Astell – Benchtop Autoclave Classic 33-63 liters

Astell Benchtop Autoclave

The Astell AMB Classic benchtop autoclave is a space-saving and user-friendly solution for sterilizing a wide range of laboratory materials. It efficiently handles glassware, instruments, liquids, media, and basic waste, and can be upgraded with a vacuum and CAT III filter for the safe processing of complex waste and BSL3 materials.

As part of the Astell Plug & Play series, it requires no fixed water connection or drainage – only a standard power supply. Water is added directly into the chamber, and condensate is collected in a bottle, making installation simple and flexible.

The Astell AMB Classic delivers reliable sterilization solutions for laboratories that demand efficiency and ease of use!

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AMB420 (33 liters)

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AMB430 (43 liters)

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AMB440 (63 liters)

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AMB420 (33 liters)

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AMB430 (43 liters)

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AMB440 (63 liters)

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Astell – Benchtop Autoclave Classic 33-63 liters

Astell Benchtop Autoclaves

The Astell AMB Classic benchtop autoclave is a space-saving and user-friendly solution for sterilising a wide range of laboratory materials. It efficiently handles glassware, instruments, fluids, media and simple waste, and can be upgraded with vacuum and a CAT III filter for safe processing of complex waste and BSL3 materials.

As part of the Astell Plug & Play series, it requires neither a permanent water connection nor drainage — only a standard power connection. Water is filled directly into the chamber, and condensate is directed into a collection bottle, making installation simple and flexible.

The Astell AMB Classic delivers reliable sterilisation solutions for laboratories requiring efficiency and ease of use!

Relevant PDFs

See relevant PDFs for Classic benchtop autoclaves.

AMB420 (33 liters)

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AMB430 (43 liters)

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AMB440 (63 liters)

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Product Specifications

Areas of Use

  • Sterilisation of laboratory glassware and Duran bottles
  • Sterilisation of liquid media and nutrient solutions
  • Waste sterilisation / destruction of biohazardous waste
  • Sterilisation of instruments and laboratory fluids
  • Processing of complex waste and BSL3 materials (with vacuum and CAT III filter add-on)
  • Routine sterilisation in research and analytical laboratories

Advantages

  • Plug & Play — requires neither a permanent water connection nor drainage, only a standard power socket
  • Three sizes — 33, 43 and 63 litres for different laboratory capacities
  • Manual water filling — simple and flexible installation
  • Condensate bottle — condensate is directed into a collection bottle
  • Wide temperature range — 100–138°C
  • Colour touchscreen — VGA TFT with analogue resistive touch panel
  • Ethernet and USB — for data connectivity and logging
  • IQ/OQ documentation available as an add-on
  • Upgradeable — vacuum and CAT III filter available
  • Low water and energy consumption — optimised design
  • Manufactured in the United Kingdom since 1884

Technical specifications

PARAMETER AMB420 AMB430 AMB440
Volume 33 litres 43 litres 63 litres
Format Front-loading Front-loading Front-loading
Temperature range 100–138°C 100–138°C 100–138°C
Pressure 0.2–2.4 bar 0.2–2.4 bar 0.2–2.4 bar
Power supply 230V, 13A, 50/60Hz 230V, 13A, 50/60Hz 230V, 13A, 50/60Hz
Chamber diameter 345 mm 345 mm 345 mm
Chamber depth 358 mm 465 mm 671 mm
Usable chamber depth 295 mm 400 mm 600 mm
Required bench depth 700 mm 700 mm 900 mm
External dimensions (WxDxH) 520×808×605 mm 520×808×605 mm 520×1006×605 mm
Machine weight 73 kg 93 kg 130 kg
Packed weight 115 kg 115 kg 147 kg
Packed dimensions 94×68×84 cm 84×68×94 cm 65×84×128 cm
Water requirements Tap/softened, <50ppm TDS, pH neutral, manual filling ← ←
Drainage requirements Condensate bottle AAN308 ← ←

Bottle capacity – Duran bottles:

SIZE AMB420 AMB430 AMB440
500 ml 10 14 21
1,000 ml 8 11 15
2,000 ml 2 3 4

Additional capacity:

