LTE-Touchclave-Lab Sterilizers-K Series - Used Laboratory Equipment and New Lab Instrument Supplies, UK

Touchclave-Lab Sterilizers K150, K200 and K300 Models   The revolutionary new range of rectangular-section laboratory sterilizers from LTE Scientific Touchclave® laboratory autoclaves from LTE Scientific have a unique combination of features to assist the operator and improve efficiency: 'K' models are LTE’s top-line range and are designed to operate using either an integral steam generator situated beneath the chamber or the customer’s own direct steam supply. To facilitate easy manoeuvrability and site positioning, all models are fitted with castors and will fit through a standard door. Key features of these models include: • Vertical sliding door • Water jacketed chamber • Touchscreen control system • Internal data archiving • Built-in exhaust condensate unit • Water conservation system • Built-in silent air compressor Sizes Available 150, 200 and 300 litres. Specifications and Ordering Information

Model Cat No. Steam Source Cap. Litres Chamber Dims(HWD) Overall Dims(HWD) Weight (kg) Shelves/ positions K150 TC/150/KE Integral Generator 150 600x500x500 1815x720x1100 400 2/4 TC/150/KS Direct Steam 360 K200 TC/200/KE Integral Generator 200 600x500x660 1815x720x1200 180 2/4 TC/200/KS Direct Steam 440 K300 TC/300/KE Integral Generator 300 600x500x1000 1815x720x1350 650 2/4* TC/300/KS Direct Steam 610

* Shelves on these models can be pulled upto half way and include all necessary safety stops.

Power Requirements (non-vacuum) Model Rating K150E 15kw. 3-phase, 400-440V, 50Hz. 25A/phase N+E supply K200E 15kw. 3-phase, 400-440V, 50Hz. 25A/phase N+E supply K300E 30kw, 3-phase, 400-440V, 50Hz. 45A/phase N+E supply K150,200 and 300S 1.5kw. 1-phase, 230V, 50Hz. 13A supply

Power Requirements (vacuum) Catalogue No. Rating K150E 30kw. 3-phase, 400-440V, 50Hz. 50A/phase N+E supply K200E 30kw. 3-phase, 400-440V, 50Hz. 50A/phase N+E supply K300E 45kw. 3-phase, 400-440V, 50Hz. 63A/phase N+E supply K150,200 and 300S 3-phase, 400-440V, 50Hz. 16A/phase N+E supply

Touchclave-Lab Principal Features

Selecting an autoclave is an important long-term investment decision. Choosing the right sterilization system will have a positive impact on performance and efficiency. The Touchclave-Lab range is provided with a host of features specifically designed to improve throughput and usability.

Standards
Touchclave-Lab sterilizers are built to BS2646:1993, BS3970 and HTM2010 (option). All pressure vessels comply with the European PED 97/23/EC and are independently tested to PD5500:2000 Cat 3 along with other international standards. LTE also supplies sterilizers to meet the requirements of many other standards and guidelines, including HTM2031, EN285, cGMP and EN12347. Call our technical team or sales office to discuss your requirements.

Chamber
Made from 316L grade stainless steel. Fully compliant with the European pressure equipment directive 97/23/EC. Independently certified to PD5500:2000 Cat. 3. Complete with a 10 year/15,000 cycle warranty.

Water Jacket Cooling System
Speeds up the cooling stage of the sterilization cycle - fitted as standard on all 'K' models
and as an option on 'F' models.

Steam Jacket
This feature can be added to 'K' models when fitted with a constant standby steam generator. The steam jacket keeps the chamber hot in between cycles, and assists during the drying stage by flashing-off residual water in or around the load.

Cooling Fans
Fan cooling is fitted as standard on 'F' models, which are designed to be capable of ('F' models only) operating in areas where water and drainage are not available. A water jacket cooling system is an optional alternative to fan cooling on these models.

Door and Door Seal
All models incorporate a fully interlocked vertical 'easy-glide' sliding door. A floating door gasket is employed which ensures a perfect door seal. This seal is automatically retracted from the door at the end of each cycle, thus reducing wear.

Steam Generating Methods
Out-of-chamber steam source on 'K' models is provided either by an integral steam generator positioned beneath the chamber, or by the customer’s own direct steam supply. Alternatively the 'F' models have an in-chamber water heating system to generate steam.

Control System
Touch Screen multi-program system

Data Archiving
Up to 5000 cycles on an internal flash card

Printers (optional)
Various data printers and recorders are available.

Modem Link (optional)
This is a useful feature which allows real time information to be viewed by our technical and service team, thus minimizing potential down time.

Load-Activated Sterilizing Control
An Armour-flex Type-T thermocouple is fitted in all models to activate the sterilizing timer.

Controlled by Pressure
Controlling by pressure ensures excellent accuracy (typically +/-0.5°C) and almost undetectable overshoot.

Pneumatic Solenoidsand Valves
Performance and reliability are the main advantages for using these types of solenoids and valves. A silent 6-bar compressor with receiver is included as standard.

Safety Locks
The door is prevented from opening unless the safe load temperature has been reached and the pressure has dropped to atmospheric. To comply with HTM2010, the temperature safety lock is totally independent of the control system.

Water Conservation
All 'K' models and water-jacketed 'F' models incorporate a water tank, which re-circulates the cooling water until it reaches a pre-set temperature when it is then drained and replaced. This feature significantly reduces water usage during the cycle.

Exhaust Condensate Unit
A re-circulating exhaust condensate unit is fitted on all 'K' models, enabling discharge water temperatures to be kept below 70°C to avoid damage to plastic pipes and the environment. On vacuum models this feature also serves to protect the vacuum pump from live steam.

Combined Vacuum and Air Ballast System (optional)
This unique system incorporates a high-efficiency liquid ring pump, providing a pre and post sterilization vacuum for improved air removal, effective drying and faster cycles. In addition, the pump also provides an air ballast facility for the fast and effective cooling of sealed fluids.

Effluent Retention (optional)
Provides operator safety by filtering all non-condensable gases through a 0.2 micron filter prior to exhaust, whilst returning liquids to the chamber for sterilization.