Why ‘CLASS-B’ Autoclave?

T here has been a growing understanding of the microbial threats

that exist in laboratory & medical practice as of today.
Simultaneously these threatening trends have been accompanied by a
tremendous advance in the science and technology of in-clinic
sterilization.
All Medical Professionals must possess a good basic knowledge
about the process of sterilization as otherwise their patients' as well as
their staff & their own health & lives are at risk.
The type N-cycle is suitable for sterilizing only unwrapped and solid
instruments. N-cycle sterilizers are the most popular bench top
autoclaves (top or front loading), and are classified as passive
systems (also known as gravity or non-vacuum). Typically, as steam
is generated or admitted into the sterilization chamber, it forces
unsaturated and saturated air out through a vent. The major concern
with the N-cycle sterilizers is the non-removal of trapped air
(especially air pockets in lumens and difficult-to-access areas of the
load) during displacement.

So what exactly is sterilization? Errors in packaging or

Sterilization is the destruction or removal of overloading the sterilizer
all viable microorganisms, including many of chamber can result in cool air
the resistant bacterial spores. Since this pockets where items are not
process covers the broad range of pathogens sterilized.
that may be found in dental, ophthalmic & any
surgical procedure, it is the only clinically The type B sterilisation cycle
acceptable means for dealing with reusable is used to process loads that
instruments between patients. can retain air. It can sterilize
solid, hollow, and porous
In order to understand "Why Class B instruments, be they wrapped
Autoclave?", let us first understand how a or unwrapped. Pressurized
Steam Pressure Steriliser - commonly known steam is an effective
as an Autoclave - sterilizes. sterilizing agent providedthat
the internal air has first been
Autoclaves commonly sterilize by exposing removed from the chamber as
its charge (items to be sterilized) to elevated well as the air retentive load.
temperatures of 121 to 134ºC under pressure Residual air prevents direct
of 15 to 30 psi, for a holding time of anywhere contact between steam & the
between three to 30 minutes. Please note that the three to thirty load to be sterilised. Hence this B-cycle involves the use of active
minutes time is the holding time at the set elevated temperature & not (forced) air removal, usually by using an inbuilt vacuum pump. These
the total process or cycle time. Total cycle time would be far greater. pre vacuum or Class-B sterilizers create a vacuum, thus removing air
The combination of the three lethal parameters of time, temperature from the load prior to the chamber being pressurized with steam. This
and steam, deliver a powerful kill rate which even the hardiest of can be done from 1 to 3 times - depending on the cycle selected. This
bacteria find hard to survive. This effective & yet clean method of technique allows faster and more effective steam penetration
lethality is unmatched by any of the other methods of sterilisation. throughout the entire instrument load than the gravity displacement
technique typically employed in sterilizers with N-cycles.
Saturated steam at this temperature is an excellent carrier of heat. The
operative word is saturated steam. The steam condenses onto its 2200
charge and as it does so it not only expends its huge latent heat but 2000
also draws in additional steam to replace the condensed steam. Thus
1800
the heat transfer is very efficient and the penetration levels extremely
1600
high.
Chamber Pressure (mbar)

1400

However, if there is residual air in the chamber and load, it will 1200

interfere with steam-instrument contact, and may compromise 1000

sterilization. This residual air can prevent penetration of steam to the 800

depths of the load, leaving your sterilisation incomplete. Why & how 600

would this happen? When you load the Autoclave with instruments 400
and close the lid, there is already a lot of stale air trapped inside. For 200
sterilisation to take place, this air needs to be effectively purged and
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replaced with saturated steam.
VAC Pre-Vacuum Sterilize Exhaust Post Vacuum Automatic
To resolve this problem of purging entrapped air, normal Autoclaves & Drying Aeration

will have a manual, mechanical or electrically operated valve open

till about 100ºC. Once it is closed the pressure & temperature begins
to rise. It is presumed that by this time, the entire entrapped inner air
has been purged. However, tests have shown that this is not an
effective method for vials, wrapped items, implants, garments and
certain types of hollow ware. You can never be assured of efficient
penetration of steam right inside, if you are using a regular Autoclave.
Even a small volume of entrapped air can compromise your sterility
assurance level simply because ordinary entrapped air is a very bad
conductor of heat & moisture. These pockets of air cannot conduct
heat to the load with the same vigor as steam and therefore cold spots
remain within the load.
A typical cycle of a Class B Sterilizer:
A Class-B Autoclave is essential if you are:
! Pouching your instruments
! Double wrapping your instruments
! Sterilising lumens, implants or instruments that have difficult to
access areas
! Sterilising porous loads like garments, gowns, dressings
sterilizing
! Hollow ware of Type A Sterilising Vials

