Labonco FlaskScrubber Glassware Washer - 4420321
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The Labconco FlaskScrubber 4420321 Undercounter Glassware Washer is a high-performance laboratory washing system designed specifically for narrow-neck flasks, bottles, graduated cylinders, general laboratory glassware, and reusable labware. Featuring a 36-position direct-injection spindle rack, wash temperatures up to 93°C / 199°F, steam-assisted cleaning, programmable purified-water rinses, and forced-air drying through the spindles, the FlaskScrubber 4420321 provides laboratories with a highly effective and repeatable alternative to hand washing.
Unlike conventional laboratory washers that rely primarily on rotating spray arms, the FlaskScrubber directs wash water, detergent, rinse water, and drying air through individual spindles positioned inside narrow-neck vessels. This direct-injection design allows the system to reach internal flask and bottle surfaces that can be difficult to clean thoroughly with external spray alone.
The 4420321 is the 208/230V high-temperature version of Labconco's standard undercounter FlaskScrubber. Its wash water can reach approximately 93°C / 199°F, providing more aggressive cleaning and sanitizing capability than the corresponding 115V model.
A built-in steam generator helps loosen dried laboratory residues, while the integrated purified-water pump supports up to six purified-water rinses for applications where residual minerals, ions, or detergent could affect subsequent laboratory work.
Following washing and rinsing, heated forced air is directed through both the chamber and spindle system to help dry the interior of narrow-neck glassware.
This used and reconditioned Labconco FlaskScrubber 4420321 from American Instrument Exchange is inspected, cleaned, and extensively operationally tested prior to shipment. AIE technicians run glassware washers repeatedly through their programmed cycles, repairing or replacing components as necessary. The unit includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
Undercounter laboratory glassware washer
Labconco Catalog No. 4420321
208/230V high-temperature configuration
Designed especially for narrow-neck glassware
36-position Type 304 stainless-steel spindle rack
36 detachable large spindles
18 glassware holders
36 adjustable clips
10 interchangeable small spindles
Direct injection of wash and rinse water inside vessels
Maximum wash temperature approximately 93°C / 199°F
Built-in steam generator
Integrated purified-water pump
Up to six purified-water rinses
Forced-air drying through chamber and spindles
LCD information center
Extensive factory-programmed wash cycles
Two additional user-programmable cycles
Delayed start up to eight hours
Separate wash and drain pumps
High-flow water recirculation
Automatic drain pump
Stainless-steel wash chamber
Fine-mesh stainless-steel particle filter
Optional upper spindle and standard racks
Compact undercounter installation
Used and reconditioned by American Instrument Exchange
90-day AIE warranty
Laboratory glassware can appear visually clean while still carrying residues capable of affecting later experiments.
Potential contaminants include:
Culture media
Proteins
Salts
Buffers
Sugars
Lipids
Detergent
Minerals
Chemicals
Previous samples
Manual washing introduces additional variability because different technicians may use different amounts of detergent, different rinse times, different water temperatures, and different cleaning techniques.
The FlaskScrubber was developed to automate and standardize much of this process.
