A glowing report on the autoclave from the research-based UK university, which facilitates hands-on work with industry and commerce for its postgraduate students
The innovative Systec autoclaves, introduced to Don Whitley Scientific's range only last year, are already being used in many diverse areas, including microbiological and quality control laboratories and the food and pharmaceutical industries. Exclusive UK distributor for German manufacturer Systec, Don Whitley Scientific has recently received a glowing report on the autoclave from the research-based UK university, Cranfield, which facilitates hands-on work with industry and commerce for its postgraduate students.
Cranfield's numerous niche study areas range from aerospace and bioscience through to materials and water.
Its varied and extensive list of collaborative achievements includes successful work on blood sugar monitors, wound treatment which mimics skin, and water pumps for the developing world.
Already users of Don Whitley Scientific's Rabit (rapid automated bacterial impedance technique) system, Cranfield is no stranger to the company.
It has been using the fully automatic, microprocessor-controlled Systec 3150 EL for several months and is delighted with it.
Commented research officer Mark Pawlett: "We found the price of the autoclave very competitive and the overall appearance more modern than our existing autoclaves.
"It is easy to use and selecting the programme is simple.
"The cycle speed is fast and also there is little heat output to the environment while it's running. "It has performed excellently since installation". Systec autoclaves are used wherever reproducible, safe sterilisation processes and successful results are required.
Four models of vertical and benchtop autoclaves are available in 7.5- to 150-litre capacities.
Each features hydraulically-opening lids, 14 sterilisation programs, a cleaning program, and an integrated steam generator for direct steam pressure heating. Sterilisation applications include nutrient media and buffer solutions as well as solid items such as pipettes, tubes, filters, and glassware and plastic articles.