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CLASS-B TABLE TOP AUTOCLAVES

Applications:
v EQUITRON Table Top Vacuum High Speed Sterilizers
are ideal for all applications requiring rapid, reliable and
total destruction of all living microorganisms.
v Ideal for Ophthalmic Surgeons, Dental Surgeons,
Surgical Doctors, Polyclinics and Hospitals, Operation
theatres, QC / Micro as a stand-by unit.

EQUITRON Advantages:
v It adopts European Class B standard.
v With pulse pre-vacuum - essential for sterilizing all
wrapped (single / double) or unwrapped items, including
porous items that do not exceed the specifications of
Hollow load Type A.
v A pre defined program list for easy operational settings:
Reproducible sterilization cycles are accomplished
through the defined programs. #7471-B-22
v Electronic control module offers microprocessor
controls and LED display of operating parameters,
where temperature, pressure and sterilisation time are constantly displayed.
v A drying cycle helps prevent rusting of delicate instruments and helps dry clothing or
absorbent materials.

Construction / Standard Features:

v Safer and more reliable door structure. A heat-insulated door with locking feature prevents
opening while the chamber is under pressure to help minimize dangers to operator.
v Exhaust steam is discharged to an inbuilt water collection tank thus keeping the room
steam free.

Techical Specifications:

Sterilizing Temperature 121°C or 134°C

Test Bowie & Dick test
Safety Features Pressure Release Valve and computerized diagnosing and alarm system
Water supply system Reservoirs (2Ltr fresh water supply system and 1.6Ltr waste water reservoirs)
Voltage 220V±10% 50/60Hz, single phase
Power 2400W / 10A

App. Shipping Details

External Dimension Heater (W) (Air)
Model Product Chamber Size Trays
W/D/H in mm Net / Gr. / Volume
EQUITRON Ø250mm x 450mm 1500 Band heater
#7471-B-22 ‘Class - B’ 450 x 650 + 150 x 400 3 45 kg / 72 kg / 0.35m³
(22L approx.) 750 for Steam generator
Autoclave

All electrical appliances work on 230V AC, 50Hz, single phase. Other Voltages available on request.
Due to continuous improvement in design, the product supplied may have modified features.
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TABLE TOP STERILIZER with drying

EQUITRON Advantages:
v Sterilizing, exhaust of water and steam drying are fully
automatic.
v Requires a sterilizing time of just 7 minutes at 134°C (instead of
20 minutes at 121°C).
v A totally hassle and tension free sterilizer which can even be
kept inside an operation theatre.
v Results reproducible because full cycle is automatic, requiring
no human intervention.

Construction:
v Full stainless steel construction.
v Single lever pronged closure system with patented Silicone
Gasket (registered design No. 208774.)

Standard Features:
v µP Controller with following parameters programmable by #7471-16
user: Sterilizer Time: up to 99 minutes. Sterilizing
Temperature: up to 134°C. Drying time: up to 99 minutes.
v Pt100 Sensor for precise monitoring.
v End cycle buzzer and auto reset. Safety:
v Valves for water filing and exhaust. v Sensor open alarm and over temperature protection.
v Industrial Grade energy efficient heater. v Pressure interlock on door.
v Drying with door open facility. v Spring loaded safety valve for over pressure.

External Dimension App. Shipping Details (Air)

Model Chamber Size Tray Heater
W/D/H in mm Net / Gr / Volume
#7471-16 Ø 230 x 400 mm (16 lit) 560 x 500+125 x 450 2 trays 1.2 kW 50 kg / 65 kg / 0.3 m3
All electrical appliances work on 230 VAC, 50Hz, single phase.
Due to continuous improvement in design, the product supplied may have modified features.
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TABLE TOP STERILIZER

EQUITRON Advantages:
v Compact ergonomic design with fully automatic flash cycle
without drying.
v Requires a sterilizing time of just 7 minutes at 134°C
(instead of 20 minutes at 121°C).
v A totally hassle and tension free sterilizer which can even be
kept inside an operation theatre.
v Results reproducible because full cycle is automatic,
requiring no human intervention.

