Autoclaves & More
View the range of Astell steam sterilizers here, alongside other products manufactured by Astell, such as steam generators and glassware dryers.
Compact Top-Loading Autoclave Range (63 L)
Two compact top-loaders with liquid-processing and vacuum options: the Classic, which can take a CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste, and the Ecofill, which recovers water and heat to reduce water use.
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AMA Top-Loading Autoclave (95–135 L)
Three larger top-loading sizes with options for faster liquid cooling, vacuum air removal and load drying (drying requires an integral steam generator or direct steam supply). Optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
AMB-DV Duaclave Double-Chamber Autoclave (33–63 L Per Chamber)
Two chambers in one unit, each operating independently, so separate loads or processes can run side by side. Three sizes. Optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
ASB-DV Duaclave Double-Chamber Autoclave (120–153 L Per Chamber)
Two large chambers in one unit, each operating independently, so separate loads or processes can run side by side. Two sizes. Optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
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ASB Front-Loading Autoclave (120–344 L)
Five chamber sizes that can be fitted with our fastest liquid cooling, plus vacuum air removal and load drying (drying requires an integral steam generator or direct steam supply). Optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
MNS-C Sliding-Door Circular Chamber Autoclave (120–344 L)
Five circular-chamber sizes with a sliding door, available with our fastest liquid cooling, vacuum air removal and load drying (drying requires an integral steam generator or direct steam supply). Optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
SQUARE ECO Autoclave (125–360 L)
Four square-chamber sizes with an economy-focused design that makes the most of usable load space. Optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
SQUARE Autoclave (125–980 L)
A wide choice of square-chamber sizes and configurations for varied loads, with a vertically sliding door. Optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
SQUARE MAX Autoclave (125–3,000 L)
Our largest single-door autoclaves, with a horizontally sliding door and a wide choice of chamber sizes and configurations. Optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
Double-Door SQUARE Autoclave (250–3,000 L)
A pass-through design: load on one side and unload on the other to support separation between containment or clean areas. A range of sizes and configurations is available, with an optional CAT III filter for CL3/BSL3 waste.
Batch Effluent Decontamination System
AstellBio’s system for heat-treating large volumes of liquid waste in batches, for biosafety and plant science facilities.
Stand-Alone Compact Steam Generators (24–48 kW)
Compact stand-alone steam generators that supply steam on demand for systems with high peak demand.
Stand-Alone Steam Generator (72 kW)
Our highest-output stand-alone steam generator, for larger systems with high peak steam demand.
Nelldorn Glassware Dryer
Dries lab glassware quickly and economically, an efficient alternative to a drying cabinet.
Filter products
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
We provide the capability to design and build an autoclave or sterilizer to your exact specification.
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300 LITRE BATCH EFFLUENT DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM
1 x 600L Holding, 1 x 300L Batch EDS - UK. This system was designed by liaising with our UK customer to tie in with their site requirements, which already included a large storage tank for their effluent. A 600L overflow tank was also integrated as part of the design and a 48kW steam generator was fitted to heat the 300L sterilization tank. The system worked so that once the customers main effluent tank was at approximately 80% capacity, effluent was pumped from their tank into the Astell holding tank before being processed in batches by the 300L sterilization chamber. This allowed effluent to be sterilized in one batch rather than the system constantly switching on and off.
SQUARE SECTION PASS-THROUGH AUTOCLAVE
This large square section autoclave was custom manufactured by Astell, featuring stainless steel panels, double doors and a custom SPF coupling which connects to a series of glove box workstations.
PASS-THROUGH AUTOCLAVE WITH GLOVE BOX
Astell manufacture autoclaves for all sterilization scenarios. This includes double door pass-through BSL-3 units with custom SPF couplings.
STAINLESS STEEL 120 LITRE CIRCULAR AUTOCLAVE
An ASB260 front opening 'Swiftlock' autoclave. This customised unit is fitted with optional stainless steel pipework and exterior panels, as well as an integrated steam generator and pressure vessel jacket heating/cooling system.
