What is a Benchtop autoclave?

Benchtop autoclaves are small capacity sterilizers which, because of their size, can be positioned on a work bench, table top or raised surface. Generally of a front-loading design, in the laboratory they are routinely used for sterilizing culture media, laboratory waste (‘discard’), glassware and other apparatus. Typically benchtop autoclaves (sometimes referred to as tabletop autoclaves) are used in microbiology laboratories in many sectors, including the food and beverage industries, pharmaceuticals, universities and research establishments. Because of their flexibility, small size autoclaves also have a clinical application and are therefore often used in medical surgeries, dentists, and veterinary practices. Astell Benchtop units are available in three sizes, 33 litres, 43 litres and 63 litres, and are totally self-contained which means they require no plumbing and only a standard single phase power supply in order to function. Water must be manually added, either to the chamber or integral ‘Autofill’ reservoir as applicable, and condensate can be collected or recirculated depending on the model.... (continues)... Please click through to our website to see the full article or contact us for more information.

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