60L - 150L Autoclave
Top-Loading & Vertical

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.

EUR €9,000 - 19,500

Biomaster Protected
Made in Britain
Energy Efficient
Water Efficient
Features Tech Sheets and Illustrations Options Specifications

Product Description

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 rubbish bin).

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: V60-BASE
  • Model: V60-SMART
  • Model: EV100-BASE
  • Model: SV100-BASE
  • Model: EV100-SMART
  • Model: SV100-SMART
  • Model: EV150-BASE
  • Model: SV150-BASE
  • Model: EV150-SMART
  • Model: SV150-SMART

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

Tech Sheets and Illustrations

Options

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Installation Kit
Internal Steam Generator
Auto-waterfill
IQ/OQ Documentation
Pressure Recalibration
Customer requested Pressure Vessel Approval
Adaptation for special water supplies
Additional Wire Baskets – Top Loading Priorclaves
Air Ballasting
Air Ballasting with built-in air compressor
Air Intake Filter
Emergency Stop Button
Exhaust Filtration
Factory Acceptance Test
Graphic Recorder Ethernet Port
Heater Protection
LoadLite Hoist – Top Loading Priorclaves 100L and above
Manual Drain
Operator Identification
Packing Case for Sea or Air Freight
Pneumatic Valves
Recorder – Circular Chart
Recorder – Graphic – Logger
Recorder – Strip Chart
Serial Communications Package
Setting Lock
Single Phase Connection
Steam / Electric Heating
Steam Supply Set
TACTROL Self – Monitoring System
Warranty Parts Only – 2 Years
Water Softener

Installation Kit

UK brass fittings and copper tubing to assist in installation of Priorclaves.

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Internal Steam Generator

Integral Steam Generator for fitting to steam heated Priorclaves. Capacity and electrical requirements differ by model. For top Loading Priorclaves this option increases the width by 300mm.

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Auto-waterfill

Automatically re-fills the autoclave chamber while the door is open ready for the next cycle. Requires a water supply. (Fitted as standard to electrically heated vacuum models)

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IQ/OQ Documentation

Preparation of detailed IQ/OQ Documentation for testing purposes

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Pressure Recalibration

Where the autoclave is to be installed at higher altitudes an adjustment can be made to the autoclave alarms and settings to adjust for the differences in measured air pressures. Two bands are available: elevations between 900 and 2,400 M (3,000 to 8,000 ft.) – (0.9 to 0.75 Bar pressure) and elevations between 2,400 and 7,000 M (8,000 to 23,000 ft.) – (0.75 to 0.40 Bar pressure).

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Customer requested Pressure Vessel Approval

Form X Pressure Test Certification – Individually witnessed Hydrostatic Test with stamped certificate. MUST be requested at time of purchase.

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Adaptation for special water supplies

Electrically Heated Priorclaves require soft water with a conductivity of a minimum of 100 micro Siemens to work correctly. Various adaptations can be made to pipe work, fittings and water detection systems for Ultra pure water supplies if required.

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Additional Wire Baskets – Top Loading Priorclaves

Stainless Steel wire mesh baskets. In addition to those supplied with the autoclave in varying depths.

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Air Ballasting

Controls distortion of semi-rigid containers, pouches and blister-packs as the autoclave cools by pressurizing the autoclave chamber with air, balancing the internal pressure inside the containers, pouches or blister packs. In autoclaves with water cooling jackets it controls volume losses when rapidly cooling liquid loads. Requires an external air supply at a minimum pressure of 3 BarG.

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Air Ballasting with built-in air compressor

Controls distortion of semi-rigid containers, pouches and blister-packs as the autoclave cools by pressurising the autoclave chamber with air, balancing the internal pressure inside the containers, pouches or blister packs. Includes a quiet running air compressor mounted, where possible, inside the autoclave body..

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Air Intake Filter

Protects sensitive loads from contamination from the outside air drawn in as the autoclave cools.

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Emergency Stop Button

Allows the operator to quickly shut down all autoclave functions in case of an emergency. Fitted as standard to all Power Door Priorclaves.

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Exhaust Filtration

On cylindrical profile Priorclaves all autoclave exhaust is directed through a 0.2 micron HEPA filter housed externally. The filter is easily accessed for regular changing and all non-filtered condensate is returned to the autoclave chamber.

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Factory Acceptance Test

Factory Acceptance test carried out with the customer at Priorclave’s factory after manufacture and before dispatch.

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Graphic Recorder Ethernet Port

Allows easy connection and integration to an internal computer network for remote monitoring and storage of records.

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Heater Protection

Backup thermostatic protection for the autoclave’s low water detection system.

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LoadLite Hoist – Top Loading Priorclaves 100L and above

Assists with loading and unloading heavy items and baskets for larger Top loading Priorclaves. Maximum individual load weight 50kG.

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Manual Drain

A manually operated valve is fitted to allow the autoclave vessel to be drain for regular cleaning.

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Operator Identification

PIN number identification of operators for each cycle. This information is recorded in the autoclave cycle log.

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Packing Case for Sea or Air Freight

Wooden Packing case for air or sea shipping. Fitted with shock and tilt indicators and the wood used is treated to ISPM15.

