SHP Steriltechnik AG - products - laboratory products

- equipped for the sterilisation of liquids, solids and waste
- can be fitted with options to make it suitable for the most complex laboratory applications
- is designed to work at minimum energy consumption and saves valuable natural resources
- can be installed as vertical- or horizontal autoclave
- is manufactured and tested in Germany in full compliance with all relevant norms and regulations
- is available in different colour combinations

- manual or automatic filling of feed water is possible
- integrated tank for feed water and cooling water
- connection to drain pipe

The right size for any application

55

80

100

135

160

195

chamber size,

Ø x T in mm

410 x 460

410 x 610

410 x 760

500 x 660

500 x 760

500 x 990

chamber volume, usable

55 l

80 l

100 l

135 l

160 l

195 l

dimension, vertical installtion

W x H x D in mm

740 x 600

x765

740 x 600

x 915

740 x 600

x 1065

840 x 700

x 965

840 x 700

x 1065

840 x 700

x 1215

dimension, horizontal installtion

W x H x D in mm

740 x 600

x 765

740 x 600

x 915

740 x 600

x 1065

840 x 700

x 965

840 x 700

x 1065

840 x 700

x 1215

weight, in kg., approx.

115

155

185

195

210

245

loading capacity with 1 l laboratory flasks

Vertical installation, pc.*

Horizontal installation, pc.*

20

15

20

18

30

23

30

24

45

32

60

44

* loading partly without baskets

LABOVARIO – the universal installation concept

- space saving concept of installation, no matter whether installed as horizontal or vertical autoclave
- lid opening side is variable
- can be installed as horizontal or vertical autoclave, the unit remains the same

The series Laboklav has been designed to be very compact and space saving. All components are placed inside the housing. Additionally the unit offers various possibilities of installation. The lid can be opened to the right or to the left, the unit can be operated and loaded from the small side, it can be installed as a horizontal or vertical autoclave. All this without additional costs or any alterations. The compact design results in a lower loading height, making it easier to fill the autoclave with baskets and bottles when installed as vertical autoclave.

LABOBLUE – cost saving and environmental friendly
- high loading volume
- less energy costs

Making the unit as compact as possible does not only save the costs of expensive stainless steel but also dramatically reduces the heating requirements without extending the heating up time. Consequently during the cooling phase less energy has to be transported out of the system. LABOKLAV is equipped with much less heating power than comparable chamber sizes and is optimized for laboratory processes. The chamber sizes are ideal for loading with 1 l laboratory flask and in most cases offer higher loading capacity then comparable chamber sizes of other manufacturers. The reduction in heating power results in much lower energy costs, thus running costs of the unit have been reduced

LABOSECURE – the secure closing system with thermo locking device
- fully automatic, motorized closing system
- thermo locking device to avoid over-boiling and to protect the operator
- heat insulated opening support handles

All units of the series Laboklav are equipped with a secure and easy to operate closing system. After loading the lid is slightly pressed down by the operator, by pressing the relevant control key the lid is closed by the force of a motor. The lid T profile silicone seal, is keeping the system closed both under pressure and in vacuum. Various safety chains make sure that the lid is not opened under pressure or at high temperature (thermo locking device). When activating a liquid programme the reference temperature is monitored by a flexible PT 100 sensor, this is included into the basic model. The complete system does not require any compressed air nor is it using pneumatic components.

LABOHOT – steam generation according the principle of a „hot stone”
- heating capacity 4 kW (LABOKLAV 55 and 80), 6 kW (LABOKLAV 100 to 195)

- heating elements are not placed inside the water resulting in extended lifetime cycle of heating elements

The basic working principle is that of a “hot stone”. The complete element is heated up and water is sprayed onto the hot metal block. By using a hot and compact metal body less energy is required to maintain the source of steam generation. Only the amount of energy is needed to have the quantity of steam ready required for the successful cycle, no additional water is heated up and later, during the cooling phase, cooled down. The steam generator is not permanently filled with water. An additional advantage is the use of dry heating elements. Since they are in no direct contact with water the expected life time cycle is estimated as double the life span as common heating elements

LABOSAFE - protection system for drain pipes
- exhaust steam condenser included into every unit
- condensate temperature adjustable

The protection of the laboratory drain pipes from hot steam is included into the basic version of Laboklav. The discharge system of Laboklav connects steam, condensate and water outlet into one discharge pipe. Tap water is mixed with the condensate leaving the autoclave. By using a PT 100 temperature sensor and the possibility to adjust the condensate and steam drain temperature in the autoclave parameter settings the unit can be adjusted to the type of pipes and the temperature stability of the pipes used in the laboratory.

