Laboratory Dishwashers Review

Laboratory dishwashers offer enhanced functionality compared to home dishwashers. Laboratory dishwashers stand out primarily for their thorough cleaning. Home dishwashers won't clean test tubes, beakers, or glass slides effectively. Home dishwashers don't have the option to rinse cleaned items with distilled water, which is essential for laboratory testing. Specialized equipment offers a longer service life, increased wear resistance, and a higher price. Let's review the best laboratory dishwasher models.

Miele PG 8536

A modern washer and disinfector from a German brand. This high-performance model is designed for the thorough cleaning of medical instruments and laboratory equipment. The equipment also ensures further drying of laboratory glassware in accordance with the main anti-epidemiological requirements.

Recommended for use in medical institutions, laboratories, research institutes, and surgical practices.

Main characteristics of the Miele PG 8536 unit:

• A circulation pump that circulates over 600 liters of water per minute, ensuring the dishwasher's high performance;
• reliable body insulation that protects against heat radiation;
• low noise level during operation;
• a spacious chamber that allows for the simultaneous processing of 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.;
• a convenient digital display that provides the user with all the necessary information about the process;
• drying function due to hot steam treatment of items;
• four-fold water filtration system.

This laboratory dishwasher allows for measurements to control the water heating temperature and maintain the set temperature for a specified time. The body and wash chamber of this model are made of stainless steel. Three spray arms ensure efficient cleaning of loaded equipment.

The washing machine, manufactured by a German brand, has a Russian Federation Registration Certificate and complies with GOST standards.

SteamScrubber

Labconco's dishwasher is perfect for cleaning laboratory glassware: beakers, cups, test tubes, and more. The standard unit includes two baskets. Additional accessories for handling non-standard instruments and tool sets are available separately. The dishwasher features a user-friendly LCD display that displays all cycle information. This laboratory dishwasher has the following features:

• 10 built-in cleaning modes;
• 6 extra rinse programs;
• two separate pumps for draining and collecting water;
• hot drying;
• built-in timer to delay start of operation for up to 8 hours;
• maximum water heating to a temperature of 93 °C;
• the possibility of connection to both cold and hot water supply;
• built-in steam generator.

The model is equipped with a system of protection against emergency leaks.

Washing a loaded dish set is performed on three sides, ensuring high-quality cleaning. The equipment consumes 103 liters of water per cycle. The SteamScrubber dishwasher costs approximately $15,000. Price isn't the only difference between a laboratory dishwasher and a standard one. This specialized model washes glass and metal items more thoroughly, features multiple rinse modes, and ensures complete disinfection of glassware, which is essential for laboratory work.

FlaskScrubber

Another model from the trusted American manufacturer Labconco. It's ideal for cleaning narrow-necked laboratory glassware. The basic configuration includes a lower basket equipped with 36 spindles, which hold glass beakers and test tubes. Water is supplied through the spindles, washing the interior surfaces of the glassware. Hot air is also exhausted through the device, ensuring effective drying of glassware. Let's take a closer look at the operating parameters of the device.

1. The capacity 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 rinsing programs.
5. Equipped with a steam generator.
6. Heating water to a maximum of 93 degrees.
7. Possibility of regulating the drying time and temperature of the supplied hot air.
8. Overflow and leakage protection system for the housing.

Dishwasher loads are washed by a counter-rotating water flow through spindles. Dishwasher drying occurs through the same devices. The temperature of hot air blown through the spindles can vary from 38°C to 70°C. Users have a delayed start option for up to 8 hours.

The laboratory dishwashers featured in this review are characterized by reliability, high build quality, and excellent functionality. These models can be equipped with additional accessories depending on the equipment's intended use. These automated dishwashers are capable of providing a high level of cleaning and disinfection for medical and laboratory instruments.

   

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