Specification:
Meeting to EN13060 European standard
With pre-post vacuum
Quick cycle only 10-12min
LED display
User friendly interface
Double locking system
Easily accessible water tank
2 trays, max 5 optional
Multiple languages
Power: 1500W
Size: 414*365*530mm
Tray size: 147*265mm
Cavity size: Φ170x320mm
Features
1.Microcomputer control system for automatic check;
2.With precise control, the temperature can be controlled within ± 0.5 during sterilizing
3.Friendly operation interface, simply and easy
4.B&D test, vacuum test, convenient for machine behave test
5.Automatical record of the time of sterilization beginning &end. Clean the inner pipe automatically for avoiding jam after every 6.100 times of cycles.
6.The dry time is adjustable according to your will
7.The machine is dual-purpose, not only for instruments,but also for cotton, on dry condition
8.With a LED display
9.Adjustable date&time&language mode according to your will
10.Opened reservoir, convenient for cleaning, avoiding chloramphenicol alive
11.Water quality sensor can test the quality of distilled water, reduce the failure rate
12.One-piece chamber is made of imported 304 stainless steel
13.Safety valve ensure the chamber can release the pressure safely at emergency
14.Double doors locking-system, mechanical lock with electrical lock,the machine can't open until the pressure turn 0
15.Multi-safety protection system, which can ensure the safety of the operator
16.Air-conditional heat removal system, prevent the machine from over-heating
17.Adopt the ABS plastic, whole model produce
18.The machine plane can adjust by adjustable pad, provide a gradienter for free
19.Optional printer, with a internal USB module as standard collocation to record the sterilization process
Applications of QUICK Autoclaves
Medical and Dental Practices:
Used to quickly sterilize instruments between patients, reducing downtime and increasing the number of patients that can be seen in a day.
Essential for ensuring a high standard of infection control.
Laboratories:
Used to sterilize glassware, media, and instruments quickly, allowing for faster turnaround in experimental setups.
Useful in research settings where time-sensitive procedures are common.
Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries:
Employed in the production process where rapid sterilization of equipment and materials is required to maintain production efficiency.
Veterinary Clinics:
Similar to medical and dental practices, QUICK Autoclaves help ensure rapid sterilization of instruments, supporting high patient turnover and effective infection control.
Tattoo and Piercing Studios:
Provide rapid sterilization of needles and tools, ensuring safety and hygiene standards are maintained with minimal waiting time.
Advantages of Using QUICK Autoclaves
Increased Productivity: Reducing the time needed for sterilization cycles means that instruments and equipment can be returned to use more quickly, enhancing overall productivity.
Improved Infection Control: Fast sterilization cycles ensure that there is minimal downtime between uses of instruments, which is crucial for maintaining high standards of infection control.
Cost Efficiency: Faster cycles can lead to reduced energy consumption per cycle and lower operating costs in the long term.
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.
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.