LABOBLUE – full double jacket water cooling without wasting water, Version M
- full double jacket cooling

- Ultracooler integrated without extra charges
- for open vessels

- no waste of cooling water due to integrated storage system and recirculation

The unit can be equipped with a high efficient recooling system to dramatically reduce cooling down times when sterilizing liquids. The double jacket is floated with cold demineralised water, by circulating the water around the chamber the energy is transported out of the system. As a result the cooling down time can be reduced up to 50%*. The main advantage is the full double jacket. Different from a cooling coil around the chamber the double jacket ensures the contact of cooling liquid onto the full surface of the chamber and a fast transport of heat energy.

The cooling system is being fed from the storage tank of demineralised water. After circulation around the double jacket the water is being pumped back into the tank. Integrated into the tank is a heat exchanger, mainly using the water required for the exhaust steam condenser, to cool down the water inside the tank. Additionally more cold tap water can be used for heat exchange purposes, the values can be set in the relevant programmes..

Up to now autoclaves with integrated water cooling usually consume approx. 50 l of demineralised water for cooling purposes. This water is pumped into the drain and wasted. The LABOBLUE system offers real cost savings and saves our limited natural resources

LABOBLUE – full double jacket water cooling Version MS

- for open vessels without loss of liquid
- as LABOBLUE Version M, but additional with counter pressure by compressed air

LABOBLUE – full double jacket water cooling Version MSL

- for open and completely closed vessels without loss of liquid
- as LABOBLUE Version MS, but additional with fan inside the chamber to avoid temperature gradients and

forced cooling results

The integrated fan inside the chambers avoids temperature gradients inside the chamber and ensures forced convection within the system. As a result cooling down time is reduced by up to 80%.*

* depending on loading volume and vessel size

LABOVAC – the complete vacuum system
- single pre-vacuum
- fractionated pre-vacuum

- Superdry integrated without extra charges
- Drying vacuum
- additional heating during vacuum drying is integrated into the option

When sterilizing hollow items and mixed waste fractions a complete deaeration of the chamber is usually difficult to achieve. But the principles of steam sterilisation require saturated steam conditions, meaning the part of not condensable gases (e.g. air) should not be more than 2%. A vacuum system is required.

Integrated into the compact housing of the unit is a high performance water-ring vacuum pump. The capacity of the pump is suitable to evacuate the chamber and the sterilisations goods fast and reliable. Depending on the sterilisation goods programmes with single pre-vacuum or fractionated pre-vacuum can be selected. The number of fractions, same as the vacuum values can be set in the relevant programmes.

A drying vacuum is useful when sterilizing pipette tips, glassware, filter and textiles since no drying in a drying oven is required after sterilisation. For drying purposes it is required to additionally heat the chamber during this process. During the drying vacuum the chamber is heated with steam pulsing through the double jacket. This function is always included into the vacuum option.

LABOPROTECT – the protective air exhaust system

LABOKLAV l be equipped with an exhaust air filter. It is suitable to be used in laboratories sterilising pathogen material. The exhaust air filtration system corresponds with the valid regulations. Condensate is being held back in front of the filter, dropping back into the sterilisation chamber and is heated out during the cycle. Integrated into the hydrophobic 0, 2 µm filter element is a PT 100 temperature sensor to control that the filter element is completely sterilized during the cycle. Integrated into the housing of the steriliser the filter element is easy to reach and can be replaced within minutes by the user. A stainless steel housing protects the filter element. A filter counter is integrated into the control. The control will remind the user to replace the filter in time.

LABOSELECT – one controller for all types
- foil key pad with clear and easy to understand symbols
- large LCD Display
- process data are displayed during programme run
- up to 20 pre-configured programmes
- code protected access level to programmes
- programmes can be individualized

A clear, easy to read and understand foil key pad eliminates operation errors and increases safety. Clear symbols guide through the menu, programmes can be opened fast. The structured big LCD display informs permanently during a programme cycle of all relevant process and programme parameters. In the unlikely event of an error a message is displayed.

Depending on the integrated options the 20 programmes are optimized for the machine configuration.

LABOARCHIEVE – data storage and recording made simple
- RS 485 integrated
- 4 MB Storage chip for storing process data integrated

The autoclaves can be equipped with different cycle recording systems. Data can be printed out with the integrated build-in printer (optional) or can be transferred onto a PC via the integrated interface (optional software required). Already the basic version of LABOKLAV has an integrated storage chip with 4 MB storage capacity. The cycle data is automatically stored and can be printed out or transferred to a PC at a later stage. A Minimum of 100 cycles are stored, more is possible but depends on the data volume per cycle.