Miele Laboratory Glasswasher PLW 8683 CD AD

The Miele PLW 8683 CD AD Laboratory Glasswasher is a high-performance washer-disinfector engineered for the precise cleaning and disinfection of laboratory glassware in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and academic research facilities. Built with Miele’s renowned German precision, this model delivers analytically pure, residue-free results through advanced cleaning technology, customizable programming, and sustainable design. The PLW 8683 CD AD features liquid dispensing, DryPlus drying, conductivity monitoring, and a demineralized water (AD) connection, making it an ideal solution for laboratories requiring high throughput and stringent compliance. Its ergonomic interface and robust construction ensure seamless integration into demanding lab workflows.

Key Features

• Superior Cleaning Efficiency: Utilizes a variable-speed heater pump to adjust water pressure dynamically, providing high-pressure cleaning for stubborn residues and low-pressure soaking for thorough wetting of complex glassware. Enhanced spray arm technology and a four-stage filtration system (large surface, coarse, glass breakage, micro-fine) ensure spotless, contamination-free results.

• Flexible High-Capacity Chamber: Processes up to 128 laboratory flasks, 64 narrow-necked glassware, 196 vials/test tubes, or 98 pipettes per cycle, with alternative configurations for mixed loads (e.g., 98 pipettes with additional glassware). The EasyLoad system with modular racks simplifies loading and accommodates diverse glassware sizes for maximum efficiency.

• DryPlus Hot Air Drying: Features a high-efficiency hot air drying system with a HEPA H14 filter for particle-free drying air, ensuring spotless, dry glassware, including narrow-lumened items like pipettes and vials, ready for immediate reuse without manual drying.

• Conductivity Monitoring: Includes advanced conductivity monitoring to detect deviations in the final rinse water, ensuring residue-free results critical for analytical purity. Combined with wash pressure and spray arm monitoring, it guarantees reliable cleaning performance.

• Demineralized Water (AD) Connection: Equipped with a dedicated AD water connection for residue-free final rinses, essential for sensitive laboratory applications. An integrated water softener enhances rinse quality and protects glassware from mineral deposits.

• Precise Liquid Dispensing: Integrated dosing pumps with oval-wheel counters ensure accurate delivery of liquid process chemicals across various viscosities, optimizing cleaning performance and maintaining hygiene standards.

• Customizable Programming: Features a full-touch color display for intuitive operation, offering 20 pre-installed programs and 10 customizable cycles. Adjustable parameters, such as pump speed and wash phases, allow tailored cleaning for specific requirements, from delicate items to heavy soiling.

• Hygienic Stainless Steel Construction: Constructed with stainless steel, featuring laser-welded chamber seams and external heating elements for a crevice-free, hygienic interior. The robust design minimizes contamination risks and ensures long-term durability in rigorous lab environments.

• Eco-Efficient Operation: Optimizes resource consumption with a variable-speed pump, reducing water and energy use.

• User-Friendly Design: Includes a flush-fit touchscreen interface, multi-color LED chamber lighting for cycle status visibility, and a maintenance-optimized layout for minimal downtime, backed by SiC’s Miele trained Engineers.

• Safety Assurance: Features real-time monitoring of spray arms, pressure, and conductivity, with automatic door locks for operator safety. The HEPA H14 filter ensures clean drying air, protecting sensitive experiments from contamination.

Applications

• Pharmaceutical Research: Ensures residue-free glassware for drug development and quality control, preventing cross-contamination for accurate analyses.

• Biotechnology Labs: Reprocesses pipettes, vials, and flasks for cell culture and molecular biology, maintaining experimental sterility.

• Chemical Analysis: Removes chemical residues from analytical glassware, supporting precise testing and research outcomes.

• Balancing Research: Prepares laboratory utensils for teaching and experiments, ensuring contamination-free environments.

• Environmental and Food Safety Testing: Cleans glassware for microbiological and quality control, accommodating diverse residues with tailored programs.

• Capacity per Cycle: Up to 128 laboratory flasks, 64 narrow-necked glassware, 196 vials, or/test tubes, or 98 pipettes, with mixed loads options (e.g., 98 pipettes with additional glassware).

• Wash Chamber: Stainless steel, with laser-welded seams; external heating elements included for hygiene.

• Cleaning System: Variable-speed heater pump with adjustable pressure; 4-stage filtration (large surface, coarse, glass breakage, micro-fine).

• Drying System: DryPlus hot air drying with HEPA H14 filter.

• Control System: M Touch Flex full-touch color touchscreen; up to 200 programmable cycles.

• Water(ConnectionsWater Connections): Cold water (CW), hot water (HW), demineralized water (AD) with integrated softener.

• Monitoring: Wash pressure, spray arm rotation, conductivity monitoring, and liquid dosing via oval-wheel counters.

• Power Supply: 230V/50Hz with 32A 6.3kW (Configurable for 230V/50Hz, 16A, 3.3 kW).

• Dimensions: ~900 mm (W) x 700 mm (D) x 820 mm (H) (external, approximate).

• Compliance: GLP, GMP; optional 21 CFR Part 11 with process documentation.