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Pass-Thru, Hinged Autoclave

Double Door Pass-Thru Autoclave

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Made In the USA
Made In the USA
Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
Proven Quality & Reliability
Proven Quality & Reliability
Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Controls
Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Controls

Consolidated’s pass-thru sterilizers are commonly used in biocontainment facilities, such as in BSL-3 rated laboratories, as well as clean-rooms.  Each pass-thru model comes equipped with full touchscreen controls mounted on each end of the unit for operation from within or outside the containment area.  Pass-thru units placed in BSL-3 labs are built to comply with the tough requirements of biocontainment facilities.  Read more below, in our BSL-3 section, to learn more about our BSL-3 configuration.

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Models

Chamber Dimensions (W x H x F-B) Volume (Cubic Feet / Liters) Model Downloads
Autoclave Pass Thru 16x16
16" x 16" x 26"
40.6 x 40.6 x 66 cm
3.9 cu. ft
109 liters
PT-SSR-2A
Autoclave Pass Thru 20x20
20" x 20" x 38"
50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 cm
8.8 cu. ft
249 liters
PT-SSR-3A
Autoclave Pass Thru 24x24
24" x 24" x 36"
61 x 61 x 91.4 cm
12 cu. ft
340 liters
PT-SR-24A
Autoclave Pass Thru 26x26
26" x 26" x 39"
66 x 66 x 99 cm
15.25 cu. ft
430 liters
PT-SR-26A
Autoclave Pass Thru 24x24
24" x 24" x 48"
61 x 61 x 122cm
16 cu. ft
453 liters
PT-SR-24B
Pass Thru Autoclave 24x36
24" x 36" x 36"
61 x 91.4 x 91.4 cm
18 cu. ft
510 liters
PT-SR-24C
Autoclave Pass Thru 26x26
26" x 26" x 49"
66 x 66 x 124.5 cm
19.2 cu. ft
544 liters
PT-SR-26B
Autoclave Pass Thru 28x28
28" x 28" x 48"
71 x 71 x 122 cm
21.8 cu.ft
617 liters
PT-SR-28B
Pass Thru Autoclave 24x36
24" x 36" x 48"
61 x 91.4 x 122 cm
24 cu. ft
680 liters
PT-SR-24D
Pass Thru Autoclave 24x36
24" x 36" x 60"
61 x 91.4 x 152.4 cm
30 cu. ft
850 liters
PT-SR-24E
Pass Thru Autoclave 24x36
24" x 36" x 72"
61 x 91.4 x 183 cm
36 cu. ft
1,019 liters
PT-SR-24F
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Features

Dual X1 Controls
Dual X1 Controls
Controls are dual mounted on each side of the autoclave for additional ease of use.
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Non-Proprietary Parts
Non-Proprietary Parts
Consolidated’s sterilizers consist of high quality, non-proprietary parts that can be easily obtained from local suppliers, authorized service groups, e-store, or directly through Consolidated.
Made to Order
Made to Order
Consolidated offers many autoclave customization options to accommodate your unique lab space. Other manufacturers do not provide the level of customization that Consolidated offers.
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Sustainablility
Sustainability
Save water and energy in your lab with utility-saving features that are built into our sterilizers. Read more about them below.
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Low Cost of Ownership
Low Cost of Ownership
Consolidated sterilizers are manufactured to be easily serviced and maintained by in-house personnel or your local authorized service technician.
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Unique Chamber Construction
Unique Chamber Construction
Consolidated is the only manufacturer to offer both 316L stainless steel and nickel-clad chambers. Choose the chamber that best suits your application while maximizing chamber lifespan. Read more about materials below.
XI™ Controller
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X1™ Controller

The X1™control system include these user-friendly features:

  • Intuitive user interface with modern, easy to view 7″ touchscreen display.
  • Ability to program up to 50 sterilization cycles.
  • Ability to add “favorite cycles” shortcuts for quick access.
  • Ability for managers to prevent users from modifying sterilization parameters on individual cycles.
  • Built from industry-standard, open-source components allowing for easy availability of parts and service.

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“Consolidated sterilizers are simple and reliable for the end users to use as well as easy to work on from service perspective.  They use nonproprietary parts which keeps the customers total cost of ownership low.  I recommend Consolidated to all my customers when they are considering their next sterilizer purchase.”

– Independent Sterilizer Service Provider
American Red Cross Brigham-and-Womens-Hospital National-Institutes-of-Health Novartis Cornell-University

Designed for BSL-3

Built to meet the tough requirement of biocontainment facilities and Biosafety Level 3 rated laboratories located within any life science, biotechnology, or animal research (vivarium) facility. Sterilizers are built with a double-door, pass-thru, configuration.

Dual X1 Controls

All BSL-3 sterilizers come equipped with this state-of-the-art and easy-to-use control system. Full touchscreen controls are mounted on each end of the autoclave for operation from within or outside the containment area.

