95 - 135 Litre Top Loading Autoclave
Large toploading autoclave
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.
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Features
- 316 stainless steel electropolished chamber
- A choice of 95, 120 and 135 litres models
- Calibration and Validation available
- Castor mounted for easily moving the unit
- FDA 21 CFR part 11 software option available
- Cooling Lock
- External pressure guage
- Fast action door closure mechanism
- Five password levels to stop lower level users making changes
- Holdwarm / Delayed Start feature
- Optimised for low water and power consumption
- Over Temperature Protection
- Standard Astell safety features
- Timed/Pulsed Free Steaming
- Fully programmable 5.7" Colour Touch Screen controller
- USB interface for downloading controller data
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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 Raw Material Award
Material resource efficiency principles have been embedded into the design.
Sustainable Product Manufacturing Award
Feature of manufacturing process designed to generate less waste.
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 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
Product is recyclable (supplier must offer a recycling or repurposing scheme for lab products) – excludes packaging.
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Specifications and Options for 95–135 Litre Top Loading Autoclaves
Astell autoclaves can be equipped with a wide range of optional components, enabling them to meet your exact specifications without unnecessary hardware. Units can also be custom-built to suit the unique demands of specific sites and applications. Below are the standard specifications for each model listed.
AMA250 - 95 Litre Top Loading Autoclave
Specifications
Air (7)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Connecting Airline Hose Size For Air Ballast | TBC | mm |
| Peak Air Flow For Air Ballast | 100 | Litres per minute |
| Peak Air Pressure For Air Ballast | TBC | bar |
| Second Air Supply Use | simple or advanced vacuum | |
| Second Airline Supply Connection Size | TBC | mm |
| Second Peak Air Supply Flow | TBC | Litres per minute |
| Second Peak Air Supply Pressure | TBC | bar |
Chamber (5)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Depth | 456 | mm |
| Chamber Finish | Electropolished | |
| Chamber Height | 584 | mm |
| Chamber Volume | 95 | Litres |
| Chamber Width | 456 | mm |
Dimensions (5)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 173 | kg |
| Product Depth | 843 | mm |
| Product Footprint | 0.55 | square meters |
| Product Height | 973 | mm |
| Product Width | 660 | mm |
Doors (1)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Doors | 1 |
Drain (6)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drain Material | Copper | |
| Drain Position | above floor | |
| Drain Size | 35 | mm |
| Drainpipe Connection | Between Autoclave and Main Building Drain Only | |
| Maximum Drain Height | 130 | mm |
| Required Features of Drainage System | Venting |
Electrical (6)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max Frequency | 50 | hz |
| Max Voltage | TBC | V |
| Max Wattage | 10 | kW |
| Power Of Steam Source | TBC | kW |
| Standard Amperage | TBC | A |
| Three Phase Availability | Available |
Process (2)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Fitted Vacuum System | Optional | |
| Steam Source | In-chamber water heating element |
Water (3)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Water Flow Rate | Infinity | Litres per minute |
| Minimum Water Flow Rate | 0 | Litres per minute |
| Water Enters Via | a water jug, filled from a tap |
Options
Options (31)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| AAP018 | Autodrain |
| AAN420 | Drain Cooling |
| AAP006 | Chamber Vessel Cooling Fan System |
| AAP019 | Autofill |
| AAP080 | Chamber Vessel Cooling Water Coils |
| AAQ503 | Integral Air Compressor |
| AAR014 | Load Sensed Process Timing |
| AAR122 | Ethernet Interface |
| AAR130 | Integral Data-Printer |
| AJP150 | Chamber Vessel Heating Jacket |
| AJP150C | Chamber Vessel Cooling Jacket |
| AVC001S | Advanced Vacuum |
| AVC002S | Simple Vacuum |
| AVC004 | Air ballast |
| AVQ006S | CAT III (CL3 / BSL3) Compliance |
| CFR021 | FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Controller Software |
| DSS | Steam separator |
| HST040KG | Chamber Loading Hoist |
| 12KWSG | 12kW Integral Steam Generator |
| RSSC70 | Secondary Controller |
| CWS300 | Water softener and installation kit |
| AAQ525 | External Air Compressor |
| AAB001 | Blow Down Vessel |
| AAN036 | Stainless Steel Wire Basket |
| AAN042 | Stainless Steel Wire Basket |
| AAN056 | Morrison Discard Container |
| AAN058 | Morrison Discard Container |
| IQ/OQ001 | IQ/OQ Documents Package |
| IQ/OQ003 | Completion of IQ/OQ Documentation |
| UKAS001 | UKAS Calibration |
| UKASVAL | Load Validation |
AMA260 - 125 Litre Top Loading Autoclave
Specifications
Air (7)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Connecting Airline Hose Size For Air Ballast | TBC | mm |
| Peak Air Flow For Air Ballast | 100 | Litres per minute |
| Peak Air Pressure For Air Ballast | TBC | bar |
| Second Air Supply Use | simple or advanced vacuum | |
| Second Airline Supply Connection Size | TBC | mm |
| Second Peak Air Supply Flow | TBC | Litres per minute |
| Second Peak Air Supply Pressure | TBC | bar |
Chamber (5)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Depth | 456 | mm |
| Chamber Finish | Electropolished | |
| Chamber Height | 736 | mm |
| Chamber Volume | 125 | Litres |
| Chamber Width | 456 | mm |
