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Frequently Asked Questions

I would like to return some parts I am not using. Can I do that?

You may return the parts within 90 days of purchase, but a 35% restocking fee will apply. No unused electronic parts can be returned. Please call CSS to get a RMA number PRIOR to return.

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I purchased a part 6 months ago and just installed it. It isn’t working. Can I return it?

We can exchange faulty parts for up to 90 days from date of purchase. Please call CSS with the autoclave serial number to get a RMA number PRIOR to return.

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Are Consolidated’s autoclaves capable of sterilizing biohazardous materials in biocontainment facilities?

Yes. Our pass-thru autoclaves are an ideal choice for biocontainment facilities because they feature: Two doors that allow for the flow of goods from a contained room to a non-contained room An electro-mechanical interlocking mechanism that prevents both doors from opening at the same time, even in the event of power or utility loss A […]

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What types of food and beverage companies does Consolidated Sterilizer Systems work with?

Our sterilizers are used in a wide variety of facilities, including poultry farms, breweries and wineries, food manufacturing plants, mushroom labs, cannabis labs, agricultural research labs and food testing labs.

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What types of food and beverage applications are Consolidated autoclaves designed for?

Our food-grade sterilizers are suitable for autoclaving soil, glassware, media, waste, liquid pouches, substrates, inoculums and more.

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Can Consolidated autoclaves be used for retort processing and aseptic packaging?

Consolidated does not provide retort sterilizers at this time.

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How does an autoclave work?

Autoclaves use extreme heat in the form of pressurized steam in order to sterilize goods. Similar to a pressure cooker, an autoclave uses a locked door to create a sealed chamber. The air within that chamber is then replaced by steam, which is pressurized until the goods within the chamber have been sufficiently sterilized.

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How does autoclaving kill bacteria?

Autoclaves use steam heat to raise temperatures to such a degree that proteins within the cell walls of a microbe break down and begin to coagulate, thereby killing the bacterium and achieving sterilization.

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Why is autoclaving items better for sterilization purposes than boiling them?

Steam is a very efficient medium for heat transference. As a result, you can achieve higher temperatures using steam than boiling water, which makes it a more effective method of killing bacteria and other microorganisms.

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How long does it take an autoclave to sterilize goods?

How long it takes to sterilize a load depends entirely on the content of the load, the set temperature of the autoclave, and the Sterility Assurance Level desired. Generally speaking, the higher the temperature, the faster a load will achieve sterility.

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