Bioclave Benchtop Research Autoclaves

BioClave™ Benchtop Autoclaves are available in 8L, 18L, and 28L chamber volumes to accommodate a variety of liquids, media, instruments, glassware, plasticware, and other common research laboratory items. These benchtop models include a mechanical and electrical safety interlock that prevents the door from being opened until the pressure has reached zero PSI. With a large digital LCD display and fully automatic operation, all segments of the cycle (fill, sterilize, exhaust, and dry) commence and run to completion by simply pressing the start button. An optional thermal mini printer (sold separately) is available for providing a record of sterilization parameters and a USB drive can be used to record settings and transfer them to a PC.

Choose from three sizes/models: BioClave Mini, BioClave 18, or BioClave 28:

The 8L BioClave Mini is pre-programmed to meet basic sterilization needs. Temperature can be selected at either 121°C or 134°C, and the sterilization time is fully adjustable. The economical BioClave Mini is the ideal choice wherever benchtop sterilization is required, and space is limited.

The 18L BioClave 18 Autoclave and 28L BioClave 28 Autoclave offers preset cycle options (standard programs), for use with liquids, wrapped research instruments/plasticware. An additional option “Dry Only” is also available for additional drying time to be added to the end of a cycle. For special applications requiring variations in cycle parameters, all settings are fully adjustable.

The 28L model also features an increased chamber size with a diameter of 32cm. With this larger internal chamber, the BioClave 28 is the only model capable of sterilizing 1- and 2-liter flasks/bottles. Despite the increased chamber size, the unit is still relatively compact, suitable for benchtop use.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for the sterilization of laboratory research tools
• Fully automatic operation – just press start
• No external connection needed with the built-in water tank
• Choose from a capacity of: 8L, 18L, or 28L
• All models are small enough for benchtop use