Construction:
v All wetted parts are of SS.
v Single lever pronged closure system with patented Silicone
Gasket (registered design No. 208774.)

Standard Features:
v µP Controller with following parameters programmable by
user: Sterilizer Time: up to 99 minutes. Sterilizing #7470-11

Temperature: up to 134°C.
v Pt100 Sensor for precise monitoring. Safety:
v End cycle buzzer and auto reset. v Sensor open alarm and over temperature protection.
v Water filing with manual operated valve. v Pressure interlock on door.
v Industrial Grade energy efficient heater. v Spring loaded safety valve for over pressure.

External Dimension App. Shipping Details (Air)

Model Chamber Size Tray Heater
W/D/H in mm Net / Gr / Volume

#7470-11 Ø 200 x 350 mm (11 lit) 450 x 460+125 x 385 3 trays 1.2 kW 35 kg / 50 kg / 0.12 m3

#7470-16 Ø 200 x 500 mm (16 lit) 450 x 610+125 x 385 3 trays 1.2 kW 40 kg / 55 kg / 0.16 m3
All electrical appliances work on 230 VAC, 50Hz, single phase.
Due to continuous improvement in design, the product supplied may have modified features.
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MINI & PORTABLE AUTOCLAVE

Preset Automatic Digital (PAD)
EQUITRON Advantages:
v Hasslefree - preset automatic with digital display (121°C / 20 min) - with auto switch off.
v Can be safely kept in air conditioned clinics.
v Low power consumption. Just 0.6 units for #7701PAD & 0.8 units for #7407PAD per
cycle.
v The total sterilization process takes just around 40 minutes from start to finish.
v Results reproducible because purging is automatic, while temperature and time are
factory preset and electronically controlled.

Construction / Standard Features:

v Die pressed seamless body, lid & heater cover stand of stainless steel.
v Simple and easy “Press and turn” system of closing lid for #7407PAD & flynut
assembly for #7701PAD. # 7407PAD
v Supplied with Stainless Steel Dressing Drum and heater cover stand.

Working Chamber App. Shipping Details

Model Dressing Drum Heater
Size (Ø x D) / Ltr. Net / Gr. / Volume

# 7407PAD 30 x 23 cm (12 x 9") / 16 Ltr. Ø 27 x 22 cm (11 x 9") 1.8 kW 9.0 kg / 11.0 kg / 0.11 m3
Ø17 x 17 cm (7 x 7”)
# 7701PAD 20 x 18 cm (8 x 7”) / 6 Ltr. with seperator & mat 1.2 kW 9.0 kg / 11.0 kg / 0.08 m3
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DRESSING DRUM - RECTANGLE: DRESSING DRUM: DRESSING DRUM

17 x 15 (H) x 37cm, #S0083-40 Ø27 x 22 cm (11 x 9"), with separator & mat:
for #7471-B-22 #S0082-15 Ø17 x 17 cm (7 x 7”),
for #7407PAD #S-0082-05
for #7701PAD

DENTAL CASSETTE
Model Product Size
#6281-A30 Dental Casset - A30 175 x 55 x 30mm app
#6281-B25 Dental Casset - B25 175 x 85 x 25mm app.
#6281-B45 Dental Casset - B45 175 x 85 x 45mm app.
#6281-C25 Dental Casset - C25 175 x 150 x 25mm app.
#6281-C45 Dental Casset - C45 175 x 150 x 45mm app.

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UV STERILISATION CABINET
EQUITRON Applications & Advantages:
v Ideal for safe keeping of sterilised items.
v Powerful ultra violet tubelight with wavelength of 253.7nm.
v 12 stainless steel trays of app dimension 260 x 190 x 12mm ht.
v Safety interlock on the cabinet door protects the user from accidental exposure
to UV light.
v Option of wall mounting.

