95 - 135 Litre Top Loading Autoclave

Model: AMA250 Heaters in chamber (95 litres)
Model: AMA260 Heaters in chamber (120 litres)
Model: AMA270 Heaters in chamber (135 litres)

95 - 135 Litre Top Loading Autoclave

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 Steam Generators, Simple/Advanced Vacuum and 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.

Astell autoclaves are used in scientific research worldwide.  View selected peer-reviewed research papers that reference their use in experimental methodology. 

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Range Classification


The option to purchase additional features means that this range is highly versatile and can be used for a large range of sterilizing situations. As standard, the autoclave is fitted with heaters in the base of the chamber and can be used for sterilizing liquids (media), discard, glassware and other instruments. Selecting the optional Integral Steam Generator will help to improve efficiency and cycle times.

Direct steam models are available at no extra cost.

Astell can custom build the Top Loading range to your specifications.

This product has received Sustainability Awards from SLS. Click to find out more.

Sustainable Use AwardSustainable Raw Material AwardSustainable Distribution and Packaging AwardSustainable Product Manufacturing AwardSustainable Disposal Award


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Features

Product Options

  • 21 CFR 11 controller software 21 CFR 11 controller software
  • Advanced Pulsar Vacuum Advanced Pulsar Vacuum
  • Advanced Water Cooling Advanced Water Cooling
  • Air Ballast Air Ballast
  • Assisted Air Cooling (only available for non-vacuum models) Assisted Air Cooling (only available for non-vacuum models)
  • Autodrain - automatic chamber drain Autodrain - automatic chamber drain
  • Autofill - automatic chamber water filling Autofill - automatic chamber water filling
  • Blowdown Vessel Blowdown Vessel
  • CAT III (BSL3) compliance CAT III (BSL3) compliance
  • Morrison Discard Container (390x500mm or 390x355mm) Cylindrical Morrison Discard Container
  • Exhaust Heat Exchange System (drain cooling) Drain cooling
  • Ethernet interface Ethernet interface
  • Heated Jacket Heated Jacket
  • Integral Air Compressor Integral Air Compressor
  • Integral Data Printer Integral Data Printer
  • Integral Steam Generator Integral Steam Generator
  • IQ/OQ documentation IQ/OQ documentation
  • Lifting hoist Lifting hoist
  • Load Sensed Process Timing Load Sensed Process Timing
  • Load Support Plate Load Support Plate
  • Nelldorn Glassware Dryer Nelldorn Glassware Dryer
  • Pulsar Freesteaming (only available on non-vacuum models) Pulsar Freesteaming ( Not compatible with Simple Vacuum )
  • Remote maintenance/diagnosis Remote maintenance/diagnosis
  • Simple Vacuum Simple Vacuum
  • Stainless Steel basket (400x400mm or 400x220mm) Stainless Steel basket (400x400mm or 400x220mm)
  • Water Softener Water Softener

Related Case Study

Imperial: Case Study

"Once again Astell has come up with a really practical solution. 

The autoclaves really live up to ‘plug and play’ description and their whole service is excellent."

Dominic Smith. Laboratory Operations Manager. Imperial College London - Faculty of Medicine.

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JW Lees Brewery: Case Study

When brewers JW Lees finally had to replace a 30 year-old Astell autoclave… they chose a new Astell autoclave.

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Vets Now: Case Study

Compact autoclave with vacuum facilities rapidly cools the chamber leaving surgical instruments touch dry for Vets Now.

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SLS Sustainable Features Awards

This autoclave has been recognized by Scientific Laboratory Supplies for its outstanding sustainable features through the following awards.

Sustainable Use Award

Sustainable Raw Material Award

Material resource efficiency principles have been embedded into the design.

Sustainable Raw Material Award

Sustainable Product Manufacturing Award

Feature of manufacturing process designed to generate less waste.

Sustainable Distribution & Packaging Award

Sustainable Distribution & Packaging Award

Manufacturing facility located in UK or Ireland. Country of origin has an Environmental Performance Index (EPI) greater than 60 (2022). Plastic free packaging. Product reduces need for packaging. Packaging return scheme offered.

Sustainable Product Manufacturing Award

Sustainable Use Award

Product feature reduces energy consumption. Product feature reduces water consumption. Built to last. Minimum 5+ year warranty with software support (if applicable) and spare parts and servicing available.

Sustainable Disposal Award

Sustainable Disposal Award

Product is recyclable (supplier must offer a recycling or repurposing scheme for lab products) – excludes packaging.

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