Sterilization and cleaning

An autoclave is a machine that uses high-temperature steam and pressure to kill micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores on objects placed in the pressure vessel. Autoclaves are often used as steam sterilisers in the healthcare, laboratory, food and pharmaceutical industries. Autoclaves are also used for industrial applications such as curing composite resins and testing materials in the aerospace industry.

Tuttnauer autoclaves have a modular design and offer numerous options and accessories to meet customers' specific needs. They are suitable for standard processes such as liquid sterilisation, solids and waste sterilisation, as well as more complex sterilisation methods.

A washer disinfector is a cleaning appliance designed specifically for use in laboratory environments, where the main purpose is to clean laboratory glassware. These washers must be able to effectively remove a wide range of contaminants on the glassware. Moreover, it is essential that no residues of products or water remain on the glassware after cleaning, as many analytical methods in laboratories are very sensitive to even the smallest residues. A washer is therefore an essential tool to obtain reliable results in your laboratory.

The washer disinfector uses both alkaline and acidic detergents (neutralisation) during the cleaning process. It often has two or more rinses. The first rinse uses both hot water and demineralised water, and the last rinse always uses demineralised water or reverse osmosis water.

Injector systems are available for most types of glassware, which spray water directly into the glassware instead of through a spray arm.