Autoclave & Sterilizer Repair in Calgary

Recent Calgary project: Tuttnauer 66C at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

In September 2026 our team completed the installation of a new Tuttnauer 66C floor-standing autoclave at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The project went beyond dropping off a sterilizer:

• Reverse-osmosis (RO) water system for cleaner feed water, protecting the chamber and heating system over the long term
• Dedicated loading cart for safer, more efficient handling of heavy loads
• Positioning in a dedicated room under a stainless exhaust canopy, with RO tanks and copper piping set for purified water supply

That job reflects how we approach larger Calgary facilities: an autoclave is only as good as its utilities and handling. Read the full write-up: Tuttnauer 66C installation at UCVM.

Services for Calgary clinics, labs and research facilities

On-site autoclave repair

We diagnose on-site and work to manufacturer specifications. A wide selection of OEM replacement parts travels on our service vehicles, so door seals, sensors, heaters and other wear items can often be replaced on the first visit.

Large-chamber and laboratory sterilizers

Teaching, research and veterinary facilities depend on high-throughput sterilizers. We supply, install and service large Tuttnauer autoclaves, and we pay attention to the details that shorten component life, such as feed-water quality. See why water quality matters for autoclave performance and planning lab autoclave downtime.

Preventative maintenance and calibration

A maintenance visit includes inspection and testing of critical systems (door seals, valves, sensors, heating and controls), calibration checks against manufacturer specifications, an operational cycle test, and a written findings report for your records. Details: autoclave maintenance & calibration.

Sales, installation and training

As an authorized Tuttnauer and Flight Clave dealer we supply tabletop and large autoclaves with delivery, set-up and staff training.

Documentation for Alberta clinics

Alberta Health Services and federal guidance both point back to CSA standards and the manufacturer’s instructions: keep records of autoclave use, sterilization testing, problems found and repairs made. Our service and calibration reports give you a clear evidence trail that supports inspection readiness. Requirements vary by college and facility type, and we do not guarantee inspection outcomes. Background reading: sterilization monitoring standards from Alberta Health Services.

Common faults we fix

• Door seals and chamber leaks: failed gaskets, pressure loss mid-cycle
• Vacuum and drying problems: weak vacuum, wet packs
• Heaters and temperature control: slow heat-up, temperature alarms
• Sensors and control errors: fault codes, aborted cycles, display or board issues
• Water and reservoir issues: fill faults and water-quality symptoms
• Failed biological indicators: troubleshooting performance when monitoring fails

More: common reasons autoclave cycles fail.

Brands we service in Calgary

• Tuttnauer: authorized dealer for sales, installation and service, tabletop to floor-standing
• Flight Clave: authorized dealer for the tabletop range (Clave23+ and others)
• Midmark, SciCan Statim and Ritter: repair and maintenance

Another make? Call with the make, model and fault code.

Who we serve in the Calgary area

Universities and research labs, veterinary clinics and hospitals, dental clinics and hygienists, medical offices, surgical centres, and tattoo and body-art studios, in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks and Chestermere. Alpha Scientific is headquartered in Surrey, BC; we do not have a Calgary office. Our technicians come to you, so call to confirm scheduling. We also serve Edmonton, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

How a service call works

1. Call with the make, model, fault or error code, and your address.
2. We schedule an on-site visit and stage likely parts.
3. Diagnostic assessment and clear estimate.
4. Repair on site; no second call-out fee if we must return with parts.
5. Written records for maintenance and calibration visits.

If equipment is beyond economical repair, the service call can be credited toward a new unit from Alpha Scientific. See the service call and rates & guarantee.

Why Calgary facilities choose Alpha Scientific

• Autoclave specialists since 2002, led by Head Technician and Service Manager Todd Purdie (25+ years of autoclave experience)
• Authorized Tuttnauer and Flight Clave dealer, with full-system installs (RO water, loading carts)
• OEM parts on the van for first-visit repairs
• Labour guaranteed 30 days; replacement parts 90 days (unless otherwise specified)
• 100% Western Canadian, technician-led company