Programmable washing, high-temperature cleaning, steam treatment, purified-water rinsing, and forced-air drying allow laboratories to establish more repeatable cleaning protocols while reducing the amount of staff time devoted to routine glassware preparation.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Labconco |
| Product Line | FlaskScrubber |
| Catalog Number | 4420321 |
| Equipment Type | Undercounter Laboratory Glassware Washer |
| Primary Application | Narrow-neck and general laboratory glassware |
| Configuration | Standard undercounter, no viewing window |
| Lower Rack | 36-position spindle rack |
| Large Spindles | 36 detachable |
| Small Spindles | 10 interchangeable |
| Glassware Holders | 18 |
| Adjustable Clips | 36 |
| Maximum Wash Temperature | 93°C / 199°F |
| Steam Generator | Yes |
| Purified-Water Pump | Yes |
| Purified-Water Rinses | Up to 6 |
| Drying System | Forced heated air through chamber and spindles |
| Control | LCD information center |
| User Programs | 2 programmable cycles |
| Delayed Start | Up to 8 hours |
| Recirculation Flow, 50 Hz | Approx. 96 gal/min / 363 L/min |
| Recirculation Flow, 60 Hz | Approx. 112 gal/min / 424 L/min |
| Wash Pump | Dedicated |
| Drain Pump | Dedicated |
| Chamber Construction | Type 304 stainless steel |
| Viewing Window | No |
| Water Consumption | Approx. 3.4 gal / 13 L per fill |
| Hot Water Inlet | 3/8-inch NPT female |
| Purified Water Inlet | 3/8-inch hose barb |
| Electrical | 208/230V, 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Operating Current | Approx. 11–12 A depending documentation/configuration |
| Exterior Dimensions | Approx. 24.1"W x 27.4"D x 34.1–36.1"H |
| Interior Dimensions | Approx. 22.6"W x 21.3"D x 18.7"H |
| Manufacturer Shipping Weight | Approx. 206 lb. |
| AIE Listed Shipping Weight | Approx. 182 lb. |
| Condition | Used / Reconditioned |
| AIE Warranty | 90 Days |
The Labconco FlaskScrubber 4420321 is well suited for biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, microbiology, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, environmental testing, academic research, food science, fermentation work, quality control, media preparation, and other laboratories that routinely generate reusable glassware.
It is particularly valuable when a laboratory's workflow includes significant quantities of flasks, bottles, graduated cylinders, and other vessels with restricted openings.
The 4420321 is an excellent choice for biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, university research facilities, analytical laboratories, microbiology groups, contract research organizations, environmental laboratories, food and beverage laboratories, fermentation facilities, industrial R&D groups, and centralized glassware-processing areas.
Its undercounter design is especially useful where laboratories want professional glassware-washing capability without sacrificing additional floor space.
The defining feature of the FlaskScrubber is its direct-injection spindle system.
A conventional rotating spray arm may wash the outside of a narrow-neck flask effectively while only a limited amount of water reaches the vessel interior.
The FlaskScrubber solves this problem by placing a spindle directly inside the flask.
Pressurized wash solution travels upward through the spindle and into the vessel.
This directly exposes internal surfaces to cleaning solution and mechanical flushing.
The same principle is used during rinsing and drying.
Narrow-neck laboratory vessels can be among the most time-consuming items to clean manually.
Residue can accumulate on:
Flask bottoms
Sidewalls
Shoulders
Bottle interiors
Areas inaccessible to ordinary brushes
Direct spindle injection improves access to these areas while reducing the need for repetitive hand cleaning.
For laboratories washing dozens of Erlenmeyer flasks or media bottles per day, this can significantly reduce labor requirements.
The included lower rack is constructed from Type 304 stainless steel.
It incorporates:
36 detachable large spindles
18 glassware holders
36 clips
and
10 additional interchangeable small spindles
This modular configuration allows laboratories to adapt the rack for different vessel sizes.
Unused spindle locations can be plugged so available flow and pressure are concentrated through active positions.
The 4420321 is particularly well suited for cleaning:
Erlenmeyer flasks
Volumetric flasks
Media bottles
Reagent bottles
Graduated cylinders
Culture vessels
Sample bottles
Digestion vessels
BOD bottles
Other narrow-neck laboratory containers
Appropriate spindle and holder selection depends on vessel dimensions.
The FlaskScrubber is not limited to flasks.
Optional standard racks, baskets, and inserts allow the machine to wash a variety of additional laboratory items.
These can include:
Beakers
Culture tubes
Petri dishes
Small bottles
Wide-mouth vessels
Funnels
Utensils
General reusable labware
This allows the washer to support both specialized narrow-neck washing and routine laboratory glassware processing.
One of the major advantages of the 4420321 is its high-temperature 208/230V configuration.
