Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L 85L Laboratory Benchtop Autoclave – New
Laboratories that routinely sterilize liquids, microbiological media, glassware, plastics, instruments, and biological waste need an autoclave designed around research workflows rather than clinical instrument processing alone. The Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L Laboratory Autoclave combines a large 85-liter chamber with dedicated liquid cycles, programmable operating parameters, automatic controls, built-in cycle documentation, and convenient plug-and-play installation.
American Instrument Exchange is a distributor of brand-new Tuttnauer laboratory autoclaves and sterilizers, supplying biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, universities, research institutions, clinical laboratories, industrial facilities, and other organizations throughout Massachusetts, New England, the Northeast, and across the United States. The Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L is supplied new from the manufacturer and includes the applicable Tuttnauer manufacturer’s warranty.
With its approximately 15-inch-diameter × 27.2-inch-deep chamber, the LabSci 15+L provides substantially greater capacity than a conventional tabletop autoclave while remaining compact enough for laboratory installation. Dedicated programs for glassware, plastics, liquids, and liquid waste make it particularly well suited for microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, quality control, and academic laboratories where sterilization involves much more than reusable instruments.
Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L Key Features
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Brand-new Tuttnauer laboratory steam autoclave
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Large 85-liter chamber
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Approximately 15-inch-diameter × 27.2-inch-deep chamber
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Designed specifically for laboratory applications
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Dedicated programs for glassware, plastics, liquids, and liquid waste
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Two dedicated liquid-processing cycles
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Up to 16 additional customizable cycles
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Automatic electronic operation
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Advanced multicolor control panel
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316L or 316Ti stainless steel chamber
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Built-in printer for cycle documentation
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Cycle records include temperature, pressure, date, time, system messages, and alerts
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Cycle-information recovery following power failure or interruption
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Insufficient-water detector with automatic shutoff
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In-line particle filter helps protect internal valves
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No permanent plumbing required
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Plug-and-play installation
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230 V, 60 Hz, three-phase electrical configuration
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Stainless steel stand included
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Brand new from Tuttnauer
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Includes applicable Tuttnauer manufacturer’s warranty
Overview
The Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L is an 85-liter laboratory autoclave specifically designed for scientific applications, including sterilization of liquids, media, glassware, plastics, instruments, and biological waste.
That laboratory focus distinguishes the LabSci series from many autoclaves developed primarily around medical, dental, or surgical instrument processing. Research laboratories often have very different sterilization requirements. Culture media may need controlled heating and exhaust to prevent boil-over, glassware may require different processing conditions than plastic laboratory supplies, and contaminated media or biological waste may require dedicated cycle parameters.
The LabSci 15+L addresses these requirements through a combination of factory-programmed laboratory cycles and user-configurable operation.
Four standard programs are provided for glassware, plastics, Liquid A, and Liquid B/waste. Laboratories with additional requirements can create up to 16 custom cycles, allowing the autoclave to support a broader variety of validated research workflows.
The large cylindrical chamber provides approximately 85 liters of capacity and measures about 15 inches in diameter by 27.2 inches deep. This gives researchers substantially more working space than smaller benchtop sterilizers without requiring the footprint of a full-size institutional autoclave.
Tuttnauer constructs the chamber from corrosion-resistant 316L or 316Ti stainless steel, materials well suited to demanding laboratory steam sterilization environments. The electropolished chamber and door are designed for long service life and easier maintenance.
Automatic operation further simplifies day-to-day use. Once an appropriate program is selected, the system manages the sterilization sequence while providing clear operating information through the multicolor control interface.
For laboratories looking to increase sterilization capacity, replace an aging autoclave, or establish reliable liquid and media processing, the LabSci 15+L provides a combination of laboratory-specific programming, large chamber capacity, documentation, and relatively straightforward installation.
Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L Common Applications
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Sterilization of microbiological culture media
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Processing of liquid laboratory solutions
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Sterilization of laboratory glassware
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Processing of steam-compatible plastic labware
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Decontamination of contaminated microbiological media
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Processing of compatible biological laboratory waste
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Sterilization of reusable laboratory instruments
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Microbiology and molecular biology workflows
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Biotechnology research and development
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Pharmaceutical research and quality control
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Academic teaching and research laboratories
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Food, environmental, and industrial testing laboratories
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Shared laboratory sterilization facilities
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High-volume media-preparation laboratories
Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L Ideal Laboratory Environments
The Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L is particularly well suited for laboratories where liquid and media sterilization are central parts of daily workflow.
