10
Nov
2026

A Sea to Sky Trip: Flight Clave 23+ Maintenance in Squamish

by Todd Purdie November 10th, 2026 in Autoclave Applications and Maintenance
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Today we headed up the Sea to Sky Highway to Squamish for a routine maintenance visit on a Flight Clave 23+ autoclave at Sea to Sky Veterinary Clinic.

It's always a pleasure to visit a clinic that looks after its equipment this well. The team at Sea to Sky does a great job with day-to-day care of their sterilizer, and it shows. A well-kept autoclave makes our maintenance visit smooth and helps keep the clinic's sterilization running reliably between visits.

Why routine maintenance matters

For veterinary clinics, the autoclave runs all day, sterilizing surgical and dental instruments. Scheduled preventive maintenance helps:

  • catch worn parts before they cause a breakdown,
  • keep cycles consistent and support inspection readiness,
  • extend the life of the machine.

A big part of keeping an autoclave healthy happens between our visits: following the manufacturer's daily and weekly cleaning steps and using distilled water. Sea to Sky's team is a great example of that.

Serving Squamish, Whistler and the Sea to Sky corridor

A reminder for clinics up the highway: we service Whistler too. Alpha Scientific's factory-trained technicians come to you, whether you're in Squamish or Whistler, the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan, Alberta or Saskatchewan. We've been servicing sterilizers for more than 25 years, and we're an authorized Flight Clave dealer.

Thanks to the team at Sea to Sky Veterinary Clinic. We look forward to seeing you next time!

To book maintenance or repair for your autoclave, call 1-888-818-4847.

Todd Purdie is the Head Technician and Service Manager for Alpha Scientific. He possesses over 25 years of autoclave and sterilization experience, making him one of Canada’s leaders in the industry.

He currently leads an experienced technical staff that can repair and maintain autoclaves, compressors, ultrasonic cleaners, Dental Delivery Systems, and other forms of medical equipment.

Leveraging his technical expertise and factory training, Todd consistently supplies the medical and scientific communities with innovative equipment, cost-effective service, and exceptional support.

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