Benchtop Autoclaves Range

Astell benchtop ‘Autofill’ units are one of the most energy efficient autoclaves available. The pressure vessel design ensures the absolute minimum amount of water is used during a sterilization cycle, which not only means comparably low power consumption, but also very quick heating and cooling.

Benchtop Autoclaves Range

Overview

A benchtop autoclave has a variety of uses, being suitable for sterilizing laboratory glassware, plastic receptacles and containers, petri dishes, un-wrapped instruments, media, and occasional discard loads.

In addition to laboratory use, it is not uncommon for benchtop autoclaves to be employed in other areas. In fact Astell regularly supplies its compact sterilizers for use in scientific research, process manufacturing, veterinary and medical healthcare industries to name but a few.

Features

  • A choice of 33, 43 and 63 litre models
  • Self contained design with no installation required – just fill it with water and plug it in and the machine is ready to be used
  • No mains water supply or drain necessary
  • Fully programmable 5.7″ Colour Touch Screen controller
  • Five pre-programmed cycles and up to 50 available
  • Five password levels to stop lower level users making changes
  • FDA 21 CFR part 11 software option available
  • USB interface for downloading controller data
  • Temperature range of 100°C to 138°C (0.2 – 2.4 Bar)
  • Timed/Pulsed Free Steaming
  • Holdwarm / Delayed Start feature
  • 316 stainless steel electropolished chamber
  • Base shelf within the chamber
  • Fast action door closure mechanism
  • Validation Port
  • Cooling Lock
  • Over Temperature Protection
  • Pressure Gauge
  • Optimised for low water and power consumption
  • Standard Astell safety features

Autofill benchtop autoclave

The ‘Autofill’ version has an integral reservoir and an in-built water re-circulation system. Once the reservoir is filled, this provides water for up to 15 cycles, and also acts as a collection vessel for condensate and the water that is automatically returned from the chamber at the end of each cycle, minimising water usage.

Classic benchtop autoclave

The ‘Classic’ version requires manual water-fill and during the cycle condensate leaves the vessel via a silicone tube that can be connected to a heat-resistant bottle.