Steam Sterilizer – Purpose & Functions

Purpose

A steam sterilizer (autoclave) is a laboratory and medical equipment used to eliminate all microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, and pathogens from lab glassware, culture media, surgical instruments, biological samples, and experimental consumables. It ensures sterile conditions for microbiological experiments, cell culture, medical operations, and biosafety laboratory work, preventing cross-contamination and experimental failure.

Core Functions

1. High-pressure steam sterilization

   Uses saturated high-temperature high-pressure steam to penetrate items thoroughly, killing heat-resistant bacterial spores that regular disinfection cannot eliminate.
2. Temperature & pressure precise control

   Automatically maintains standard sterilization conditions (commonly 121°C / 103 kPa or 134°C / 206 kPa) with stable constant temperature and pressure.
3. Timed sterilization & automatic operation

   Supports set sterilization holding time, automatic heating, pressure maintaining, pressure relief and cooling, with one-key full-process operation.
4. Drying function (optional)

   Built-in drying system can dry sterilized glassware and instruments directly after sterilization for immediate use.
5. Safety protection

   Equipped with over-temperature, over-pressure, over-current and door interlock protection to prevent accidental opening under pressure and ensure operation safety.
6. Wide compatibility

   Suitable for sterilizing liquid culture media, plastic consumables, metal tools, glass containers, and biological waste before disposal.