Autoclaves & Sterilizers

Autoclaves – Reliable Steam Sterilization for Your Lab

An autoclave (or steam sterilizer) uses high-pressure saturated steam—typically at 121–134 °C—to sterilize lab tools, media, glassware, and biohazard waste  It’s the gold standard for killing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores efficiently and consistently.

🚀 Types of Autoclaves You’ll Find:

• Tabletop/benchtop autoclaves
  Compact, lab-friendly units perfect for general sterilization tasks like glassware, media bottles, and small instruments 

• Gravity-displacement autoclaves
  Use steam to push out air via gravity—ideal for liquids and solid loads without porous packaging Pre-vacuum (prevac) autoclaves
  Vacuum pumps remove air before steam enters, so they penetrate porous loads faster—and dry them too 

• High-pressure/industrial autoclaves
  Run at pressures up to 3 bar and are built for fast, large-volume or industrial sterilization cycles

• Class N / S / B Sterilizers

  • Class N: basic gravity, for solid, non-packaged goods.

  • Class S: mid-range; check manufacturer guidelines.

  • Class B: advanced vacuum cycles—best for all load types, including packaged and hollow instruments 

🧪 Why Choose a Lab Autoclave?

• Proven effectiveness: Saturated steam under pressure kills all pathogens—even tough spores 

• Versatile load handling: Suitable for liquids, glassware, instruments, and waste. Prevac units handle porous items better and dry for storage .

• Precise control: Modern autoclaves maintain strict temperature, time, and pressure setpoints—fully documented for GLP/FDA compliance 

• Safe and efficient: Automated vacuum and steam cycles, secure door locks, and quick release mechanisms protect users and samples.