Reliability

All HMC steam sterilizers are manufactured at a modern plant using state-of-the-art processes and technologies. The design has been approved by TÜV Bayern e.V. All units comply with all applicable European standards and regulations and bear the CE mark.

Four sizes for your lab

Whether you go for the 25, 50, 85 or 110 litre sterilization chamber model – all HV series sterilizers come on wheels and offer easy handling thanks to low loading heights. The metal housing are powder-coated and easy to clean. Recessed handles facilitate easy manipulation. Heat-resistant edge beads prevent injuries. Steam condenser included.

Quality included

All sterilization chambers are polished and made of high-alloy stainless steel for easier cleaning. The vent valve has no dead spaces and is always safe to operate. The electrical heater directly heats the feed water for maximum efficiency and features triple protection against damage.

Flexible temperature sensor - Thermolock

Flexible temperature sensor for precision termination of the sterilization time by monitoring the media temperature. Thermolock pursuant to EN 61010-2 and related national regulations.

Automatic feed water

Direct connection to a supply of demineralized water (supply pressure 2 bar). Feed-water levels are checked before each sterilization cycle. Water is automatically added if required.

Exhaust-air filter

Safety for people and environment

An optional accessory to ensure safe emission-free sterilization of high infectious pathogens and genetically modified materials. During the venting phase, the steam presses the non-sterile residual air from the chamber into a filtration system. Pathogens are retained and sterilized together with the content of the sterilizer and the filter cartridge (inline sterilization).

Condensate sterilization is designed into the unit. Any condensate produced remains in the chamber without being removed. Exhaust air filtration is recommended for protection class / safety level L1 / S1, it is mandatory for L2 / S2 and higher.

Spent-steam condenser

A spent-steam condenser condenses the steam generated by the sterilizer during the operation. This prevents fogging of instruments and unpleasant odours.

ll HV-L series units are equipped with an integrated spent-steam condenser and a floor discharge valve. Of course there is a floor stand for sterilizing baskets.

Quicklocks

The simpler the design, the safer the lock! The locking lever can be actuated with one finger – using little force and without damaging fingernails. It positions up to twelve pressure- and temperature-controlled bolts for opening or closing. No moving seals!

The lid gasket is not subjected to any mechanical friction and can easily be replaced if required. The control unit is rotated out of the way when the lid is opened to protect it from damage. The weight of the lid is completely balanced by a torsion spring. Any condensate dripping from the lid is collected and fed into the spent-steam condenser, keeping the floor dry.

Batch documentation

Batch documentation makes processes transparent, assures quality and offers protections against legal claims.

Batch printer or software for direct recording of sterilization data to demonstrate successful sterilization.

Thermolock with sterilization time control

The European standard EN 61010-2 and national regulations require the use of a thermolock when sterilizing liquids. Thermolocks prevent hazards to the laboratory staff by delayed boiling. This is done by checking for the hazard at its source – directly inside the potentially hazardous liquid or culture medium. The lid cannot be opened until the pressure has been equalized and the media temperature has fallen below the reference value.

Single-key programming

All parameters may be set individually before activating the program. For safety reasons, no changes to the parameter settings are possible once the program has been activated. During sterilization, the sterilization chamber is continuously post-vented. This prevents the formation of spaces with lower temperatures and of air inclusions, making sterilization a safer process.

Single-key programming

The most important programs can be activated by pressing a single key:

ACTIVE RAPID COOLING

Protracted times in the sterilizer may destroy thermally unstable liquids; agar may become brown. Active rapid cooling using a fan reduce cooling times by up to 40% compared to self-cooling. This reduces batch times and allows the sterilizer to be used more efficiently, day after day.

Air cooling

"Plug-in" rapid cooling. When the sterilization time is over, the chamber is cooled with a vent. This is a a simple, cheap and effective solution. The cooling time is shortened by approximately 40% compared to self-cooling at a removal temperature of 80° C. No external connections are required.

Accerssories

Sterilizing baskets and cans

Made of electropolished stainless steel.
The use of sterilization cans is recommended for sterilizing waste and liquids.

Technical data