Products / Laboratory Steam Sterilizers / Sterivap
Overview
Sterivap laboratory steam sterilizers are designed for the sterilization of laboratory materials such as instruments, textiles, rubber goods, liquids agars, and animal diet and cages. With a range of options, including an upgraded 12″ touch screen operator interface, <10a mirror chamber finishing, and effluent sterilization cycles, Sterivap sterilizers can be configured to match your exact requirements while providing unmatched quality, reliability, and value.
Standard Features
Customizations
Standard Features
- 8.4″ color touch-screen
- Double microprocessor controls and instrumentation for increased load safety
- 316L stainless steel chamber and 316Ti jacket
- 316L stainless steel piping for corrosion free operation
- 304 stainless steel framework eliminates rust
- Hinged fascia panels with key lock for ease in maintenance
- Automatic motor driven doors with built-in safety features
- Mechanical vacuum pump for consistent vacuum performance
- Water recirculation for vacuum pump – reduces water consumption up to 75%
Customizations
- Tilting 12″ ergonomic touch screen operator interface
- Operator interface added to the unload side of the sterilizer
- <10 Ra mirro finish chamber
- Stainless steel fascia paneling around the sterilizer
- Stainless steel valves with threaded or tri-clamp fittings
- Air detector to meet EN285 requirements
- Air compressor for when facility air is not available
- Effluent sterilization cycle and BSL-3 bio containment seal for biohazardous waste
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Sterivap Construction
Chambers
Motorized Sliding Doors
Chamber Jacket
Piping System
Control System
Chambers
Sterivap sterilizers are equipped with jacketed, rectangular chambers made entirely of 316L stainless steel for superior durability. The chamber is constructed in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1, for unfired pressure vessels and are stamped for 45 psig/144°C design temperature and full vacuum. Steam baffles are equipped in the chamber to minimize wetting by condensate and to ensure proper steam distribution within the chamber. The chamber floor is slopped toward the drain to allow for complete drainage of condensate.
Motorized Sliding Doors
Sterivap sterilizers can be equipped with one or two sliding doors constructed entirely of 316L stainless steel. The doors slide vertically or horizontally depending on the chamber size and are electric motor driven to allow for push button operation through the operator panel. The doors are equipped with a leading edge which allows for the automatic reversal of the door should an obstacle be in the doorway. Double door units for pass-through operation are interlocked so that only one door can be opened at one time. The doors are locked whenever pressure is present and cannot be opened until the chamber reaches atmospheric pressure.
Chamber Jacket
Sterivap chambers are equipped with a 316Ti jacket for superior corrosion resistance to plant steam. The jacket is utilized to preheat the chamber prior to sterilization and aids in reduction of condensate. The heated jacket also helps during the drying phase of the cycle for textiles or other porous loads. As an option, the jacket can be utilized to aid in cooling liquid loads by applying cooling water to the jacket.
Piping System
Every Sterivap steam sterilizer is equipped with stainless steel chamber piping for superior corrosion resistance. Valves are pneumatically operated for reliability and constructed from brass as standard. Stainless steel valves with either threaded fittings or sanitary clamp fittings are available as an option. Other piping not in contact with the chamber is made from brass or copper. All piping is insulated and color coded for hot and cold services.
Control System
The heart of the Sterivap control system is the double microprocessor that independently monitors itself to be sure of accurate process data and double control for safety. The control system is equipped with a RS232 port for connection to a PC or network and can be equipped with a SD memory card for cycle data storage. (20) programmable cycles can be stored with a wide range of programmable parameters. Alarms are announced audibly and indicated in clear text. Cycle parameters and calibration are password protected from unauthorized. Automatic system diagnosis is displayed on the operator interface and printed out by the printer.
- Double microprocessor control system
- 8.4” Color touch screen operator interface
- (20) Programmable cycles with a wide range of parameters
- 4.5” Wide printer with digital and graphic printout
- RS232 Port for connection to PC or network
- Chip card system for storage of individual cycles
- Automatic start-up and shut-down of utilities
- Automatic diagnostic system displayed on OIT and printed on report print out
- Alarms are announced audibly and indicated in clear text
- Dual temperature sensors provides precise control, evaluation and regulation of temperature inside the chamber
- Dual absolute pressure sensors are equipped for precise control of pressure and vacuum inside the chamber and pressure inside the jacket
- 21 CFR, Part 11 compliant password protection built-in
- PC software for electronic cycle data storage
Sterivap Sterilization Cycles
Sterivap sterilizers can be programmed with any combination of the sterilization cycles described below with configurable parameters for each cycle phase. The programmed cycle recipe is stored in the sterilizer’s control system memory and is recalled and started with the touch of a button on the operator interface. All recipes are also protected from unauthorized changes via a multi-level authentication system.
The dry good cycle provides effective sterilization of hard goods, filters, linens, and other porous materials, wrapped goods, and products that are unaffected by vacuum. The load is preconditioned utilizing vacuum and steam pulses. The cycle then advances to heat-up and continues until it reaches the settable exposure temperature of 110°C up to 135°C. Once the exposure temperature set point is reached, the controller counts down the exposure time. After the exposure time is completed, drying begins and can be accomplished by fast exhaust and pulling a deep vacuum to remove moisture.
