A horizontal steam sterilizer, also known as an autoclave, is a device used for sterilizing equipment and supplies by subjecting them to high-pressure saturated steam. This process is essential in medical, laboratory, and industrial settings to ensure the elimination of all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores.
Key Features
Chamber Design
The chamber is typically cylindrical and rectangular to withstand high pressure.
Horizontal orientation allows for easier loading and unloading of large items and instruments.
Horizontal orientation allows for easier loading and unloading of large items and instruments.
Safety Features
Pressure relief valves to prevent over-pressurization.
Interlocking doors to prevent accidental opening during the cycle.
Interlocking doors to prevent accidental opening during the cycle.
Operation Cycle
Heating Phase: Water is heated to produce steam.
Sterilization Phase: The steam reaches the desired temperature (usually 121°C to 134°C) and pressure (15 to 30 psi) for a set duration (15 to 30 minutes).
Cooling Phase: The steam is exhausted, and the chamber is allowed to cool before the door can be opened safely.
Sterilization Phase: The steam reaches the desired temperature (usually 121°C to 134°C) and pressure (15 to 30 psi) for a set duration (15 to 30 minutes).
Cooling Phase: The steam is exhausted, and the chamber is allowed to cool before the door can be opened safely.
Applications
Healthcare
Sterilizing surgical instruments, dressings, and reusable medical devices.
Preparing culture media in microbiology labs.
Preparing culture media in microbiology labs.
Safety Features
Pressure relief valves to prevent over-pressurization.
Interlocking doors to prevent accidental opening during the cycle.
Interlocking doors to prevent accidental opening during the cycle.
Industrial Use
Sterilizing packaging materials and equipment used in food production.
Treating raw materials in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Treating raw materials in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Sizes Available
| SR NO. | MODEL NO. | MACHINE SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EQS-HR-01 | 2’ X 2’ X 4’L |
| 2 | EQS-HR-02 | 2’X 2’ X 5’L |
| 3 | EQS-HR-03 | 2.5’ X 2.5’ X 5’L |