500 L Round Chamber Autoclave Offers Increased Loading and Sterilising Performance

For laboratories looking to acquire a high capacity, front loading cylindrical chamber autoclave with an exceptional pack density at a more affordable price, a new 500 l steam steriliser being launched by Priorclave is an ideal solution. The new autoclave joins the popular Q63 range, which is renowned for sterilising chambers with a taller profile than those found in most cylindrical machines, making it ideal for accepting larger items. This range also offers better loading versatility with much easier and safer chamber access owing to the lower loading height of just 725 mm.

The Q63/EH500 autoclave is the largest cylindrical-chamber steam steriliser in Priorclave’s extensive product range. It retains all the same build quality and conforms to the same stringent manufacturing standards set by this leading British company.

Whilst offering increased loading, the combination of features such as forced air cooling to reduce cycle times and automatic timed free-steaming for improved air removal add to the overall sterilising performance of the Q63 autoclave.

All operating settings are programmed easily through the Tactrol 2 microprocessor controller, which is standard across the entire Priorclave range. A feature of the Q63/EH500 is that the control system can be configured to log all temperature, pressure time and cycle data into a single compact archive file, which can subsequently be downloaded onto a USB flash drive for transfer to computer. The operational data can then be forwarded from anywhere in the world direct to Priorclave’s UK Service Centre for technical assistance in fine-tuning and clarification of autoclave performance if required.

As standard, the new Q63/EH500 autoclave is castor mounted for ease of positioning, fitted with two non-tipping shelves and comes with a choice of optional items such as stainless steel baskets, waste containers and loading trolleys, all designed to enhance the efficiency of laboratory sterilising operations. Depending on operational requirements, it can be supplied for electrical or direct steam heating.

The build quality of the new autoclave uses epoxy coated panels and frame members, which are treated with an anti-bacterial agent that is highly effective against all bacteria and fungi, including MRSA, key factors in preventing cross contamination within the laboratory.

Priorclave Ltd, +44 20 8316 6620, sales@priorclave.co.uk, www.priorclave.co.uk.