The Touchclave-Lab K Series is LTE’s top-line range of mid-sized rectangular chamber, general purpose autoclaves capable of processing the majority of load types.

Designed with a rectangular chamber and vertical sliding door, Touchclave-Lab K models offer maximum loading efficiency with a high level of standard features. Operated via a 7″ touchscreen interface, Touchclave-Lab autoclaves are easy to use and offer unrivalled versatility.

The Touchclave-K can operate using either a steam generator beneath the chamber or using your own direct steam supply. Using a direct steam supply allows you to maximise the usable chamber volume while also providing a clean, unencumbered chamber, free from heaters and water.

Our Touchclave-K offers built in safety features including a safety microswitch fitted to the door only allowing the steriliser cycle to start if the door is properly closed and locked, additionally the door cannot be opened until the chamber has reached atmospheric pressure and temperature.

Capacities: 150, 200, 300, 360 and 450-litres
Pass-Through: Available on 300, 360 and 450-litre models
Chamber Section: Rectangular
Loading: Front
Temperatures: 105 – 137°C

INTEGRAL STEAM GENERATOR/DIRECT STEAM

The Touchclave-Lab ‘K’ Series is LTE’s top-line range of mid-sized rectangular chambered general purpose autoclaves, available in 5 sizes from 150 – 450 litre capacities, with pass-through versions also available from 300 litres and above.

A wide range of features are included in the ‘K’ Series as standard to enhance machine performance and cycle efficiency. These include:

• 8-program touchscreen control system
• Internal data archiving
• Water jacketed chamber for exceptional cooling efficiency
• Water conservation system and exhaust condensate
• Load-sensed process timer
• Pneumatically operated door lock and sealing system
• Integral silent air compressor

In addition, a wide range of options are available for the Touchclave-Lab range to suit individual customer requirements.

‘K’ Series models are designed to operate using either a steam generator situated beneath the chamber, or via the customers own direct steam supply. This arrangement maximises the usable chamber volume and provides a clean, unencumbered chamber, free from heaters and water.

Unless the door is properly closed and locked, the cycle cannot be started. At the end of the cycle, the door will not be released until both temperature and pressure have reached safe pre-set levels.

All models incorporate an easy-glide vertical sliding door and have been designed to have a small footprint. A power door can be fitted as an option.

	Constructed with a 316L grade stainless steel pressure vessel. Fully compliant with the European pressure equipment directive 97/23/EC.
Coated in anti-bacterial epoxy powder coating which is designed to combat destructive microbes and to protect against the growth and migration of bacteria.
	‘K’ Series models are designed to operate using either a steam generator situated beneath the chamber, or via the customers own direct steam supply offering greater utility.
8 cycles can be stored into the memory as standard, providing a selection of load-specific cycles or giving users the option to develop and edit their own cycle profiles.
	All Touchclave-Lab models are equipped with automatic electronic data archiving. This comprises of an internal data storage facility which allows up to 5000 cycles to be stored on a single flash-card.
A separate temperature probe monitors the chamber temperature and will not allow the cooling cycle to finish until both the chamber and load temperature below the set safe temperature (usually 80 degrees).
	A re-circulating exhaust condensate unit enables discharge water temperatures to be kept below 70°C to avoid damage to plastic pipes and the environment. On vacuum models this feature also serves to protect the vacuum pump from live steam.
Speeds up the cooling stage of the sterilisation cycle by flushing cold water through the Jacket.
	Both sliding and automatic doors are locked and sealed pneumatically by utilising the inbuilt silent air compressor. The door is managed by the control panel to ensure it cannot be released until the chamber has reached atmospheric pressure and temperature.
The TC Lab range uses an inbuilt pneumatic compressor and receiver to create and store air pressure. This is used for the pneumatic valves and door seal as a seal and release mechanism. An uprated compressor can be used if ballast air is required.