Our #1 top-sellers worldwide! Why? Because vertical autoclaves can accommodate the tallest flasks, fermentors, and bioreactors at one-third the price of a comparable front-loading autoclave. Priorclave’s top loading autoclaves are among the most compact full-size units on the market today. Compared to similar-sized medical-grade rectangular-vessel units, cylindrical autoclaves are easier to operate, less expensive to maintain, and more reliable over a longer working life.
All of our autoclaves carry the ASME stamp and are ETL listed to UL and CSA standards. Select models have been assigned a Canadian Registration Number (CRN). See our full accreditations for details.
Top-loading autoclaves are very popular internationally and in for life-science research. Not only do they easily accommodate the tallest flasks, fermentors, and bioreactors, they’re also excellent for waste processing, especially in large batches (pop the lid and drop in the bag, just like a trash can).
By relying on ultra-efficient cylindrical pressure vessels, Priorclave has engineered top-loading autoclaves that feature large capacities, low loading heights, small footprints, and low lifetime operating costs. Every Priorclave is custom built in our London factory, specifically to handle your applications. All top-loading sterilizers can be outfitted for “gravity” or vacuum cycles, with in-chamber or independent heating. They come supplied with a stainless steel load support plate and stainless steel mesh baskets for optimal steam circulation. All models include the most current version of our full-featured, fully-programmable Tactrol Control System.
Does your facility or process pose formidable power, programming, or steam generation challenges? We specialize in custom-engineered solutions, and are eager to discuss how best to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Models
Model: PNA/QCS/C60
Model: PNA/QCS/EV100
Model: PNA/QCS/EV150
Standard Features
Programmable Tactrol® 2 Control System with simple "one-touch" start
Customizable Freesteaming, Load Cooling, Media Warming, and Delayed Start
ASME-certified 316L Stainless Steel Chamber and Door
Quickseal Single-Action Interlocking Safety Lid—cannot be opened unsafely
Stainless Steel Loading Baskets
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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Exhaust Filtration
Drain Protection
Additional Wire Baskets – Top Loading Priorclaves
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
60L Top-Loading Specifications
Working Volume
60 liters
Operating Range
Up to 277°F, 32 psi (136°C, 2.2 Bar)
Loading Height
33.5″ 850mm
Heating
Electrical
Heat Input
3.2kW Single Phase
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
13.8” x 24.4” (350mm x 620mm)
External Dimensions
w x d x h
18.6” x 24.4” x 35.4” (472mm x 620mm x 900mm)
Floor Weight
(unloaded)
198.4lbs (90Kg)
Minimum Installation
w x d x h
30.6″ x 36.4″ x 59.9″ (777mm x 925mm x1522mm) including door swing
100L Top-Loading Specifications
Working Volume
100 liters
Operating Range
Up to 136°C, 2.2 Bar (277°F, 32 psi)
Loading Height
29.7″ (755mm)
Heating
Internal Electrical OR House Steam Source
Heat Input
11.2kW/internal OR 1.2kW/house (Three phase)
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
19.5” x 19.5” (496mm x 496mm)
External Dimensions
w x d x h
26” x 33.1” x 33.1” (660mm x 840mm x 840mm)
Floor Weight
(unloaded)
324.1lbs (147Kg)
Minimum Installation
w x d x h
38″ x 45.1″ x 55.1″ (965mm x 1146mm x 1400mm) including Door Swing
150L Top-Loading Specifications
Working Volume
150 liters
Operating Range
Up to 136°C, 2.2 Bar (277°F, 32 psi)
Loading Height
36.8″ (935mm)
Heating
Internal Electrical OR House Steam Source
Heat Input
11.2kW/internal OR 1.2kW/house (Three phase)
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
19.5” x 28.4” (496mm x 720mm)
External Dimensions
w x d x h
26” x 33.1” x 40.2” (660mm x 840mm x 1020mm)
Floor Weight
(unloaded)
363.8lbs (165Kg)
Minimum Installation
w x d x h (and Door Swing)
38″ x 45.1″ x 64.6″ (965mm x 1146mm x 1640mm)(560mm, 22.1”)
“We have nine Priorclaves on our campus, and they live up to the energy and water conservation promise. The Priorclave team is always responsive—from sales to service. You can count on them to be there.”
- Phil Berriman, Lab Equipment Specialist
“We’ve been really happy with the design and performance of our Priorclave — kudos to you and your team for an excellent product!”
- Peter Kuhlman, Professor
“Customer service from Priorclave is first class. I would recommend their equipment to anybody. After sales and service contracts also first class.”
- Bob Salvage
“We are very satisfied with our Prioclave unit. It is so dependable and maintenance free that we are starting to forget what our campus repairman looks like.”
- Vicki Selinger, Lab Coordinator
“As a large Biology Department of more than 300 teaching and research staff we have bought 6 Priorclave autoclaves over the last 3 years. The Priorclave autoclaves have consistently performed in all areas for ease of use, reliability and value for money.”
- Lucy Hudson
“You guys are TOP NOTCH! I am obviously a faithful Priorclave customer for life.”
- Joan Morra, Metallurgical Engineer
“Priorclave’s holistic approach to sustainability is unique in the life sciences industry. Not only do their products use 70-80% less energy and water than most autoclaves, the company has also shown leadership in sustainable manufacturing and in developing a recycling program for their products.”
- Allison Paradise, Executive Director
“We’ve been engaged in a research project with our chemistry department and they absolutely loved your equipment. They’re actually in the process of building a new lab and are considering one of your products.”
- Tim Matthews, Laboratory Technologist
“We found that your autoclaves used 81% less energy and 93% less water than our old ones with the steam jackets. The savings is huge for our campus.”