What is a Glass Fermenter used for?

A Glass Fermenter is used for controlled fermentation processes in laboratories, including microbial culture growth and bioprocessing applications.

Why choose a glass fermenter?

Glass fermenters provide excellent visibility, chemical resistance, and ease of sterilization, making them ideal for research and laboratory use.

Is the product available worldwide?

Yes, the Glass Fermenter is manufactured, supplied, and exported from India to customers worldwide.

How can I get the price?

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Glass Fermenters for Microbial Culture, Lab Research & Biotech Development

A Glass Fermenter is a versatile, transparent bioreactor designed for optimal visibility and precision control during microbial and cell culture processes. Its borosilicate glass vessel allows real-time observation of the fermentation process, making it ideal for research, teaching, and pilot-scale production.

Engineered for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and defense R&D, glass fermenters provide exceptional chemical resistance, precise parameter control, and compatibility with both aerobic and anaerobic cultures. These fermenters are available in benchtop and floor-standing models to suit small-scale to pilot-scale operations.

BioGene Glass Fermenters are laboratory-scale bioreactors designed for precision-controlled microbial and cell culture fermentation. Built with borosilicate glass vessels and stainless steel components, these fermenters offer full visibility, easy cleaning, and chemical resistance—ideal for R&D, process development, strain screening, and academic research. Manufactured and exported by Biotechnologies Inc., BioGene glass fermenters are available in various volumes with options for manual or automatic control systems, aeration, agitation, pH, DO, and temperature regulation. Proudly made in India and trusted globally, these fermenters ensure accurate, reproducible fermentation in research environments.

BioGene Fermenters for Growing Almost Any Cell Type

BioGene Fermenters are designed to support the cultivation of a wide range of cell types. With a variety of vessels, impellers, and customized configurations, our fermentation and bioreactor systems can accommodate different biological processes, including the cultivation of anaerobic and aerobic microbes, yeast, insect cells, and plant cells.

Microbial Cell Cultivation

Microbial cells generally have sturdy cell walls and may form clumps during cultivation. These cultures can tolerate more vigorous mixing conditions, often require substantial aeration, and may benefit from appropriately selected impellers that help disperse cell aggregates and promote efficient mixing.

Mammalian Cell Cultivation

Mammalian cells lack rigid cell walls and are often more fragile and sensitive to mechanical stress. Bioreactor vessels designed for mammalian cell cultivation can be equipped with impellers that provide gentle mixing while minimizing shear forces, helping maintain suitable conditions for cell growth.

Glass Fermenter Import and Export Services Worldwide

We provide reliable import and export services for Glass Fermenters to America (USA), Germany, Japan, China, Mexico, Vietnam, South Korea, Canada, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil, and Poland.

Our international export services include secure global shipping, export documentation, customs clearance assistance, and compliance support for biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, microbiology, fermentation studies, laboratories, and industrial research applications.

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Temperature Control System
Microprocessor Based Automated Heat Exchanger
Automatic Agitation system
Automatic Exhaust System
The exhaust port on the Bio Gene fermenter is connected to atmosphere through Single Round 0.2 μ Sterilizable grade air filter and SS316L Housing.
Cooling Condenser is provided to condense escaping moisture.
Automatic ASME Compliance Bio Gene design in accordance with ASME Code. Filter area is designed as per the optimal pressure drop requirements.
Automatic Aeration System
Bio Gene Bio ferm air inlet port(s) of the Fermenter is connected to the air line through a sterilizable grade 0.2 μ air filters.
Automatic pH / ORP Control System
Automatic Redox Monitoring and Control
Automatic Sampling System
Automatic Harvesting System
Automatic Nutrient Feed
Foam Control System
Touch Screen Automation and Control
State of Art Control Cabinet

