Sterilization and Cleaning
VITARIS supports laboratories, research institutions, and manufacturing facilities in the selection, qualification, and operation of autoclaves for demanding applications.
Reliable Processes for Sterility, Hygiene, and Quality
Controlled sterilization and cleaning processes protect samples, products, employees, and test results from the consequences of microbial contamination. Errors in these processes can lead to batch losses, inaccurate analysis results, increased workload, or regulatory noncompliance.
Laboratories and manufacturing facilities face the challenge of reliably eliminating microbial contamination while gently reprocessing materials, instruments, or media. At the same time, requirements for documentation, traceability, and process reliability are constantly increasing.
VITARIS has been supporting customers in implementing safe sterilization processes for about 25 years. With its RAYPA and TERRA brands and extensive practical experience, VITARIS provides support in the evaluation, commissioning, qualification, and long-term maintenance of these systems.
Typical Applications
Sterilization processes are part of the daily routine in life sciences laboratories, research facilities, manufacturing plants, and food and quality control facilities. Typical applications include the sterilization of culture media, liquids, and biological materials; the reprocessing of glassware and laboratory instruments; and the decontamination of laboratory waste. In the food industry, autoclaves are used in production, for product development, shelf-life studies, and process validations. Research laboratories use sterilization systems to ensure stable conditions for microbiological, cell biology, and molecular biology work.
Requirements and trends
Process reliability and reproducibility
Sterilization and cleaning processes must be reliably repeatable under defined conditions. Precise control of time, temperature, and pressure lays the foundation for consistent results and validatable processes.
Documentation and Traceability
Laboratories and quality-critical areas require comprehensive documentation of all process parameters. Digital records, data exports, and traceable batch documentation facilitate audits and internal quality controls.
Efficient Use of Resources
Laboratories need equipment and systems that can be flexibly adapted to changing project sizes and production environments.
Our Product Line
Laboratory autoclaves
Validatable autoclaves for laboratory & industrial applications, GMP-compliant and energy-efficient.
Food autoclaves
Autoclaves for food producers, processors, and restaurants
Instrument Washers
For the standardized cleaning and reprocessing of glassware, instruments, and laboratory supplies.
Our Range of Services
Quick solutions for emergencies
Repairs
Defective laboratory equipment can affect the entire operation. With our professional repair service, we ensure that your equipment is back in operation quickly. Thanks to our availability of spare parts in Switzerland and our trained technicians, we reduce downtimes to a minimum.
Validation, qualification and calibration
We offer comprehensive validation and calibration services for laboratories that require maximum accuracy and compliance with standards. With certified measurement and testing procedures, we ensure that your devices work reliably and precisely - in accordance with regulatory requirements such as GMP, GLP or ISO.
Prevention for a long service life
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential to operate laboratory equipment reliably and safely. Our maintenance service minimizes downtime, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and extends the service life of your equipment through preventive measures.
Partner
All brands in our service portfolio are carefully selected and must meet a high requirement profile. The close and continuous contact between VITARIS employees and the manufacturers ensures a high level of professionalism and access to the latest innovations. In addition, our warehouse in Switzerland guarantees a high level of readiness and speed of delivery.
Why VITARIS
Sterilization and cleaning involve much more than simply purchasing a single device. Success depends on the interplay of application, process understanding, equipment technology, consumables, and service.
VITARIS combines many years of experience in life science laboratories with a carefully selected portfolio from RAYPA and TERRA. Customers receive support from evaluation through commissioning to ongoing operation. This creates stable processes, minimizes risks, and ensures cost-effective use of the systems throughout their entire service life.
Committed to your needs
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Do you have any questions or need help? Our team is at your side with expert advice and customized solutions for your laboratory.