Wash water can reach approximately:
93°C / 199°F
Higher temperatures can improve cleaning by:
Increasing detergent effectiveness
Softening dried residues
Helping dissolve fats and oils
Loosening proteins and biological material
Increasing sanitizing effect
Improving subsequent drying
This makes the 4420321 especially attractive for laboratories with challenging contamination or demanding cleaning protocols.
The 4420321 and 4420320 are closely related undercounter FlaskScrubber models.
Both use the same general spindle-washing concept.
The primary distinction is electrical configuration and maximum wash temperature.
The 4420320 operates on:
115V
and reaches approximately:
82°C / 180°F
The 4420321 operates on:
208/230V
and reaches approximately:
93°C / 199°F
The 4420321 also provides additional high-intensity cleaning programs associated with the higher-voltage configuration.
Choose the 4420321 when maximum cleaning temperature and more aggressive wash programming are important.
The FlaskScrubber incorporates a built-in steam generator.
Hot vapor is introduced during appropriate cycle stages to help loosen dried residues before or during washing.
Steam can be particularly effective on materials such as:
Dried culture media
Sugars
Salts
Biological residues
Proteinaceous material
General dried laboratory contamination
Steam-assisted cleaning complements the mechanical action of hot water, detergent, and spindle injection.
The high-voltage FlaskScrubber provides substantial water recirculation.
At 230V and 60 Hz, manufacturer documentation lists approximately:
112 gallons per minute / 424 liters per minute
At 50 Hz, circulation is approximately:
96 gallons per minute / 363 liters per minute.
This high recirculation rate provides the mechanical force required for effective spray-arm and spindle cleaning.
The water is recirculated during appropriate portions of the cycle rather than continuously consumed at this rate.
The FlaskScrubber uses separate pumps for:
washing
and
draining.
Separating these functions helps reduce the potential for dirty drain water to interact with the wash circulation system.
The dedicated drain pump can remove wastewater efficiently after each wash or rinse stage.
The 4420321 incorporates a dedicated purified-water pump.
Up to six purified-water rinses can be incorporated into a cleaning program.
Purified-water rinses are useful when dissolved minerals or ions from ordinary tap water could interfere with subsequent laboratory work.
Possible tap-water residues include:
Calcium
Magnesium
Sodium
Chloride
Silicates
Other dissolved solids
Using purified water during final rinse stages can help leave glassware with less mineral residue.
Purified-water final rinses can be especially valuable for:
Analytical chemistry
Trace analysis
Protein research
Buffer preparation
Cell-culture support
Pharmaceutical research
Environmental analysis
Sensitive assays
The required rinse-water purity should be selected according to the laboratory's downstream analytical requirements.
The integrated purified-water pump allows the washer to draw from either appropriate pressurized or non-pressurized purified-water supplies.
This can simplify installation where DI or RO water is stored in a reservoir rather than supplied under building pressure.
Adequate flow and available volume must still be provided for the selected cycle.
After washing and rinsing, the FlaskScrubber automatically dries compatible glassware with heated forced air.
Automated drying reduces the need to:
Transfer wet glassware to drying racks
Leave vessels inverted overnight
Use separate drying ovens
Manually blow out narrow-neck glassware
This can improve throughput in busy laboratories.
One of the most important FlaskScrubber features is the ability to direct drying air through the same spindles used for washing.
Narrow-neck vessels often retain moisture long after their exterior surfaces are dry.
Warm air introduced directly inside the vessel helps remove trapped moisture more efficiently.
This is especially helpful for:
Erlenmeyer flasks
Media bottles
Graduated cylinders
Volumetric flasks
Tall sample bottles
The 4420321 uses an LCD information center for selecting and monitoring wash programs.
Operators can view information such as:
Cycle status
Internal water temperature
Program selection
Alarm conditions
User-set parameters
This generation predates the touchscreen-based CleanWorks interface of the newer Vantage series but still provides substantial programming flexibility.
Labconco equipped the high-voltage FlaskScrubber with a broad range of factory programs.
