were in emerging economies.

Julian Ho, assistant managing director at the Economic Development Board Singapore, said: “Singapore is proud to host Danone’s Asia-Pacific hub for research and innovation – the first in Asia for Danone to focus fully on science for child and maternal health.

“The new centres at Biopolis would be able to benefit from the synergies between Singapore’s world-class biomedical research capabilities and access scientific insights in Asia Pacific.”

- CNA/ms

Pittcon 2011 showcases the latest from the SHEL LAB line. 2010 was an extremely satisfying year for all of us a Sheldon Manufacturing. We unleashed new Lab equipment, including our popular BacBASIC environmental workstation and incubator for anaerobic microbiology, the new quick-processing HC6 Humidity Chamber, the compact SI2 Mini Shaking Incubator, and our powerful instant Vortex Mixer. Make sure you stop by Booth 718 at Pittcon this year to say hi and ask us about these products, our new limited warranties, and what product launches we have in 2011.

2011 PITTCON Conference & Expo
Mar 13 2011 – Mar 18 2011
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW
Atlanta, GA USA
BOOTH # 718

See where else we will be this year!

Speaking of what we have in store for 2011, Lab Professionals, we want your input!

As an OEM of over 40 years, we have the capability to design new equipment for your specific lab application. We are always looking for new ways to help lab professional’s daily work more efficient, accurate, and and most importantly, easier! We want your help so we can continue to design highly relevant and quality equipment for industrial, clinical, and laboratory applications. Reach out to us and let us know what your unique needs and lab applications are, and help us keep the SHEL LAB family evolving.

What do you wish your lab had?

SHEL LAB Vortex Mixer

Combine a powerful motor for INSTANT vortexing, continuous operation functioning, variable speed control from 200 to 3200 rpms, and a whole lot more, and the result is the new SHEL LAB Vortex Mixer.

With advanced Q-Drive technology, this laboratory Vortex Mixer provides smooth instant vortexing of even the largest sample sizes, including full 50ml tubes. The unique counter balance system creates maximum vortexing action, while minimizing noise and excessive vibration. This results in quieter, more efficient and longer laster operation. “The new VT1000 is a great compliment to our existing line of SHEL LAB baths, incubators, ovens, and anaerobic chambers,” said Vinnie Martorano, “it is all the things a vortex mixer should be, compact, quiet, and powerful enough to do the job.”

Come see us and all of our new units at Pittcon 2011. Visit our Events Page for more details and other industry events we will be attending this year.

Cornelius, OR, December 6, 2010 – Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. announces the release of their latest offering to the Life Sciences, University, and Clinical Research labs with the HC6 Environmental Humidity Chamber for multiple industrial and biotechnology testing applications.

The New HC6 floor model incorporates an air-jacket design that evenly disperses air within the walls to maintain uniformity and ensure proper insulation. The expert design replicates natural conditions to determine potential limitations a sample would experience when exposed to various temperature and moisture fluctuations. The HC6 environmental chamber also offers a wide temperature and humidity range that allows users to process samples in minutes, as opposed to days in some conventional models, making life easier for lab professionals. Specifically, the HC6 is ideal for running the common 80ºC and 80% humidity test, continuing SHEL LAB’s concentration on the current demands and trends within the industry.

Some of the other important features of the HC6 include microprocessor based PID controllers, a stainless steel chamber, a steam generator that adds heat while humidifying, dual display of temperature and humidity which allows instant access to set point and operating conditions, and a digital countdown timer that displays the time remaining in a test procedure.

Sheldon Manufacturing has been heavily focusing on new product development this year with the release of three major additions to their already extensive line of equipment for industrial, clinical, and laboratory applications. The latest HC6 Environmental Chamber (also called Humidity Cabinet) rounds out the list of new equipment from the OEM for 2010; a list that also includes the popular BacBASIC Anaerobic Workstation and SI2 Mini Shaking Incubator.

The New SHEL LAB HC6 Humidity Cabinet

About Sheldon Manufacturing

Many researchers have highly specialized needs beyond temperature control. For many applications, optimal cell culture conditions also require precisely controlled cell aeration and agitation conditions. Success, in terms of more rapid cell growth, better yields and other application benefits, is highly dependent on the quality and reliability of the Shaking Incubator employed.

George Sheldon, founder of Sheldon Manufacturing Inc., recognized these special needs forty years ago when he introduced the SHEL LAB line of Shaking Incubators. It began with the SI4, and SI6, followed by the SI9 Large Capacity Incubator Shaker, and. most recently, the SI2 Mini Shaker. All of these SHEL LAB Orbital-Shaking Incubators represent dedication to meeting the needs of those who will employ them and maximize application efficacy, efficiency and convenience and validate Sheldon Manufacturing’s motto of “Constant Thinking”; the constant effort to provide a better solution for cell culturing, cell aeration, and solubility needs with creative improvements and innovative production enhancements.

Here is a list of common shaking incubator applications, and feel free to comment and ask specific questions here or in our customer support forums.

