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Compact Benchtop

Compact Benchtop

Compact Benchtop

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed information about the Priorclave C40 range of compact benchtop autoclaves, designed for laboratory steam sterilizing applications. These autoclaves are noted for their small footprint, making them suitable for even the smallest laboratories.
Specifications: The C40 autoclaves are ready to use with a 240V single-phase supply. They offer options for manual or auto-water fill and standard or vacuum operation. Key features include a 40-litre capacity, chamber size of 350mm diameter x 420mm, polished 316 stainless steel chamber material, and a front-loading format. The operating range is up to 138°C and 2.4 bar, with a heater power of 3kW - 13A single phase.
Key Features: The autoclaves feature a Quickseal single-action door with thermal and pressure locks, Tactrol 2 microprocessor control, automatic timed free-steaming, forced air cooling, and optional pre-cycle vacuum. Additional features include media warming, delayed start functions, vacuum-assisted cooling, low water level sensor, and two loading shelves. The pressure vessel carries a 10-year warranty.
Compliance and Standards: The autoclaves comply with international standards including BS2464-1993, PD5500:2000 Cat.3 European PED 97/23/EC, and are CE marked for BS EN 61010-2-41.
Installation and Dimensions: The external dimensions for the standard model are 520 x 610 x 640mm, with installation dimensions of 660 x 580 x 560mm. The door swing is 520mm, and the weight is 70kg. The PS/MID/C40 model has slightly larger dimensions and weighs 92kg.
Support and Service: Priorclave offers dedicated pre- and after-sales support, including planned maintenance programs, calibration, and performance qualification services. They are ISO9000 certified and UKAS approved as a calibration laboratory, ensuring safe and effective service with full traceability to national standards.
World-Wide Availability: Priorclave has a global presence through a network of approved distributors, providing support to laboratories worldwide.
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Catalog excerpts

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Priorclave “autoclaves are our business” Compact Benchtop Autoclaves The Priorclave C40 range of compact, front loading autoclaves are designed specifically for benchtop steam sterilising applications, a small footprint enabling even the smallest laboratory to own a highly efficient, feature-packed Priorclave. Out of the box the Priorclave C40 autoclave is ready to use, requiring only plugging into a 240V, single-phase supply. Models in this versatile C40 range can be supplied for either manual or auto-water fill as well as a choice of standard or highly efficient vacuum operation, adding further to its appeal for laboratories where space is limited, infrequent sterilisations take places or a more demanding medium requires faster processing. As with all Priorclaves the C40 benchtop range of autoclave is built in the UK enabling easy upgrade during their working life as customer requirements change. Key Features • Quickseal single-action door fitted with thermal and pressure locks to prevent opening at load temperature above 80oC and pressures above 0.2 bar. • Tactrol 2 microprocessor control with simple and fully variable setting of process time, temperature with graphic indication of cycle status. • Automatic timed free-steaming. • Forced Air Cooling. • Pre-cycle vacuum in which multiple Vacuum stages are programmed with interspersed heating to achieve steam penetration.1(optional on PS/MID/C40) • Pulsed freesteaming to maximise efficiency of Pre-cycle vacuum phase.1 • Media Warming and Delayed Start functions keep autoclaved media at a usable temperature ready for immediate use. • Vacuum Assisted Cooling.1 • Low water level sensor. • Two loading shelves. • Epoxy coated panels and frame members are treated with an anti-bacterial agent which is effective against all bacteria and fungi including MRSA. • Pressure vessel carries a 10 year warranty and is insurance approved. • Service and support direct from manufacturer (or appointed distributor). 1 Vacuum models only PS/MVA/C40 Priorclave Limited 129-131 Nathan Way, West Thamesmead Business Park London, SE28 0AB T: +44 (0)20 8316 6620 F: +44 (0) 20 8855 0616 Complies and conforms to relevant international standards including BS2464-1993, PD5500:2000 Cat.3 European PED 97/23/EC, EMC compliance tested and CE marked for BS EN 61010-2-41.

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Installation Specification Extension body for vacuum model Support and Service Our highly trained service technicians provide dedicated pre- and after-sales support including planned maintenance programmes to ensure you get the most from your Priorclave. Our service doesn't stop there though, as we offer calibration and performance qualification services to ensure that your autoclave and laboratory meet all the required standards. We are happy to service and calibrate other makes of autoclave and other laboratory equipment, offering a complete package to the laboratory. Our ISO9000 certification...

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