These autoclaves combine a huge internal capacity with a small floor area and are ideally suited for use in a wide range of sterilising applications such as media preparation, liquids and diluent, waste, glassware, instruments and apparatus. They are extensively used within many industries, including food, drink, dairy, pharmaceutical, agricultural, education, healthcare, research establishments and industry. All Priorclaves come complete with Biomaster antimicrobial coating, helping improved laboratory hygiene; it is effective against all bacteria and fungi including MRSA and therefore helps minimise the risk of cross contamination.

• Compact design EH230 and EH350 models will fit through a standard door
• Simple, hand wheel door closure (with patented Priorclave safety mechanism)
• Fan assisted cooling
• Timed free steaming for improved air removal
• Media warming and delayed start allow the user to have media ready to pour at the start of the day

All models are fitted with the Tactrol™ microprocessor control system. After setting the required operating parameters the user pushes the start button for a fully automatic cycle. The control panel shows cycle status with digital readouts of temperature and time that can be viewed simultaneously. Temperature and time settings are fully adjustable within the operating range of the autoclave.

All autoclave doors are fully interlocked for safety with a special safety handwheel mechanism, which cracks the gasket seal allowing any residual pressure to safely escape. A thermal cooling lock, preventing the door from being opened until the contents have cooled to a safe temperature, is also fitted along with a pressure interlock. Operation up to a maximum of 138 °C (2,5 Bar).

A safety blow-down valve and a low water level sensor to guard against boil-dry conditions (electrically heated models) afford further protection.

Electrical installation requirements: 3 Phase, 400 V, 21 kW, 30 A (EH230 and EH350), 400 V, 32,5 kW, 45 A (EH450), 400 V, 42 kW, 60 A (EH700).

Pressure vessels are fully CE marked and insurance approved to the European PED 97/23/EC. The autoclaves fully conform to BS2646-1993, BS5500 Cat.3, and EMC directives, amongst others. The installation of these models to a vented, sealed drain is strongly recommended and is a requirement of BS2646 when sterilising waste loads.