Priorclave has introduced the MVA C40 benchtop vacuum autoclave to meet the needs of laboratories wishing to carry out low-volume sterilisation of items such as bagged mixed plastic waste, tubing and narrow bore glass ware.
The model has a five programme memory fitted as standard, giving the user the flexibility to easily switch from vacuum assisted to non-vacuum according to load.
Effective sterilisation to destroy micro-organisms requires direct contact between the saturated steam and every surface of the load.
The presence of air can prevent direct contact with micro-organisms which are held inside tubes and deformed petri dishes etc.
Applying a vacuum at the start of the cycle greatly improves air removal, assisting with full steam penetration.
With the vacuum cycle selected, the MVA C40 benchtop autoclave forcibly removes residual air from within the chamber and load using multiple vacuum phases programmed with interspersed heating.
The highly efficient process allows the steam to circulate freely, ensuring deep penetration into the load for highly effective sterilisation.
A vacuum assisted cooling cycle, is also available for use with suitable load types, reducing the dead-zone whilst waiting for the autoclaves to reach a safe temperature and pressure.
The Priorclave C40 benchtop vacuum autoclave has a 40 litre (350mm dia x 420mm deep) stainless steel chamber and features the Quickseal single-action door, which enables one-handed operation of the door mechanisms.
To prevent accidental opening at load temperature above 80oC and pressures above 0.2 bar it carries safety attributes of thermal and pressure locks. An option for the autoclave is the ability to run a vacuum drying cycle at the end of the sterilising cycle.
The Priorclave MVA C40 is part of a range that includes front loading autoclave, top loading autoclave, and power-door autoclave as well a double door steam sterilisers.
