Steam sterilizing autoclaves for pharma and research laboratories
Steelco is the ideal partner for the sterilization of glassware and other items used in laboratory activities or life sciences applications. Customers appreciate the versatility, intuitive functionality, high performance and reliability of the VS L Series. With an extensive range, models are available for any size facility. Our experienced layout design team can help you plan you new or refurbished department and our process engineering team can develop cycles specifically to best meet your needs.
Steelco VS L Series Small and medium range for any size of facility
Steelco Steam Autoclaves are designed for sterilization of heat-resistant and moisture-stable materials such as metal parts, liquids in sealed or vented containers, porous loads, etc., used in scientific and research laboratories.
Steelco has developed a full range of high capacity steam sterilizers to provide the perfect solution from the smallest facility to the largest laboratory department. Up to 8 standard chamber sizes with a volume from 110 to 920 litres, are available with pressure vessel and relief valves that are PED and/or ASME marked or according to the directives of the country of destination.
VS L Small Range Automatic vertical sliding door or manual hinged door
Chamber volume from 110 litres (3 8 /9 ft3 ) to 675 litres (23 5 /6 ft3)
Standard compliant :
Steelco manufactures according the ISO 9001 quality system. Steam sterilizers VS L series meet the following standards requirements:
• 2006/42/CE (Machinery Directive)
• 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive)
• 2014/68/UE (PED)
Additional technical norms and standards (according to country of destination and customer requirements):
• IEC 61010-2-040
• EN ISO 12100
• EN 61326
• EN 13445
• EN ISO 9712
• EN ISO 9606-1
• EN ISO 15614-1
• ASME code Sec.VIII div. 1 & div. 2
• UL compliant
• EN 285 (available upon request)
Flexible configuration :
• Single or double doors for pass through installation*
• Sliding or hinged, automatic or manual doors*
• Technical area either on the left or right side*
* Limitation may apply based on country destination and sterilizer model/configuration
Key features :
• AISI 316L stainless steel chamber with high efficiency heat transfer full jacket system for even heat distribution
• Doors internally made of stainless steel AISI 316L with no welding
• Heat insulation with durable reusable cover for fast service maintenance at a lower cost
• Load control probe included as standard
• Colour touch screen HMI with multi level user access system
• Built-in printer for process recording
• Non proprietary widely available durable spare parts
• ECO cool down water saving system included as standard
Machine configuration Standard features :
• Chamber made of AISI 316L stainless steel fine satin finishing Ra < 2 µm (Ra < 80 µ inch)
• Frame and external panels made of AISI 304 stainless steel
• Single door
• Steam form building
• Piping and valves in copper-brass • Water ejector
• ECO CD – cool down system
• Solenoid valves or Pneumatic valves
• Load Control Probe
• Hinged front cabinet panel
• HMI – 7″ touch screen display operating panel with PLC
• On board thermal printer on loading side
• Gravity Cycle
• Liquid Cycle
• Pre-Post Vacuum cycles
• Leak Test
• DART (Daily Air Removal Test) cycle
• Chamber rails
• Loading rack (not included)
ECO water saving options Unrivalled levels of efficiency
Steelco’s sterilisers set new standards in utilities reduction.
Water saving options can reduce water consumption to nearly zero depending on chosen model and water saving configuration.
As part of its environmental water saving policy, Steelco equips all sterilizers as standard with its ECO CD cool down system water saving package.
Steam supply system Standard steam supply:
• Steam from building Optional steam supply :
• Integral electric steam boiler made of carbon steel or AISI 316L stainless steel
• Integral steam-to-steam AISI 316L boiler
• Combined functioning: building steam/electrical boiler made of carbon steel or AISI 316L stainless steel