Miele washer for large laboratories safety, efficiency and perfect reprocessing results

Ensuring that standards of apparatus cleanliness do not jeopardise analytical results is a must in large laboratories and requires complex treatment processes and excellent efficiency. Miele's PG 8527 large cabinet lab washer makes reprocessing of laboratory glassware more convenient and safer than ever.

A standard feature is the Perfect Speed Sensor spray arm control unit, this monitors and documents the precise rotational speed of spray arms in both the cabinet and on board mobile units and baskets. Loading mistakes resulting in an obstruction of the spray arm are detected at the start of the programme. Checks are also made to ensure that rotational speeds are within defined ranges in order to obtain best cleaning results. Out-of-range speeds can be taken as an indication of excessive foaming. This would impede rotation and impair cleaning results.

Even the slightest traces of residue in rinse water can seriously impair reprocessing results. The controls on this new line of machines can be programmed to warn operatives in the event that the conductivity in the last rinse cycle is out of range with respect to user-defined values and add further rinses until the required values are met.

Optimum hygiene is also guaranteed during the drying phase. A high-temperature HEPA filter at the entrance to the cabinet prevents for example the introduction of particulate contamination into the cabinet. Perfect HEPA Drying also optimises airflow and reduces maintenance levels.

In addition to the tried-and-tested 'Standard', 'Universal' and 'Intensive' programmes, the machine is also equipped with the new 'Inorganic' and 'Organic' special programmes. The machine also features thermal disinfection programmes, permitting laboratory glassware from microbiological or clinical laboratories contaminated with microorganisms to be disinfected with an adequate margin of safety.