The Benchmark Research Products B4000-16 BioClave Benchtop Digital Research Autoclave is an electric device with a 16 L chamber capacity used for steam sterilizing laboratory equipment. The autoclave digitally displays two selectable temperatures (either 121 or 134 degrees C) and a selection of preset sterilization programs, including an unwrapped, wrapped, liquid, or dry cycle. The autoclave features three trays for maximizing space in the chamber by holding instruments, liquids, laboratory equipment, and other items to be sterilized. The maximum pressure and load weight depend on the object being sterilized. A mechanical and electrical safety feature prevents the door from being opened until the chamber has reached zero pounds per square inch (psi). The BioClave autoclave is commonly used in laboratories, comes with a one year warranty, and meets European Economic Community (EEC) Council Directive 93/42/EEC standards.

The chamber capacity is 16 L and its dimensions are 23 (diameter) x 35 cm (length) (9 x 13.75 inches); tray dimensions are 16.5 x 27 cm (6.5 x 10.75 inches) (W x L); and exterior dimensions are 40 x 56 x 44.5 cm/15.7 x 22.0 x 17.5 inches (H x W x D), and it weighs 40 kg (89 lb.). (H is height, the vertical distance from lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.) Electrical: 120V, 60Hz, 950W. Maximum pressure is 29 PSI/2 Bar.

Autoclaves are ovens that sterilize laboratory instruments and can kill bacteria, viruses or both. They are often used in laboratories to sterilize lab equipment, media and liquids, and can be designed to meet different health, safety, and environmental standards.

Benchmark Scientific manufactures laboratory products and devices such as autoclaves, sterilizers, centrifuges, mixers, shakers, hotplates, stirrers, water baths, glassware, and agarose. The company, founded in 2008, is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ.