Steam Sterilizer

 Sterilizing Units, Steam, Bulk
Scope of this Product Comparison

This Product Comparison covers large steam sterilizers designed as freestanding units or supported by mobile
stands. Tabletop steam sterilizing units are covered in a separate Product Comparison titled Sterilizing Units,
Steam, Tabletop. For information on other types of sterilizing units, see the following Product Comparisons:
 Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors, Automatic
 Sterilizing Units, Ethylene Oxide
Purpose
Steam sterilizers use pressurized steam to generate moist heat to
eliminate viable microbes from non-heat-sensitive medical devices,
including heat-tolerant products used for surgical and general patient
care.
Principles of operation
Items to be sterilized are cleaned to remove contaminants, such as
feces, dried blood, and sputum, and rinsed with distilled or demineralized
water to remove any detergent or tap-water residues. They are put into
packs and loaded into baskets or carts that are placed in the chamber. The chamber is closed, and the appropriate
time and temperature settings are selected for the material being sterilized. Some sterilizers allow these
parameters to be preset so the push of a button will start sterilization. Personnel should refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for settings appropriate for the devices being sterilized.
When steam enters the sterilizer chamber, it contacts the cool outer layer of the wrapped packs and condenses
on it, leaving behind a small amount of water and transferring substantial heat to the fabric. The condensation of
the steam also causes a 99.9% decrease in its volume and thus pulls in more steam to replace the steam that has
changed to water. The steam does not continue to condense on the outer layer, which is now at the steam’s
temperature, but rather condenses on the next layer inward; the process continues until the steam has heated all
items within the packs.
Once the steam has penetrated the packs and heated their contents
to the selected sterilization temperature, the packs are held at that
temperature for a preset length of time. The higher the temperature, UMDNS Information
the less time needed to achieve sterilization; the typical sterilization
This Product Comparison covers the following
temperature range is 121° to 135°C (250° to 275°F). After the device term and product code as listed in
sterilization cycle is complete, the steam is exhausted with the aid of a ECRI Institute’s Universal Medical Device
Nomenclature System™ (UMDNS™):
partial vacuum, and the sterile items are dried using radiant heat from
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the chamber and the evaporative effect of the vacuum methods.
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Sterilizing Units, Steam, Bulk
Large steam sterilizers are used for bulk sterilization processing and are typically found in the hospital’s
central supply department. Most operating suites and labor and delivery areas are equipped with smaller units
for their own routine needs; however, areas that perform
a great deal of sterilization may require large sterilizers.
Air acts as a barrier against the penetration of steam
into a pack and must therefore be removed from the
sterilizer chamber by gravity, vacuum, steam flush-
pressure pulse, or a combination of gravity and vacuum
methods.
In a large gravity steam sterilizer, pressurized steam is
introduced into the chamber from an external source—
typically a dedicated steam line from a boiler in the
physical plant. Steam rises above the cooler, denser air in
the chamber and gradually forces that air out through a
steam trap (a device that allows the exhausting of air but
not steam) at the bottom of the chamber. However, a
certain amount of air inevitably mixes with the steam,
absorbing some of its heat, and therefore limits the
maximum attainable chamber and load temperature at a
given steam pressure. Gravity sterilizers typically operate at 121° to 123°C (250° to 254°F) but can operate at 132°C
(270°F) to achieve flash sterilization, in which the items typically are not wrapped. Instruments may also be put
into containers designed for use in flash sterilization.
Gravity sterilizers can process all types of items, including wrapped packs, instruments, and sterile fluids.
However, a major disadvantage of gravity units is the long cycle time required for adequate steam penetration
and effective air elimination from the chamber. In addition, the lower sterilization temperature requires a
relatively long period of exposure (approximately 30 minutes). Total cycle time for a gravity sterilizer can exceed
one hour.
Vacuum sterilizers (also called prevacuum or high-vacuum sterilizers) provide quicker and more effective air
elimination from the chamber than gravity units. At the beginning of the cycle, steam is injected at the same time
that a partial vacuum is created (preconditioning), rapidly pulling the air out and the steam in and permitting the
load to be heated very quickly to the selected temperature.
Because vacuum sterilizers provide effective air elimination, they can operate at higher temperatures, typically
132° to 135°C (270° to 275°F). Consequently, the load requires less exposure time (approximately three to five
minutes) at the selected sterilization temperature. Additionally higher vacuum levels during the drying phase
allow for shorter drying times. Overall cycle times for vacuum sterilizers are approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Vacuum sterilization is not suitable for all applications. Some hospitals prepare their own sterile fluids in
reusable glass bottles with covers that allow the passage of air; at prevacuum sterilizing temperatures, the liquid
can boil away, and rapid exhausting can pop the covers off the bottles. Most prevacuum sterilizers, therefore, can
also use gravity to remove air when processing sterile fluids.
In the steam flush-pressure pulse method, the chamber is kept above atmospheric pressure, and air is removed
by a sequence of steam flushes and pressure pulses. Steam flush-pressure pulse units perform at least as rapidly
as vacuum sterilizers and at temperatures of 132° to 135°C (270° to 275°F). Because of operation above
atmospheric pressure, negative-pressure leaks are not a concern and Bowie-Dick monitoring may not be needed.
Sterilizers can be reconfigured to perform this process if they are not equipped to do so already.
Flash sterilization is used to quickly sterilize instruments that have become contaminated during surgery and
need to be reused. This rapid sterilization process does not use full cycles of exposure and drying times. Exposure
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cycles are shortened by eliminating wrapping material or using sterilization containers that ensure that all
instruments are fully exposed to the steam. Criticism of the efficacy of this method has caused the Association for
the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation to issue the following recommendations for using flash
sterilization:
 Use only when the sterilized items are urgently needed.
 Follow proper procedures before sterilization, such as cleaning, decontaminating, and inspecting
