Horizontal Autoclaves from CSS Valued for their versatility, horizontal autoclaves are used across industries to accommodate a wide variety of applications, ranging from sterilizing surgical instruments and laboratory equipment to decontaminating hazardous waste, preparing growth media, and other uses. The key to this versatility lies in the horizontally oriented chamber, which makes these autoclaves ideal for accommodating irregularly shaped items, handling larger load capacities, and facilitating easy loading and unloading. Here at Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, we are committed to delivering the high-quality, high-performance sterilization solutions that have earned us a reputation as an industry leader and one of the most reliable sterilizer manufacturers in the world. Our horizontal autoclaves are durable, easy to use, and provide you with reliable sterilization, no matter your industry. Only CSS Gives you: Made In the USA Lowest Total Cost of Ownership Proven Quality & Reliability Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Controls Water Eco Utility Savings Our Popular Horizontal Autoclave Models 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 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 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 Not Sure Which Autoclave You Need? Help Me Choose Frequently Asked Questions What is a horizontal autoclave? Horizontal autoclaves are a type of steam sterilizer that has a horizontally oriented chamber. This makes them an ideal sterilization solution for large loads and irregularly shaped items. The wider access point also enables easier loading and unloading. What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical autoclave? While a horizontal autoclave features a chamber that’s horizontally oriented and accessed via the front of the unit, a vertical autoclave’s chamber is vertically oriented and top-loading. This leads to a smaller footprint for vertical autoclaves, as horizontal models sit in a wide frame to position the chamber at an ergonomic height for loading and unloading. Due to their larger capacity, horizontal autoclaves are better equipped for increased throughput. Though smaller, vertical autoclaves have the ideal chamber shape for accommodating long, narrow, or tall items. What are horizontal autoclaves used for? Horizontal autoclaves are valued for their versatility and are used across several industries for a wide range of applications, including surgical instrument and laboratory equipment sterilization, decontamination of hazardous waste, and growth media preparation. What types of horizontal autoclaves do you manufacture? Our horizontal autoclaves come in a variety of different configurations, including tower, pass-thru, hinged, and vertical sliding models.