This cycle provides effective sterilization of rubber stoppers, hoses, and other material where trapped moisture can be difficult to remove. The load is preconditioned utilizing vacuum and steam pulses. The cycle then advances to heat-up and continues until it reaches the settable exposure temperature of 110°C up to 135°C. Once the exposure time is completed, drying begins and is accomplished by fast exhaust, vacuum, and air pulses which are highly effective at removing moisture from the load. To aid drying further, the air can be heated.
The solution cycle with gravity effectively sterilizes liquid products or items in vented or sealed glass containers. The load is preconditioned utilizing steam pulses. The cycle then advances to heat-up and continues until it reaches the settable exposure temperature of 110°C up to 135°C. Once the exposure temperature set point is reached, the controller counts down the exposure time. After the exposure time is completed, exhaust ramping gradually returns liquids to a temperature below boiling.
The solution cycle with gravity effectively sterilizes liquid products or items in vented or sealed glass containers. The load is preconditioned utilizing steam pulses. The cycle then advances to heat-up and continues until it reaches the settable exposure temperature of 110°C up to 135°C. Once the exposure temperature set point is reached, the controller counts down the exposure time. After the exposure time is completed, cooling of the product is started by injecting air at a pressure similar to that of the product to avoid breakage of the container. Cold water is introduced to the jacket of the chamber to help cool the product at a faster rate.
Sterivap sterilizers can be equipped with optional effluent sterilization cycles suitable for BSL-3 laboratory applications. During effluent sterilization cycles, all steam effluent is captured, filtered, and sterilized prior to being drained out the chamber, ensuring laboratory staff and the environment are further protected from contamination.
Sterilizer Steam Source
BMT USA steam generators are designed to provide pure or clean steam to meet the requirements of your sterilization application. The units can be configured as stand-alone units to be used as a central source of steam for multiple units, or directly built into the sterilizer for a fully integrated solution. BMT USA steam generators utilize high grade non-proprietary components and can be electrically heated or heated by plant steam.
Electric Heated Steam
BMT USA electric clean steam generators are equipped with an ASME pressure vessel constructed from 316L stainless steel. The heating elements require three-phase voltage that can be specified at time of order. The units are equipped with an automatic blow-down system that carries impurities to drain. Feed water booster pumps are available when feed water is not available at the required pressure.
Steam-to-Steam
BMT USA steam-to-steam generators utilize plant steam as the heating source to produce clean steam. The tube and shell heat exchanger is made from 316L stainless steel and can be built in single-tube or double-tube configurations. The evaporator utilizes a wetted design that minimizes the temperature difference between the feed water and the heating steam, reducing stress on the evaporator tube sheet.
Sterilizer Loading Equipment
Enhance the functionality of your Sterivap sterilizer and maximize useable space in the chamber with stainless steel loading equipment in standard or custom designs to accommodate any type of load. Sterivap sterilizers can be equipped with adjustable wire or perforated chamber shelves and loading racks, as well as loading carts and transfer trolleys. Carts with drop down wheels are also available for rooms with limited space.

Sterivap Chamber Sizes
*Model numbers ending “-2” indicates 2-door pass through sterilizer versions.
Model
Chamber Dimensions
(W X H X D)
External Dimensions
(W X H X D)
Chamber Volume
(ft³/Liters)
Door Slide Direction
446-1
Chamber Dimensions
17.7″ x 18.9″ x 25.6″
450 x 480 x 650 mm
450 x 480 x 650 mm
External Dimensions
47.2″ x 75.5″ x 38.2″
1200 x 1918 x 970 mm
1200 x 1918 x 970 mm
Chamber Volume
5.23ft³/148L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
446-2
Chamber Dimensions
17.7″ x 18.9″ x 27.6″
450 x 480 x 700 mm
450 x 480 x 700 mm
External Dimensions
47.2″ x 75.5″ x 39″
1200 x 1918 x 990 mm
1200 x 1918 x 990 mm
Chamber Volume
5.23ft³/148L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
636-1
Chamber Dimensions
13.8″ x 26.4″ x 27.6″
350 x 670 x 700 mm
350 x 670 x 700 mm
External Dimensions
39.4″ x 75.5″ x 38.2″
1000 x 1918 x 970 mm
1000 x 1918 x 970 mm
Chamber Volume
5.65ft³/160L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
636-2
Chamber Dimensions
13.8″ x 26.4″ x 27.6″
350 x 670 x 700 mm
350 x 670 x 700 mm
External Dimensions
39.4″ x 75.5″ x 39″
1000 x 1918 x 990 mm
1000 x 1918 x 990 mm
