Astell has developed a solution said to double a laboratory's autoclave capacity without increasing the equipment footprint.
The company's Duaclave range combines two identical chambers, one directly above the other within one frame.
The two chambers come equipped with delayed start, allowing sterilisation to take place overnight; Holdwarm capability to maintain the autoclave at a preset temperature after sterilisation until required; and data archiving to ensure that all cycle details are automatically recorded and saved.
The chambers are fully independent and each has its own Logi control system, accessed via a full colour, icon-driven touch screen with password-protected security.
This means that, for example, while one chamber may be processing fluids, the other can either be sitting idle or completing a discard load.
The range includes electrically heated and direct steam-heated models, and options include load-sensed process timing and assisted cooling.
As with all Astell autoclaves and sterilisers, the Duaclave range is CE marked and manufactured to comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive PD97/23/EC, the Medical Devices Directive MDD 93/42/EEC and all other applicable UK and international standards.
Full IQ and OQ documentation is available for all models.
Astell Duaclave autoclaves are available in 33, 43, 63, 120 and 153l chamber sizes to suit most laboratory applications, including sterilisation of reagents and media, glassware, laboratory instruments and discard.