instruments, and properly arrange items in the container or tray.
 Position the sterilizer close to the point of instrument use.
 Develop procedures to ensure proper aseptic instrument handling and safety during the transfer
of sterilized items.
Sterilization cycles and variables can be displayed graphically by a circle-chart recorder or alphanumerically
by a microprocessor-controlled data reporter. Both provide the date and time and indicate if any problems have
occurred that might adversely affect the sterilization cycle. The information can also be digitally displayed on the
control panel. Many autoclaves have audible and/or visible alarms to indicate interference with the sterilization
cycle; some have indicators that signal cycle completion.
The performance and effectiveness of a steam sterilizer should be tested using both biological and chemical
indicators. Biological indicators are heat-resistant bacterial spores that respond to sterilization much like the
actual microorganisms that may be present in a load. Chemical indicators determine whether a pack or container
was processed properly and can help detect sterilization failures resulting from improper packaging or loading or
inaccurate steam temperatures.
Reported problems
The steam sterilizer is an integral component in a complex system used to provide sterile products for patient
care. This system includes collecting, cleaning, and laundering used instruments and linen; wrapping packs;
loading the sterilizer; using biological and chemical indicators; monitoring steam pressure and quality; and
storing the sterilized items. Therefore, it is often difficult to determine the cause of problems associated with
steam sterilization processing.
The most notable problem is occasional false-positive biological indicators, which can occur even though the
steam sterilizer is functioning properly. The biological indicators, or the way in which they are handled or
incubated, may be at fault. Variables among biological indicators can also cause false-positive results.
A common problem with vacuum steam sterilizers is inadequate air removal from the sterilization chamber,
which can usually be traced to a worn door gasket or to problems with the vacuum system. This is tested using a
prevacuum test pack (commonly known as a Bowie-Dick indicator). This problem does not affect steam flush-
pressure pulse sterilizers because they operate above atmospheric pressure.
The mechanical safety of steam sterilizers is a concern because the sterilization chamber is under significant
positive or negative pressure at different times during the cycle. All bulk steam sterilizer chambers manufactured
in the United States must conform to the applicable requirements of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) Code for Boiler and Pressure Vessels (see bibliography). One sterilizer explosion resulted from
improper maintenance of the electric steam generator beneath the sterilizer (a pressure-relief valve was
erroneously replaced with a plug). Other reported problems involve worn parts affecting the mechanical integrity
of the chamber door and defective circuit boards causing smoke and fires within affected units. It is important
that hospitals have regular preventive maintenance and inspection of their steam sterilizers.
Wet steam can cause sterilization problems, including wet or damp packs, standing water on packs, stained
wrapper materials and pack contents, and deteriorated pack wrappers. Wet steam is commonly defined as steam
with a water-vapor content ≥3% (i.e., <97% dry steam) and is primarily caused by condensation in steam lines;
other sources of wet steam include improper operation of steam traps or the hospital’s boiler. As steam travels
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from the boiler to the sterilizers, condensation forms, causing an increase in the water-vapor content. Sterilizers
supplied with their own electric steam generator usually have fewer wet-steam problems.
Marginal steam quality may not be discovered unless the hospital switches to barrier-type linens and pack
wrappers, which are less penetrable by steam and water vapor. Muslin wrappers and linens are more penetrable
during the sterilization and drying cycles and are therefore less affected by marginal steam quality.
The type of wrapper material, pack density, and chamber-loading technique can contribute to pack damage.
Staining can result from rust contamination of the steam supply lines, chemicals used to treat the boiler feed
water carrying over into the steam, and interaction of minerals and chemicals in the hospital’s main water supply
with boiler-treatment chemicals.
Much of the criticism of flash sterilization focuses on the short time the instrument load is exposed to the
steam. However, contamination of treated instruments may actually result from presterilization and
poststerilization handling and not by an ineffective rapid sterilization method—for instance, users might
inadequately clean and decontaminate items before sterilizing them, or unwrapped items might be contaminated
as they are being carried to the sterile field. Although this belief is gaining widespread acceptance among
infection control experts, at least one state has passed laws limiting the use of flash sterilization to instances when
there is an immediate need for sterilized items and no readily available alternative.
Manufacturers typically provide technical bulletins for each available size or model of sterilizer. These
bulletins include detailed information on design and operating features, options, utilities requirements, and
installation considerations. Potential buyers should obtain specific bulletins once they have defined their needs
regarding sterilizer type (gravity, vacuum, or steam flush-pressure pulse), loading (transfer cart or wheeled floor
cart), and chamber size.
Purchase considerations
ECRI Institute recommendations
Included in the accompanying comparison chart are ECRI Institute’s recommendations for minimum
performance requirements for bulk steam sterilizers; recommended specifications have been categorized into one
group including all sterilizers with chamber sizes >2 m3.
Temperatures for steam sterilization should be at least 121°C (250°F), which is commonly the lowest accepted
temperature. Steam sterilizers should have microprocessor controllers because they allow for more precise control
and monitoring of sterilization cycles. Also, to ensure that sterility is achieved, sterilizers should record date,
time, pressure, and temperature and be accessible by printout. Units should alert users if a malfunction is
detected or if the cycle is aborted; ideal units would indicate the cause of alarm on the display screen. All
chambers must conform with ASME pressure vessel codes to ensure safety.
Other considerations
The initial cost of a bulk steam sterilizer can vary from approximately $20,000 for an 18 ft 3 (0.5 m3) transfer-
cart-loading vacuum sterilizer to about $600,000 for a large floor-loading vacuum unit that can accommodate two
carts. Features that significantly contribute to price include the following:
 Method of air removal (i.e., gravity units typically cost less than other units)
 Chamber size
 Manual or power doors
 Controller options
 Auxiliary loading equipment
 Service contracts

