Priorclave has upgraded its Q63 autoclave to include Tactoral Zero, an enhanced service support facility to help customers maximise the effectiveness of their Priorclave machines.
The floor-standing Q63 is a mid-range-capacity steam steriliser with a large horizontal, double-depth cylindrical chamber.
The chamber, with a taller profile than that found in most cylindrical machines, gives the Q63 a load capacity of 320 litres and makes it capable of accepting larger items.
Although it provides for increased loading, the combination of forced air cooling reduces cycle times and automatic timed free-steaming improves air removal and sterilisation adding to the overall performance of the Q63 autoclave.
Now with the addition of Tactrol Zero, users can forward operational data direct to the company's UK Service Centre in South London for assistance in fine-tuning and clarification of performance if required.
Priorclave has developed and manufactures a large range of benchtop and free-standing machines, designed to deliver efficient autoclaving processes that produce consistent performance.
In addition to standard ranges, the company also undertakes the total design and manufacture of bespoke autoclaves and it was through this special build facility it become apparent there was a need for higher capacity machines without resorting to the purchase of the more expensive extra-high capacity rectangular chamber machine.
The Q63, with its 320-litre capacity and operation parameters up to 140C and 2.5 bar, has now become part of the Priorclave standard autoclave range.
The front-loading design gives easy access to the large 630mm-diameter pressure vessel that is fitted with two non-tipping shelves.
Depending on operational requirements, they are available in models that can be heated either electrically or by direct steam.
Throughout the steam sterilisation process the Tactrol programming panel displays cycle status with digital readouts of temperature and time.
All models in the Q63 range are castor mounted for ease of positioning and come with a choice of optional items such as stainless steel baskets, waste containers and loading trolleys, all designed to enhance the efficiency of the operation.
Since the machines operate at elevated temperatures and pressures, all autoclaves leaving Priorclave's manufacturing base undergo thorough cyclic testing.
The company also provides a repair and recalibration service for most autoclave brands.