30 program cycles are available with each autoclave. Up to 8 cycle programs are factory set according to optional features. The remaining cycles are fully customizable by the user.
Standard Cycles
- Solid and glassware loads at 134°C or 121°C for delicate loads (plastics)
- Liquid loads and waste liquids at 121°C
Standard Cycles added with Optional Features
- Feature: Cooling Coil + Compressed Air
- Fast cooling for liquid loads at 121°C
Feature: Biohazard Air Filter
- During air removal all exhaust air is filtered through a 0.2 μm biological filter to prevent contamination of the laboratory
- Biohazard solid loads at 134°C
- Biohazard liquid loads at 121°C
Feature: Vacuum Pump
- Pre-vacuum cycles
- Solid and glassware loads at 134°C or 121°C for delicate loads (plastics)
- Liquid loads and waste liquids at 121°C
- Air Leakage Test Cycle
Feature: Vacuum Pump + Steam Generator
- Pre and Post vacuum cycles
- Hollow, porous and textile loads at 134°C
- Waste: hollow, porous and textile at 121°C
- Bowie & Dick steam penetration test at 134°C
Media Processing Cycles
Isothermal Processing
For preparing agar and other biological media with a temperature range from 60°C to 95°C that allows for gentle heating and cooling down of agar.
Holding Temperature
Special program with programmable holding temperature at the end of the cycle to prevent cooling of media.
Special Custom Cycles
Tuttnauer is able to provide specifically customized cycles upon request. These may include material stress test, ageing test, varnish test, and others.
Extended Sterilization Time
Special program with extended sterilization times up to 999 minutes.
Multiple Cycle (Material Stress Test)
Special program to automatically run multiple cycles on the same load.