{"product_id":"compact-sterilizer-18l-sk-102c","title":"Yamato SK102C Compact Sterilizer 18L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact Sterilizer 18L Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCompact Sterilizer 18L\u003c\/strong\u003e (models SK102C and SK112C) from Yamato Scientific is a space-saving steam autoclave built for research and clinical labs. Offered by LabSupplies.com as an authorized dealer, this 18 L unit sterilizes across a 50 to 126°C temperature range. Programmable cycles and a four-digit LED display keep precise control within easy reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA SUS304 stainless steel chamber and cover resist corrosion through repeated steam exposure. Exterior panels combine bonderizing steel plate finished with baked melamine resin and ABS resin for durability. Driving each cycle, a 2000W pipe heater delivers rapid, even heat-up. Timer settings span 0 to 999 minutes for flexible program lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect 115V (SK102C) or 220V (SK112C) to match your facility circuits. Footprint stays compact while shipping weight reaches 85 lbs. Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 systems, the unit ships from USA inventory. Multiple safety interlocks and sensors guard every run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2000W pipe heater:\u003c\/strong\u003e drives rapid, even heat-up for shorter cycle times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable control:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable sterilizing and temperature functions across a 50 to 126°C range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-digit LED display:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear, easy-to-read readout of cycle status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer range 0 to 999 minutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e flexible program lengths for varied sterilization loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered safety system:\u003c\/strong\u003e water level detection sensor with alarm, overheat protection, lid-closure interlock sensor, and pressure lamp indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUS304 chamber and cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless construction stands up to repeated steam cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Sterilizer \/ Autoclave\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatching a steam sterilizer to your workflow comes down to load volume, cycle parameters, and how it fits your bench and power supply. Weigh these axes .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e chamber volume sets how many flasks, media bottles, or instrument trays you can process per cycle. This 18 L unit suits compact research throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm the unit reaches the setpoints your protocols require. The 50 to 126°C span covers standard steam sterilization needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl type:\u003c\/strong\u003e programmable functions with a digital display support repeatable, documented cycles versus manual-only operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose 115V or 220V to match the circuit available at the install site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify bench or floor space against the unit dimensions before delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety features:\u003c\/strong\u003e interlocks, overheat protection, and water-level monitoring protect operators and samples during pressurized cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic high-pressure steam sterilizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 to 126°C \u003csup\u003e*1\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. Operating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.142 MPa (at 126°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Control System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePID control by microprocessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel (SUS304)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 W stainless steel pipe heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-level detection (liquid-expansion); safety valve (0.165 MPa); safety interlock; spring full-lift safety valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø280 × H292 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonderizing steel plate baked with melamine resin coating, ABS resin (exterior)\nStainless steel SUS304 (chamber\/cover)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTIN (Barcode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e797059932306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 × 36 × 35 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003csup\u003e*1\u003c\/sup\u003e No-load operation of bath only; maximum temperature varies with circumstances and operating conditions.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes and Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSK-102C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSK-112C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/hk5abhwpw1ifwgv\/SK102C%20112C%20201C%20211C%20301C%20311C.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProduct Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/kj3gqc2gv69pc1a\/YSJ%20ISO%209001%202015%20Quality%20Management%20System.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eISO 9001\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/oarz166rdek2sv6\/YSJ%20ISO14001%20%20ENG%20%28EXP%20OCT%202021%29.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eISO 14001\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/psv1xx64ubc3je7\/YSJ%20ISO%2045001%202018%20Occupational%20Health%20and%20Safety%20Management%20System.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eISO 45001\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yamato-usa.com\/shop\/yamato-sk-series-compact-steam-sterilizers-autoclaves-112?category=59#attr=279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamato Scientific Official Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore in This Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/natural-convection-dry-sterilizer-99l-sk-401\"\u003eNatural Convection Dry Sterilizer 99L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/compact-sterilizer-24l-sk-201c\"\u003eCompact Sterilizer 24L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/natural-convection-dry-sterilizer-162l-sk-601\"\u003eNatural Convection Dry Sterilizer 162L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/compact-sterilizer-30l-sk-301c\"\u003eCompact Sterilizer 30L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sterilizer-with-dryer-20l-sm-201\"\u003eSterilizer With Dryer 20L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sterilizer-with-dryer-32l-sm-301\"\u003eSterilizer With Dryer 32L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laboratory-autoclaves-sterilizers\"\u003eView all Laboratory Autoclaves \u0026amp; Sterilizers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From LabSupplies.com\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder the Compact Sterilizer 18L directly from LabSupplies.com and skip the back-and-forth of a sourcing request. Every unit ships as a genuine, warranty-backed product from US inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Yamato Scientific dealer supplying genuine units with full manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn stock and ready to ship from USA inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated lab-equipment specialists available for spec and compatibility questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward direct purchasing built for procurement teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat temperature range does the Compact Sterilizer 18L reach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt operates across a 50 to 126°C temperature range. Programmable sterilizing and temperature functions let you set and repeat cycle parameters for standard steam sterilization protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the chamber capacity and footprint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chamber holds 18 L, sized for compact research throughput. Shipping weight is approximately 85 lbs, so confirm bench or floor space and circuit access before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the SK102C and SK112C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVoltage is the only difference. SK102C runs on 115V and SK112C runs on 220V; both share the same 18 L capacity, 50 to 126°C range, 2000W heater, and feature set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow powerful is the heating element?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2000W pipe heater powers each cycle, delivering rapid, even heat-up. The four-digit LED display shows cycle status, and the timer adjusts from 0 to 999 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are used in the chamber and exterior?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chamber and cover are SUS304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance. 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