Chamber Volume
5.65ft³/160L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
559-1
Chamber Dimensions
20″ x 20″ x 38″
508 x 508 x 965 mm
508 x 508 x 965 mm
External Dimensions
47.2″ x 75.5″ x 50″
1200 x 1930 x 1270 mm
1200 x 1930 x 1270 mm
Chamber Volume
8.47ft³/240L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
559-2
Chamber Dimensions
20″ x 20″ x 38″
509 x 508 x 965 mm
509 x 508 x 965 mm
External Dimensions
47.2″ x 75.5″ x 51″
1200 x 1930 x 1295 mm
1200 x 1930 x 1295 mm
Chamber Volume
8.47ft³/240L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
666-1
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 27.6″ x 27.2″
650 x 700 x 690 mm
650 x 700 x 690 mm
External Dimensions
51.2″ x 75.5″ x 38.2″
1300 x 1918 x 970 mm
1300 x 1918 x 970 mm
Chamber Volume
11.09ft³/314L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
666-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 27.6″ x 27.2″
651 x 700 x 690 mm
651 x 700 x 690 mm
External Dimensions
51.2″ x 75.5″ x 39″
1300 x 1918 x 990 mm
1300 x 1918 x 990 mm
Chamber Volume
11.09ft³/314L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
669-1
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 27.6″ x 39″
650 x 700 x 900 mm
650 x 700 x 900 mm
External Dimensions
51.2″ x 75.5″ x 50″
1300 x 1918 x 1270 mm
1300 x 1918 x 1270 mm
Chamber Volume
16ft³/453L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
669-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 27.6″ x 39″
651 x 700 x 900 mm
651 x 700 x 900 mm
External Dimensions
51.2″ x 75.5″ x 50.8″
1300 x 1918 x 1290 mm
1300 x 1918 x 1290 mm
Chamber Volume
16ft³/453L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
6612-1
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 27.6″ x 52.8″
652 x 700 x 1340 mm
652 x 700 x 1340 mm
External Dimensions
51.2″ x 75.5″ x 63.8″
1300 x 1918 x 1620.5 mm
1300 x 1918 x 1620.5 mm
Chamber Volume
21.54ft³/610L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
6612-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 27.6″ x 52.8″
653 x 700 x 1340 mm
653 x 700 x 1340 mm
External Dimensions
51.2″ x 75.5″ x 64.6″
1300 x 1918 x 1640 mm
1300 x 1918 x 1640 mm
Chamber Volume
21.54ft³/610L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
6618-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 27.6″ x 76.4″
654 x 700 x 1940 mm
654 x 700 x 1940 mm
External Dimensions
51.2″ x 75.5″ x 88.2″
1300 x 1918 x 2240 mm
1300 x 1918 x 2240 mm
Chamber Volume
31.25ft³/885L
Door Slide Direction
Vertical
969-1
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 39.4″
650 x 1000 x 1000 mm
650 x 1000 x 1000 mm
External Dimensions
74.8″ x 75.5″ x 50″
1900 x 1918 x 1270 mm
1900 x 1918 x 1270 mm
Chamber Volume
21.3ft³/650L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal
969-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 39.4″
650 x 1000 x 1000 mm
650 x 1000 x 1000 mm
External Dimensions
74.8″ x 75.5″ x 50.8″
1900 x 1918 x 1290 mm
1900 x 1918 x 1290 mm
Chamber Volume
21.3ft³/650L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal
9612-1
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 54.3″
650 x 1000 x 1380 mm
650 x 1000 x 1380 mm
External Dimensions
74.8″ x 75.5″ x 63.8″
1900 x 1918 x 1620 mm
1900 x 1918 x 1620 mm
Chamber Volume
30.65ft³/868L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal
9612-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 54.3″
650 x 1000 x 1380 mm
650 x 1000 x 1380 mm
External Dimensions
74.8″ x 75.5″ x 63.8″
1900 x 1918 x 1620 mm
1900 x 1918 x 1620 mm
Chamber Volume
30.65ft³/868L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal
9615-1
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 64.5″
650 x 1000 x 1638 mm
650 x 1000 x 1638 mm
External Dimensions
74.8″ x 75.5″ x 75.6″
1900 x 1918 x 1920 mm
1900 x 1918 x 1920 mm
Chamber Volume
34.9ft³/1064L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal
9615-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 64.5″
650 x 1000 x 1638 mm
650 x 1000 x 1638 mm
External Dimensions
74.8″ x 75.5″ x 76.4″
1900 x 1918 x 1940 mm
1900 x 1918 x 1940 mm
Chamber Volume
34.9ft³/1064L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal
9618-1
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 74.8″
650 x 1000 x 1900 mm
650 x 1000 x 1900 mm
External Dimensions
74.8″ x 75.5″ x 87.4″
1900 x 1918 x 2220 mm
1900 x 1918 x 2220 mm
Chamber Volume
44.5ft³/1260L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal
9618-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 74.8″
650 x 1000 x 1900 mm
650 x 1000 x 1900 mm
External Dimensions
51.2″ x 75.5″ x 88.2″
1300 x 1918 x 2240 mm
1300 x 1918 x 2240 mm
Chamber Volume
44.5ft³/1260L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal
9621-2
Chamber Dimensions
25.6″ x 39.4″ x 90.6″
650 x 1000 x 2300 mm
650 x 1000 x 2300 mm
External Dimensions
74.8″ x 75.5″ x 102.4″
1900 x 1918 x 2600 mm
1900 x 1918 x 2600 mm
Chamber Volume
52.61ft³/1490L
Door Slide Direction
Horizontal