Autoclaves for the Food & Beverage Industry Researching and testing for product innovation and portfolio development. Eliminating biological contaminants and other microorganisms from food products. Guaranteeing commercial sterility for packaging and equipment. Providing aseptic processing to increase the shelf life of products. Preventing pathogen contamination and food spoilage during long-term storage. Ensuring food quality and safety through disinfection. These are a but few of the use cases for food sterilization equipment, including food autoclaves. Here at Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, we manufacture and install durable, reliable autoclaves for the food and beverage industry, providing companies — and their consumers — with much-needed peace of mind. CSS' Food & Beverage Industry Clients: Meeting the Food & Beverage Industry’s Sterilization Needs With public safety quite literally on the line, food and beverage companies are under substantial pressure to meet rigorous food safety requirements, as well as to ensure that their goods are produced, processed and packaged in a sterile environment. Additionally, sterilization requirements can vary significantly depending on the type of microorganisms found in that particular product, its acidity or pH levels and the size of the container in which it’s packaged. In order to help food and beverage companies meet these requirements, all of our food-grade sterilizers are: Compliant with standards set by all leading regulatory authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Suitable for a wide variety of applications, including inspissation or pasteurization Designed to accommodate the needs of multiple different verticals within the food and beverage industry, including alcoholic beverages, meat processing and agriculture Manufactured with high-grade materials, making them durable, reliable and able to stand the test of time Energy-efficient, with built-in sustainability features designed to reduce energy and water consumption Popular Consolidated Sterilizer Models for the Food & Beverage Industry Dual Chamber Tower Autoclave The Tower Model is a “stacked” dual chamber autoclave that drastically reduces the space required for sterilization systems within any laboratory setup. Shop All Double Door Pass-Thru Autoclave Choose from a variety of chamber sizes equipped with two doors. This series meets the tough requirements of biocontainment facilities, such as in Biosafety Level 3 rated laboratories, and clean-rooms. Shop All Single Door Hinged Autoclave Choose from a range of chamber sizes that are built with our time-tested and robust radial-arm, hinged door. Shop All Single Door Vertical Sliding Autoclave Choose from a range of chamber sizes equipped with our ergonomically friendly EZ-Glide vertical sliding door. Shop All Cycle Selection Food & Beverage Autoclave Cycle Selection All of Consolidated’s sterilizers are equipped to run multiple steam sterilization cycle types, programmable through our state-of-the-art X1 Control System. Companies in the food and beverage industry will find the following cycle-types especially useful based on their particular needs: Gravity The most basic sterilization type, a gravity cycle uses gravity to replace air in the chamber with steam via a drain port. Gravity cycles are best suited for glassware, unwrapped goods, waste, utensils and red bags. Liquids A liquid cycle is the same as a gravity cycle, though it uses a slower exhaust rate to minimize boil-over. Liquid cycles are best suited for media, LB broth and water. Low Temperature Cycle This cycle is used for heat-sensitive goods that require inspissation or pasteurization, where the cycle temperature remains near the boiling point of water (180° F–220° F). Air-Over-Pressure Air-over-pressure cycles are great for small quantities of liquid in danger of boiling over. With this particular cycle type, air maintains pressure in the chamber during the exhaust phase until the temperature of the load drops below an adjustable value. Temperature & Pressure Ramping This cycle is ideal for loads that are sensitive due to rapid changes in temperature and/or pressure because it enables you to ramp steam pressure or temperature up or down at an adjustable rate. F0 Cycle The F0 cycle is typically used for heat-sensitive media and liquids. Looking for other cycles? Explore more cycles here >>> Not Sure Which Autoclave You Need? Help Me Choose Frequently Asked Questions 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. 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. Can Consolidated autoclaves be used for retort processing and aseptic packaging? Consolidated does not provide retort sterilizers at this time.