Programs include:
Rinse Only
Plastic
Glass
Glass Plus
Science
Science Plus
Dry Only
and, on the 208/230V models:
Intense
Intense Plus
Extreme
The additional intensive programs take advantage of the higher-temperature capability of the 230V configuration.
In addition to factory programming, the 4420321 provides two user-defined cycle positions.
This allows laboratories to create cleaning procedures tailored to specific types of glassware or contamination.
For example, separate protocols could be developed for:
Culture flasks
Analytical glassware
Media bottles
Protein-research glassware
General laboratory vessels
Saved programs can help reduce operator-to-operator variability.
The FlaskScrubber allows cycle startup to be delayed by up to approximately eight hours.
This can be useful when laboratories want washing to occur:
After normal work hours
Overnight
Before staff arrive
During periods of lower utility demand
In centralized glassware-processing facilities, delayed start can improve scheduling flexibility.
The system monitors several operating conditions and can display alarms or warning messages.
These may include conditions associated with:
Hot glassware
Low water
High water
Overflow
Detergent
Rinse aid
Drain failure
Low temperature
Diagnostic messages help operators identify incomplete cycles or problems requiring service.
The FlaskScrubber uses Type 304 stainless steel throughout major wetted and structural areas.
This includes the wash chamber and spindle rack.
Stainless steel provides:
Durability
Corrosion resistance
Easy cleaning
Resistance to repeated hot-water exposure
Compatibility with appropriate laboratory detergents
A removable fine-mesh stainless-steel filter captures larger debris before it reaches downstream components.
Routine cleaning of this filter helps preserve:
Proper drainage
Pump performance
Water circulation
Cleaning efficiency
The filter can be accessed for routine maintenance.
The 4420321 is specifically designed as an undercounter laboratory glassware washer.
Its external dimensions are approximately:
24.1"W x 27.4"D x 34.1–36.1"H
This allows the washer to fit beneath appropriately designed laboratory casework.
The adjustable height provides flexibility for leveling and integration with different counter heights.
Undercounter installation has a practical advantage in crowded laboratories.
A freestanding glassware washer occupies dedicated floor space.
The 4420321 can instead use the area beneath a laboratory bench or counter.
This makes it attractive for:
Startup laboratories
Academic labs
Smaller research suites
Renovated laboratory spaces
Central glassware rooms with limited floor space
The 4420321 does not include a viewing window or interior light.
This is an important distinction from the 4420331, which is the corresponding high-voltage undercounter model equipped with a window.
For laboratories that do not need visual monitoring during wash cycles, the 4420321 provides the same core spindle-washing functionality without the window configuration.
Both models are undercounter, high-temperature 208/230V FlaskScrubbers.
The principal distinction is:
4420321 — no viewing window
4420331 — viewing window and interior light
Both provide direct-injection spindle washing and high-temperature cleaning.
The choice is primarily based on whether visual cycle monitoring is important to the laboratory.
The 4420321 is designed for installation beneath laboratory casework.
A freestanding FlaskScrubber has finished stainless-steel sides and top so it can operate independently in an open laboratory space.
Choose the undercounter 4420321 when:
Appropriate casework is available
Floor space is limited
A built-in appearance is preferred
Choose a freestanding FlaskScrubber when:
No suitable undercounter location exists
Greater relocation flexibility is desirable
The washer must stand independently
The newer FlaskScrubber Vantage retains the same general narrow-neck spindle-washing concept but adds more advanced controls and monitoring.
Depending on configuration, Vantage features can include:
Full-color touchscreen
CleanWorks OS
Large numbers of customizable programs
Conductivity-monitored rinsing
USB and Ethernet connectivity
Remote monitoring
Expanded documentation capability
HEPA-filtered drying
The 4420321 is an earlier-generation machine but retains the core capabilities many laboratories need:
93°C high-temperature washing
36-position direct spindle injection
steam-assisted cleaning
purified-water rinsing
and
forced-air drying.
