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Steam Autoclave Testing Methods and Maintenance: Leak Testing and the Bowie-Dick Test
In most cases, autoclave installation includes both vacuum leakage testing and a Bowie-Dick test (also known as a “dynamic air removal test”). These confirm that your sterilizer can create a […]
Lab Tip: Choosing Plastic vs Metal Autoclave Trays
Everyone knows they should always use autoclave trays. It’s something we at Priorclave talk about a lot. But what you might not know is that we also recommend you always […]
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 […]
Autoclave Training Tips with Instructional Support Technician Kelly McVey
Kelly McVey is an Instructional Support Technician for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fullerton. There, she’s trained hundreds of people in safe autoclave use, with […]
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 […]
Priorclaves are Ideal Education Autoclaves Because We Put Safety First
Many students are terrified of their lab’s autoclaves—and not without cause: autoclave accidents are much more commonplace in North America than elsewhere. Sadly, there’s an argument to be made that […]
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 […]
The Role of Soil Sterilization in Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soil Studies
Phytoremediation technologies use living plants to capture contaminants throughout the environment. But the phytoremediation of contaminated soil as a way to recover land previously damaged by human activities is proving […]
Like Water for Chocolate: The Role of Steam Sterilizers in Cocoa Bean Processing
People are often surprised to learn that steam sterilizers play any role in chocolate production. But the fact is, making chocolate is a bit more disgusting than you’d expect. The […]
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 […]