2000 LITRE BATCH EFFLUENT DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM
1 x 2,000L Holding, 2 x 1,000L Batch EDS - Malaysia. This system was designed to a very specific size and specification by one of Astell's customers in Malaysia which also included the local installation of the system. Designed to fit in a tight space, this system was comprised of a large holding tank with two tanks at half the size of the holding tank. Once half full the holding tank would fill one of the sterilization chambers and continue filling before doing the same with the second sterilization chamber. Batch sterilization highlights the importance of a customer knowing their effluent throughput as this aids in calculating the size of both the holding tanks and sterilization tanks required. This system was also fitted with Astells larger 72kW steam generator controlled by an independent colour touchscreen.
CIRCULAR CHAMBER DOUBLE DOOR AUTOCLAVE
This 153 litre ASB270 Swiftlock pass-through autoclave features two doors and an SPF seal. It is ideal for sterilizing items from contained areas where one side exits to a 'clean room'.
875 LITRE SQUARE MAX AUTOCLAVE
This large capacity square section autoclave features an automatic sideways opening door, colour touchscreen controller, optional printer and stainless steel panels. The Astell SQUARE MAX range is available in a choice of sizes from 600L - 1400L and with either single or double doors (pass-through).
CUSTOM LOADING SQUARE AUTOCLAVE
A square section autoclave with custom loading truck. Ask us about custom autoclaves and loading systems.
400 LITRE BATCH EFFLUENT DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM
2 x 200L Batch EDS - Namibia. This system was a custom design which comprised of two 200 litre sterilization chambers which work on a switch basis. Once one of the tanks is full, the effluent flow is switched from the primary to the secondary tank and sterilization then begins on the primary tank. (i.e. there is no holding tank). This particular project was fitted with a 48kW steam generator (also available to purchase separately). Large agitators were also fitted to this unit to aid with effluent circulation which in turn enables faster heat up times.
STAINLESS STEEL 247 LITRE CIRCULAR AUTOCLAVE
A custom 'over pressure' ASB280 front opening 'Swiftlock' autoclave. This customised unit is fitted with optional stainless steel pipework and exterior panels, data printer and Nanodac chart recorder.
TOP LOADING AUTOCLAVE WITH LIFTING HOIST
A powered lifting hoist can be added as a cost option to top loading vertical autoclaves to assist with loading and unloading.
LARGE SQUARE AUTOCLAVE INSTALLATION
A custom installation of two 735 litre square section autoclaves, each fitted with stainless steel panelwork and automatic doors.
SWIFTLOCK AUTOCLAVE ASSEMBLY LINE
A line of five ASB300 Swiftlock autoclaves being assembled for a prominent customer based in the far east. These units feature an electro polished stainless steel chamber, each 344 litres in capacity, and are used for general laboratory sterilization duties.
CUSTOM SQUARE SECTION AUTOCLAVE
These two autoclaves were designed to sterilize filters under water. The internal trucks are loaded with filters and held below the water line. The trucks are pushed into the chamber and then filled with clean hot water from the connections on the side of the chamber. For the sterilization cycle the chambers are fitted with magnetically driven fans to enable fast heat up and cool down of the dense loads. After cooling the door is opened and the trucks are drained before being removed.
LARGE SIDEWAYS OPENING SQUARE AUTOCLAVE
A large capacity square section autoclave featuring automatic sideways opening doors and a stand-alone steam generator.
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOCLAVE PIPEWORK
Stainless Steel pipework can be specified as an option on Astell autoclaves, steam generators and effluent decontamination systems.
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOCLAVE PIPEWORK
Stainless Steel pipework can be specified as an option on Astell autoclaves, steam generators and effluent decontamination systems.
ASTELL TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER
Astell's colour touchscreen controller - as fitted to all our autoclaves as standard, shown here with optional data printer. Customise cycles, edit user permission levels, review cycle data archives and more.
ASTELL TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER WITH PRINTER AND NANODAC
Fitted to a custom-built autoclave with stainless steel panelwork, the Astell touchscreen controller seen here is complimented by optional data printer and Nanodac chart recorder.