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Memmert SF260 Hot-Air Steriliser, 256 L, Class IIb medical device

Product information "Memmert SF260 Hot-Air Steriliser, 256 L, Class IIb medical device"

Reliable sterilisation for hospitals, medical practices and laboratories

The Memmert SF260 hot-air steriliser is a Class IIb medical device (in accordance with MDD 93/42/EEC) designed for the sterilisation of medical materials using dry heat at atmospheric pressure. With an internal capacity of 256 litres and a temperature range of +20 °C to +250 °C, the unit is suitable for hospitals, medical practices and laboratories that need to sterilise large quantities of instruments and containers reliably and with full documentation.

Precise temperature control with SetpointWAIT

A Pt100 sensor using the 4-wire measurement method (DIN Class A) measures the temperature with an accuracy of ±0.1 °C up to 99.9 °C and ±0.5 °C from 100 °C onwards. The SetpointWAIT function only starts the sterilisation time once the setpoint temperature has actually been reached – ensuring validatable, reproducible cycles. An electronically controlled turbine circulates the air in adjustable 10 per cent increments, whilst electronically controlled fresh air and exhaust air dampers ensure controlled air exchange.

Robust construction and safety

The interior is made of stainless steel with deep-drawn ribbing and is heated on all four sides; the fully insulated stainless steel door locks via a two-point compression lock. For safety, the unit monitors the temperature electronically and additionally via a mechanical temperature limiter (DIN 12880 Class 1), which triggers at around 20 °C above the maximum temperature. An integrated self-diagnostic system automatically detects faults.

Operation, interfaces and documentation

The SF260 is controlled via the ControlCOCKPIT SingleDISPLAY: an adaptive digital PID microprocessor controller with a high-resolution TFT colour graphic display and a digital timer (1 minute to 99 days). Log data can be read out and archived via the Ethernet interface or using a USB stick with AtmoCOCKPIT software – the programme sequence remains stored even after a power cut. This significantly simplifies documentation for quality management.

Scope of delivery

  • 1x Memmert SF260 hot-air steriliser (basic unit)
  • 2x stainless steel wire racks (electropolished)
  • 1x factory calibration certificate (at +160 °C)

Technical details

Internal capacity256 litres
Internal dimensions (W×H×D)640 × 800 × 500 mm
External dimensions (W×H×D)824 × 1183 × 684 mm (+56 mm depth for door handle)
Temperature range+20 °C to +250 °C
Temperature accuracy±0.1 °C (up to 99.9 °C) / ±0.5 °C (from 100 °C)
Sensor technologyPt100, 4-wire measurement method, DIN Class A
VentilationElectronically controlled recirculation fan, adjustable in 10% increments
Fresh air/exhaust airElectronically controlled fresh air and extract air dampers
ControlControlCOCKPIT SingleDISPLAY, TFT colour graphic display, digital PID microprocessor controller
TimerDigital, 1 minute to 99 days
Safety functionSetpointWAIT (start only once the setpoint temperature has been reached)
Temperature monitoringElectronic + mechanical temperature limiter (DIN 12880 Class 1), approx. 20 °C above maximum temperature
Interior materialStainless steel with deep-drawn ribbing, 4-sided circulation heating
DoorFully insulated stainless steel door, 2-point compression lock
Rear panel of the housingGalvanised sheet steel
Max. load300 kg in total / 20 kg per shelf
Max. number of shelves9
InterfacesEthernet, USB (with AtmoCOCKPIT software)
Voltage/Power (230 V)50/60 Hz, approx. 3,400 W
Voltage/Power (115 V)50/60 Hz, approx. 1,800 W
Installation requirementsMin. 15 cm clearance from the rear wall, 20 cm clearance from the ceiling, 5 cm clearance at the sides; max. installation altitude 2,000 m
Environmental conditions+5 °C to +40 °C, max. 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Packaging dimensions930 × 1,380 × 930 mm
Net weight/Gross weightapprox. 110 kg / approx. 161 kg
CertificationsCE (LGA, 0197), VDE, UL
Medical device classificationClass IIb in accordance with MDD 93/42/EEC


Do you require additional accessories, such as further stainless steel grating panels or custom calibration? Our procurement service will be happy to assist you with any special requests.

Volume: 256 l