For laboratories that do not require the latest digital features, a refurbished 4420321 can offer excellent value.
Labconco's FlaskScrubber and SteamScrubber lines are designed around somewhat different glassware loads.
The FlaskScrubber emphasizes direct spindle injection for narrow-neck vessels.
The SteamScrubber is generally configured around rack washing for:
Beakers
Dishes
Wide-mouth glassware
General labware
For a laboratory washing substantial numbers of flasks and bottles, the FlaskScrubber is generally the more appropriate configuration.
Hand washing narrow-neck vessels can consume significant technician time.
A typical manual process may require:
Pre-rinsing
Adding detergent
Brushing
Repeated internal rinsing
Purified-water rinsing
Draining
Drying
Even then, results can vary between operators.
Automated washing can help standardize many of these variables while freeing scientists and technicians for more productive laboratory work.
Biotechnology and microbiology laboratories routinely generate large quantities of:
Erlenmeyer flasks
Media bottles
Reagent bottles
Culture vessels
Graduated cylinders
These often contain dried media, salts, sugars, proteins, and biological residues.
High-temperature washing, steam, and direct spindle injection can substantially reduce the effort required to prepare these items for reuse.
Analytical laboratories can be particularly sensitive to residual contaminants.
Detergent, mineral ions, or residues from previous samples can affect subsequent measurements.
The FlaskScrubber's combination of controlled washing and multiple purified-water rinses makes it useful for laboratories involved in:
Chromatography sample preparation
Spectroscopy
Environmental analysis
Reagent preparation
Trace chemistry
Quantitative analysis
Cleaning requirements should always be matched to the sensitivity of the actual analytical method.
Pharmaceutical research and quality-control groups often require consistent cleaning procedures.
Programmable automated washing can help control variables such as:
Wash temperature
Wash duration
Rinse sequence
Drying
For regulated applications, individual facilities remain responsible for appropriate qualification, validation, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
Fermentation and food-science laboratories frequently process glassware containing:
Culture media
Sugars
Proteins
Oils
Microbial residue
The combination of high-temperature washing, steam treatment, and spindle injection can make the FlaskScrubber especially useful for these workloads.
Proper water supply is important for achieving consistent cleaning performance.
The system accepts municipal hot water through a:
3/8-inch NPT female connection
and purified water through a:
3/8-inch hose-barb connection.
Incoming water pressure and flow should meet manufacturer requirements.
The 4420321 uses approximately:
3.4 gallons / 13 liters per fill.
Total water consumption depends on the selected cycle and number of wash and rinse stages.
Programs incorporating multiple purified-water rinses will naturally use more total water.
The 4420321 is the:
208/230V, 50/60 Hz, single-phase configuration.
Manufacturer documents from different production periods list approximately 11–12 A, so the actual equipment data plate should control installation planning.
Appropriate dedicated electrical service should be provided according to the manufacturer's installation instructions and local electrical requirements.
Laboratory glassware washers combine water, heat, pumps, electronics, plumbing, valves, and controls, making thorough operational testing especially important when purchasing used equipment.
American Instrument Exchange technicians run refurbished washers repeatedly through their programmed cycles.
Evaluation may include:
Water filling
Wash pump operation
Spindle washing
Spray-arm performance
Water heating
Steam generator
Drain pump
Purified-water system
Detergent dispensing
Rinse system
Forced-air drying
Controls and LCD
Cycle programming
Alarm functions
Door operation
Electrical systems
Plumbing connections
Leakage
Parts are repaired or replaced as necessary before the machine is prepared for sale.
A refurbished Labconco FlaskScrubber can provide a laboratory with professional automated glassware cleaning at substantially lower cost than purchasing a current-generation machine new.
