Autoclave / Sterilizer Servicing and Maintenance

What we cover

LTE provides repair and maintenance cover for its in-house manufactured autoclave/sterilization equipment alongside all major manufacturers and models of laboratory, life science, pharma and food manufacturing autoclave machines and porous load sterilizers within hospital central sterilizing (CSSD) departments.

We specialise in tailoring contracts to specific customer requirements.

LTE contract services include:

• Routine periodic servicing
• Periodic, quarterly or annual testing in accordance with recognised industry standards
• Repairs
• Annual inspection – including vessel and generator insurance inspections
• Hydraulic testing
• Priority call outs

Fully comprehensive service and maintenance contracts are available upon on request.

Upon completion of servicing, maintenance or repairs you’ll receive an LTE engineers report detailing the work carried out for you to sign.

Common autoclave faults and issues

Problems and issues arise from time to time, it’s an unavoidable fact, but some are more common than others and many of these can be prevented or resolved with regular autoclave servicing and maintenance.

Door seals

If not checked and replaced regularly, door seals can fail over time due to wear and tear, causing internal pressure issues.

Load Probes

If not checked regularly, or if damaged during use, load probes can fail, causing unnecessary down-time.

Air filters

Air filters should be changed on a regular basis to avoid blockages which result in false autoclave machine readings.

Water quality

Water quality needs to be checked on a regular basis to avoid problems with the boiler and / or heaters, caused by scale and / or sediment build up.

Breakage and Spillage

This happens in autoclaves, failing to clear the breakage/spillage can cause a number of reliability issues such as blocked lines, stuck valves etc which will all increase down time.

What we provide

LTE servicing and maintenance visits ensure that the initial conditions under which we commission our LTE manufactured autoclaves, are maintained.

This helps to safeguard the autoclave machine’s lifespan.

Our service engineers will also carry out a detailed service component inspection which is based on our many years of maintenance experience.

In many cases, the inspection can identify issues before they occur, helping to ensure optimal performance.

We always recommend that servicing and the replacement of service parts is completed when stipulated to protect the life-expectancy of the application.

How do I set up a contract?

Simply get in touch by calling us on 01457 876 221 or email us at: service@lte-scientific.co.uk.

A member of LTE’s friendly service team will assess your requirements and tailor your service and maintenance plan to suit your needs and application, arranging a site visit if necessary.