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Cell Factory

Cell Factory is a multi-layer cell culture vessel designed for scalable, high-density cell growth in biopharmaceutical and life-science research. It features a stacked, modular design with either wide or narrow ports, enabling efficient handling during media exchange, harvesting, and aseptic operations. The product is manufactured from medical-grade polystyrene with a surface treated for enhanced cell attachment, and it is gamma-sterilized for immediate use in sensitive cell culture workflows.

One 10-layer Cell Factory unit provides a culture surface area equivalent to 36 T-175 flasks, enabling high cell yield in a compact footprint
TC-treated surface promotes strong cell adhesion and uniform growth across all layers
Versatile port design supports both pouring and aseptic filling, reducing contamination risk during media changes
Gamma radiation sterilization allows direct use without additional cleaning or validation steps

Key Benefits

What This Product Gives You

One 10-layer Cell Factory unit provides a culture surface area equivalent to 36 T-175 flasks, enabling high cell yield in a compact footprint
TC-treated surface promotes strong cell adhesion and uniform growth across all layers
Versatile port design supports both pouring and aseptic filling, reducing contamination risk during media changes
Gamma radiation sterilization allows direct use without additional cleaning or validation steps

Multi-layer design with 1 to 40 layers available in wide and narrow mouth configurations
Culture surface area per layer ranges from 656 cm² (1 layer) to 25,295 cm² (40 layers)
Working volume per layer ranges from 200 ml (1 layer) to 8,000 ml (40 layers)
Medical-grade polystyrene with TC surface treatment for optimal cell attachment
Ultrasonic welded joints ensure hermetic seals without chemical adhesives
Gamma radiation sterilized for immediate use in aseptic environments
Port design supports both pouring and aseptic filling techniques

Where It Is Used

Applications And Buyers

Application Scenarios

Scaling up adherent cell lines for biologics production in process development
Conducting large-scale viral vector or vaccine manufacturing in research and process validation
Supporting stem cell expansion where high surface area and consistent attachment are critical
Performing long-term culture studies requiring minimal manual handling and reduced contamination risk
Replacing multiple T-flasks with a single, stackable unit to save bench space and improve workflow efficiency

Who It Is For

Biopharmaceutical R&D labs developing cell-based therapies and vaccines
Contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) needing scalable culture platforms
Academic and government research labs conducting large-scale cell culture experiments
Laboratories standardising on a single culture platform across multiple cell types and processes
OEM partners requiring a robust, sterilised, and scalable cell culture vessel for integration into automated systems

Problems It Solves

Limited surface area in standard flasks restricting cell yield during scale-up
Inconsistent cell attachment across multiple flasks due to variable surface treatment
Manual handling of dozens of flasks increasing contamination risk and labour input
Leakage or seal failure in multi-layer vessels caused by solvent bonding or adhesive residues
Need for post-sterilisation cleaning or validation before use, delaying experiment start

Data

Specifications

Material	Medical-grade polystyrene
Surface Treatment	TC treated
Sterilization	Gamma radiation
Layer Count	1, 2, 5, 10, 40
Culture Surface Area	656 cm² (1 layer), 1296 cm² (2), 3216 cm² (5), 6416 cm² (10), 25295 cm² (40)
Working Volume	200 ml (1 layer), 400 ml (2), 1000 ml (5), 2000 ml (10), 8000 ml (40)
Port Type	Wide mouth, narrow mouth, or dual port configurations
Packing	1 piece per pack, 2 to 6 packs per case depending on model

Materials

Medical-grade polystyrene
TC-treated surface for cell adhesion
Ultrasonic welded joints (no adhesives)

Customization Options

Choice of wide mouth, narrow mouth, or dual-port configurations
Layer count options from 1 to 40 layers
OEM private-label printing available through the Microlab OEM division
Custom packing configurations (e.g., 1 piece per pack, case quantities) can be arranged

How It Is Made

Manufacturing And Quality Control

Manufacturing Process

TC surface treatment applied to culture-facing surfaces
Gamma radiation sterilization of final assembled units
Inspection and packing in clean conditions

Quality Control

Surface treatment verified per batch for consistent cell attachment
Seal integrity tested on ultrasonically welded joints
Sterilization validation confirmed via gamma dose verification
Final units inspected for dimensional accuracy and visual defects
Batch traceability maintained through part number and production log

Comparison

Compared With The Alternatives

Versus Standard T-flasks

Cell Factory provides 36 times the surface area of a T-175 flask in a single unit, reducing bench space and handling steps

Versus Multi-layer flasks with solvent bonding

Versus Reusable culture vessels

Single-use Cell Factory eliminates cleaning, sterilization, and carry-over risks between batches

Versus Other stacked culture systems

The TC-treated surface and gamma sterilization are standard across all units, ensuring consistent performance without batch variation

Use Guide

How To Use It

Select the layer count and port type based on required surface area and handling method
Use wide mouth for easy media pouring and harvesting; narrow mouth for aseptic filling
Ensure the unit is gamma-sterilized and sealed before opening; open only in a laminar flow hood
Attach a sterile pipette or tubing to the port for media addition or harvest
Avoid overfilling beyond the working volume to prevent leakage at the seals
After use, dispose of the entire unit as biohazard waste; do not reuse

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FAQ

Questions Buyers Ask

What is the surface area of a 10-layer Cell Factory unit?

A 10-layer Cell Factory unit provides a total culture surface area of 6,416 cm², equivalent to 36 T-175 flasks.

Can I use this for aseptic operations?

Yes. The unit is gamma-sterilized and features a port design that supports both pouring and aseptic filling techniques.

What material is used in the Cell Factory?

The product is made from medical-grade polystyrene with a TC-treated surface for enhanced cell attachment.

Is the unit sealed with adhesive?

No.

How many units are in a case?

The number of units per case varies by model: 2, 4, or 6 packs per case depending on the part number.

Can I get these under my own brand?

Yes. The Microlab OEM division offers private-label printing and custom packing for Cell Factory units.