 Trade-in equipment
 Delivery area
 Freight charges
Several of these features also affect the cost of autoclaves, including method of air removal, controller options,
and service contracts.
Cost containment
Because bulk steam sterilizers entail ongoing maintenance and operational costs, the initial acquisition cost
does not accurately reflect the total cost of ownership. Therefore, a purchase decision should be based on issues
such as life-cycle cost (LCC), local service support, discount rates and non-price-related benefits offered by the
supplier, and standardization with existing equipment in the department or hospital (i.e., purchasing all
sterilizers from one supplier).
An LCC analysis can be used to compare high-cost alternatives and/or to determine the positive or negative
economic value of a single alternative. For example, hospitals can use LCC analysis techniques to examine the
cost-effectiveness of leasing or renting equipment versus purchasing the equipment outright. Because it examines
the cash-flow impact of initial acquisition costs and operating costs over a period of time, LCC analysis is most
useful for comparing alternatives with different cash flows and for revealing the total costs of equipment
ownership. One LCC technique—present value (PV) analysis—is especially useful because it accounts for
inflation and for the time value of money (i.e., money received today is worth more than money received at a
later date). Conducting a PV/LCC analysis often demonstrates that the cost of ownership includes more than just
the initial acquisition cost and that a small increase in initial acquisition cost may produce significant savings in
long-term operating costs. The PV is calculated using the annual cash outflow, the dollar discount factor (the cost
of capital), and the lifetime of the equipment (in years) in a mathematical equation.
The following represents a sample 10-year PV/LCC analysis for a medium-sized (0.85 m3) bulk sterilizer.
Present Value/Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Assumptions
 Operating costs are considered for years 1 through 10
 Dollar discount factor is 6%
 Inflation rate is 6% for operating costs
 Average of 8 loads/day for 1 sterilizer
 Cost per load includes labor, maintenance/service contracts, supplies (e.g., biological monitors,
recording paper), steam, electricity, and water (O’Shaughnessy 1993)
 Costs of maintenance/service contracts in first year of operation is included in warranty
Capital Costs
 Sterilizer = $80,000
Total Capital Costs = $80,000
Operating Costs
 Annual load costs (year 1) at $13/load, 8 loads/day = $37,960
 Annual load costs (years 2 through 10) at $16/load, 8 loads/day = $46,720
Total Operating Costs = $37,960 for year 1; $46,720/year for years 2 through 10
PV = ($538,440)