Bioseal

All BSL-3 sterilizers must be sealed appropriately in the wall to prevent the passage of airborne microbes from the contained to the non-contained room. A sealing flange system (Bioseal) integrates the sterilizer into the BSL-3 lab to provide separation and a positive seal between the contained and non-contained rooms.

Pass-Thru Door Interlock System

Prevents opening of the sterilizer door on the non-contained side until completion of a sterilization cycle. Also prevents both doors from being opened simultaneously. Designed with the flexibility to accommodate the desired direction of product flow.

Effluent Decontamination

In BSL-3 labs all waste and effluent must be rendered sterile. Consolidated’s system traps bacteria within the autoclave chamber, filters, and sterilizes the effluent prior to releasing to drain.

Security

The X1 control system on BSL-3 sterilizers allows for up to 50 manager-controlled password protected usernames as well as lockable cycle parameters.

Eco

Sustainable Features

Reducing the utility costs and carbon footprint are important consideration for many facility and sustainability stakeholders. Consolidated understands the role autoclaves can play, and we’ve developed these state-of-the-art configurations to significantly reduce water and energy usage for both new and existing sterilizers.

Eco

EcoCalendar (1/6)

All new sterilizers are equipped with a calendar-based automatic start-up and shut-down feature known as EcoCalendar. This feature helps minimize utility consumption and HVAC load through a software controlled, automatic steam shut-off program. Utilities can be programmed for automatic start-up and shut-down based on time of day and day of the week.

Eco

EcoJacket (2/6)

EcoJacket is included on all new sterilizers and automatically lowers the temperature of the sterilizer jacket in between cycles, thereby reducing steam and water usage and heat-load to the room.

Eco

Auto Idle Shut-Off (3/6)

Like the EcoCalendar, this feature is equipped on all new sterilizers and helps save energy by shutting the steam supply off when not in use. It functions similarly to a “sleep-mode” for your home computer. Simply set the desired idle time and the autoclave will enter Sleep Mode after the set idle time has elapsed. This is an easy way to save energy (both steam and conditioned air) and water and is ideal for sterilizers that are periodically used.

Eco

WaterEco (4/6)

The WaterEco system is included on all Consolidated sterilizers. In addition to saving water, it monitors water consumption and cools effluent using a combination of air, previously cooled effluent and a minimal amount of cold water. WaterEco systems compatible with chilled water are available as well.   Learn More.

Eco

Hood Control (5/6)

This feature integrates the sterilizer with a local canopy hood to reduce unnecessary venting of conditioned air. Form C Dry Contacts signal your building automation system to power-down the hood when the door of the autoclave is closed. This allows labs to better control the heat-load and environmental conditions within the lab.

Eco

Jacket Steam Return (6/6)

Sterilizers utilizing house steam can be configured to allow for a jacket steam return. This helps save energy and steam consumption by returning sterile steam from the jacket back to the “house” facility boiler through a condensate return line.

EcoCalendar
EcoJacket
Auto Idle Shut-Off
WaterEco
Hood Control
Jacket Steam Return

Autoclave Specifications

Steam Source

Steam Source

This sterilizer can accommodate or be supplied with the following steam sources:
Autoclave Steam Sources

House Steam

In most situations, standard house steam is adequate, with the use of an inlet filter to clean the steam.

Electric – Integrated Boiler

Required when house steam is not adequate and can supply up to 4 kW. Consolidated offers multiple options that can go under the sterilizer: A carbon steel boiler, the ProGEN Carbon Steel boiler, and a stainless steel boiler, the ProGEN Stainless Boiler.

Electric – Remote Boiler

This will sit adjacent to the sterilizer and are larger than 45 kW.

Steam-to-Steam Generator

Constructed from stainless steel, this system does not employ heating elements like an electric steam generator. It utilizes existing house steam to heat high purity water.

Electrical Requirements

Standard voltages for electric boilers are 208, 240, 380, 480, 3 phase. Voltages must be determined prior to ordering to configure the heating elements in the generator.

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Air Removal

Air Removal

Depending on the application and required cycle, air removal may be achieved by gravity displacement or mechanical assistance through vacuum systems for pre- and post-cycle use as required. Here are the options below.
Autoclave Air Removal: Gravity vs. Vacuum

Gravity

All sterilizers are designed for gravity air removal as standard. For gravity air removal, the buoyancy of steam is used to displace the air.

Vacuum

Available as an upgrade: recommended for sterilizing and/or drying items that are porous (animal bedding, containers with small openings, objects with lids, packs, lumens, tubing). There are two vacuum systems available:

Venturi/ Water Ejector vacuum system is a lower upfront cost option.

Liquid Ring Pump vacuum system is more efficient in removing air, uses less water and has greater controllability.