Bio Gene uses state of Art Latest technology
Bio Gene BioDASCADA Software
Batch Recipe system, Batch creation & Initialization.
Display of all parameters of all reactors in the same page with pop-up set point window
Display of minute wise updates of all configured parameters, pH, DO, Flow, Pressure, Temp., RPM Error display and control page.
Bio Gene BioFerm SCADA Software
Bio Gene controller with variable 8 process microprocessor based advance controller

Alarms & Signals

Culture medium temperature control (Range: 5 – 70^oC; Precision  0.01^oC)
Culture medium pH control
agitation rate control
Foam level control
Air Flow control
High/Low temperature audiovisual signal
High/Low pH audiovisual signal
High/Low-agitation rate audiovisual signal
High/Low-PO2 audiovisual signal
High/Low-Air flow rate audiovisual signal
High - Foam Audiovisual signal

Top Driven Magnetic Drive
Contamination free stirrer assembly with shaft
Gaskets / O-rings Silicon & EPDM
Height Adjustable 6 Blade Ruston Turbine-2 Nos.,
Baffles 4 Nos. Removable Type Material SS316L
The shaft is equipped with 3 No., 6 blade rushton turbine impeller with height adjustment facility and run on top driven agitator. Diameter of impeller is 0.40 times the inner diameter of the Fermenter. The agitator will include motor, agitator shaft with impellers, drive, mounting flange, variable frequency controller, Magnetic Drive/Double mechanical seal and driver support structure.
Baffles are also provided to break the vortex formation. Agitator will be suitable for the range of specified operations and ambient conditions and for variable speed operations controlled by an independent control loop.
MOC for the Impellers and shaft will be SS 316 L with a surface finish of Ra < 0.5 μ and fully electro polished.
Bio Gene design in accordance with ASME Code. Filter area is designed as per the optimal pressure drop requirements.
The SS 316 L filter housings are provided with tri-clamp connections to allow removal of the housings. The Sparger in the fermenter is connected to Air line.
A pH sensor is provided on the fermenter for monitoring and controlling the pH of the contents of fermenter system. The Fermenter is provided with Peristaltic Pump for dosing acid and alkali stock solutions through food grade silicon tubing with autoclavable septum port assembly, responding to signal from online gel-filled pH sensor based on the pH set point. Addition of acid and alkali stock solutions achieves pH control in the fermenter.
Sampling system consists of a zero dead leg manual sampling valve with Unique sampling assembly with zero dead leg.
Peristaltic pumps (Positive displacement pump) are provided for nutrient feeding. Pumps can be controlled to feed nutrient based upon level based feeding, through automatic peristaltic pump feeding program module in SCADA and HMI.
The Fermenter is provided with a Peristaltic Pump for dosing antifoam solution into the Fermenter, responding to signal from conductivity based SS-316L electrode foam sensor. Also gives automatic alarm.
The Fermenter consists of a zero dead leg flush Bottom valve, provided on the bottom dish of the Fermenter vessel.
The exhaust port on the Bio Gene fermenter is connected to atmosphere through Single Round 0.2 μ Sterilizable grade air filter and SS316L Housing.
Cooling Condenser is provided to condense escaping moisture.

We provide reliable import and export services for Pilot Scale Fermenters to the USA, Germany, Japan, China, Mexico, Vietnam, South Korea, Canada, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil, and Poland. Our global export solutions include secure international shipping, export documentation, customs clearance assistance, and compliance support for laboratory, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, microbiology, fermentation, and scientific research applications. We are committed to delivering dependable international logistics and professional export support to customers worldwide.