Microbiology laboratories may use the system for preparing culture media, processing glassware, and decontaminating contaminated media before disposal. Dedicated liquid programs provide more appropriate processing than an autoclave designed primarily around solid medical instruments.
Biotechnology laboratories can benefit from the large chamber when preparing media for cell culture, microbial fermentation, molecular biology, or other research workflows. Multiple bottles or vessels can be processed within a single appropriately configured load, potentially reducing the number of cycles required throughout the day.
Pharmaceutical research and quality-control laboratories may use the LabSci 15+L for media preparation, microbiological testing, reusable glassware, and other compatible laboratory materials.
Universities and shared academic facilities are another strong fit. A large 85-liter chamber can support multiple research groups or teaching laboratories while the programmable cycle capability provides flexibility across different applications.
Food, beverage, environmental, agricultural, and industrial testing laboratories may also benefit from the ability to process glassware, media, waste, and other routine laboratory materials within the same autoclave platform.
The LabSci 15+L is particularly attractive when a smaller 20- to 30-liter tabletop autoclave creates a workflow bottleneck but a large institutional sterilizer would be excessive in size, cost, or infrastructure requirements.
Liquid and Microbiological Media Sterilization
Liquid sterilization is one of the most important reasons to choose the Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L over a general-purpose instrument autoclave.
Liquids behave differently from solid instruments during steam processing. A bottle of culture media or aqueous solution stores considerable thermal energy, and rapid depressurization can cause superheated liquids to boil violently once chamber pressure begins to fall.
This can result in boil-over, loss of media, broken glassware, contaminated chamber surfaces, and potential safety hazards.
The LabSci 15+L includes dedicated liquid programs designed to manage these requirements more appropriately. Tuttnauer provides separate Liquid A and Liquid B/waste cycles, giving laboratories a starting point for different liquid-processing applications.
The system's programmable operation also allows qualified users to create additional cycles when a laboratory's validated process requires different parameters.
Container size, liquid volume, bottle closure, load arrangement, starting temperature, and total load mass can all influence liquid-cycle performance. Laboratories should therefore develop and validate procedures appropriate to their specific media and applications.
For laboratories regularly preparing culture media, buffer solutions, agar, or other aqueous materials, selecting an autoclave designed specifically for liquid processing can significantly improve workflow compared with adapting a basic instrument sterilizer to laboratory applications.
Glassware, Plastics, and Laboratory Supplies
The LabSci 15+L also provides dedicated programs for glassware and steam-compatible plastics.
Laboratory glassware can include flasks, bottles, beakers, cylinders, culture vessels, and other reusable items that must be sterilized before subsequent research use. The 15-inch-diameter chamber and 27.2-inch depth provide useful loading flexibility for these materials.
Plastic laboratory supplies require greater consideration because polymers differ substantially in their ability to tolerate heat and steam. Only materials specifically rated for the selected autoclave temperature and cycle should be processed.
A dedicated plastic program provides laboratories with an operating option intended for appropriate steam-compatible materials while reducing the temptation to process every load using the same high-temperature settings.
The ability to handle glassware, plastics, liquids, media, and other laboratory materials within a single platform is one of the primary strengths of the LabSci series.
85-Liter Chamber Capacity and Laboratory Workflow
The Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L provides approximately 85 liters of chamber capacity, making it one of the largest benchtop laboratory autoclaves in the LabSci family.
The chamber measures approximately 15 inches in diameter by 27.2 inches deep.
This chamber geometry provides substantial capacity for media bottles, glassware, laboratory containers, compatible plastic items, instruments, and other research materials.
Tuttnauer lists a maximum available loading height of approximately 12.1 inches, an important measurement for laboratories evaluating whether specific bottles, flasks, racks, or containers will fit within the chamber.
For high-volume media preparation, the larger chamber can provide significant workflow advantages. Rather than running numerous small batches through a compact autoclave, laboratories may be able to consolidate compatible items into larger loads.
That can reduce the number of sterilization cycles required during the working day and help staff spend less time waiting for sterilization capacity.
Chamber volume alone should not determine autoclave selection, however. Buyers should consider bottle diameter, vessel height, rack configuration, liquid volume, daily throughput, and cycle duration when evaluating capacity.
American Instrument Exchange can help laboratories compare these physical requirements with the LabSci 15+L before ordering.
Laboratory Waste and Contaminated Media Processing
Microbiology and biotechnology laboratories frequently need to decontaminate used culture media and other compatible biological materials before disposal.