* Cell Cultures
* Cell Aeration
* Microbiology
* Increasing Solubility Rates
* Metabolism Studies
* Bacterial Cultures
* Bacteriology

Browse our SHEL LAB Shaking Incubator Family online to see unit specifications for each Shaking Incubator. We currently offer the following models, including our latest SI2 Mini Shaker:

• SI2 Mini Shaker
• SI4 Bench Top Shaking Incubator
• SI6 Floor Model Shaking Incubator
• SI6R Floor Model Shaking Incubator with Refrigeration
• SI9 Large Capacity Shaking Incubator
• SI9R Large Capacity Incubator Shaker with Refrigeration

When it comes to constant temperature equipment, Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. has the years of experience and variety of quality equipment to suit all of your lab needs.  CO2 incubators are among the most prevalent types of laboratory equipment due to their ability to execute precise control of essential variables.   The incubators provide explicit control of CO2 level, temperature and relative humidity, in order to closely replicate the mammalian environment and allow for an ambient environment in which cells can thrive.

Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc.’s complete understanding of  the laboratory research process and what it demands has inspired the manufacturing of numerous Carbon Dioxide Incubators in order to cover multiple application requirements. Such applications covered by SHEL LAB CO2 Incubators include:

• Cell and Tissue Culture
• Immunology
• Genetic Engineering
• Protein Synthesis
• Virology
• Neurology
• Pharmacology
• In vitro Fertilization
• Human Vaccines
• Veterinary Vaccines
• Carcinogenicity Testing
• Monoclonal Antibodies

Outstanding SHEL LAB CO2 Incubator Features:

SHEL LAB Water Jacketed  CO2 Incubators provide superior temperature stability while eliminating contamination and cold spots.   Surrounded by insulation, water jacketed incubators provide precise incubation conditions.

SHEL LAB Air Jacketed CO2 Incubators use fiberglass insulation and sophisticated microprocessor controls to provide uniform conditions while eliminating condensation.

Contamination Control A HEPA filtration system, the use of copper for key components, and effective cleaning of the inner chamber have proven to be the most effective tool in the challenge to eliminate contamination. Only the SHEL LAB Select Series and Personal Series of CO2 Incubators feature a patented Copper Coated HEPA Filtration System.

Infrared CO2 Control The IR sensor is the most sophisticated technology for CO2 detection and control. Since the IR sensor is unaffected by changes in temperature and humidity it is especially ideal for applications in which the incubator door is opened frequently. The Thermal Conductivity (TC) Sensor is a more indirect method of CO2 detection and control since it measures the level of CO2 by sensing temperature difference as CO2 is introduced into the chamber. TC Sensors have been used in CO2 detection for many years. Read Sheldon Manufacturing’s whitepaper comparison of TC vs IR CO2 Sensors.

Offering multiple sizes and styles in 6 different categories, the SHEL LAB Store is serious about being the one-stop-shop for incubation requirements. Purchase your new equipment through the easy online process provided.  Shellab.com also offers complete support for all of their equipment, including manuals, brochures, tech support, and support forums.

Our available SHEL LAB CO2 Incubator Categories:

3500 Series CO2 Incubators

3552 High Heat Decontamination CO2 Incubators

Select Series CO2 Incubators

Standard Series of CO2 Incubators

Large Capacity CO2 Incubators

Unfortunately for Dan Sheldon, our owner, we have kept quite a few pictures proving how long we’ve been in the Life Sciences industry and lab equipment business. We couldn’t help but share some of these images from what seems like decades ago. That might be because it was.

Dan Sheldon - Sheldon Manufacturing, 1988

After forty years of manufacturing constant temperature equipment, we have grown quite a bit. Founded in 1970, Sheldon Inc. started out with just a few different types of incubators. Those incubators have had the luxury of 4 decades of advancements in engineering, design, and productivity with the Shellab quality remaining constant. Check out the difference below.

Sheldon Manufacturing Incubator from the 70's

Shellab Incubator -Today

Our line of equipment has expanded exponentially over the years as well.  We now manufacture hundreds different types of units ranging from water baths, to vacuum ovens, lab ovens, and every type of incubator on the market.  Such progress as a company is largely due to enhancing our manufacturing processes to stay both relevant and efficient with current components and technology.  Below is part of our powder-coat painting process for our incubators from way back when.  Not too far off from some modern abstract art installations.

We like to think of ourselves as wise when it comes to Laboratory equipment.  We enjoy our work daily and hope that it shows in our products as much as our experience and industry wisdom. We hope you liked these vintage photos we stumbled upon.

One of our first logos …

An early Shellab Brochure

Early Shellab Logo

We are excited for the upcoming trade show season.  Please visit us if you are attending any of these conferences.

Orlando, FL, Pittcon: February 28- March 5th : Booth #1856  www.pittcon.org

San Juan , Puerto Rico, Interphex: March 2nd- March 5th: booth #501  www.interphexpuertorico.com

Munich, Germany, Analytica: March 22nd -March 26th Stand # B2-128 http://www.analytica.de/en/Home

San Diego, CA, ASM: May 24th  – May 26th booth #600 http://gm.asm.org/

Our water baths have been complaining that they don’t get any press lately, so we thought we would extend some holiday spirit and make a video about them.

Being an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for more than 40 years has its benefits.  We have the advantage of designing equipment based on years of feedback from customers, colleagues, and competitors - in addition to honing our manufacturing processes along the way.   The latest family of Shellab Water Baths has benefitted from and evolved with such evaluation and sentiment in mind.  Some of the features include coved corners within the chamber for efficient and simple cleaning, a drip free cover holster, and over temperature protection, to name a few.   But alas, what’s the point of the video if we talk about everything here.  See for yourself.