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Pneumatic Valves

Improves reliability and operation of complex Priorclaves. The standard electrical valves are replaced with pneumatically operated valves. Requires an air supply or alternatively a small quiet air compressor can be installed inside the body of the autoclave.

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Recorder – Circular Chart

Provides a temperature record of autoclave cycles independent of the autoclave control system onto a paper chart. Unless otherwise specified a fixed temperature probe is fitted. Multi-channel versions are also available.

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Recorder – Graphic – Logger

Provides a temperature and pressure record of autoclave cycles independent of the autoclave control system. Cycle records are graphically displayed and saved to a log file. Unless otherwise specified a fixed temperature probe is fitted along with a pressure transducer. Further recording channels can be provided along with the option of an Ethernet port for connection to a computer network.

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Recorder – Strip Chart

Provides a temperature record of autoclave cycles independent of the autoclave control system onto a paper chart. Unless otherwise specified a fixed temperature probe is fitted. Multi-channel versions are also available.

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Serial Communications Package

The autoclave is fitted with an external serial communication interface socket for connection to a suitable PC or laptop. The package includes a serial cable and software.

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Setting Lock

Tamper proofing of program settings for single program Priorclaves – Included on models fitted with multi-program memory options.

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Single Phase Connection

For 100 to 200L Priorclaves where a three phase supply is not available the autoclave can be wired to run at two thirds heating power from a single phase power supply rated at 32A. Should a three phase supply become available at a later time the autoclave can quite easily be re-wired for re-connection.

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Steam / Electric Heating

For Steam Heated autoclaves this allows the autoclave to continue to be used when external steam is not available.

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Steam Supply Set

Control and other valves required to supply a Steam Heated Priorclave with dry saturated steam at the correct pressure from an external steam supply. The autoclave is not fitted with this but if there is an existing steam supply set in place this can be used to supply the autoclave’s steam.

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TACTROL Self – Monitoring System

Provides an additional level of control protection. The Tactrol system scans all input channels to detect abnormalities and will abort the cycle with a displayed, logged and printed fault code and description if one is detected.

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Warranty Parts Only – 2 Years

Free of charge replacement of parts for two years. (Consumable items and damage due to misuse or negligence are excluded)

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Water Softener

Ion Exchange water softening system which provides water of the correct quality to run the Priorclave – requires regular refilling with salt to maintain water quality.

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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
777mm x 925mm x1522mm (including door swing)
60L Top-Loading Vacuum Specifications
Working Volume
60 litres
Operating Range
up to 138°C, 2.4 bar
Loading Format
Top Loading
Loading Height
850mm
Heater Power
3kW - 13A single phase
Heat Input
Elements in Chamber
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
350mm dia x 625mm
External Dimensions
w x d x h
472 x 790 x 900mm
Floor Weight
90kg
Minimum Installation
w x d x h
777mm x 925mm x1522mm (including door swing)
100L Top-Loading Specifications
Working Volume
100 litres
Operating Range
up to 138°C, 2.4 bar
Loading Height
755mm
Heater Power
7kW - 30A single-phase 10.5kW - 15A three-phase
Heat Input
Electrical or Direct Steam Source
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
500mm dia x 500mm
External Dimensions
w x d x h
660 x 840 x 840mm
Floor Weight
Unloaded
147kg
Minimum Installation
w x d x h
965mm x 1146mm x 1400mm (including Door Swing)
100L Top-Loading Vacuum Specifications
Working Volume
100 Litres
Operating Range
up to 138°C, 2.4 bar
Loading Height
755mm
Heater Power
7kW - 30A single-phase 10.5kW - 15A three-phase
Heat Input
Electrical or Direct Steam Source
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
500mm dia x 500mm
External Dimensions
w x d x h
960 x 840 x 840mm
Floor Weight
unloaded
157kg
Minimum Installation
w x d x h
965mm x 1146mm x 1400mm (including Door Swing)
150L Top-Loading Specifications
Working Volume
150 litres
Operating Range
up to 138°C, 2.4 bar
Loading Height
935mm
Heat Input
Internal Electrical or direct Steam Source
Heater Power
7kW - 30A single-phase 10.5kW - 15A three-phase
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
500mm dia x 720mm
External Dimensions
w x d x h
660 x 840 x 1020mm
Floor Weight
(unloaded)
165Kg
Minimum Installation
w x d x h (and Door Swing)
965mm x 1146mm x 1640mm (560mm)
150L Top-Loading Vacuum Specifications
Working Volume
150 Litres
Operating Range
up to 138°C, 2.4 bar
Loading Height
755mm
Heater Power
7kW - 30A single-phase 10.5kW - 15A three-phase
Heat Input
Electrical or Direct Steam Source
Chamber Size
diameter x depth
500mm dia x 720mm
External Dimensions
w x d x h
960 x 840 x 1020mm
Floor Weight
unloaded
165kg
Minimum Installation
w x d x h (and Door Swing)
965mm x 1146mm x 1640mm (560mm)

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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
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- Peter Kuhlman, Professor
We are very satisfied with our Priorclave unit. It is so dependable and maintenance-free that we are starting to forget what our campus repairman looks like.
- Vicki Selinger, Lab Coordinator
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- Bob Salvage
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- 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
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
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.
- Delphine Faugeroux, Lab Coordinator