The LabSci 15+L provides a dedicated Liquid B/waste program intended to support these workflows.
Waste loads can differ significantly from clean media-preparation loads. Containers, volume, biological burden, heat penetration, and laboratory procedures all affect the required sterilization process.
For that reason, laboratories should establish validated decontamination procedures appropriate for their organisms, materials, containers, and institutional biosafety requirements.
The large chamber can be particularly useful in facilities generating substantial volumes of contaminated media or other steam-compatible biological waste.
An autoclave capable of supporting both media preparation and laboratory waste processing can also reduce the need for separate sterilizers in facilities where appropriate segregation and operating procedures are maintained.
Programmable Cycles and Laboratory Flexibility
Research laboratories often have sterilization requirements that cannot be reduced to a handful of fixed instrument cycles.
Tuttnauer addresses this with four standard laboratory programs plus the ability to create up to 16 custom cycles.
The standard programs include:
Glassware processing for compatible laboratory vessels and reusable glass items.
Plastic processing for appropriate steam-compatible polymer labware.
Liquid A for suitable laboratory liquids and media.
Liquid B/waste for appropriate liquid waste and contaminated media applications.
The additional programmable-cycle capability allows qualified facilities to tailor operating parameters for recurring laboratory procedures when appropriate.
This flexibility can be particularly valuable in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, university, and industrial research environments where one autoclave may support several departments or research programs.
Cycle development and validation remain the responsibility of appropriately qualified laboratory personnel. Programmability should be used to support validated procedures rather than as a substitute for them.
Choosing the Right Laboratory Autoclave
The Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L is a strong choice for laboratories that need large chamber capacity and genuine liquid-processing capability within a relatively compact platform.
The most important distinction is application. Laboratories primarily processing medical instruments may be better served by another Tuttnauer product family. Facilities sterilizing media, liquids, glassware, plastics, and research materials should look closely at the LabSci platform because it was designed specifically around those workflows.
Capacity is another major consideration.
Tuttnauer currently offers several LabSci benchtop liquid autoclaves. The LabSci 11L provides approximately 28 liters of capacity, while the LabSci 15L provides approximately 65 liters. The LabSci 15+L increases chamber capacity to approximately 85 liters.
For laboratories that regularly fill smaller autoclaves, the additional capacity of the 15+L can reduce cycle frequency and improve throughput.
Electrical service must also be evaluated. The LabSci 15+L requires 230 V, 60 Hz, three-phase electrical service with a NEMA L15-20 connection, making electrical planning important before purchase.
Installation requirements, on the other hand, are unusually convenient for an autoclave of this capacity. The standard LabSci 15+L does not require permanent water plumbing; users can add water and operate the system as a self-contained sterilizer.
American Instrument Exchange can help customers compare the LabSci 11L, LabSci 15L, LabSci 15+L, and other new Tuttnauer laboratory autoclaves based on chamber dimensions, liquid volume, load type, electrical service, throughput, available space, and budget.
Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L Key Specifications
| Specification |
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| Manufacturer |
Tuttnauer |
| Model |
LabSci 15+L |
| Product Family |
LabSci Laboratory Autoclaves |
| Condition |
Brand new from manufacturer |
| Sterilizer Type |
Automatic benchtop laboratory steam autoclave |
| Chamber Capacity |
85 L |
| Chamber Dimensions |
15 in diameter × 27.2 in deep |
| Maximum Available Loading Height |
Approximately 12.1 in |
| Exterior Dimensions |
Approximately 28.3 in W × 21.3 in H × 37 in D |
| Chamber Material |
316L or 316Ti stainless steel |
| Chamber Finish |
Electropolished |
| Standard Programs |
Glass, Plastic, Liquid A, Liquid B/Waste |
| Liquid Programs |
2 |
| Custom Programs |
Up to 16 additional cycles |
| Control System |
Automatic electronic control |
| User Interface |
Advanced multicolor control panel |
| Cycle Documentation |
Built-in printer |
| Printed Cycle Data |
Date, time, temperature, pressure, system messages, and alerts |
| Power-Failure Recovery |
Cycle-information recovery provided |
| Low-Water Protection |
Insufficient-water detector with automatic shutoff |
| Valve Protection |
In-line particle filter |
| Electrical Requirements |
230 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase |
| Electrical Connection |
NEMA L15-20 |
| Plumbing Requirements |
No permanent water utility connection required |
| Included Stand |
Stainless steel stand included |
| Installation Type |
Large benchtop / stand-mounted laboratory autoclave |
| Intended Use |
Laboratory applications; not intended as a medical device |
| Warranty |
Applicable Tuttnauer manufacturer’s warranty |
Specifications reflect current Tuttnauer U.S. technical information for the LabSci 15+L. Customers should confirm current production configuration, included accessories, electrical requirements, optional systems, installation requirements, and warranty terms with American Instrument Exchange when ordering.
