Do you know what autoclaves are called in the healthcare sector?  Steam sterilizer. This is simply because the autoclave machines use steam and that, too, under high pressure to kill any kind of virus, fungi, bacteria that are placed inside the vessel. The items are heated to a certain sterilization temperature for a specific amount of time. Then, the moisture in the steam transfers the heat to the items to destroy the protein in the spores, bacteria and virus.

Autoclaves are widely used in the healthcare and chemical industries. In the chemical industry, the autoclaves are used to cure hardened rubber and coatings. Autoclaves are also used in the automobile and airline industries to cure composite material under a heated nitrogen atmosphere.

Now, autoclaves are available in different types and are designed for various applications. Before you invest in autoclaves, you should know the usage of the device. At Arablabs 2021, experts from Dutco Tennant will be at Stall 437 in Hall 3 to guide you through the diverse applications of autoclaves. The specialists will also give you a live demo of Priorclave C60 range of autoclaves, which are ideal for sterilizing taller items such as fermenters.

Let’s understand the different types of autoclaves:

  • Benchtop,
  • Top loading,
  • Front loading and  
  • Pass-through

Now, benchtop autoclaves are perfect if you have a small laboratory with a limited space. Therefore, the sterilization items you would be using are also small. This type of autoclave is especially designed to be placed on a lab bench. Given it is an independent machine, with a standalone design, you can easily connect it to an appropriate power supply. The benchtop autoclaves are easy to install, cost effective and do not require much maintenance.

Top loading autoclaves, however, are also apt for small laboratories but then they have the capabilities for high quality steam sterilization. Interestingly, the top loading autoclaves increase in height due to high capacity.  The compact top loading autoclaves, which will be exhibited at Arablab 2021 at our stall, require no plumbing and can be easily operated from a standard single-phase power supply.

The compact top loading autoclaves are available in two versions — autofill and classic. In the case of the classic version, during the cycle condensation, the manual water-fill is needed. In the Autofill version, there’s an in-built water re-circulation system and integral reservoir. Once you fill up the reservoir, it will provide water for up to 15 cycles and also act as a collection vessel for condensation. In fact, at the end of each cycle, water will automatically return from the chamber, thus reducing the usage of water.

Meanwhile, the front load autoclaves require a huge space. Pass-through autoclaves are used in different door types, heating methods and chamber configurations.

If you are looking for automatic timed free steaming, vacuum assisted cooling and fast action door closure mechanism in your compact top loading autoclave, then meet us at the Arablab. We are the most trusted top loading autoclaves supplier in the Middle East. Visit our stall at Arablab to know why.