EcoCalendar

All new sterilizers are equipped with a calendar-based automatic start-up and shut-down feature known as EcoCalendar. This feature helps minimize utility consumption and HVAC load through a software controlled, automatic steam shut-off program. Utilities can be programmed for automatic start-up and shut-down based on time of day and day of the week.

EcoJacket

EcoJacket is included on all new sterilizers and automatically lowers the temperature of the sterilizer jacket in between cycles, thereby reducing steam and water usage and heat-load to the room.

Auto Idle Shut-Off

Like the EcoCalendar, this feature is equipped on all new sterilizers and helps save energy by shutting the steam supply off when not in use. It functions similarly to a “sleep-mode” for your home computer. Simply set the desired idle time and the autoclave will enter Sleep Mode after the set idle time has elapsed. This is an easy way to save energy (both steam and conditioned air) and water and is ideal for sterilizers that are periodically used.

WaterEco

The WaterEco system is included on all Consolidated sterilizers. In addition to saving water, it monitors water consumption and cools effluent using a combination of air, previously cooled effluent and a minimal amount of cold water. WaterEco systems compatible with chilled water are available as well.   Learn More.

Hood Control

This feature integrates the sterilizer with a local canopy hood to reduce unnecessary venting of conditioned air. Form C Dry Contacts signal your building automation system to power-down the hood when the door of the autoclave is closed. This allows labs to better control the heat-load and environmental conditions within the lab.

Jacket Steam Return

Sterilizers utilizing house steam can be configured to allow for a jacket steam return. This helps save energy and steam consumption by returning sterile steam from the jacket back to the “house” facility boiler through a condensate return line.

Controller Mounting

Every autoclave comes with a control system, however not every control system is mounted in a way that makes the most sense for your laboratory space configuration. Consolidated can mount your control system wherever it best fits your space: right side, left side, top-mounted, or remote-mounted on an adjacent wall.

Components & Plumbing

Consolidated can customize the location of the autoclave’s components and piping to be located on the left or right side of the autoclave, making it easily accessible for you and your service team. This is ideal if you have the need to install your autoclave up against a wall and don’t have access to the autoclave from all sides.

Steam Generator Mounting

If your laboratory is without house steam, Consolidated can provide either an integral (i.e. sits below the chamber) steam generator or a remote-mounted one in a location of your choice (up to 50 feet from the autoclave).

Autoclave Frame Width

If your laboratory has door frames that are smaller than standard, or if your existing wall cutout is narrow, Consolidated can configure an autoclave with a frame dimension that fits through your doorway or existing wall cutout.

Drainage

If your drain is located higher than the flooring, Consolidated can install a sump pump to help transport the sterilizer effluent “uphill” to meet your drain.

Chamber Mounting

If you would like two sterilizers in your laboratory but lack the space required, Consolidated offers a dual “tower” configuration that reduces the footprint by 35% when compared to two autoclaves mounted side-by-side.

Logo Placement

Using our laser cutting equipment, Consolidated can personalize your autoclave by adding your school or company logo to the sterilizer paneling located on the front of the autoclave. This is a big hit for some of our clients!

Custom Loading Carts

If you have odd-sized flasks, beakers, bioreactors or fermenters, Consolidated can customize the size of your loading cart so that it accommodates your load while still fitting into your autoclave chamber.

Additional Shelving

If you’re in need of a more optimized use of your autoclave chamber space, Consolidated can create additional shelving to allow you to efficiently load your autoclave.

Extra Sampling Ports

Consolidated can add additional ports (typically used for validation) with either threaded or sanitary fittings, anywhere on the autoclave chamber as desired.