The following are costs not included in the above analysis and should be considered for budgetary planning:
 Costs associated with replacement trays, carts, shelves, etc.
 Installation costs, which may include removing units that are being replaced and/or fitting a
dedicated steam pipe from the physical plant, as well as either connecting the sterilizer to the
exhaust line of the hospital heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system or installing a
dedicated exhaust duct to the outside of the building.
As illustrated by the above sample PV/LCC analysis, the initial acquisition cost is only a fraction of the total
cost of operation over 10 years. Therefore, rather than making a purchase decision based solely on the acquisition
cost of a sterilizing unit, buyers should consider operating costs over the lifetime of the equipment.
For further information on PV/LCC analysis, customized analyses, and purchase decision support, readers
should contact ECRI Institute’s SELECTplus™ Group.
Energy consumption is the main factor contributing to a bulk sterilizer’s long-term operating costs. Electricity
costs can vary greatly depending on the unit’s size, method of air removal (i.e., gravity units are less expensive to
run than other sterilizers), and the controller electronics system.
Hospitals can purchase service contracts or service on a time-and-materials basis from the supplier. Service
may also be available from a third-party organization. The decision to purchase a service contract should be
carefully considered; it can be justified for several reasons. Purchasing a service contract ensures that preventive
maintenance will be performed at regular intervals, thereby eliminating the possibility of unexpected
maintenance costs. Also, many suppliers do not extend sterilizer performance guarantees beyond the length of
the warranty unless the system is covered by a service contract.
ECRI Institute recommends that, to maximize bargaining leverage, hospitals negotiate pricing for service
contracts before the system is purchased. Full-service contracts typically cost approximately 10% of the sterilizing
unit’s purchase price. Additional service-contract discounts may be negotiable for multiple-year agreements or
for service contracts that are bundled with contracts on other sterilizers in the department or hospital.
Stage of development
Steam sterilizers have been used in hospitals for more than a century. Other than the method of air removal
and the addition of electronic controls and monitors, their basic theory of operation has changed little in that time.
Microprocessor controls have been incorporated to increase the sterilizer’s reliability and ease of use. Newer
models offer such features as built-in safety devices, the ability to be modified with additional safety components
(e.g., door-interlock systems, audible alarms), and preprogrammed sterilization cycles and may include electronic
record keeping. Electronic record keeping can be advantageous to departments required to keep records of
performance parameters for each sterilization cycle. Future enhancements may include the use of microwave or
ultraviolet radiation to sterilize heat- and steam-sensitive devices.
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Supplier information
ARS
ARS Enterprises [105285]
12900 Lakeland Rd
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-4517
Phone: (562) 946-3505, (800) 735-9277 Fax: (562) 946-4120
Internet: http://www.arsenterprises.com
E-mail: info@arsenterprises.com
BAUMER
Baumer S/A [179534]
Avenida Prefeito Antonio Tavares Leite Nr 181 Parque da Empresa
Mogi Mirim-SP 13803-330
Brazil
Phone: 55 (19) 38065955 Fax: 55 (19) 38063317
Internet: http://www.baumer.com.br
E-mail: baumer@baumer.com.br
BELIMED INFECTION CONTROL