Gross Volume \| Working Vol	2L to 10L
Type	Autoclavable
Aspect Ratio	1:2
Design Guidance	Vessel
Design Code	ASME Section VIII Div. BPE 2009
Working pressure	Full vacuum to 3 Kg/cm²
Design Pressure	Full Vacuum to 3.5 Kg/cm²
Hydraulic Test Pressure	Full Vacuum to 5.0 Kg/cm²
Working Temperature	10 to 140 deg. C
Design Temperature	0 to 150 deg. C
Material of Construction
All Wetted Parts	SS-316L / BOROSILICATE GLASS
Gaskets/ O-rings	Silicon & EPDM
Finishing
Inner & External Surface	220 grit Finished & double mirror polished Ra0.5m
Agitation
Drive	Top Driven Magnetic Drive
Impellers	6 Blade Ruston Turbine-2 Nos,
Baffles	4 Nos. Removable
RPM	0-1500 RPM
Motor type	Standard DC motor
Ports
In Head Plate for	Feeding (Acid, base, antifoam and nutrients)
	Inoculation-Septum port
	Air exhaust
	Foam Sensor
	pH Sensor
	OD Sensor
	DO Sensor
	Sampling valve
	Temperature sensor
Aeration
Designed for	1.0 VVM
Sparger	Ring type sparger with bottom perforations\|Microsparger
Air filters	0.2 micron filter\| Exhaust-0.2 micron filter
Air Filters Operating Pressure	Upto 3 Barg
Air Volume Measurement	Variable Area Flow meter (Rotameter) (TWO SETS)
Air Exhaust	Reflux condenser that can efficiently handle a volume of out flowing air
Air Flow control	Automatic Control with Pneumatic control valve
Thermal Circuit
Temperature control	With heat exchanger and circulation pump, temperature gauge, and all required valves to be connected to water supply.
Temperature Control
Type	PID
Measurement Range	0-150 deg C
Control Range	05-80 deg C
Measurement precision	+ 0.1 °C
Control precision	+ 0.2 °C (up to 40° C)
Temp. sensor	Pt.-100, 25mm, SS-316 port
RPM Control
RPM range	0-1500 RPM
DC drive	Electronic Frequency Control, Fully Automatic
Accuracy	1 rpm
pH Control
pH Sensor	Gel filled autoclavable probe
Measure Precision	± 0.01 pH
Control Precision	± 0.1 pH
Type	Fully Automatic with Alarm Function
Range	0-14 pH
Timer	Acid and Base Timer
Peristaltic Pump	2

A glass fermenter is a vessel used to ferment beverages such as beer, wine, kombucha, mead, or cider. Glass is non-porous, so it does not absorb odors, flavors, or bacteria from previous batches the way plastic can over time. It is also easier to sanitize thoroughly, resists scratching that could harbor contaminants, and lets you visually monitor the fermentation process, including bubbling, sediment, and color changes, without opening the vessel.

Before each use, wash the fermenter with warm water and a mild, unscented detergent, then rinse thoroughly to remove any soap residue. Follow this with a no-rinse sanitizer such as Star San or a similar food-safe solution, ensuring it contacts all interior surfaces. After fermentation, rinse out residue as soon as possible to prevent it from hardening, then repeat the wash and sanitize steps. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, as they can create tiny scratches that harbor bacteria over time.

Yes, this is completely normal. Fermentation is an active biological process that generates heat as yeast or bacteria consume sugars, so a slightly warm vessel and some internal condensation are expected, especially during the first 24 to 72 hours. What matters most is keeping the fermenter within the ideal temperature range for your specific recipe, generally between 18°C and 24°C for most beer and wine styles, to avoid off-flavors from overheating.

Stop use immediately and do not attempt to salvage the batch, since glass fragments can contaminate the liquid and pose a safety risk. Glass fermenters are durable under normal conditions but can crack from sudden temperature changes, such as moving a cold vessel into a warm room, or from impact. To prevent this, always let your fermenter adjust gradually to room temperature and avoid placing it on hard, uneven, or slippery surfaces. If your fermenter arrived damaged or cracked during normal use, contact our support team for a replacement.

Yes, an airlock is highly recommended and typically fits through the rubber stopper included with most glass fermenters. It allows carbon dioxide to escape while preventing outside air and contaminants from entering. Active fermentation is usually confirmed by regular bubbling in the airlock, though the exact rate varies depending on yeast strain, sugar content, and temperature. If you see no bubbling at all after 48 hours, check for a proper seal around the stopper and confirm your yeast was fresh and active before pitching.