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Priorclave Autoclave Brochure

Priorclave Autoclave Brochure
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Priorclave Autoclave Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document provides a detailed overview of Priorclave's laboratory autoclaves, highlighting their commitment to quality British design and manufacturing. The company offers a diverse range of autoclaves, including bench top, front loading, pass through, top loading, compact, and power door models, catering to various laboratory needs globally.
Company Background
Founded in the late 1980s, Priorclave has established itself as an international brand known for robust build quality, superior reliability, and advanced sterilizing performance. The company focuses on exceeding customer expectations through continuous investment in technology and skilled engineering.
Product Range
  • Bench Top Autoclaves: Suitable for laboratories with low volume requirements, offering models up to 60 liters capacity, easy to install and operate.
  • Compact Autoclaves: Designed for space-constrained labs, these top-loading models accommodate taller items like fermentors and large flasks.
  • Top Loading Autoclaves: Mid-capacity range for improved lab sterilizing efficiencies, featuring easy programming and a large chamber.
  • Front Loading Autoclaves: Versatile and cost-efficient, available in capacities from 100 to 200 liters, offering 20% more loading capacity than similar sterilisers.
  • Pass Through Autoclaves: Designed for sealed labs, ensuring a sterile path with door interlocks and optional microbiological filters.
Technical Specifications
Each autoclave model includes detailed specifications such as chamber size, operating range, heater power, external dimensions, and weight. All models operate up to 140°C and 2.5 bar, with various power configurations.
Quality and Innovation
Priorclave emphasizes quality through stringent QA procedures and compliance with international standards, including ASME and UKAS accreditation.
Conclusion
Priorclave positions itself as a leading brand in the autoclave industry, focusing on innovation, quality, and customer support, with the claim that "autoclaves are our business."
Overview of Autoclave Designs
Autoclaves are available in cylindrical and rectangular designs, equipped with the Tactrol®2 control system. The PowerDoor range is designed for space-limited labs, featuring a door that lowers into the machine body, suitable for high throughput and bulky items.
PowerDoor Autoclaves Specifications
These autoclaves come in capacities from 230L to 700L, with chamber sizes ranging from 580 x 600 x 600 mm to 675 x 1360 x 755 mm. They operate up to 140°C and 2.5 bar, with heater power from 21kW to 42kW, available in electrically heated, direct steam, or internal steam generator versions.
Tactrol®2 Control System
The Tactrol®2 microprocessor control system offers flexibility and monitoring for autoclave processes, automating cycles and providing management features. It includes self-monitoring systems for power failure or low water levels, and options for cycle optimization.
Features, Options, and Accessories
Standard features include a Quickseal door, reliable door seals, and automatic free-steaming. Options include Load Sensed Process Timing, Vacuum Options, Multi-Program Memory, and a Process Printer. Accessories include waste containers, loading trolleys, and consumables like printer ribbons and biological indicators.
Service and Calibration
Priorclave offers supportive service and warranty agreements, with a dedicated Service and Support team. Preventative Maintenance Contracts are available, and Priorclave is a UKAS accredited calibration laboratory.
Commitment to Excellence and Safety
Priorclave operates under an ISO9001:2008 Quality System, with full EMC compliance testing. Safety features include pressure vessels tested to 3.94 bar, temperature and pressure interlocks, and patented door retention devices.
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Priorclave Autoclave Brochure-1

Laboratory Autoclaves Bench Top autoclaves Compact autoclaves Front Loading autoclaves Pass Through autoclaves Power Door autoclaves

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Dedicated Autoclave Specialists Our business of producing laboratory autoclaves began in the late-eighties and was founded on the premise of bringing together all that is good about British design and manufacture, offering our customers some of the most advanced yet simply practical sterilising equipment. Today we are firmly established a truly international organisation with the Priorclave brand of autoclaves in use in virtually every country around the world – America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East and as far afield as Australia. Our success is no accident, we take pride in delivering autoclaves...

