Autoclaves for Clinical Laboratories

An autoclave is a device used to sterilize supplies and equipment by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam for a limited time depending on the contents and size of the load. Autoclaves necessary in medical and other research applications for sterilizing of instruments, liquids, glassware, plasticware and other items used in laboratories.

An established lab equipment supplier would usually have an inventory of a wide variety of autoclaves. It is important to purchase the equipment from that supplier that offers products of top manufacturers such as Benchmark Scientific. Benchmark Scientific has offers different models of laboratory autoclaves in various capacities.

• B4000-16 (120V) and B4000-16-E BioClave 16 (230V) Benchtop Research Autoclaves
These devices come with technical features such as:

- 16L channel volume
- 9 x 13.5 inch chamber
- 6.5 x 10.75inch tray
- 22 x 17.5 x 15.7 inch exterior dimensions (W x D x H)
- 89 lbs / 40 kg weight
- 50-60 GHz / 1600 W  electrical power

• B4000-M BioClave (120V) and B4000-M-E (230V) 16 Mini Benchtop Research Autoclaves
These models are compact and ideal for labs with space constraints. Their features include:

- 8L channel volume
- 6.7 x 12.5 inch chamber
- 4.75 x 9.75 inch tray dimensions
- 20 x 13.5 x 12.9 inch exterior dimensions (W x D x H)
- 74 lbs / 33 kg weight
- 120V, 50-60 GHz / 950 W  electrical power

These compact benchtop autoclaves come with several outstanding features:

• Easily placed on even crowded benchtops as they come with a width of under 18 inches

• The stainless steel sterilization chamber can accommodate wide variety common laboratory items such as surgical instruments, liquid, glass ware, plastic ware so on.

• Some autoclave models include mechanical and electrical safety that prevents door from opening until the pressure reaches zero psi.

• Fully automatic sterilization operation and rapid complete sterilization

• Program setting that can be modified to suit special applications

This user-friendly piece of lab equipment comes with a large digital display. These benchtop autoclaves can be operated by just pressing the start button. Three preset standard cycle options for the sterilization of liquids, wrapped instruments or unwrapped instruments and plasticware are available on the 16 liter Bioclave. The 'Dry Only' option facilitates the addition of more drying time at the end of a cycle. For special applications, program settings may be user modified.

Ensure that you purchase laboratory equipment from a supplier that offers high quality products with proper warranty and compliant with top safety standards. Make sure that the dealer offers efficient after-sales service and technical support by factory-trained technicians.