You can be small of stature without being a pip-squeak or pushover. Priorclave’s benchtop autoclaves pack the performance and quality construction of a full-size, freestanding industrial autoclave into a footprint that fits any workspace. A quality research-grade benchtop autoclave offers all the flexibility, ease-of-use, and reliability that a small lab needs. Our compact tabletop units offer plug-n-play simplicity but come with fully featured programmable control systems. They are perfect for media prep, liquid, and waste loads. A great fit for shared facilities and education.
All too often labs shopping for benchtop research-grade autoclaves end up being sold either a glorified pressure cooker or a low-end tabletop medical sterilizers. The former lack the programmable controls a lab needs (in fact, they often lack even the rudimentary controls of a toaster oven). The latter are made with lightweight plumbing, pressure vessels, and electrical systems that aren’t up to research tasks. Since they were originally intended for dental offices and other clinics, their control systems are often limited to a few pre-programmed, FDA-approved cycles. “Low-cost” dental-style benchtop autoclaves used for daily research tasks often begin to break down in just 24 months, and rarely last longer than five years.
Premium Benchtop Sterilizers
For more than 25 years Priorclave has been building some of the world’s finest research-grade sterilizers. Our 40L Benchtop and 60L Benchtop compact research-grade autoclaves feature fully customizable digital control systems, ASME-stamped chambers, and are backed by an unparalleled 36-month parts and labor warranty.
Models
Model: PNA/QCS/C40
Model: PNA/QCS/H60
Standard Features
Programmable Tactrol® 2 Control System with simple "one-touch" start
ASME-certified 316L Stainless Steel Chamber and Door
Quickseal Single-Action Interlocking Safety Door—cannot be opened unsafely
Full width stainless steel anti-tip Loading Shelves
Customizable Freesteaming, Load Cooling, Media Warming, and Delayed Start
Biomaster™ Antimicrobial Surfaces
Options
Program Memory
Pulsed Freesteaming
Spares Kit
Discard (waste) Containers
False Floor for Discard (waste) containers
Printer
Load Sensed Process Timing
Cycle Repeat
Auto-waterfill
Air Ballasting
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Drain Protection
Adaptation for special water supplies
Air Intake Filter
Condensate Collection Bottle
Factory Acceptance Test
Graphic Recorder Ethernet Port
IQ/OQ Documentation
Mechanical Cycle Counter
Packing Crate for Sea or Air Freight
Pressure Recalibration
Recorder – Circular Chart
Recorder – Graphic – Logger
Recorder – Strip Chart
Serial Communications Package
Setting Lock
TACTROL Self – Monitoring System
Warranty Parts Only – 2 Years
Water Softener
Specifications
40L Benchtop Specifications
Working Volume
40 liters
Operating Range
Up to 136°C, 2.2 Bar (277°F, 32 psi)
Loading Format
Front Loading
Loading Height
Benchtop
Heating
Electrical
Heat Input
3kW Single Phase
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
350mm x 420mm 13.8” x 16.5”
Bottom Shelf Dimensions
w x d x h
9.7”W x 16.5”D with 11.6” clearance (upper shelf removed)
Top Shelf Dimensions
w x d x h
13.6”W x 16.5”D with 6.9” clearance
External Dimensions
w x d x h
520mm x 610mm x 640mm 20.5” x 24” x 25.2”
Bench Weight
(unloaded)
70Kg (154.3lbs)
Minimum Installation
w x d x h (and Door Swing)
826mm x 762mm x 793mm 32.5” x 30” x 31.2” (520mm, 20.5”)
60L Benchtop Specifications
Working Volume
60 liters
Operating Range
Up to 136°C, 2.2 Bar (277°F, 32 psi)
Loading Format
Front Loading
Loading Height
Benchtop
Heating
Electrical
Heat Input
3kW Single Phase
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
350mm x 620mm 13.8” x 24.4”
Bottom Shelf Dimensions
w x d x h
9.7”W x 24.4”D with 11.6” (upper shelf removed)
Top Shelf Dimensions
w x d x h
13.6”W x 24.4”D with 6.9” clearance
External Dimensions
w x d x h
520mm x 815mm x 640mm 20.5” x 32.1” x 25.2”
Bench Weight
(unloaded)
100Kg (220.5lbs)
Minimum Installation
w x d x h (and Door Swing)
826mm x 968mm x 793mm 32.5” x 38.1” x 31.2” (520mm, 20.5”)
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