MLV - Semi-Automatic Laboratory Sterilizers

Tuttnauer's MLV laboratory line of semi-automatic, electro-mechanically controlled, vertical steam sterilizers provide safe, economical and effective sterilization.

The semi-automatic laboratory autoclave series is an affordable sterilizer for laboratories that do not want to compromise on quality, safety and reliability and need to sterilize loads with low sensitivity. The semi-automatic series is available in floor standing, vertical or benchtop models and in chamber sizes ranging from 23 to 160 liters. Process control is preformed by a pressure switch.The semi-automatic control system includes a timer that can be set from 1 to 99 minutes. The MLV models have a semi-automatic control panel.

 

Sterilization Applications

• Liquids such as nutrient media and buffer solutions
• Solid items such as pipettes, tubes and filters
• Glassware and plastic articles

 

Safety Features

• A safety device prevents the operator from opening the door when the chamber is pressurized
• A cycle cannot start if the door is open or not properly locked
The door cannot unlock until chamber pressure reaches room pressure
Safety Valves: The chamber is equipped with safety valves – if the pressure exceeds the allowed limit the safety valves will discharge

Quality Features

Sterilizer Directives and Standards Compliance

• Pressure Equipment: PED 97/23 EEC, EN 10028-7, EN 13445, ASME Code Sec VIII 
• Safety: IEC/UL/EN61010-1, IEC 61010-2-040, EN 61326
• Sterilization: DIN 58951 Series, ISO 17665-1:2006
• Quality System: ISO 9001:2000, ISO 13485:2003

Model Chart

Type	Chamber Dimensions ( x depth) (in mm)	Chamber Volume (in Liters)	External Dimensions (W x H x D) (in mm)
2540 MLV	250 x 400	23	495 x 645 x 335
3850 MLV	380 x 490	62	650 x 745 x 500
3870 MLV	380 x 690	85	650 x 925 x 500
5050 MLV	500 x 500	110	880 x 780 x 700
5075 MLV	500 x 750	160	880 x 1010 x 700