Availability of stand-off legs for Priorclave’s range of bench-top autoclaves brings significant advantages to designated Category 3 application areas, providing much easier access beneath the for cleaning and disinfection of laboratory work surfaces to prevent spread of virus and eliminate potential cross contamination. Another added benefit is the Biocote antimicrobial surface protection.
The first range to become available with the option of stand-off legs is the Compact C40 vacuum autoclave, a versatile wide-format unit with a 40 L front-loading chamber that incorporates pre-vacuum and post-vacuum cycles. The combination of the two vacuum phases makes the C40 steam steriliser ideal for laboratory waste, glassware and instruments as well as porous or wrapped goods.
The pre-vacuum mode removes ambient air from the chamber and load, allowing steam to penetrate the product completely, while the post-vacuum cycle pulls steam and condensate out of the autoclave during the drying phase – the longer the vacuum runs the cooler and dryer the load. The overall benefit is a faster cycle time, making the C40 suited to applications where a higher daily throughput is required or where delays in sterilisation are of concern.
In addition to the new stand-off legs, all Priorclave Compact C40 autoclaves are available with an extended range of optional features normally found only on much larger steam sterilisers.
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