Belimed AG [140149]
Dorfstrasse 4
Ballwil CH-6275
Switzerland
Phone: 41 (41) 4497888 Fax: 41 (41) 4497889
Internet: http://www.belimed.com
E-mail: info@belimed.com
Belimed Inc [402798]

13840 SW 119th Ave
Miami, FL 33186-6006
Phone: (305) 252-3338, (800) 457-4117 Fax: (305) 234-1115
E-mail: home@belimed.com
Belimed SAS [416386]

Parc Espale 1 avenue Pierre Pflimlin
Sausheim F-68390
France
Phone: 33 (3) 89636540 Fax: 33 (3) 89636541
E-mail: info@belimed.fr

BUXTON
Buxton Medical Equipment Corp [107013]
1178 Rt 109
Lindenhurst, NY 11757-1004
Phone: (631) 957-4500 Fax: (631) 957-3884
Internet: http://www.buxtonmed.com
E-mail: pmccann@buxtonmed.com
CISA
CISA Middle East [439656]
Alsafa Wa Almarwa Building Almadina Almonawara Street Telaa Al Ali
Amman
Jordan
Phone: 962 (79) 5649290 Fax: 962 (655) 11596
E-mail: middleeast.sales@cisasrl.it
CISA srl [232367]

via Pontina Km 28
Pomezia (RM) I-00040
Italy
Phone: 39 (06) 9114371 Fax: 39 (06) 9107565
Internet: http://www.cisasrl.it
E-mail: exp.sales@cisasrl.it
CONSOLIDATED STILLS
Consolidated Stills & Sterilizers [102416]
76 Ashford St PO Box 297
Boston, MA 02134
Phone: (617) 782-6072 Fax: (617) 787-5865
Internet: http://www.consteril.com
E-mail: info@consteril.com
ETC
ETC Singapore [173257]
10 Jalan Kathi
Singapore 468662
Republic of Singapore
Phone: 65 4444812
Internet: http://www.etcbiomedical.com
E-mail: hyperbaric@etcusa.com
ETC BioMedical Systems Group [452002]

125 James Way
Southampton, PA 18966-3877
Phone: (215) 355-9100 Fax: (215) 357-4000
Internet: http://www.etcbiomedical.com
E-mail: hyperbaric@etcusa.com
FEDEGARI
Fedegari Autoclavi SpA [309507]
SS 235 KM 8
Albuzzano (PV) I-27010

Italy
Phone: 39 (0382) 434111 Fax: 39 (0382) 434150
Internet: http://www.fedegari.com
E-mail: sales@fedegari.com
GETINGE
Getinge Australia Pty Ltd [193768]
154 Lytton Rd
Bulimba 4171
Australia
Phone: 61 (7) 33993311 Fax: 61 (7) 33956712
Internet: http://www.getinge.com
E-mail: info@getinge.com
Getinge USA Inc [417559]

1777 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY 14623-3133
Phone: (585) 475-1400, (800) 475-9040 Fax: (585) 272-5033
Internet: http://www.getingeusa.com
E-mail: info@getingeusa.com
H & P LABORTECHNIK
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc [451895]
PO Box 9046
Waltham, MA 02454-9064
Phone: (781) 622-1000, (866) 984-3766 Fax: (781) 622-1207
Internet: http://www.thermofisher.com
INTERNATIONAL PBI
International pbi SpA [232376]
via Novara 89
Milano (MI) I-20153
Italy
Phone: 39 (02) 487791 Fax: 39 (02) 40090010
Internet: http://www.internationalpbi.it
E-mail: info@internationalpbi.it
KSG
KSG Sterilisatoren GmbH [158824]
Buchhoferstrasse 5
Olching D-82140
Germany
Phone: 49 (8142) 29570 Fax: 49 (8142) 40384
Internet: http://www.ksg-sterilisatoren.de
E-mail: info@ksg-sterilisatoren.de
LTE SCIENTIFIC
LTE Scientific Ltd [227235]
Greenbridge Lane Greenfield
Oldham OL3 7EN
England
Phone: 44 (1457) 876221 Fax: 44 (1457) 870131

