Autoclaves > Classic line benchtop AHS-DRY Series
Front-loading benchtop autoclaves with drying
The AHS-DRY Series benchtop laboratory autoclaves with drying are especially designed for sterilizing solid loads.
- Completely dry solid loads at the end of the cycle
- Economical, cost-effective, and with robust performance
- Excellent construction materials and safety features
Benchtop laboratory autoclaves with drying
The AHS-DRY Series benchtop autoclaves meet the sterilization needs of laboratories in industrial, educational, medical and research facilities with the aim of boosting productivity and minimizing each sterilization cycle’s turnaround time.
Designed for sterilizing bagged solid loads, porous and hollow objects, glass, plastics, metal utensils, and laboratory waste bags. They can also process liquids and culture media.
The ability to handle various types of loads, combined with the final drying feature and high automation, enhances efficiency in using resources like water, energy, and time. This leads to a cost-effective way to manage the laboratory’s workload.
Save time thanks to the final drying function
Thanks to its final drying function using a heating jacket and vacuum pump, the load will be completely dry at the end of the cycle, eliminating the need to dry the load in an external oven, thus gaining convenience and saving handling time.
Optimized sterilizations and higher degree of automation
Mechanical purge through a vacuum pump to remove air pockets and improve steam penetration. Specific programs for liquids. Includes a bacteriological filter and an independent water tank that can be equipped with an automatic filling kit for seamless operation.
Customize with a range of accessories
Choose the model and type of support that best suits your needs. Install a flexible probe for more accurate and safe sterilization of liquids. Record and analyze your processes with dedicated software or an embedded printer. Filling with purified water can be automated.
Operation
Temperature
Pressure
Operation
The cold air in the chamber is mechanically purged to the outside through a vacuum pulse, reducing the presence of non-condensable gases and facilitating steam penetration throughout the load.
Temperature
Pressure
After completing the first vacuum pulse, the heating elements heat up water to produce saturated steam, which expels the cold air outward until the sterilization temperature is reached in the chamber.
Temperature
Pressure
Upon reaching the sterilization temperature in the medium, the sterilization phase begins and the temperature is accurately sustained for the predefined duration.
Temperature
Pressure
In programs for solid loads, after the sterilization phase is completed, the vacuum pump and heating jacket are activated simultaneously to expel all moisture and completely dry the load through the use of multiple vacuum pulses. Conversely, in programs for liquid loads, this drying phase is not performed.
Temperature
Pressure
After the load is fully dry, a natural cooling phase begins, ending once the temperature drops to a level that's safe for handling the load without burning oneself. Then, the door can be unlocked, and the load can be taken out. Optionally, the agar mode can be configured to maintain a constant temperature.
Temperature
Pressure
Applications
Laboratory waste bags
The mechanical purge of air using the vacuum pump facilitates the posterior penetration of steam, facilitating the sterilization of bagged items. Moreover, at the end of the cycle, they will be dry thanks to the drying function. Chemical and/or biological tests must be used to validate the proper sterilization of the load.
Porous solids and enveloped objects
The initial pre-vacuum pulse facilitates steam access to porous loads and wrapped objects, enabling sterilization of high-complexity loads. They will also be dry thanks to the final vacuum drying function.
Liquids and culture media
Specific programs for liquid loads. The agar mode maintains the temperature and prevents culture media from gelling. Installing a flexible probe allows for more precise sterilization of liquid loads.
Glassware
In programs for solid loads, the heating jacket and vacuum pump are activated at the end of the sterilization phase to completely dry the load.
Plastics and metal objects
In programs for solid loads, the heating jacket and vacuum pump are activated at the end of the sterilization phase to completely dry the load.
Technical data
| References |
|---|
| Total/usable volume of the chamber (L) |
| Usable dimensions of the chamber (Ø max. x D mm) |
| Volume of the built-in water tank (L) |
| External dimensions (L x D x H mm) |
| Maximum number of trays |
| Tray size (L x D mm) |
| Net weight (Kg) |
| Power (W) |
| Voltage* (V) |
| Frequency (Hz) |
 |
|---|
| AH-21-L |
| 22/21 |
| 210 x 430 |
| 6 |
| 560 x 660 x 425 |
| 4 or 5 |
| 190 x 350 |
| 49 |
| 2000 |
| 230 |
| 50/60 |
 |
|---|
| AHS-50-DRY |
| 55/50 |
| 360 x 400 |
| 10 |
| 805 x 805 x 650 |
| 5 |
| 315 x 330 |
| 109 |
| 2800 |
| 230 |
| 50/60 |
 |
|---|
| AHS-75-DRY |
| 79/75 |
| 360 x 600 |
| 10 |
| 805 x 1005 x 650 |
| 5 |
| 315 x 530 |
| 126 |
| 3200 |
| 230 |
| 50/60 |
| *Other voltages and electrical configurations available on request. |
Accessories
Flexible probe
Add a flexible probe to improve the sterilization of liquid loads.
Automatic water filling
Water pump designed to automate the supply of the independent water tank with purified water.
Wire trays
Wire trays suitable for sterilization of all types of loads.
Rack for trays
Rack compatible with up to 5 trays.
Horizontal wire baskets
Baskets suitable for the sterilization of heavy and bulky loads.
Bag support
Support suitable for the sterilization of packaged objects and bags.
Container with filter in the lid
Containers suitable for sterilization of instruments and biohazardous loads.
Desktop dot matrix printer
Prints program number, cycle number, temperature, time, dates and time of each sterilization and error messages.
Integrated thermal printer
It prints the program number, cycle number, evolution of parameters in the course of the cycle, date and time of execution and error messages.
SW7000 Software
Software to analyze and record cycles
Autoclave table
Stainless steel table with wheels with brakes. Designed to place benchtop autoclaves.
Transport trolley
Auxiliary trolley to assist in loading and unloading the autoclave.
Eco-efficient water purifier
Eco-efficient direct-flow water purifier without water storage, capable of filtering 1.3 L/min with an LED display.
Cable gland
Cable glands for calibration and validation operations
Sterilization control tape
Sterilization indicator on adhesive tape
IQ-OQ Documentation
Delivery of documentation and IQ/OQ protocol for third party autoclave qualification.
IQ-OQ-PQ Qualification
IQ/OQ/PQ autoclave qualification service performed by RAYPA.
Warranty extension
Extended warranty up to a total of 3 years
On-site commissioning & training
On-site commissioning, which includes verification of the correct operation and installation of the equipment and a training session for users on the use and maintenance of the equipment.
Remote commissioning & training
Guided remote start-up including a training session for users on the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
Maintenance contract
Regular inspection plan that includes technical inspection, probe calibration and compliance with the preventive maintenance plan, as well as tariff discounts, all performed by our expert technicians.
Set of consumables, spare parts and essential components
Set of original spare parts, consumables, and components, chosen specifically to adhere to each model's maintenance plan, intended to maximize equipment longevity and minimize downtime in the event of a malfunction.
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