The Master Science Infrared Loop Sterilizer uses infrared heat to sterilize inoculation loops, needles, test tube mouths and bottle necks without an open flame. It is safe to use inside biological safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods and near extraction systems, and air currents do not affect its performance.
A high-purity alumina ceramic heating chamber reaches up to 900 °C, sterilizing a loop in seconds, and the heater can be tilted to treat tube and bottle mouths without spilling liquid.
Technical Specifications
Specifications of the two Master Science Infrared Loop Sterilizer models:
- Brand: Master Science
- Model Number: MSBCS-ISWISS, MSBCS-IISWISS
- SKU: MSBCS-ISWISS, MSBCS-IISWISS
- Models: MSBCS-ISWISS, MSBCS-IISWISS
- Port Diameter: Ø36 mm (I); Ø22 mm (II)
- Item Diameter: < Ø35 mm (I); < Ø20 mm (II)
- Heating Zone Depth: 8.5 cm (I); 15.2 cm (II)
- Maximum Temperature: 900 ±30 °C
- Standby Temperature: 600 °C
- Heat-up Time: About 20 min to maximum
- Heating Element: 95 % alumina ceramic
- Heater Angle: Down to 45°, up to 75°
- Voltage Regulation: Automatic, stable from 180 to 240 V
- Power Supply: 180 to 240 V, 50 Hz, 200 W
- Ambient Conditions: -10 to 40 °C, humidity ≤ 95 %
- Package Size: 265 × 230 × 155 mm
- Net / Gross Weight: 1.2 kg / 1.5 kg
Key Benefits
- No open flame: the Master Science Infrared Loop Sterilizer removes the fire risk of Bunsen burners inside safety cabinets.
- Seconds per loop: high chamber temperature sterilizes loops and needles almost instantly.
- No spatter: enclosed heating prevents aerosol and splatter of contaminated material.
- Long element life: automatic voltage regulation keeps temperature steady and protects the ceramic.
- Adjustable angle: tilting heater handles tubes and bottles containing liquid.
For larger loads, see the Master Science vertical autoclave.
Product Features
Heating
- Infrared heating up to 900 °C
- 600 °C standby mode
- 95 % alumina ceramic chamber
Design
- Adjustable tilt from -45° to +75°
- Two port sizes and depths
- Compact and lightweight
Electronics
- Digital microchip control
- Automatic voltage compensation 180 to 240 V
Applications
The Master Science Infrared Loop Sterilizer is used in:
- Microbiology inoculation work
- Biological safety cabinets and clean benches
- Clinical and food testing labs
- Mobile carts and field labs
- Teaching laboratories
Common Laboratory Problems and How This Sterilizer Helps
How the Master Science Infrared Loop Sterilizer improves aseptic technique:
- Bunsen burners disrupting cabinet airflow: flameless heating keeps laminar flow intact.
- Splatter from loops: enclosed infrared heating contains residue.
- Gas supply not available: it runs on mains power only.
- Voltage fluctuations: automatic regulation keeps temperature stable.
- Spilling tube contents: the tilting heater fits tube mouths at an angle.