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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 repeatable 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.

Built for Uptime

The Sterivap pairs a jacketed stainless steel chamber covered by a 15-year warranty with double microprocessor controls, automatic diagnostics, and U.S.-based field service when a repair is needed.

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 to 135°C

Sterilization Temperature

20

Programmable Cycles

Up to 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 chamber is constructed from 316L stainless steel to withstand potentially corrosive loads, such as biological waste, culture media, and their byproducts. A 316Ti stainless steel jacket surrounds the chamber, and stainless steel chamber piping reduces maintenance requirements.

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 promote consistent steam distribution while minimizing condensate wetting of the load, and a sloped floor directs condensate to the drain 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 stainless steel chamber piping resists corrosion. 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.

For BSL-3 applications, the Sterivap is equipped with a fully welded stainless steel bioseal that connects to the facility wall, sealing the sterilizer to the wall. A clamped gasket between the wall connection and the bioseal accommodates vibration and the expansion and contraction of the unit while maintaining the seal. Special cycles and piping arrangements are designed to sterilize all chamber contents, including condensate.

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. Intuitive Operation.

Double microprocessor control and a modern touchscreen interface with built-in diagnostics.

The Sterivap control system is built around a double microprocessor in which each processor independently monitors the other to ensure accurate process data and repeatable cycle execution. Twenty programmable cycles with configurable parameters give your lab the flexibility to handle a wide range of sterilization applications, 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 support accurate, repeatable 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 cycle printer with digital and graphic cycle printout, SD card, chip card, and RS232 port for data storage and PC connectivity.
  • Optional 21 CFR Part 11 support with Password protection and optional PC software for electronic cycle data storage.

Sterivap Sterilization Cycles

Sterilization cycles designed for autoclaving a wide range of loads, from labware and instruments to biological waste, agars, and liquid media.

Pre-Vacuum with Drying

Porous Goods

Dry Goods

Wrapped Materials

Filters

Linens

Rubber Stoppers

Hoses

Animal Cages

Animal Diet

Bedding

Air is removed from the chamber by vacuum or optional alternating vacuum and steam pulses, allowing steam to penetrate porous loads. The chamber then ramps to a specified sterilization pressure and temperature. The cycle concludes by pulling a deep vacuum to rapidly dry the load.

Gravity Air Removal

Glassware

Pipettes

Metal Utensils

Waste

Unwrapped, non-porous goods

Steam enters the chamber and displaces the heavier air downward and out through the drain without requiring a vacuum phase, making gravity air removal a more energy-efficient cycle than vacuum-based cycles.

Gravity Air Removal, Jacket Water Cooling

Liquids in Open / Vented Containers

Culture Media

Agar

Water

Buffer Solutions

The cycle follows the same steps as Gravity Air Removal with the addition of jacket cooling water during the cooling phase. The cooling water circulates through the chamber jacket to accelerate cooling of the load. At the same time, filtered compressed air is injected into the chamber, creating an overpressure that helps protect liquids from boil-over and 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" indicate two-door pass through sterilizer configurations.

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

5.8 (164)

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

9 (256)

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

47.2" x 75.5" x 50" / - 50.8"
1200 x 1918 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

22.7 (644)

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

30.8 (871)

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

37.6 (1066)

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 flasks, bottles, bagged waste, and other materials requiring specialized handling. Configured to your 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

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, supporting smooth, safe transfer.

Tilting 12" ergonomic touch screen interface

Unload side operator interface

Stainless steel fascia paneling

Air compressor for when facility air is unavailable

Threaded or tri-clamp fittings

Effluent sterilization cycle and BSL-3 bioseal for autoclaving biohazardous waste

<10 Ra mirror finish chamber

Air detector to meet EN 285 requirements

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