Corcyra Egg Sterilization Chamber
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Material Metal
Packaging Type Wooden Creat Packing
Color White
Brand PHYSILAB
Country of Origin Made in India
Model No: HL-CSC-220

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Description

The Corcyra Egg Sterilization Chamber by H.L. Scientific Industries is a specialized UV sterilization device designed for entomological applications, particularly in the mass rearing of biological control agents like Trichogramma species. This chamber is used to sterilize Corcyra cephalonica (rice moth) eggs before they are utilized for parasitization.

🔧 Key Specifications

  • Capacity: 75 liters

  • Voltage: 220 Volts

  • Power Consumption: 150W

  • Material: Metal construction

  • UV Tube Material: Fitted with UV-C light for effective sterilization

The chamber features a timer-controlled UV-C light system, allowing precise exposure durations. Its metal construction ensures safety by preventing radiation leakage, protecting laboratory personnel during operation.

🛠️ Usage Instructions

  1. Apply a thin layer of glue on postcard-sized cards and affix Corcyra eggs, ensuring they are not submerged in the adhesive.

  2. Allow the glue to dry completely.

  3. Place the prepared cards into the semi-circular drawers of the chamber.

  4. Set the desired exposure time using the built-in timer.

  5. Activate the UV-C light; it will automatically switch off after the set duration.

  6. While one set is being sterilized, prepare the next batch in the second drawer for continuous operation.

🛒 Availability and Pricing

While specific pricing for H.L. Scientific Industries’ model isn’t listed online, similar chambers are available from other manufacturers. For instance, Abron Exports offers a comparable unit priced at ₹171,000, down from ₹190,000.

📞 Contact Information

For detailed specifications, pricing, or to place an order, you can reach out directly to H.L. Scientific Industries:

  1.  The CORCYRA EGG STERILIZATION CHAMBER is used to sterilize Corcyra eggs before they are used for parasitisation by Trichogrmma spp. However, it can also used for UV sterilization of laboratory material like glassware, plastic ware, clothes, cotton etc. The period of exposure to the UV light is set using timer. Since the CORCYRA EGG STERILIZATION CHAMBER is made up of matel there is no radiation exposure to the worker.For sterilization of the Corcyra eggs:
    1. Glue the Corcyra eggs on post-card size cards. Ensure that glue film is thin enough so that the eggs are not immersed in it but just stick by a small contact with the card.
    2. Allow the glue to dry.
    3. Arrange cards in the semi-circular drawer in channel.
    4. Close the drawer and set the timer for a required period of time.
    5. Switch on the UV-C light provided in the ceiling of the chamber. The light will be switched off on its own after the set time. (Please check these point if they are according to the timer you are using.)
    6. In the meanwhile cards in the second drawer can be arranged.
    • 214-01 150 cards
    • 214-02 100 cards
    • 214-03 50 cards