Dimensions (5)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 195 | kg |
| Product Depth | 843 | mm |
| Product Footprint | 0.6 | square meters |
| Product Height | 1070 | mm |
| Product Width | 660 | mm |
Doors (1)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Doors | 1 |
Drain (6)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drain Material | Copper | |
| Drain Position | above floor | |
| Drain Size | 35 | mm |
| Drainpipe Connection | Between Autoclave and Main Building Drain Only | |
| Maximum Drain Height | 130 | mm |
| Required Features of Drainage System | Venting |
Electrical (6)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max Frequency | TBC | hz |
| Max Voltage | TBC | V |
| Max Wattage | 10 | kW |
| Power Of Steam Source | TBC | kW |
| Standard Amperage | 27 | A |
| Three Phase Availability | Available |
Process (2)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Fitted Vacuum System | Optional | |
| Steam Source | In-chamber water heating element |
Water (3)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Water Flow Rate | Infinity | Litres per minute |
| Minimum Water Flow Rate | 0 | Litres per minute |
| Water Enters Via | a water jug, filled from a tap |
Options
Options (32)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| AVQ006S | CAT III (CL3 / BSL3) Compliance |
| AVC001S | Advanced Vacuum |
| AVC002S | Simple Vacuum |
| AVC004 | Air ballast |
| CFR021 | FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Controller Software |
| DSS | Steam separator |
| HST040KG | Chamber Loading Hoist |
| RSSC70 | Secondary Controller |
| AAR014 | Load Sensed Process Timing |
| AAR122 | Ethernet Interface |
| AAR130 | Integral Data-Printer |
| AJP150 | Chamber Vessel Heating Jacket |
| AJP150C | Chamber Vessel Cooling Jacket |
| AAN420 | Drain Cooling |
| AAP006 | Chamber Vessel Cooling Fan System |
| AAP018 | Autodrain |
| AAP019 | Autofill |
| AAP080 | Chamber Vessel Cooling Water Coils |
| AAQ503 | Integral Air Compressor |
| 12KWSG | 12kW Integral Steam Generator |
| AAQ525 | External Air Compressor |
| AAB001 | Blow Down Vessel |
| CWS300 | Water softener and installation kit |
| AAN036 | Stainless Steel Wire Basket |
| AAN042 | Stainless Steel Wire Basket |
| AAN056 | Morrison Discard Container |
| AAN058 | Morrison Discard Container |
| AAQ503EXT | External Air Compressor |
| IQ/OQ001 | IQ/OQ Documents Package |
| IQ/OQ003 | Completion of IQ/OQ Documentation |
| UKAS001 | UKAS Calibration |
| UKASVAL | Load Validation |
AMA270 - 135 Litre Top Loading Autoclave
Specifications
Air (7)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Connecting Airline Hose Size For Air Ballast | TBC | mm |
| Peak Air Flow For Air Ballast | 100 | Litres per minute |
| Peak Air Pressure For Air Ballast | TBC | bar |
| Second Air Supply Use | simple or advanced vacuum | |
| Second Airline Supply Connection Size | TBC | mm |
| Second Peak Air Supply Flow | TBC | Litres per minute |
| Second Peak Air Supply Pressure | TBC | bar |
Chamber (5)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Depth | 817 | mm |
| Chamber Finish | Electropolished | |
| Chamber Height | 456 | mm |
| Chamber Volume | 135 | Litres |
| Chamber Width | 456 | mm |
Dimensions (5)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 210 | kg |
| Product Depth | 843 | mm |
| Product Footprint | 0.64 | square meters |
| Product Height | 1150 | mm |
| Product Width | 660 | mm |
Doors (1)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Doors | 1 |
Drain (6)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drain Material | Copper | |
| Drain Position | above floor | |
| Drain Size | 35 | mm |
| Drainpipe Connection | Between Autoclave and Main Building Drain Only | |
| Maximum Drain Height | 130 | mm |
| Required Features of Drainage System | Venting |
Electrical (6)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max Frequency | TBC | hz |
| Max Voltage | TBC | V |
| Max Wattage | 10 | kW |
| Power Of Steam Source | TBC | kW |
| Standard Amperage | TBC | A |
| Three Phase Availability | Available |
Process (2)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Fitted Vacuum System | Optional | |
| Steam Source | In-chamber water heating element |
Water (3)
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Water Flow Rate | Infinity | Litres per minute |
| Minimum Water Flow Rate | 0 | Litres per minute |
| Water Enters Via | a water jug, filled from a tap |
Options
Options (32)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| AAQ503 | Integral Air Compressor |
| AJP150C | Chamber Vessel Cooling Jacket |
| AAR122 | Ethernet Interface |
| AAR130 | Integral Data-Printer |
| AVC002S | Simple Vacuum |
| AAP080 | Chamber Vessel Cooling Water Coils |
| AAR014 | Load Sensed Process Timing |
| AJP150 | Chamber Vessel Heating Jacket |
| AVC001S | Advanced Vacuum |
| AVC004 | Air ballast |
| CFR021 | FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Controller Software |
| HST040KG | Chamber Loading Hoist |
| DSS | Steam separator |
| AVQ006S | CAT III (CL3 / BSL3) Compliance |
| RSSC70 | Secondary Controller |
| AAN420 | Drain Cooling |
| AAP006 | Chamber Vessel Cooling Fan System |
| AAP018 | Autodrain |
| AAP019 | Autofill |
| 12KWSG | 12kW Integral Steam Generator |
| AAB001 | Blow Down Vessel |
| CWS300 | Water softener and installation kit |
| AAQ525 | External Air Compressor |
| AAQ503EXT | External Air Compressor |
| AAN036 | Stainless Steel Wire Basket |
| AAN042 | Stainless Steel Wire Basket |
| AAN056 | Morrison Discard Container |
| AAN058 | Morrison Discard Container |
| IQ/OQ003 | Completion of IQ/OQ Documentation |
| UKAS001 | UKAS Calibration |
| IQ/OQ001 | IQ/OQ Documents Package |
| UKASVAL | Load Validation |
