Large Capacity Sterilizer Without Dryer 50L 115V vs High-Pressure Steam Sterilizer with Dryer 22 L, 115V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, High-Pressure Steam Sterilizer with Dryer 22 L, 115V is the lower-cost option; Large Capacity Sterilizer Without Dryer 50L 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Large Capacity Sterilizer | High-Pressure Steam Sterilizer |
|---|---|---|
| Model | SQ500 (SQ-500C catalog SKU) | — |
| Timer | 0/1 min to 99 h 59 min, 1-minute resolution | 1 min – 99 h 59 min / 100–999 h |
| Heater | 100V 1000W × 2 | — |
| Weight | Approx. 95 kg | 65 kg (143.3 lb) |
| Electrical | 100-120V AC, 50/60Hz, 20.5-24.5A | — |
| Accessories | Rack × 2, OMS-90 pail (dia 332 × depth 195.5 mm), steam cup, drain bottle, drain tray, filter | — |
| Specification | Value | — |
| Operating ambient | 5-35°C | — |
| Max operating pressure | 0.255 MPa | — |
| Effective chamber capacity | 47.5 L (50 L nominal class) | — |
| Effective chamber dimensions | 370 mm dia. × 442 mm depth | — |
| External dimensions (W×D×H) | 520 × 660 × 846 mm | 41 × 47 × 95.3 cm |
| Temperature range — preheating | 45-80°C | — |
| Temperature range — sterilization | 105-135°C | — |
| Temperature range — heat retention | 45-60°C | — |
| Temperature range — melting (agar) | 65-100°C | — |
| Class | — | Capital — sterilizer |
| Safety | — | Main short-circuit protection, safety-valve overpressure relief, self-diagnostic sensor monitoring, low-water sensor, SSR/heater protection |
| System | — | Automatic high-pressure steam sterilizer with dryer |
| Base model | — | Yamato SM200 |
| Controller | — | Hi Tec IV CR microprocessor type |
| Power supply | — | AC115V, 13 A (50/60 Hz) |
| Heater 2 (dry) | — | 1.0 kW |
| Chamber capacity | — | 22 L (0.8 cu ft) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Large Capacity Sterilizer Without Dryer 50L 115V and the High-Pressure Steam Sterilizer with Dryer 22 L, 115V?
- The main differences are in Model, Timer, Heater. The table above shows every spec side by side; the decision guide highlights which fits which use case.
- Which should I buy?
- If budget is the priority, High-Pressure Steam Sterilizer with Dryer 22 L, 115V is the lower-cost option; Large Capacity Sterilizer Without Dryer 50L 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
- Do both carry a warranty?
- Yes — both are sold through Legacy Lab Supplies as an authorized distributor and carry full manufacturer warranty.
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