Installation and Utility Requirements
Despite its 85-liter chamber, the Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L is designed for relatively straightforward installation.
Tuttnauer describes the standard system as plug and play with no permanent plumbing required. Users add the required process water rather than connecting the autoclave to a building water supply.
This can be a significant advantage in existing laboratories where adding water and drain plumbing would require costly construction or facility modifications.
Electrical service does require planning. The current U.S. LabSci 15+L specification requires 230 V, 60 Hz, three-phase power with a NEMA L15-20 connection. Facilities should confirm appropriate electrical service before ordering.
The autoclave measures approximately 28.3 inches wide × 21.3 inches high × 37 inches deep. Because of its chamber depth and front-loading door, facilities should provide sufficient space in front of the autoclave for loading and unloading as well as appropriate clearance for ventilation and service.
Tuttnauer includes a stainless steel stand with the system, allowing the large benchtop autoclave to be installed as a dedicated laboratory sterilization station.
Water quality remains important even though permanent plumbing is not required. Using water that meets manufacturer requirements can help minimize scale, deposits, valve contamination, and premature heater or chamber maintenance.
Cycle Documentation and Laboratory Records
The Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L incorporates a built-in printer for cycle documentation.
Printed records can include date and time, temperature, chamber pressure, system messages, and operating alerts.
This documentation can be particularly useful in research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and quality-control environments where sterilization cycles form part of established laboratory procedures.
The system also provides cycle-information recovery in the event of a power failure or cycle interruption, helping operators determine what occurred during an interrupted process.
Facilities should establish appropriate procedures for retaining, reviewing, and associating cycle records with particular loads according to their own quality system and regulatory requirements.
Optional LabSci Configurations and Capabilities
The LabSci platform can be configured for specialized laboratory requirements beyond the standard system.
Tuttnauer's current LabSci documentation identifies optional configurations including fast cooling, vacuum capability, biohazard filtration, and fan-assisted super-fast cooling, depending on the model and ordered configuration.
Fast-cooling options can be particularly valuable in laboratories processing large liquid loads because liquids retain heat long after the sterilization exposure phase ends. Reducing cooling time can improve throughput while allowing bottles to return to a safe handling temperature more quickly.
Biohazard filtration options may be appropriate for laboratories processing contaminated materials where exhaust handling requires additional consideration.
Vacuum options may support applications requiring enhanced air removal or other specialized processing conditions.
Because these capabilities depend on the specific ordered configuration, customers should discuss application requirements with American Instrument Exchange before selecting a LabSci system.
Why Buy a New Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L from American Instrument Exchange?
American Instrument Exchange supplies brand-new Tuttnauer laboratory autoclaves to biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, universities, research institutions, quality-control facilities, and other organizations throughout New England, the Northeast, and across the United States.
The LabSci 15+L is exactly the type of autoclave where equipment selection matters. A laboratory sterilizing several liters of culture media each day has very different requirements from a clinic sterilizing surgical instruments.
Liquid volume, bottle size, chamber dimensions, cooling requirements, biological waste, electrical service, documentation, daily throughput, and optional features should all be evaluated before selecting a system.
American Instrument Exchange can help customers work through these requirements and determine whether the 85-liter LabSci 15+L or another Tuttnauer laboratory autoclave better fits their workflow.
Our Haverhill, Massachusetts location provides biotechnology companies, universities, pharmaceutical organizations, research laboratories, and other customers throughout Massachusetts and New England with a regional source for new Tuttnauer equipment.
American Instrument Exchange also supplies complementary laboratory equipment including biosafety cabinets, CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, laboratory refrigerators, freezers, glassware washers, ovens, and other equipment commonly used alongside laboratory sterilization systems.
Because American Instrument Exchange offers both brand-new Tuttnauer autoclaves and professionally refurbished sterilizers, laboratories can compare new and refurbished solutions based on application, required features, budget, warranty preferences, and project timeline.