American Instrument Exchange carries refurbished:
FlaskScrubber glassware washers
SteamScrubber glassware washers
Glassware washers
Autoclaves
Laboratory ovens
Water-purification equipment
Incubators
Centrifuges
Freeze dryers
Refrigerators
Freezers
Other laboratory equipment
This 4420321 is backed by a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
The Labconco 4420321 measures approximately:
24.1"W x 27.4"D x 34.1–36.1"H
and Labconco literature lists a shipping weight of approximately:
206 lb. / 93 kg.
American Instrument Exchange currently lists approximately 182 lb. for the inventory unit.
Before delivery, laboratories should confirm:
Undercounter opening dimensions
Access path
Hot-water supply
Purified-water supply if required
Drain connection
Electrical service
Service clearance
Level installation
Qualified plumbing and electrical personnel may be required for final connection.
Laboratories using the Labconco FlaskScrubber may also require water purification systems, laboratory glassware, autoclaves, laboratory ovens, incubators, orbital shakers, centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, refrigerators, freezers, and other sample-preparation equipment.
American Instrument Exchange supplies used, refurbished, and new laboratory equipment for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, analytical, environmental, food-science, healthcare, and industrial laboratories.
The 4420321 is a 208/230V undercounter laboratory glassware washer designed especially for narrow-neck glassware.
Yes. The 4420321 is designed for installation beneath suitable laboratory casework.
No. The 4420321 is the standard undercounter high-voltage configuration without a viewing window.
The corresponding high-voltage undercounter model with a viewing window is the 4420331.
The lower rack includes 36 detachable large spindles.
Yes. Erlenmeyer flasks are one of the principal applications for the direct-injection spindle rack.
Yes. The spindle system is specifically useful for narrow-neck glassware such as volumetric flasks.
Yes. Compatible media and reagent bottles can be positioned over appropriately sized spindles.
Yes. Optional standard racks and inserts allow processing of beakers, tubes, dishes, and other laboratory items.
The 4420321 reaches approximately 93°C / 199°F.
The 4420321 uses 208/230V electrical service, while the 4420320 is the 115V version limited to approximately 82°C / 180°F.
Yes. A built-in steam generator produces hot vapor to help loosen dried residues.
Yes. The built-in purified-water pump supports up to six purified-water rinses.
Yes. The system uses heated forced-air drying.
Yes. Drying air travels through the spindle system, helping remove water from the interiors of narrow-neck vessels.
The high-voltage version includes the standard factory programs plus additional Intense, Intense Plus, and Extreme cycles, along with two user-set programs.
Yes. Two user-defined cycle programs can be stored.
Yes. Start can be delayed for up to approximately eight hours.
Approximately 3.4 gallons / 13 liters per fill.
The 4420321 requires 208/230V, 50/60 Hz, single-phase electrical service.
Approximately 24.1"W x 27.4"D x 34.1–36.1"H.
American Instrument Exchange lists approximately 22.6"W x 21.3"D x 18.7"H.
The Vantage adds modern touchscreen controls, more extensive programming, conductivity monitoring, data connectivity, and other current-generation features. The 4420321 retains the core high-performance functions of direct spindle washing, 93°C cleaning, steam, purified-water rinsing, and forced-air drying.
Generally, yes. The direct spindle system is specifically designed to clean inside narrow-neck vessels, while SteamScrubber configurations are more focused on general and wide-mouth labware.
Yes. AIE technicians run glassware washers through multiple programmed cycles while evaluating washing, heating, steam generation, rinsing, draining, drying, controls, and overall function.
This refurbished Labconco FlaskScrubber 4420321 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
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Yes, all equipment from American Instrument Exchange comes with a warranty.
Used/reconditioned/refurbished equipment is tested to make sure it operates to the manufacturer's specifications and comes with a 90-day warranty (unless otherwise noted). New equipment comes with a warranty from the manufacturer.
Testing requirements vary across all the equipment categories we sell. Temperature controlled units are tested with NIST traceable probes and data loggers. Gaskets, external housing, glass, handles, controls and control screens are all thoroughly inspected for integrity and functionality.
We test all equipment using the manufacturer's parameters and specifications to confirm that the unit operates properly.
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