Internet: http://www.lte-scientific.co.uk
E-mail: info@lte-scientific.co.uk
MATACHANA
Matachana SA [195242]
Calle Almogavares 174-176
Barcelona E-08018
Spain
Phone: 34 (93) 3008012 Fax: 34 (93) 3005924
Internet: http://www.matachana.com
E-mail: marketing@matachana.com
MMM
MMM Muenchener Medizin Mechanik GmbH [160098]
Semmelweisstrasse 6
Planegg/Muenchen D-82152
Germany
Phone: 49 (89) 899180 Fax: 49 (89) 89918118
Internet: http://www.mmmgroup.com
E-mail: info@mmmgroup.com
NUVE
Nuve Sanayi Malzemeleri Imalat Ve Ticaret AS [318339]
Esenboga Yolu 22 km Akyurt
Ankara TR-06287
Turkey
Phone: 90 (312) 3992830 Fax: 90 (312) 3992197
Internet: http://www.nuve.com.tr
E-mail: sales@nuve.com.tr
OPPICI
Oppici SA [339124]
Avenida Vicuna Mackenna 98 Providencia
Santiago
Chile
Phone: 56 (2) 7990450 Fax: 56 (2) 7990457
Internet: http://www.oppici.cl
E-mail: ventasclinicas@oppici.cl
PELTON & CRANE

The Pelton & Crane Co Div DCI International [101592]
11727 Fruehauf Dr PO Box 7800
Charlotte, NC 28241-7800
Phone: (704) 588-2126, (800) 659-6560 Fax: (704) 587-7204, (800) 659-7255
Internet: http://www.pelton.net
E-mail: info@pelton.net
PRIMUS STERILIZER
Primus Sterilizer Co LLC [153891]
117 S 25th St
Omaha, NE 68131
Phone: (402) 344-4200 Fax: (402) 344-4242

Internet: http://www.primus-sterilizer.com
E-mail: info@primus-sterilizer.com
PRIORCLAVE
PriorClave Ltd [192831]
West Thamesmead Business Park
London SE28 0AB
England
Phone: 44 (20) 83166620 Fax: 44 (20) 88550616
Internet: http://www.priorclave.co.uk
E-mail: sales@priorclave.co.uk
RAUTOCLAVE
Rautoclave cc [325875]
PO Box 331
Mulbarton 2059
South Africa
Phone: 27 (11) 6135616 Fax: 27 (11) 6135617
E-mail: rauserv@iafrica.com
RODWELL
Rodwell Scientific Instruments [358088]
Bentalls Pipps Hill Industrial Estate
Basildon SS14 3SD
England
Phone: 44 (1268) 286646 Fax: 44 (1268) 287799
Internet: http://www.rodwell-autoclave.com
E-mail: sales@rodwell-autoclave.com
SAL PHARMA
SAL Pharma [399233]
Invicta Works Houghton Road
Grantham NG31 6JE
England
Phone: 44 (1476) 515550 Fax: 44 (1476) 515551
Internet: http://www.salpharma.com
E-mail: general@salpharma.com
SAUTER
Sauter AG [186709]
Alviereg 17
Vaduz CH-9490
Switzerland
Phone: 41 (42) 32375730 Fax: 41 (42) 32320336
STERILIZING SYSTEMS
Sterilizing Systems [146777]
PO Box 1388
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone: (770) 475-1099 Fax: (770) 751-1256
Internet: http://www.sterilizingsystems.com
E-mail: sterilizingsys@speedfactory.com

STERIS
STERIS Corp [107114]
5960 Heisley Rd
Mentor, OH 44060-1834
Phone: (440) 354-2600, (800) 548-4873 Fax: (440) 354-2321
Internet: http://www.steris.com
E-mail: info@steris.com
STERIS Corp (Hong Kong) [227264]

Room 301-2 3/Fl Kodak House II 39 Healthy Street East
North Point
People's Republic of China
Phone: 852 25633623 Fax: 852 25637387
STERIS Ltd [355810]

STERIS House Jays Close Viables
Basingstoke RG22 4AX
England
Phone: 44 (1256) 840400
STERIS Singapore Pte Ltd [320749]

