The Sapphire is our flagship autoclave, powerful, unique, reliable and state of the art; this new autoclave is ideally suited for heavy duty work where capacity and reliability are key.

Available in 550, 660 & 770 litre variants, the double ended Sapphire range offers our clients a versatile workhorse, with various options such as an integrated boiler, liquid ring vacuum and our recently developed steam drying jacket. This model brings all the regular benefits of our well established Sapphire series to the larger CAT2 and CAT3 laboratories, addressing cross partition “clean” and “dirty” side area requirements.

Key Features & Options
•550, 660 & 770 litre variants
•MP 25 Controller
•Square chamber
•Automatic mechanically hoisted sliding door (not pneumatic)
•Fixed seal
•Space-saving design
•Integral drip tray under door
•Accelerated water cooling by means of a water jacket
•Double interlocked door for pass through operation
•Steam jacket option
•Loading trollies and transfer carriage accessories
•Liquid ring vacuum option

Rodwell autoclaves tend to cost more than most of the competition but vast savings are quickly realised due to reduced operating, service and maintenance costs. Not to mention the costs to your laboratory when an autoclave breaks down.

You get what you pay for? This is certainly the case for cheaper equipment for the reasons mentioned above, but with Rodwell Autoclaves you do not get what you pay for. You get more: The highest quality materials, High pressure pipe work and compression fittings for easy maintenance, Proven materials, systems and technology, Control system with more standard features, Solid construction which ensures many years reliable service.

Upgradeable technology, sensible and practical design as opposed to mere aesthetics, safety locks and lock detection systems, Diagnostic control system that informs the operator of the nature of any faults for quick and simple fault finding.

Rodwell Scientific Instruments is a division of the Rodwell Engineering Group, a family owned company who’s team of engineers have achieved success over the past 50 years simply by doing their best to ensure total customer satisfaction.

We have been exporting for the past 30 years and have established distributors in many nations all over the world. Our distributors share our commitment for proficient after-sales service using fully trained engineers with access to support from the manufacturers they represent.

Making full use of modern available technology, Email and the internet has allowed us to develop up-to-date software (optional) which allows the scientist to email complete cycles to our technical department for full on-screen diagnosis and set-up recommendations.

Rodwell Engineering Group is a family business founded in 1945. Over the years it has expanded to a multi-faceted engineering company though natural growth, acquisition and shrewd investment. Some of Rodwell’s acquisitions have a history spanning back nearly 100 years!

The company also has extensive property and business interests which ensure financial stability even throughout the most turbulent times.

This broad nature of Rodwell Engineering Group’s activities plus sound financial foundations ensure that your Rodwell Autoclave is manufactured to the highest engineering standards and can be supported throughout its lifetime.