Customers can contact American Instrument Exchange for current pricing, availability, lead times, electrical requirements, optional configurations, shipping information, and assistance selecting the appropriate Tuttnauer laboratory autoclave.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L?
The LabSci 15+L is an 85-liter automatic laboratory autoclave designed specifically for processing liquids, microbiological media, glassware, compatible plastics, instruments, and laboratory waste.
Is the LabSci 15+L designed specifically for laboratories?
Yes. Tuttnauer identifies the LabSci line as laboratory autoclaves and states that the current system is not intended as a medical device.
What is the chamber capacity of the LabSci 15+L?
The LabSci 15+L provides approximately 85 liters of chamber capacity.
What are the chamber dimensions?
The chamber measures approximately 15 inches in diameter by 27.2 inches deep.
What is the maximum usable chamber height?
Tuttnauer lists a maximum available loading height of approximately 12.1 inches.
Can the LabSci 15+L sterilize liquids and culture media?
Yes. Liquid and media sterilization are primary applications for the LabSci series. The 15+L includes two standard liquid-processing programs.
How many standard programs does the LabSci 15+L have?
Four standard programs are provided: Glass, Plastic, Liquid A, and Liquid B/Waste.
Can custom sterilization cycles be programmed?
Yes. Up to 16 additional custom cycles can be created for appropriately developed laboratory procedures.
Can the LabSci 15+L sterilize laboratory glassware?
Yes. The system includes a dedicated glassware program and is specifically designed to process compatible laboratory glassware.
Can the LabSci 15+L process plastic laboratory supplies?
Yes. A dedicated plastic program is provided for compatible steam-sterilizable plastics. Individual materials should always be confirmed as suitable for the selected temperature and cycle.
Can the LabSci 15+L process biological waste?
Yes. Tuttnauer includes a Liquid B/waste program intended for appropriate laboratory waste and contaminated-media applications.
Does the LabSci 15+L require permanent plumbing?
No. The standard LabSci 15+L is designed for plug-and-play installation without a permanent water utility connection.
What electrical service does the LabSci 15+L require?
The current U.S. model requires approximately 230 V, 60 Hz, three-phase electrical service with a NEMA L15-20 connection.
Does the LabSci 15+L include a printer?
Yes. A built-in printer provides cycle documentation including time, temperature, pressure, and system information.
What happens if power fails during an autoclave cycle?
The LabSci 15+L includes cycle-information recovery functionality so operators can review relevant cycle information following a power failure or interruption.
What type of stainless steel is used in the LabSci 15+L chamber?
Tuttnauer specifies a chamber manufactured from 316L or 316Ti stainless steel.
What is the difference between the LabSci 15L and LabSci 15+L?
The primary difference is chamber capacity and depth. The LabSci 15L provides approximately 65 liters with a 15-inch × 20-inch chamber, while the LabSci 15+L increases capacity to approximately 85 liters with a chamber approximately 15 inches in diameter × 27.2 inches deep.
What is the difference between the LabSci 11L and LabSci 15+L?
The LabSci 11L is a substantially smaller laboratory autoclave at approximately 28 liters, while the LabSci 15+L provides 85 liters. The 15+L is better suited for facilities processing larger liquid, media, glassware, or laboratory loads.
Does the LabSci 15+L have fast-cooling options?
Tuttnauer's current LabSci documentation identifies optional fast-cooling configurations for the LabSci platform. Available options should be confirmed for the exact configuration being ordered.
Is a biohazard filtration option available?
Tuttnauer's current technical documentation identifies optional biohazard-filtration configurations within the LabSci 15 platform. Customers requiring this capability should discuss the appropriate configuration with American Instrument Exchange.
Does the LabSci 15+L include a stand?
Yes. Tuttnauer currently lists a stainless steel stand as included with the autoclave.
Is the Tuttnauer LabSci 15+L sold new by American Instrument Exchange?
Yes. American Instrument Exchange offers the LabSci 15+L brand new from Tuttnauer with the applicable manufacturer’s warranty.
Can American Instrument Exchange supply the LabSci 15+L throughout New England?
Yes. American Instrument Exchange supplies new Tuttnauer laboratory autoclaves throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, the broader Northeast, and nationwide.
Can American Instrument Exchange help determine which LabSci model I need?
Yes. American Instrument Exchange can help laboratories compare the LabSci 11L, 15L, 15+L, and other Tuttnauer systems based on liquid volume, chamber capacity, bottle dimensions, waste-processing requirements, electrical service, optional cooling or filtration features, and budget.