Materials

Materials

Consolidated steam sterilizer vessels are manufactured with an inner chamber and a full outer jacket. The inner chamber is available in either type 316L stainless steel or nickel-clad steel construction. Jacket construction is available in carbon steel, type 304L stainless steel or type 316L stainless steel.
Materials of Construction for Autoclaves

CHAMBER OPTIONS

316L Stainless Steel

All chambers are made standard with 316L stainless steel.

Nickel Clad

Available as an upgrade: This chamber material is recommended for sterilizing high-concentration salt solutions or if the feed-water or tap-water for steam generation has high chloride content. Nickle-Clad chambers are provided with a carbon steel jacket.

JACKET OPTIONS

Carbon Steel

Standard construction with 316L stainless steel chamber.

304L Stainless Steel

Available as an upgrade: 316L stainless steel chamber and 304L jacket.

316L Stainless Steel

Available as an upgrade: If the water quality is above 1 MΩ/cm 316L stainless steel chamber and jacket are required. This option is typically selected for tissue culture labs or labs feeding distilled or deionized (DI) water to the sterilizer.

PLUMBING OPTIONS

Brass, Bronze, and Copper

All plumbing and components are made from high-quality brass, bronze, and copper construction. All sterilizer are built with these materials as standard construction.

316L Stainless Steel

Available as an upgrade: 316L stainless steel plumbing and components is recommended for use with high-purity water and steam (steam generated from RO/DI water).

Total Cost of Ownership

Consolidated prides itself on providing laboratory autoclaves with the lowest cost of ownership in the industry.

Affordable Service

We utilized a network of factory-trained service representatives who perform preventative and emergency service at affordable rates and in a timely fashion, maximizing your uptime.

Non-Proprietary Parts

Our sterilizers are designed to use high quality, affordable, non-proprietary parts.

Lower Utility Costs

Our sterilizers will help you save money on water and energy costs through utility-saving (sustainable) features that are built into the sterilizers.

Customizations

Controller Mounting (1/10)

Every autoclave comes with a control system, however not every control system is mounted in a way that makes the most sense for your laboratory space configuration. Consolidated can mount your control system wherever it best fits your space: right side, left side, top-mounted, or remote-mounted on an adjacent wall.

Controller Mounting

Components & Plumbing (2/10)

Consolidated can customize the location of the autoclave’s components and piping to be located on the left or right side of the autoclave, making it easily accessible for you and your service team. This is ideal if you have the need to install your autoclave up against a wall and don’t have access to the autoclave from all sides.

Components & Plumbing

Steam Generator Mounting (3/10)

If your laboratory is without house steam, Consolidated can provide either an integral (i.e. sits below the chamber) steam generator or a remote-mounted one in a location of your choice (up to 50 feet from the autoclave).

Steam Generator Mounting

Autoclave Frame Width (4/10)

If your laboratory has door frames that are smaller than standard, or if your existing wall cutout is narrow, Consolidated can configure an autoclave with a frame dimension that fits through your doorway or existing wall cutout.

Autoclave Frame Width

Drainage (5/10)

If your drain is located higher than the flooring, Consolidated can install a sump pump to help transport the sterilizer effluent “uphill” to meet your drain.

Drainage

Chamber Mounting (6/10)

If you would like two sterilizers in your laboratory but lack the space required, Consolidated offers a dual “tower” configuration that reduces the footprint by 35% when compared to two autoclaves mounted side-by-side.

Chamber Mounting

Logo Placement (7/10)

Using our laser cutting equipment, Consolidated can personalize your autoclave by adding your school or company logo to the sterilizer paneling located on the front of the autoclave. This is a big hit for some of our clients!

Logo Placement

Custom Loading Carts (8/10)

If you have odd-sized flasks, beakers, bioreactors or fermenters, Consolidated can customize the size of your loading cart so that it accommodates your load while still fitting into your autoclave chamber.

Custom Loading Carts

Additional Shelving (9/10)

If you’re in need of a more optimized use of your autoclave chamber space, Consolidated can create additional shelving to allow you to efficiently load your autoclave.

Additional Shelving

Extra Sampling Ports (10/10)

Consolidated can add additional ports (typically used for validation) with either threaded or sanitary fittings, anywhere on the autoclave chamber as desired.

Extra Sampling Ports
Controller Mounting
Components & Plumbing
Steam Generator Mounting
Autoclave Frame Width
Drainage
Chamber Mounting
Logo Placement
Custom Loading Carts
Additional Shelving
Extra Sampling Ports

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Free Technical and Customer Support

For the lifetime of your autoclave.

We stand behind our autoclaves, providing free technical and customer phone support to all customers for the life of the unit. If there’s a technical problem, our customer service techs and engineers will help you get to the bottom of it, at no charge.

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BSL-3 Biocontainment eBook
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