ACCESSORY AMB420 AMB430 AMB440
Waste container AAN346 1 pc 2 pcs 3 pcs
Movable shelves (5-pos. set) 2 pcs 3 pcs 3 pcs

Functions

  • Front-loading design
  • Manual water filling — no plumbing required
  • Colour touchscreen (VGA TFT)
  • Temperature and pressure interlocks — door cannot be opened above 80°C
  • Self-energising door seal — independent of service supplies
  • Hardware safety system, separate from the control system
  • All interlocks configured for fail-safe operation
  • Condensate via silicone tube to heat-resistant bottle
  • Ethernet connectivity for external data integration
  • 2x USB 2.0 for data export
  • Alarms for: cycle fault, cycle interruption, sterilisation failure, low water level, unlocked door
  • Cooling lock in accordance with H.S.E. PM73 (does not open above 80°C for fluid and waste cycles)
  • Upgradeable with vacuum (AVC002) and CAT III/BSL3 filter

Dimensions

MODEL EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS WxDxH REQUIRED BENCH DEPTH MACHINE WEIGHT PACKED
AMB420 (33 l) 520×808×605 mm 700 mm 73 kg 115 kg
AMB430 (43 l) 520×808×605 mm 700 mm 93 kg 115 kg
AMB440 (63 l) 520×1006×605 mm 900 mm 130 kg 147 kg

Who is the Astell AMB Classic suitable for?

USER GROUP RECOMMENDED MODEL REASON
Small laboratories with limited space AMB420 (33 l) Compact, 700 mm bench depth
Medium-sized research laboratories AMB430 (43 l) Good capacity, same footprint as AMB420
Laboratories with high throughput AMB440 (63 l) Largest capacity, 21 × 500 ml bottles
Universities and colleges All Simple installation, plug & play
Pharmaceutical industry AMB440 (63 l) Large bottle capacity
BSL-2/3 laboratories AMB420/430/440 + AVQ009 CAT III compliance available as add-on
Laboratories with validation requirements All + IQ/OQ Complete documentation package available

Documentation

TYPE DETAILS
PED 2014/68/EU Pressure Equipment Directive
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management system
ISO 17025:2017 (UKAS) Calibration certification
IEC 61010 Electrical safety
UKAS Quality Management Certified
UKAS Calibration Certified
IQ/OQ documentation (add-on):
IQ documentation Calibration details, PED compliance, declaration of conformity, FAT, drawing schedule, ISO 9001 certificate, pressure vessel specification, door safety check
OQ documentation Chamber temperature distribution per cycle, automatic control test per cycle

About the Manufacturer Astell Scientific

Astell Scientific Ltd Powerscroft Road, Sidcup Kent DA14 5DT, United Kingdom 📞 +44 (0)20 8309 2031 📧 info@astell.com 🌐 www.astell.com Registration no.: 487717

Astell Scientific has been a leader in sterilisation technology since 1884 — over 140 years of experience. Manufactures autoclaves and steam sterilisers in the United Kingdom, with global distribution. All products are fully tested and calibrated prior to delivery in accordance with ISO 9001-2015 quality management procedures.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The three models are identical in design and functionality — the only difference is capacity and depth. The AMB420 has 33 litres and a 700 mm bench depth, the AMB430 has 43 litres with the same footprint, while the AMB440 has 63 litres and requires a 900 mm bench depth.

No. The AMB Classic is part of the Astell Plug & Play series and requires only a standard power socket (230V, 13A). Water is filled manually directly into the chamber, and condensate is collected in a heat-resistant condensate bottle (AAN308).

Yes, with the optional add-on AVQ009 (Category III / BSL-3 compliance). This makes the AMB Classic suitable for the safe processing of complex biological waste in high-risk laboratories.

Yes. An IQ/OQ documentation package is available as an add-on and includes calibration details, PED compliance, declaration of conformity, FAT report, ISO 9001 certificate and chamber temperature distribution per cycle.

Yes. The vacuum option AVC002 is available as an add-on and provides simple pre/post-vacuum for effective sterilisation of porous loads and difficult waste loads.

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