Washing & Sterilization Equipment

Researchers employ various washing and sterilization methods. Autoclaving is a reliable option where a pressure chamber produces steam from 121°C or 134°C. Autoclaves or stand-alone labware washers efficiently eradicate microorganisms on labware pipettes, rotors and other lab tools. For low temperature sterilization biological and temperature indicators measure instrument sterility. Since water purity is important in autoclaving modular and stand-alone water treatment systems pre-treat and purify water used in steam sterilizers.

Irradiation uses UV light to kill microorganisms on work surfaces, transparent objects, biosafety cabinets, HEPA filters and cleanrooms. Infrared sterilization, commonly used on heat-sensitive lab instruments, is another option. For more stringent applications, hydrogen peroxide sterilization can be used in cleanrooms and glovebox isolators dealing with biological agents and category III/IV pathogens. Cleaning systems including ultrasonic baths, dry ice, carbon dioxide, steam and plasma are other options for labs and cleanrooms to disinfect substrates and components. The products featured here are used in various methods of washing and sterilizing applications.