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Benchtop Autoclaves 3 40L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power 40L capacity - vacuum chamber size (mm) operating range heater power These are the smallest in the Priorclave range of autoclaves and the ideal choice for laboratories seeking a bench top steam steriliser that is extremely easy to install and simple to operate. They will appeal to laboratories with low volume requirements whilst allowing them to enjoy a level of settings and operating flexibility usually reserved for larger autoclaves. This front loading design, available with models of up to 60 litres capacity...

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Compact Autoclaves 60L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power The Compact range of Priorclaves is a top-loading design introduced specifically for those laboratories with limited space yet wanting to perform high-quality steam sterilisation of taller than normal items such as fermentors and large capacity Erlenmeyer flasks. Typically the chamber can easily accommodate ten one-litre or sixteen 500ml bottles or alternatively six one-litre Erlenmeyer flasks, highlighting the high density loading that can be achieved in a machine with an extremely small foot print. Models in Compact...

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5 100L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power 7kW - 30A single phase 10.5kw - 15A three phase 100L capacity - vacuum chamber size (mm) operating range heater power QCS top loading autoclaves from Priorclave are a highly reliable mid-capacity range of steam sterilisers that will appeal to most laboratory managers looking to improve lab sterilising efficiencies. The combination of easy programming, a large chamber able to sterilise small and tall objects side-by-side in a single process and a stainless steel Load Support Plate improves and speeds loading and processing times. As...

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Front Loading Autoclaves 100L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power 7kW - 30A single phase 7kW - 15A three phase The QCS range of autoclaves is one of the most versatile and cost efficient steam sterilisers available today. Choose from one of the three standard chamber sizes of 100, 150 and 200 litres, and since they offer 20% more loading capacity than other sterilisers of the same capacity the QCS has the flexibility to accommodate both small and taller than usual items, avoiding the need to invest in larger, heavier and more costly rectangular sterilisers. From simple cycles...

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Front Loading Autoclaves 320L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power For laboratories wishing to acquire a high capacity, front loading cylindrical chamber autoclave with an exceptional pack density at a more affordable price the Q63 range is difficult to better. Proven build quality and reliability plus a chamber with a taller profile than that found in most ‘cylindrical’ machines, gives these autoclaves impressive load capacities ideally suited to sterilising larger bulky items. This front loading autoclave range, now part of Priorclave’s standard range, was designed initially...

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Front Loading Autoclaves rectangular chamber 230L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power weight Developed for high-throughput applications or to handle extra bulky items, models in this range of mid-capacity, front loading autoclaves feature large rectangular chambers. In spite of the chamber sizes, these autoclaves require a relatively small floor area which enables some of the smallest laboratories to acquire a high capacity steam autoclave. All models are castor mounted for easy positioning and they will even pass through a standard door installation features that add to an...

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Front Loading Autoclaves rectangular chamber 450L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power The Priorclave RSC range of autoclaves with their taller, large rectangular steam sterilising chambers has become a popular choice for laboratories undertaking high-volume throughput or frequently tasked with handling taller and bulkier items. Despite the extra-large chamber these autoclaves require only a relatively small floor area. All RSC models are equipped with a patented large hand-wheel door closure system for easy safe opening/closing of the rigid robust hinged door. An inherent...

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Pass Through Autoclaves Pass Through autoclaves are available in both cylindrical and rectangural designs and are availble with a Tactrol®2 on one or both sides. Priorclave Pass-Through autoclaves are designed to provide a sterile path in and out of sealed laboratories with door interlocks to preserve the integrity of the seal between the two parts of the laboratory. Where there is concern about bio-hazardous material in the autoclave a microbiological filter can be fitted. Unfiltered condensate is returned to the autoclave for sterilisation. Each Pass-Through autoclave is individually tailored...

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Power Door Autoclaves 11 230L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power 350L capacity chamber size (mm) operating range heater power The POWERDOOR range of Priorclaves satisfies a demand for autoclaves with a large rectangular sterilising chamber suited to handling bulky items but where the laboratory does not have sufficient space to allow for the conventional hinged door opening. With the Priorclave PowerDoor range the chamber door lowers within the body of the actual machine, thereby enabling laboratories to acquire an autoclave suited for high throughput sterilising procedures...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.