Version 06/2007, Rev. 1.15 of 16/09/2011 - sb
page 51 of 75
Translation of the original operating manual
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.
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
-
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
