New lab autoclave with larger capacity

Introduced by British specialist laboratory autoclave manufacturer Priorclave, the new 850 litre laboratory autoclave joins other models in the RSC standard range which now comprises six models – 230, 285, 350, 450, 700 and 850 litres, each fitted with one of the most advanced microprocessor control systems to guide operators through simple set-up procedures.

Priorclave is extending its range of high-capacity rectangular chamber sterilisers with the launch of a new 850 litre model. The first model option in the new RSC 850 series has been purposely designed for applications requiring sterilisation of extra-bulky dense waste.

The new autoclave incorporates a water jacket, effectively another pressure vessel surrounding the main sterilising chamber, and within the void steam or cold water is run to heat or cool the outside of the autoclave chamber.  

When condensate avoidance is required, particularly for porous and textile loads, this facility is available to heat the walls of the vessel to minimise condensation build-up and help retain a dry load. Naturally, when cold water enters the water jacket it enables laboratories to achieve a faster cooling. The overall benefit is that of improving the sterilisation process time from start to finish whilst ensuring optimum proper sterilisation takes place.

As standard the RSC 850 autoclave is fitted with an automatic water-fill, however Priorclave is able to incorporate a number of options including pre-cycle vacuum in which multiple vacuum stages are programmed with interspersed heating to achieve improved air removal together with the added benefit of greater steam penetration of difficult complex loads as well as post cycle drying.  

This large rectangular chamber laboratory autoclave is equipped with a large hand-wheel door closure system for easy safe opening/closing of the rigid robust hinged door that gives access to a chamber offering a convenient loading height of 800mm. An inherent feature is the fitting of a thermal and pressure lock system to the lower hand-wheel, this prevents door opening at load temperature above 80°C and pressures above 0.15 bar thus averting potential accidents through discharge of hot, high-pressurised steam.

 

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