Baffled Culture Flask
Product Code : EL-GF-10136
Quick answer: The Baffled Culture Flask is a borosilicate heat-resistant glass flask with four equidistant baffles moulded into the base, built for culture preparation and suitable for repeated autoclave cycles at 121°C, giving consistent agitation and aeration when used on compatible orbital shakers.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Borosilicate heat-resistant glass |
| Baffles | Four, equidistant |
| Autoclave rating | Suitable for repeated cycles at 121°C |
| Primary use | Culture preparation |
Why Baffles Matter for Culture Flasks
A plain-walled flask on an orbital shaker produces a simple circular vortex that limits how well a culture is aerated and mixed. The four equidistant baffles in this flask break up that vortex, creating turbulent, more consistent agitation across the culture volume — improving oxygen transfer and mixing uniformity when used with a compatible orbital shaker. The borosilicate construction and 121°C autoclave rating mean the flask can be sterilized and reused through repeated culture cycles without degrading.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many baffles does this flask have?
It has four equidistant baffles moulded into the base.
Can the Baffled Culture Flask be autoclaved?
Yes, it is suitable for repeated autoclave cycles at 121°C.
What equipment is this flask designed to work with?
The baffles are designed to provide consistent agitation when the flask is used with compatible orbital shakers.
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Last updated: September 2026.
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