New Autoclave Bound to be First

Design of the latest version of the Q63 autoclaves from Priorclave has been recently upgraded to include TACTROL

ZERO, an enhanced service support facility to ensure customers maximise the effectiveness of their Priorclave

machines throughout their life. The proven build quality and reliability together with the new development is

expected to make the Q63 Europe’s most sought after autoclave, a mid-range capacity steam steriliser with a large

horizontal, double-depth cylindrical chamber. The chamber, with a taller profile than that found in most ‘cylindrical’

machines, gives the Q63 an impressive load capacity of 320 litres and makes it ideal for accepting larger items.

Although it provides for increased loading, the combination of forced air cooling reduces cycle times and automatic

timed free-steaming improves air removal and sterilisation adding to the overall performance of the Q63 autoclave.

Couple this with the proven TACTROL microprocessor control system and buyers are acquiring an extremely versatile autoclave with an exceptionally low cost of ownership. Now with the addition of TACTROL ZERO, users can forward operational data direct to the company’s UK Service Centre in South London for assistance in fine-tuning and clarification of performance if required.

In addition to standard ranges this UK Company also undertakes the total design and manufacture of bespoke autoclaves and it was through this special build facility it become apparent there was a need for higher capacity machines without resorting to the purchase of the more expensive extra-high capacity rectangular chamber machine.

The Q63 with its 320 litre capacity and operation parameters up to 140ºC and 2.5 bar has now become part of the Priorclave standard autoclave range. The front-loading design gives easy access to the large 630mm diameter pressure vessel, which is fitted with two non-tipping shelves. And depending on operational requirements they are available in models that can be heated either electrically or by direct steam.

Throughout the steam sterilisation process the TACTROL programming panel displays cycle status with digital readouts of temperature and time. All models in the Q63 range are castor mounted for ease of positioning and come with a choice of optional items such as stainless steel baskets, waste containers and loading trolleys, all designed to enhance the efficiency of the operation.