Model Product External Dim (Net) L/B/H in cm

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#8105-12 UV Sterilisation Cabinet 34 x 30 x 67

All electrical appliances work on 230V AC, 50Hz, single phase. Other Voltages available on request. #8105-12
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VERTICAL JACKETED AUTOCLAVE - PAD

EQUITRON
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Preset Automatic Digital

EQUITRON Advantages:
v Supplied with traceable certificate for Pressure Gauge and Temperature Indicator.
v Low water level cut off.
v A sturdy and tension free Autoclave which can safely be operated repeatedly even in remote places.

Construction:
v Inside chamber, jacket & outer chamber are fully stainless steel.
v Hydraulically die pressed lid from stainless steel plate.
v Flanges, fly screws, cross pins are also fully stainless steel.
v All internal joints argon welded, ground and polished to give crevice free internals.

Standard Features: Mechanical

Electronics & Electrical l Lid is fitted with pressure gauge, safety valve and
l Digital Temperature Indicator Controller having extra safety cum manual exhaust valve.
a preset temperature of 121°C linked to a l Moulded rubber gasket.
preset timer of 20 minutes. l Automatic purging by mechanical valve for efficient
l End of cycle buzzer. sterilisation.
l Industrial grade energy efficient heater(s). l Water level indicator.
l Fitted with a Safety Valve for added safety.
#7427PAD
Working Chamber Capacity OPTIONAL App. Shipping Details
Model Size (Ø x D) Carrier (Ø x D) in cm Heater
liters Net / Gr. / Volume
#7427PAD 30 x 50 cm (12 x 20") 35 1 of 25 x 45 - #S3084 3 kW 45 kg / 80 kg / 0.5 m3
#7447PAD 40 x 60 cm (16 x 24") 75 1 of 35 x 55 - #S3087 4 kW 80 kg / 140 kg / 1.0 m3
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WATER STILL Fill it, Shut it, Forget it
Stone-fin TM

Stone-fin Advantages:
v Eco friendly design - eliminates cruel wastage of water.
v With 4 lit Food Grade Distillate collection container.
v An innovative stand alone design works without a running water connection & hence the Stone-fin can be
placed just about anywhere; requires table top space of just 1.2 sq.ft.
v Clear bottom in Boiling chamber - enabling easy cleaning and no heater scaling problem.
v Connection to a 5 ampere wall socket allows easy and anywhere connectivity.
v Unattended operation - shuts itself off after completion of distillation.
v Requires no skilled labour. Lowest cost of distillation.

Construction:
v Stainless Steel Chamber with stainless steel condenser piping.
v A continuously rated fan motor. #S1112-10

App. Shipping Details

Model Product Capacity Heater
Net / Gr. / Volume
#7674T Stone-fin Water Still 4 litres / 4 hrs 750 W 4.2 kg / 4.8 kg / 0.06 m³
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
Distillate Collector -
#S1112-10 Transparent w/cap 4L - for Water Still 0.3 kg / 1.0 kg / 0.011 m³ #7674T

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EQUITRON
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DIGITAL ULTRASONIC CLEANER
EQUITRON Advantages:
v Electronic Timer.
v Compact moulded hygienic body with preset switchable heater.

Construction:
v Frequency 42kHz / 170W. Heating power 80W.
v 5 steps digital timer 90S - 180S - 280S - 380S - 480S.
v Strong plastic housing: Better water-proof and drip-proof ability than metal.
v Radiator Fan: To enable continuous operation.
#8425.025.42H
v With moulded base tray & removable transparent lid.

Tank Size (Cap) App. Shipping Details

Model Product
Net / Gr. / Volume #8425.025.42H

#8425.025.42H Dig. U/S Cleaner 2.5L 24x14x10cm (2.5L) 2.5 kg / 3.5 kg / 0.020 m3
OPTIONAL CONSUMABLES FOR ABOVE Base tray Transparent lid
#S1102-05 Deconex-12, Soap Concentrate 5 bottles of 100 ml 1.0 kg / 1.5 kg / 0.005 m3
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105, Vasan Udyog Bhavan, Sun Mill Compound, Lower Parel (West)
Mumbai 400013, INDIA • ' +91-22/6618-9999 • , +91-22/6618-9996
) sales@medicainstrument.com • www.medicainstrument.com