Lab Autoclaves Archives

Supporting MycoWorks in Exploring New Materials for Fashion and Décor

The clothing and fashion industry doesn’t have a very good environmental record. Right now, fashion production consumes about 24.6 trillion gallons of clean water each year—enough to meet the needs […]

Choosing the Best Autoclave for Microbiology Lab Use

Choosing the right autoclave for a microbiology lab is no small endeavor. Not only is it a valuable investment, it’s also an essential tool for many daily laboratory tasks. If […]

Mycology Laboratory Equipment and Techniques: Pasteurizing Mushroom Substrates via “Cold Sterilization”

“Cold sterilization” is a perennial hot topic when it comes to sterilizing and pasteurizing mushroom substrates. This chemical-based process (usually using low-magnesium hydrated lime) seems like a “best of both […]

Building Technical Capacity to Support Caribbean Food Security & Sustainability

In early July, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was in the Caribbean, visiting Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana to discuss key regional issues, including food security and sustainability. This […]

Bringing Pharmaceutical Equity to Guyana and the Caribbean

Guyana’s pharmaceutical industry is extremely important to the entire Caribbean, serving as a linchpin connecting these islands and small nations. Without Guyana, the international pharmaceutical supply chain otherwise often overlooks […]

Designing and Packaging for Sterile Medical Products: Contact Lenses

Globally, contact lenses are a $9.6 billion (USD) industry that’s expected to grow to $15.2 billion over the next decade. Much of that has been made possible by silicone hydrogel […]

Do You Really Need “Clean Steam”?

Autoclave buyers are again wondering if their water and steam is “clean” enough. This is likely due to the publication of ISO/TS 5111:2022, or “Guidance on quality of water for […]

Autoclave Explainer: Single-phase vs. Three-phase Power

While searching for lab equipment, you likely noticed that some devices specify “single phase” power, while others note that they run on “three phase” power. And in all likelihood you […]

Building Infrastructure, Unpleasant Surprises, and the Hidden Costs of Buying New Autoclaves

As you compare autoclaves for your lab, you may find some manufacturers are quoting prices that seem extremely attractive. This is especially the case when you factor in recent supply […]

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (an Autoclave)

Are you expecting a new bundle of joy with us? Is the nursery ready? When you’ve invested in a Priorclave floor model autoclave, you’ll want to prepare your install site […]

Gravity Cycle vs. Vacuum Cycle: When to Use a Vacuum Cycle

A standard autoclave cycle is a gravity cycle—so-called because, as steam rises to fill the sterilizer chamber, it displaces the cold air already in the chamber, which is then drawn […]

Do All Steam Autoclaves Really Need a Steam Jacket?

Until fairly recently, North American labs haven’t had a lot of options when it comes to standalone steam autoclaves. Your choice was steam jacket or nothing. Jacketed machines are great […]