Laboratory dishwasher solutions for schools and universities
360PRO – reliable and cost-effective solutions for laboratories in schools and universities
In school and university labs, it is all about safe learning conditions, reliable results and responsibility for young people who are just starting out with scientific experiments. 360PRO supports you with professional solutions for lab glassware cleaning. In our laboratory glasswashers, every type of glass – from test tubes to large-volume glassware – is cleaned reliably and gently, so that materials are protected. Our system can be validated and is designed for continuous operation, ensuring safe and smooth lab operations day after day. This takes the pressure off teachers and laboratory staff, minimises risks and creates more space for successful teaching, learning and research.
Professional laboratory glasswashers: the safe solution for reproducible results
Lab glassware is the bedrock of every experiment, yet incredibly sensitive at the same time. Residues are often invisible but can affect results, jeopardise safety and increase the risk of experiments going wrong.
So the decisive factor is not just that cleaning is carried out, but how it is carried out. Every cleaning method – manual, in a conventional dishwasher or with a professional laboratory glasswasher – has an impact on safety, quality and daily workloads in laboratories.
A lot of effort. Little reproducibility.
Manual cleaning of laboratory glassware quickly reaches its limits in the day-to-day tasks undertaken in laboratories. The effort involved is high and the results depend heavily on experience, care and available time windows. Residues cannot always be seen, processes are difficult to reproduce and reliable validation is practically impossible. At the same time, manual cleaning means direct contact with sensitive substances and therefore puts teachers and students at increased risk.
This means high workload, non-standardised results and no process reliability
A good everyday helper – but not a laboratory machine
Dishwashers are often used in laboratories to save time and simplify workflows. Although tried and tested for everyday crockery, they are not designed for the requirements of school and university labs.
Programmes, temperatures and water pressure are not suitable for sensitive laboratory glassware. These machines cannot always be relied upon to meet requirements for different glassware shapes, narrow openings or complex geometries. Residues can remain without being visible.
There is also a lack of reproducible cleaning processes that can be validated for a laboratory setting. Results can vary, especially in labs accommodating a variety of user groups.
Loading and material protection are also not designed for lab glassware, which means that glass can break more quickly.
This means time savings at first glance but unreliable results and no process security
Best in class for laboratory glassware.
Professional laboratory glasswashers are designed specifically to meet the requirements of labs in schools and universities. They can be relied upon to clean lab glassware gently and consistently – regardless of glass shape, size or complexity. Defined programmes, controlled processes and perfectly matched detergents ensure consistent results. Residues are safely removed, cleaning processes can be validated and risks for teachers and students are significantly reduced. At the same time, lab washers noticeably reduce workloads in laboratories by saving time, standardising workflows and facilitating predictable and safe operation – from small school labs to complex university labs.
This means high process reliability, lower workloads and reproducible results
Quantifiable benefits of automated laboratory glassware cleaning
Up to 60 items of laby glassware in 24 minutes: automated cleaning saves time, takes the pressure off teaching staff and enables targeted use of water and energy – for efficient and sustainable lab operations.
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The right machine for any educational setting: from the compact ExploreLine for school labs to the powerful ExpertLine and even large-chamber laboratory washers for high capacities – for safe, efficient and reliable laboratory glassware cleaning.
The ExploreLine PLW 8604 is the compact entry-level solution for the education sector.
- Intuitive and fast touch control
- 2 loading levels
- 6 predefined laboratory programmes
- Maximum cleaning temperature: 70 °C
- Max. number of EasyLoad injector modules: 2
- Automatic dispensing with 1 dispensing pump
ExpertLine lab glasswashers combine high flexibility and excellent cleaning results with user convenience.
- Intuitive and fast operation on colour touch display
- 2 loading levels
- 19 predefined laboratory programmes
- Maximum cleaning temperature: 93 °C
- Max. number of EasyLoad injector modules: 4
- Various drying options
- Automatic dispensing with up to 3 dispensing pumps
The large-chamber laboratory glasswashers are designed for high reprocessing volumes and large volumes of lab glassware.
- Intuitive and fast operation on a large colour touch display
- 3 loading levels
- Up to 30 predefined laboratory programmes
- Maximum cleaning temperature: 93 °C
- Max. number of EasyLoad injector modules: up to 9
- Hot air drying with HEPA filter
- Automatic dispensing with up to 6 dispensing pumps
One system, numerous possibilities.
This example configuration for the ExploreLine PLW 8604 lab dishwasher provides a straightforward and cost-effective introduction to automated laboratory glassware cleaning. Practically compiled, clearly structured and flexibly expandable – with the addition of holder racks, for example.
Your starter package includes:
- 1 x A 101 upper basket
- 2 x AK 12/1 inserts
- 1 x A 150 lower basket
- 1 x A 300/3 EasyLoad injector module with 8 injector nozzles
- 1 x A 301/5 EasyLoad injector module with 18 injector nozzles
Top of the class from Miele
Please visit our product comparison page for a detailed technical comparison of our laboratory glasswasher range.
The 360PRO all-round service
In everyday education in particular, where lessons, work placements and research times are tightly scheduled, no machine should fail. Our PROtect service solutions ensure that your lab washers remain ready for use at all times – safely, predictably and without interruptions.
What PROtect means for schools and universities:
- Regular maintenance to avoid unplanned downtimes
- Rapid repairs by trained Miele technicians
- Optimised machine performance so that cleaning quality and process reliability remain constant
- Proactive maintenance that creates predictability and protects teaching provision
Our laboratory glasswashers are designed for intensive use – with regular service intervals, you can safeguard lab operation, even when teaching groups alternate or practicals run in parallel.
Laboratories in schools and universities face the challenge of coordinating multiple user groups, changing workflows and limited resources. Miele MOVE Connect helps you to maintain an overview and optimise laboratory processes.
How you benefit from Miele MOVE Connect:
- Networked lab glasswashers whose status and availability can be viewed at any time
- Transparent machine data that shows when glassware is ready for use again
- Intelligent assistance functions that help to identify potential faults and analyse processes
- Efficient machine management that takes the pressure off lab managers, teaching staff and technical services
Miele MOVE Connect makes lab activities easier to plan – and helps educational institutions to optimise their management of time, resources and process reliability.
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- 1Maximum savings with PLW 8604, heating: 8.5 kW (3N AC 400 V 50 Hz), connection to cold water and demineralised water (15 °C). Other technical conditions may result in different values.