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Sterivap

Versatile Autoclaves for Laboratory Research and Life Science Applications

Laboratory research environments require sterilization equipment that performs reliably across varying loads and demanding daily use. The Sterivap is a versatile laboratory autoclave engineered for research institutions, universities, vivariums, and industrial labs, delivering high-performance autoclaving of labware, biological waste, agars, and instruments to protect your staff and your research.
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Sterivap Laboratory Steam Sterilizer

Versatile

The Sterivap delivers reliable sterilization across a broad range of laboratory loads, including wrapped instruments, porous materials, liquids, agars, hazardous waste, and vivarium supplies, supporting diverse research and life science applications.

Reliable

Built to handle demanding laboratory environments, the Sterivap is constructed with a jacketed stainless steel chamber, equipped with double microprocessor controls and backed by US-based field service, for lasting durability and reliable performance.

Intuitive

The Sterivap is equipped with a large 8.4″ or optional 12″ color touchscreen with an easy to navigate interface and an automatic diagnostic system that make daily operation and troubleshooting straightforward.

Efficient

A closed-loop water recirculation system reduces utility water consumption by up to 75%, and fully insulated chamber and piping minimize energy use without compromising cycle performance.
BMT Sterivap steam sterilizer being loaded with laboratory equipment to be decontaminated.

110°C — 135°C

Sterilization Temperature

20

Programmable Cycles

75%

Utility Water Savings

15 Years

Chamber Warranty

Built for Research

Durable stainless steel construction to withstand the demands of daily laboratory use.

The Sterivap is built to last with a 316L stainless steel chamber and 316Ti jacket to withstand potentially corrosive loads, such as biological waste, culture media, and byproduct, while stainless steel piping and valves minimize maintenance requirements, ensuring reliable performance cycle after cycle.

The Sterivap chamber is constructed from 316L stainless steel and surrounded by a 316Ti stainless steel jacket. The jacket preheats the chamber prior to sterilization to reduce condensate buildup, aids in drying porous loads, and can optionally circulate cooling water to accelerate cooling of liquid loads. Inside the chamber, steam baffles ensure consistent steam distribution while minimizing condensate wetting of the load, and a sloped floor ensures complete drainage after every cycle.

Electric motor-driven sliding doors open and close at the push of a button, eliminating the physical effort required by manual door autoclaves. Doors reverse automatically if an obstruction is detected and lock whenever pressure is present, preventing accidental opening until the chamber has fully returned to atmospheric pressure. Double door units are interlocked so only one door can be opened at a time for safe pass-through operation.

All chamber piping is stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance. Piping not in contact with the chamber is made from brass or copper. Valves are pneumatically operated for reliability, with stainless steel sanitary clamp or threaded fitting options available for applications requiring a higher level of hygiene. All piping is fully insulated and color coded for easy identification of hot and cold services.

An optional built-in electric clean steam generator with a feedwater booster pump is available for facilities where plant steam is not readily available or where a dedicated clean steam source is preferred. The integrated design eliminates the need for a separate external generator, simplifying installation and reducing the overall facility footprint.

Intelligent Controls. Effortless Operation.

Double microprocessor and modern touchscreen interface for intuitive, reliable control

The Sterivap control system is built around a double microprocessor that independently monitors itself to ensure accurate process data and reliable cycle execution. Twenty programmable cycles with a wide range of configurable parameters give your lab the flexibility to handle any sterilization application, while password protection keeps cycle parameters and calibration settings secure from unauthorized changes. Audible alarms, clear text notifications, and an automatic diagnostic system keep operators informed and in control throughout every cycle.
  • Double microprocessor control system with each processor independently monitoring the other to ensure accurate, reliable cycles.
  • 20 programmable cycles with password-protected parameters and calibration settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
  • 8.4″ color touchscreen interface with optional 12″ tilting ergonomic screen and unload-side display.
  • Dual temperature and pressure sensors for precise monitoring and control of chamber conditions throughout every cycle
  • Automatic startup and shutdown of utilities for simplified, unattended operation
  • Audible alarms, clear text notifications, and automatic diagnostic system displayed on the operator interface and printed on cycle report.
  • 4.5″ wide printer with digital and graphic cycle printout, SD card, chip card, and RS232 port for data storage and PC connectivity.
  • 21 CFR Part 11 compliant password protection with PC software available for electronic cycle data storage.

Sterivap Sterilization Cycles

Matched to your load type and sterilization requirements to ensure effective steam penetration while protecting the load.

Pre-Vacuum with Drying

Sterilization of porous and dry goods, including wrapped materials, filters, linens, rubber stoppers, and filling line components. Alternating vacuum and steam pulses ensure thorough steam penetration throughout the load, followed by a rapid drying phase that leaves goods dry and ready for immediate use.

Gravity Air Removal

Sterilization of glassware, instruments, waste, and liquids in open or vented containers. Steam displaces air from the chamber by gravity, providing effective sterilization without the mechanical stress of vacuum cycling and protecting container integrity throughout the process.

Gravity Air Removal with Active Cooling

Sterilization of liquids in loose or tightly sealed containers that are heat or pressure sensitive. Following the sterilization exposure phase, cooling water is introduced to the chamber jacket to accelerate cooling while maintaining pressure support, protecting sensitive containers from damage or deformation.

*Custom cycle parameters and recipes are available for specialized load types and process requirements. Contact a BMT USA engineer to discuss your specific sterilization application.

Sterivap Chamber Sizes

*Model numbers ending "-2" indicates 2-door pass through sterilizer versions.

Model
single-door / pass-through

Chamber Volume
cu. ft. (liters)

Internal
Dimensions
w x h x d (mm)

Estimated Overall
Dimensions
w x h x d (mm)

Door Slide
Direction

446-1 / -2

5.2 (148)

17.7" x 18.9" x 27.6"
450 x 480 x 700 mm

47.2" x 75.5" x 38.2" / - 39"
1200 x 1918 x 970 mm / - 990 mm

Vertical

636-1 / -2

5.7 (160)

13.8" x 26.4" x 27.6"
350 x 670 x 700 mm

39.4" x 75.5" x 38.2" / - 39"
1000 x 1918 x 970 mm / - 990 mm

Vertical

559-1 / -2

8.5 (240)

20" x 20" x 39"
509 x 509 x 990 mm

47.2" x 75.5" x 50" / - 50.8"
1200 x 1930 x 1270 mm / - 1290 mm

Vertical

666-1 / -2

11.1 (314)

25.6" x 27.6" x 27.2"
650 x 700 x 690 mm

51.2" x 75.5" x 38.2" / - 39"
1300 x 1918 x 970 mm / - 990 mm

Vertical

669-1 / -2

16 (453)

25.6" x 27.6" x 39"
650 x 700 x 990 mm

51.2" x 75.5" x 50" / - 50.8"
1300 x 1918 x 1270 mm / - 1290 mm

Vertical

6612-1 / -2

21.5 (610)

25.6" x 27.6" x 52.8"
650 x 700 x 1340 mm

51.2" x 75.5" x 63.8" / - 64.6"
1300 x 1918 x 1620 mm / - 1640 mm

Vertical

6615-1 / -2

26.4 (748)

25.6" x 27.6" x 64.6"
650 x 700 x 1640 mm

51.2" x 75.5" x 75.6" / - 76.4"
1300 x 1918 x 1920 mm / - 1940 mm

Vertical

6618-1 / -2

31.3 (885)

25.6" x 27.6" x 76.4"
650 x 700 x 1940 mm

51.2" x 75.5" x 87.4" / - 88.2"
1300 x 1918 x 2220 mm / - 2240 mm

Vertical

969-1 / -2

21.3 (650)

25.6" x 39.4" x 39"
650 x 1000 x 990 mm

74.8" x 75.5" x 50" / - 50.8"
1900 x 1918 x 1270 mm / - 1290 mm

Horizontal

9612-1 / -2

60.7 (868)

25.6" x 39.4" x 52.8"
650 x 1000 x 1340 mm

74.8" x 75.5" x 63.8" / - 64.6"
1900 x 1918 x 1620 mm / - 1640 mm

Horizontal

9615-1 / -2

34.9 (1064)

25.6" x 39.4" x 64.6"
650 x 1000 x 1640 mm

74.8" x 75.5" x 75.6" / - 76.4"
1900 x 1918 x 1920 mm / - 1940 mm

Horizontal

9618-1 / -2

44.5 (1260)

25.6" x 39.4" x 76.4"
650 x 1000 x 1940 mm

74.8" x 75.5" x 87.4" / - 88.2"
1900 x 1918 x 2220 mm / - 2240 mm

Horizontal

9621-2
pass-through only

52.6 (1490)

25.6" x 39.4" x 90.6"
650 x 1000 x 2300 mm

74.8" x 75.5" x 102.4"
1900 x 1918 x 2600 mm

Horizontal

12612-1 / -2

41.7 (1182)

25.6" x 53.5" x 52.8"
650 x 1360 x 1340 mm

78.7" x 86.6" x 64.6" / - 65.4"
2000 x 2200 x 1640 mm / - 1660 mm

Horizontal

12622-2
pass-through only

71.3 (2020)

25.6" x 53.5" x 90.6"
650 x 1360 x 2300 mm

78.7" x 86.6" x 103.2"
2000 x 2200 x 2620 mm

Horizontal

Sterilizer Trays

Custom-designed and manufactured in 316L stainless steel to maximize chamber capacity and accommodate vials, ampoules, and other materials requiring specialized handling. Configured to your exact load and finished to your specifications.

Sterilizer Carts

316L stainless steel carts designed for loading materials, containers, and equipment into the sterilizer chamber. Compatible with transfer trolleys for floor-mounted units and pit-mounted configurations. Carts can be custom designed to match your load and workflow.

Transfer Trolleys

Provides a stable, level platform for moving loaded carts to and from the sterilizer. The cart locks securely to the trolley when away from the sterilizer and releases only when the trolley is docked flush with the chamber rails, ensuring smooth, safe transfer every cycle.

Tilting 12" ergonomic touch screen interface

Unload side operator interface

Stainless steel fascia paneling

Air compressor for when facility air is unavailable

Stainless steel valves with threaded or tri-clamp fittings

Effluent sterilization cycle and BSL-3 biocontainment seal for autoclaving biohazardous waste

<10 Ra mirror finish chamber

Air detector to meet EN285 requirements

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