Manual Laboratory Autoclaves
Tuttnauer's MLV laboratory line of semi-automatic, electro-mechanically controlled, vertical steam sterilizers provide safe, economical and effective sterilization.
This semi-automatic Laboratory Autoclave is an affordable sterilizer for laboratories that do not want to compromise on quality, safety and reliability and need to sterilize loads with low sensitivity. The series is available in floor standing, vertical or bench top models and in chamber sizes ranging from 23 to 160 liters. Process control is preformed by a pressure switch.The manual control system includes a timer that can be set to 1 - 99 minutes.
Sterilization Applications
- Liquids such as nutrient media and buffer solutions
- Solid items such as pipettes, tubes and filters
- Glassware and plastic articles
Quality Features
- The chamber is constructed of long lasting 316Ti grade stainless steel with superior corrosion resistance
- The autoclave is designed for easy servicing allowing maintenance access to all components
- Drain Protection: The exhaust drain is mixed with cold tap water that cools the exhaust’s temperature before reaching the drain.
Model Chart
| Type | Chamber Dimensions (ø x depth) (in mm) |
Chamber Volume (in Liters) |
External Dimensions (W x H x D) (in mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2540 MLV
|
250 x 400
|
23
|
495 x 645 x 335
|
|
3850 MLV
|
380 x 490
|
62
|
650 x 745 x 500
|
|
3870 MLV
|
380 x 690
|
85
|
650 x 925 x 500
|
|
5050 MLV
|
500 x 500
|
110
|
880 x 780 x 700
|
|
5075 MLV
|
500 x 750
|
160
|
880 x 1010 x 700
|
Safety Features
The autoclave lids are designed with a number of independent mechanical and digital safety features.
-
A safety device prevents the operator from opening the door when the chamber is pressurized
- A cycle cannot start if the door is open or not properly locked
- The door cannot unlock until chamber pressure reaches room pressure
- Safety Valves: The chamber is equipped with safety valves – if the pressure exceeds the allowed limit the safety valves will discharge