Version 08/2008, Rev. 1.7 - sb
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7.2.1 Autoclaving
The service life of the accessories essentially depends on the frequency of
autoclaving and use.
•
Replace the accessories immediately when the parts show changes in color
or structure or in the occurrence of leaks etc.
•
During autoclaving, the caps of the tubes must not be screwed on in order to
avoid the deformation of the tubes.
•
Replace the rotor 12124 after autoclaving 20 times or 5 years.
It cannot be excluded that plastic parts, e.g. lids or carriers, may deform during
autoclaving.
Autoclaving:
Accessories max.
temp.
°C
min. time
min
max. time
min
max.
cycles
Glass tubes
134-138
3
40
-
Polycarbonate tubes
115-118
30
40
20
Polypropylene tubes
115-118
30
40
30
Teflon tubes
134-138
3
5
100
Aluminum rotors
134-138
3
5
-
Polypropylene rotor 12124
115-118
30
40
20
Polycarbonate/Polyallomer
lids for angle rotors
115-118 30
40
20
Polysulfone lids for angle
rotors
134-138 3
5
100
Aluminum buckets
134-138
3
5
-
Polycarbonate caps for
buckets
115-118 30
40
50
Polypropylene caps for
buckets
115-118 30
40
50
Polysulfone caps for buckets 134-138
3
5
100
Rubber adapters
115-118
30
40
-
Rubber cushions
115-118
30
40
-
Round carriers made of
polypropylene
115-118 30
40
-
ditto, made of polyallomer
and polycarbonate
115-118 30
40
-
Rectangular carriers made of
polypropylene
115-118 30
40
-
ditto, made of polyallomer
and polycarbonate
115-118 30
40
-
Fig. 7.1: Autoclaving table
