Microbiological Instruments/ Equipments

i. Freeze Drier: Freeze drier is used for the preservation of different biological products such as starter culture, antiobiotics etc. without damaging their cell structure. The principle of freeze drying consists of the removal of the ice contained in frozen product by sublimation.

ii. BOD Incubator: This is generally used to incubate the biological samples for optimum microbial growth. The temperature range of the incubator may be from 50 C to 500 C or higher. Refrigeration in the instrument is done by cooling coils and heating by air heaters.

iii. Bacterial Colony Counter: It is used for counting the colonies directly in a petri plate. A fluorescent light is provided for the uniform light illumination.

iv. Autoclave: It is used for autoclaving culture media and also for sterilization of glass equipments. It is equipped with water level indicator, pressure gauge, timer,digital thermometer and automatic temperature recording system.

v. Microscope: It is used to determine the bacterial population of a sample of milk and milk products. It is also useful in providing information about the type of contamination in milk and milk products.

vi. Biosafety Cabnets: It prevent the cross contamination of biologicals and protect the worker from exposure within the work zone. It has a true laminar airflow.Horizontal laminar airflow is specially designed to provide the particle free bacteria free, clean air environment needed for laboratory testing, manufacturing, inspection etc. under microbial free environment.