Astell Scientific products

Provide your laboratory with safe, chemical-free sterilization alongside wastewater decontamination. The Combo combines the BioSink with the popular AMA440 Compact Top-loading Autoclave to create a versatile sterilization station. The BioSink & Autoclave Combo is fitted with castors for easy movement.

The 33 - 63 litre ‘Duaclave’ is the ideal autoclave range where laboratory space is at a premium. The Duaclave features two identical chambers, one directly above the other ranging in sets of 33ltr,  43ltr and 63ltr.  Combining two units within one frame, the two chambers operate completely independently.

The 120 - 153 litre ‘Duaclave’ is the ideal autoclave range where laboratory floor space is at a premium. The Duaclave features dual chambers, one directly above the other ranging in sets of 120ltr or 153ltr capacities. Combining two units stacked within one frame, the two chambers operate completely independently.

The 33 to 63 litre front loading `Benchtop` autoclaves are available in two versions. Both require no plumbing, and operate from a standard single phase power supply. ‘Classic’ and ‘Ecofill’ models are available.  Astell benchtop `Ecofill` units are one of the most energy efficient autoclaves available. The pressure vessel design ensures the absolute minimum amount of water is used during a sterilization cycle, which not only means comparably low power consumption, but also very quick heating and cooling. A benchtop autoclave has a variety of uses, being suitable for sterilizing laboratory glassware, plastic receptacles and containers, petri dishes, un-wrapped instruments, media, and occasional discard loads.

The Astell Scientific range of `Closed Door Drying` benchtop autoclaves are designed to offer convenience and flexibility in the sterilization of wrapped and unwrapped instruments. Suitable for use in Dental and Veterinary clinics, these units offer sterilization for instruments and glassware with the added benefit of hot air drying. This type of autoclave is also sometimes referred to as a `Class S autoclave` or `Type S autoclave`.

The 63 litre `Compact` top loading autoclaves are floor standing self-contained sterilizer units that require no plumbing and operate from a standard single phase power supply. All compact autoclaves are fitted with castors for easy movement. Available in two versions; they are idea for a medical application, for sterilizing tall items, or in any situation where space is at a premium. ‘Classic’ and ‘Ecofill’ models are available.

The 95 - 135 litre toploading autoclave range offers increased chamber sizes compared to the `Compact` units, as well as featuring advanced options not available on smaller sized autoclaves, including Heated Jackets, Integral Heated Jackets, Integral Steam Generators, Simple/Advanced Vacuum Generators, Simple/Advanced Vacuum and Cooling options.Cooling options. These options enable a top loading sterilizer to be tailored to the needs of the customer by speeding up cooling, dealing with liquids, porous-type loads and allowing a wider range of items to be efficiently processed.

The 120 - 344 litre front loading autoclave offers five chamber sizes, increased in capacity from the top loading range. The `Swiftlock` front loading range of autoclaves allows the user a greater choice of options unavailable on the smaller ranges, as well as easy loading access.

The 120 - 344 litre sliding front circular chamber autoclave is available in five chamber sizes. Loading access is through a sliding door meaning the unit requires less operational floor space than a hinged door unit. The door can be specified with manual operation, or automatic when combined with the air compressor option or an external air supply. The circular section sliding door range of autoclaves has a broad selection of options, many of which are unavailable on smaller capacity ranges, meaning its possible to sterilize a variety of loads.

The SQUARE ECO Range is the entry level to square-chambered autoclaves offered by Astell. These units can sterilize almost all autoclavable material used in the laboratory – from instruments and glassware, to discard and liquids – although cannot dry fabric like our more advanced machines. Ranging from 125 to 360 litres, the SQUARE ECO provides the usability of a square chamber autoclave at a fraction of the price.