Specification:
European class B Standard
More faster sterilization speed
2 vacuum pumps with ULVAC brand
10 programs USB port
Printer built-in
Chamber: Φ247mmX450mm
Power:2000W
High-quality stainless steel liner, sealed cover
Microcomputer control
Pressure safety interlock device, high safety factor
BD test, HELIX test, vacuum test
LCD liquid crystal display, touch device
Built-in steam generator to quickly provide saturated steam
Key Features of an Autoclave
High-Pressure Steam:
The primary method of sterilization involves using steam under high pressure, typically reaching temperatures of 121-134°C (250-273°F).
Sealed Chamber:
Items to be sterilized are placed in a sealed chamber that can withstand high pressure and temperature.
Control System:
Autoclaves are equipped with a control system to set and monitor the sterilization cycle, including temperature, pressure, and time.
Safety Mechanisms:
Includes safety features such as pressure relief valves, temperature controls, and interlocks to prevent the door from being opened while the chamber is pressurized.
How an Autoclave Works
Loading:
Items to be sterilized are placed inside the autoclave chamber, usually wrapped in sterilization pouches or containers to maintain sterility after the process.
Sealing:
The chamber is sealed to ensure a controlled environment capable of withstanding high pressure.
Heating:
Water inside the autoclave is heated to produce steam.
Pressurizing:
The steam is pressurized to around 15-30 psi, allowing it to penetrate and sterilize all surfaces of the items inside the chamber.
Sterilization Cycle:
The autoclave maintains the high temperature and pressure for a specific period, usually between 15-60 minutes, depending on the load and type of items.
Cooling and Drying:
After the sterilization cycle, the chamber is depressurized, and the items are allowed to cool. Some autoclaves have a drying cycle to remove moisture from the sterilized items.
Unloading:
Sterilized items are carefully removed from the autoclave, ensuring they remain sterile until use.
Applications of Autoclaves
Healthcare:
Used in hospitals, clinics, and dental offices to sterilize surgical tools, dental instruments, and other medical devices.
Laboratories:
Essential in research and clinical labs for sterilizing glassware, media, and lab instruments to prevent contamination in experiments and tests.
Pharmaceuticals:
Used to sterilize pharmaceutical equipment and products, such as culture media and drug packaging materials.
Waste Management:
Sterilizes biohazardous waste, such as medical and laboratory waste, before disposal to ensure it is safe to handle and reduces the risk of infection.
Tattoo and Piercing Studios:
Ensures the sterilization of needles, tattoo machines, and other tools to prevent infections and ensure the safety of clients.
Veterinary Clinics:
Sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment used in veterinary practices to ensure the health and safety of animals.
What is the principle of autoclave?
Steam Generation: The autoclave generates steam either through an internal boiler or by using an external source of steam.
Steam Penetration: The steam is introduced into the sterilization chamber. The key to effective sterilization is the steam's ability to penetrate all surfaces of the items being sterilized.
Pressure Increase: The chamber is sealed, and the pressure is increased. This is crucial because high-pressure steam can reach higher temperatures than boiling water at normal atmospheric pressure.
Temperature and Time: The most common sterilization cycle involves maintaining a temperature of around 121°C (250°F) at a pressure of about 15 psi (pounds per square inch) for 15-20 minutes. There are also other cycles, such as 134°C (273°F) at 30 psi for shorter periods, depending on the items being sterilized.
Microbial Destruction: The high-temperature steam effectively destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. The heat denatures proteins and enzymes critical to microbial survival, leading to their death.
Exhaust: After the sterilization period, the steam is slowly vented out of the chamber, reducing the pressure back to normal atmospheric levels.
Drying: Many autoclaves include a drying cycle to remove moisture from the sterilized items, preventing recontamination.
What is an autoclave used for?
1.Medical and Healthcare Settings
Sterilizing Surgical Instruments: Ensures that tools and instruments used in surgeries and medical procedures are free from any microbial life.
Sterilizing Reusable Medical Equipment: Used for items like dressings, syringes, and other reusable medical supplies.
Sterilizing Waste: Treating medical waste to prevent the spread of infectious agents.
2. Laboratory and Research Facilities
Sterilizing Lab Equipment: Items such as petri dishes, test tubes, pipettes, and other glassware or plasticware are sterilized before use to avoid contamination in experiments.
Media Preparation: Sterilizing culture media used for growing bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms to ensure no unwanted organisms are present.
Decontaminating Biological Waste: Safe disposal of biological waste by sterilizing it before disposal to prevent contamination or infection.
3. Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries
Sterilizing Production Equipment: Ensuring that all equipment used in the manufacturing of drugs and biological products is sterile to maintain product safety and efficacy.
Sterilizing Packaging Materials: Ensuring that packaging materials are free of contaminants before they come into contact with sterile products.
4. Food and Beverage Industry
Canning and Bottling: Used in the pasteurization and sterilization of canned and bottled products to prolong shelf life and ensure safety.
Sterilizing Equipment: Ensuring that all processing equipment is sterile to prevent spoilage and contamination.
5. Veterinary Clinics
Sterilizing Instruments and Equipment: Similar to human medical settings, autoclaves are used to sterilize surgical tools and other equipment used in veterinary practices.
6. Tattoo and Piercing Studios
Sterilizing Needles and Tools: Ensuring that needles, grips, tubes, and other tools are sterile to prevent infections.
7. Cosmetic and Beauty Industry
Sterilizing Tools: Used to sterilize tools like scissors, tweezers, and other instruments used in beauty treatments to prevent infection and contamination.