Overview of Laboratory Dishwashers

The washing equipment for laboratories differs from the dishwashers operated at home by increased functionality. Laboratory dishwashers are distinguished, first of all, by the thoroughness of product processing. Appliances used in everyday life will not be able to wash tubes, beakers, slides well. Home washing machines do not have the option of rinsing the cleaned items with distilled water, which is a prerequisite for laboratory research. Specialized equipment is characterized by an extended service life, increased wear resistance, and greater cost. Let's review the best models of laboratory dishwashers.

Miele PG 8536

A modern machine for washing and disinfection from a German brand. The model is characterized by high performance and is designed for the thorough processing of medical instruments, as well as equipment used in laboratories. The technique also provides further drying of laboratory glassware according to the basic anti-epidemiological requirements.

Recommended for use in medical institutions, laboratories, research institutes, operating practice.

Main characteristics of the Miele PG 8536 unit:

• a circulation pump that lets in more than 600 liters of water per minute. Due to this, a high performance dishwasher;
• reliable insulation of the case, protecting from heat radiation;
• low noise during operation;
• a capacious chamber that allows you to simultaneously process up to three sets of surgical or anesthetic instruments, up to seven DIN containers or three sets of surgical equipment;
• water softening system;
• maximum number of cleaning programs - 64 pcs.;
• convenient digital display that displays to the user all the necessary information about the process;
• drying function due to hot steam processing of objects;
• four-time water filtration system.

The laboratory dishwasher allows measurements to be taken to control the heating temperature of the water and the time to maintain the set temperature value. The case and the washing chamber of this model of equipment are made of stainless steel. Washing loaded equipment is quite effective due to the three rocker arms.

The washing machine manufactured by the German brand has the Registration Certificate of the Russian Federation and complies with GOST.

Steamscrubber

Dishwashing equipment from the company Labkonko. It perfectly copes with cleaning laboratory glassware: a beaker, cups, test tubes, etc. The standard equipment of the device includes two baskets. Additional accessories designed to handle non-standard devices and tool kits are ordered separately. The dishwasher is equipped with a convenient LCD display, which displays all the information about the operation cycle. The laboratory dishwasher has the following features:

• 10 built-in cleaning modes;
• 6 programs of additional rinsing;
• two separate pumps for draining and withdrawing water;
• hot drying;
• built-in timer for delaying the start of work for up to 8 hours;
• maximum heating of water to a temperature of 93 ° C;
• the ability to connect to both cold and hot water supply;
• built-in steam generator.

The model is equipped with an emergency leak protection system.

Washing loaded sets of dishes is done on three sides, which ensures high-quality cleaning of products. For a cycle of work, the equipment consumes 103 liters of water. The cost of a SteamScrubber dishwasher is about 15 thousand US dollars. Price, not the only difference between a laboratory and a conventional dishwasher. A specialized model more thoroughly launders glass and metal products, has several rinsing modes, and provides complete disinfection of dishes, which is very important in laboratory activities.

Flaskscrubber

Another model from a reliable American manufacturer Labconco. Ideal for cleaning narrow-necked laboratory glassware. In the basic configuration of the device there is a lower basket equipped with 36 spindles - glass beakers and test tubes are placed on them. Water is supplied through the spindles, which washes the inner surface of the products. Hot air also escapes through the device, which ensures efficient drying of glass containers. Let us dwell in more detail on the parameters of the equipment.

1. The power of the circulation pump is 363 liters per minute.
2. Water consumption - up to 103 liters per cycle.
3. 10 basic cleaning modes.
4. 6 rinse programs.
5. Equipped with a steam generator.
6. Water heating, up to a maximum of 93 degrees.
7. The ability to control the drying time and temperature of the supplied hot air.
8. System of protection against overflow and leakage of the body.

Washing the products loaded into the dishwasher is carried out through the spindles with a flow of water directed in different directions. Drying of dishes occurs through the same devices. The temperature of the hot air supplied through the spindles can vary from 38 ° C to 70 ° C. Users have the option of a delayed start for up to 8 hours.

The laboratory dishwashers presented in the review are distinguished by reliability, high build quality, good functionality. Models can be retrofitted with missing accessories depending on the scope of the equipment. The described washing machines are capable of providing a high level of cleaning and disinfection of medical and laboratory instruments.