Autoclave 15 Litre (Vertical Table-Top Steam Sterilizer)
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Technical Specifications
- Chamber Capacity and Construction: 15 litres usable chamber capacity; vertical (top-loading) cylindrical chamber; inner chamber SS304 or SS316 stainless steel; double or triple walled construction in Deluxe and Class B models; outer shell SS304 (Deluxe) or powder-coated MS (Economy)
- Temperature and Pressure Range: 121°C (gravity displacement, ~15 psi, 15-30 min cycle) and 134°C (flash/pre-vacuum, ~30 psi, 3-10 min cycle); digital temperature controller and indicator; automatic pressure control switch; ±1°C heat uniformity
- Controls and Timer: Digital temperature controller (PID); digital timer 0-99 minutes; automatic cutoff at set pressure and temperature; water level indicator; pressure gauge (pneumatic type, front panel mounted); LED or LCD display panel
- Safety Features: Automatic pressure control switch; safety/overpressure release valve; low water level cutoff to protect heating element; radial lock or wing-nut locking lid; Class B models include automatic door lock preventing lid opening under pressure; silicone rubber gasket sealing
- Standard Accessories: Stainless steel basket/inner tray; silicone rubber lid gasket; pressure gauge; safety valve; water level indicator; power cable; user manual; heating element ISI marked (India standard); Class B models include built-in vacuum pump and steam generator
- Power and Compliance: 220-240V AC, single phase, 50/60 Hz; power rating approximately 1.5-2.0 kW for 15-litre models; ISI marked heating elements; CE marked models available; meets WHO sterilisation guidelines; suitable for Class N, S, or B configurations depending on model variant ordered
Frequently asked questions
A vertical table-top (bench-top) autoclave is a compact steam steriliser where the chamber is oriented vertically and the lid opens from the top. It is designed to sit on a laboratory bench or sterilisation counter, making it ideal for facilities without the floor space for a large horizontal hospital autoclave. The 15-litre chamber capacity suits dental clinics (the most common application), small surgical suites, GP and specialist medical practices, ophthalmic clinics, dermatology and cosmetic clinics, veterinary practices, pathology laboratories, medical colleges, and smaller hospital departments. The 15-litre size provides enough chamber volume to sterilise a full dental instrument tray or a laboratory batch without excessive heating time or energy consumption per cycle.
Autoclaves typically operate at two primary temperature settings. 121°C (gravity displacement cycle): operated at approximately 15 psi steam pressure for 15-30 minutes. This is used for unwrapped solid instruments, laboratory glassware, culture media, and biohazardous waste. 134°C (pre-vacuum or flash cycle): operated at approximately 30 psi for 3-10 minutes. This cycle is used for wrapped surgical instruments, dental handpieces, hollow instruments, and porous loads where faster sterilisation is clinically required. Most table-top clinical autoclaves, including Class N and Class B models, support both temperature settings via their digital control panels. The cycle type and duration should be selected based on the type of load being sterilised and the instrument manufacturer's sterilisation recommendations.
The autoclave class designation refers to the range of loads the steriliser is validated to sterilise. Class N (normal) autoclaves use a gravity displacement cycle without pre-vacuum. They are suitable for solid, unwrapped instruments only. They cannot reliably sterilise wrapped instruments, hollow instruments, or porous loads because they cannot evacuate trapped air from cavities before steam penetration. Class S (special) autoclaves handle a specified sub-range of loads including some hollow items — their validated load range is defined by the manufacturer. Class B (big/batch sterilisers) autoclaves include fractional pre-vacuum cycles that remove air from the chamber before steam admission, enabling sterilisation of all load types including wrapped instruments, hollow instruments, and porous loads. Class B is the mandatory standard for dental autoclaves in EU and many regulated markets. For buyers ordering for EU-regulated markets, Class B specification should be confirmed.
A standard 15-litre vertical table-top autoclave includes multiple safety features: automatic pressure control switch (cuts power when set working pressure is reached); safety valve / overpressure relief valve (releases steam automatically if pressure exceeds safe limits); low water level cutoff (protects the immersion heating element from dry-fire damage if water level drops below minimum); locking lid mechanism (radial lock or wing-nut) that cannot be safely opened under pressure; pressure gauge for continuous pressure monitoring; temperature digital indicator and controller; and in deluxe and Class B models, an automatic door locking system that positively prevents lid opening until chamber temperature and pressure have safely returned to atmospheric conditions. All safety features should be periodically tested as part of routine preventive maintenance.
Steam autoclaving is not suitable for: heat-sensitive plastics (many will warp, melt, or degrade at 121-134°C — always check the manufacturer's sterilisation recommendations for each item); sharp cutting instruments with delicate edges (repeated autoclaving can affect edge quality — dry heat sterilisers or ETO sterilisers are sometimes preferred for precision cutting instruments); electrical components and electronic instruments (unless specifically rated for autoclave sterilisation); items containing adhesives or materials that lose structural integrity under heat and moisture; paper and cardboard labels that will disintegrate; and volatile or flammable chemicals. Items made of implant-grade stainless steel, borosilicate glass, medical-grade silicone, certain PTFE and polypropylene components, and most natural fibre fabrics are generally autoclave-compatible.
SS304 refers to AISI 304 grade stainless steel — an austenitic stainless steel alloy containing approximately 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It is the standard construction material for autoclave chambers and interior components because it offers excellent corrosion resistance against the hot steam and condensate that repeatedly contact all internal surfaces during sterilisation cycles. SS304 does not rust, scale, or corrode under normal autoclave operating conditions, and its smooth surface is easy to clean and does not harbour contamination. Deluxe-grade autoclaves use SS304 for both the inner and outer chambers. Triple-walled models use SS304 or SS316 (which has slightly higher corrosion resistance due to added molybdenum). Cheaper economy models may use powder-coated mild steel for the outer shell with stainless steel interior only — adequate for most clinical applications but less durable long-term.
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