#3 International Business Park #04-23 Nordic European Centre
Singapore 609927
Republic of Singapore
Phone: 65 68417677
TECNO-GAZ
TECNO-GAZ SpA [152517]
strada Cavalli 4
Sala Baganza (PR) I-43038
Italy
Phone: 39 (0521) 833926 Fax: 39 (0521) 833391
Internet: http://www.tecnogaz.com
E-mail: info@tecnogaz.com
TOMY TECH
Tomy Tech USA Inc [161286]
40479 Encyclopedia Circle
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 440-1976, (800) 545-8669 Fax: (510) 440-1975
Internet: http://www.tomytech.com
E-mail: info@tomytech.com
TUTTNAUER
Tuttnauer Europe bv [183737]
Paardeweide 36 Postbus 7191
Breda NL-4800 GD

The Netherlands
Phone: 31 (76) 5423510 Fax: 31 (76) 5423540
Internet: http://www.tuttnauer.com
E-mail: info@tuttnauer.nl
Tuttnauer Russia [418600]

Zoubovsky Boulevard 17 Room 424
Moskva 119021
Russia
Phone: 7 (95) 2471763 Fax: 7 (95) 2471763
Internet: http://www.tuttnauer.ru
E-mail: tuttnauer@online.ru
Tuttnauer USA Co Ltd [108837]

25 Power Dr
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: (631) 737-4850, (800) 624-5836 Fax: (631) 737-1034
Internet: http://www.tuttnauer.com
E-mail: info@tuttnauer.com
WESA
Wesa AG [151037]
rue de l'Industrie 41
Eupen B-4700
Belgium
Phone: 32 (87) 740404 Fax: 32 (32) 744673
Internet: http://www.wesasteri.com
E-mail: info@wesasteri.com
XINHUA
Shinva Medical Instruments Co [452207]
Shinva Medical Scientific Zone Zibo New & High Tech Zone
Zibo City 255089
People's Republic of China
Phone: 86 (533) 3587719 Fax: 86 (533) 3587722
Internet: http://www.shinva.com
E-mail: sales@shinva.com
ZIRBUS APPARATEBAU
Zirbus Apparate- und Maschinenbau GmbH [285266]
Hilfe Gottes 1
Bad Grund D-37539
Germany
Phone: 49 (5327) 83800 Fax: 49 (5327) 838080
Internet: http://www.zirbus.de
E-mail: info@zirbus.de
Note: The data in the charts derive from suppliers’ specifications and have not been verified through
independent testing by ECRI Institute or any other agency. Because test methods vary, different products’
specifications are not always comparable. Moreover, products and specifications are subject to frequent
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For those models whose prices were supplied to us in currencies other than U.S. dollars, we have also listed the
conversion to U.S. dollars to facilitate comparison among models. However, keep in mind that exchange rates change
often.
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Product Comparison Chart
MODEL ECRI INSTITUTE'S ARS ARS BAUMER

RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS1
Bulk Steam Sterilizers 81000 : 85000 81000 : 85000 Floor HI SPEED N
Loading
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Not specified
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity only or vacuum and Gravity only or vacuum and Vacuum
gravity combination gravity combination
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 61 x 91.4 x 91.4 (24 x 36 x 66 x 157.5 x 106.7 (26 x 62 40 x 40 x 60 (15.7 x 15.7 x
36), 61 x 91.4 x 121.9 (24 x x 42), 66 x 157.5 x 193 (26 23.6), 60 x 60 x 80 (23.6 x
36 x 48), 61 x 91.4 x 152.4 x 62 x 76), sized to order 23.6 x 31.5), 60 x 60 x 120
(24 x 36 x 60), sized to (23.6 x 23.6 x 47.2)
order
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) >2 (71) 0.51 (18), 0.68 (24), 0.85 1.1 (39), 2 (71) 0.096 (3.39), 0.288 (10.17),
(30) 0.432 (15.25)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Nickel-clad steel or 316 Nickel-clad steel or 316 316L stainless steel
stainless steel stainless steel
LOADING Transfer cart/carriage Floor cart Basket/transfer cart
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle ≥121 (250) 100-135 (212-275) 100-135 (212-275) NA
Vacuum cycle ≥121 (250) 110-135 (230-275) 110-135 (230-275) 121-134 (250-273)
Steam flush-pressure ≥121 (250) NA NA NA
pulse
CONTROLLER Microprocessor controller Automatic Automatic Automatic
ALARM CONDITIONS None specified None specified None specified
Indicator type Audible, visual Not specified Not specified Not specified
This is the first of three

pages covering the above
model(s). These
specifications continue onto
the next two pages.


RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS1
Loading
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Yes Circle chart or printer Circle chart or printer Optional printer
Data type Date, time, temperature, Not specified Not specified Not specified
pressure
Printer Not specified Not specified Not specified
DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double
Operation Manual or power Power Manual sliding door;
optional automatic sliding
door
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes No Yes
Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes
Pit mounted No Yes Yes
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) Steam generator enclosed
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120, controls; as specified 120, controls; as specified NA
for boilers or vacuum pumps for boilers or vacuum pumps
Vacuum models, VAC 120, controls; as specified 120, controls; as specified 220, 380
for boilers or vacuum pumps for boilers or vacuum pumps
Steam flush-pressure NA NA NA
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $22,000-120,000 $100,000-200,000 Not specified
configuration
Warranty 2 years, parts and labor; 15 2 years, parts and labor; 15 1 year, parts; 5 years,
years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel chamber vessel
Delivery time, ARO 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Training 1-2 days on-site 1-2 days on-site Not specified
Year first sold 1973 1975 1999/2000
Number installed Not specified Not specified Not specified
worldwide
Fiscal year November to October November to October Not specified
This is the second of three

model(s). These
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RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS1
Loading
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Chamber must conform with Electromechanical or PLC Side sliding or hinged None specified.
ASME pressure vessel controls; premium-grade, wedge locking, heated
codes; vacuum relief line nonproprietary industrial doors; electromechanical or
should be filtered with ≤0.3 components; optional water PLC controls; premium-
µm pore size to allow sterile process recovery system. grade, nonproprietary
air into chamber. Meets requirements of industrial components;
ASME and CLA. optional water process
recovery system. Meets
requirements of ASME and
CLA.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED January 2008 January 2008 April 2006
Supplier Footnotes 1These recommendations
are the opinions of ECRI
Institute's technology
experts. ECRI Institute
assumes no liability for
decisions made based on
this data.
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL BAUMER BAUMER BAUMER BAUMER

HI SPEED NX HI VAC HI VAC PLUS NURSE
WHERE MARKETED Not specified Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Vacuum Vacuum Gravity
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40 x 40 x 60 (15.7 x 15.7 x 46 x 46 x 60 (18.1 x 18.1 x 40 x 46 x 60 (15.7 x 18.1 x 40 (diameter) x 60 (15.7 x
23.6) 24), 46 x 46 x 120 (18.1 x 24), 46 x 46 x 120 (18.1 x 23.6), 40 x 40 x 60 (15.7 x
18.1 x 47.2), 46 x 66 x 120 18.1 x 47.2), 46 x 66 x 120 15.7 x 23.6), 40 x 40 x 120
(18.1 x 26 x 47.2), 66 x 66 x (18.1 x 26 x 47.2), 66 x 66 x (15.7 x 15.7 x 47.2)
160 (26 x 26 x 63), 66 x 66 160 (26 x 26 x 63), 66 x 66
x 200 (26 x 26 x 78.7) x 200 (26 x 26 x 78.7)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.096 (3.39) 0.14 (4.9), 0.25 (9), 0.36 0.14 (4.9), 0.25 (9), 0.36 0.096 (3.39), 0.19 (6.71)
(12.9), 0.52 (18.5), 0.69 (12.9), 0.52 (18.5), 0.69
(24.6), 0.87 (30.7) (24.6), 0.87 (30.7)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel
LOADING Basket Transfer cart Transfer cart Basket
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 121-134 (250-273) NA NA 121 or 134 (250 or 273)
Vacuum cycle NA 121 or 134 (250 or 273) 121-134 (250-273) NA
Steam flush-pressure NA NA NA NA
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
ALARM CONDITIONS None specified None specified None specified None specified
Indicator type Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

model(s). These
the next two pages.


DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder NA Optional Printer NA
Data type Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Printer Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
DOORS Single Single or double Single or double Single or double
Operation Manual sliding door Manual sliding door Automatic sliding door Manual, central locker
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes
Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pit mounted Yes Yes Yes Yes
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, Steam generator enclosed 2.5 (35) 2.5 (35) Steam generator enclosed
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 220, 380 NA NA 220, 380
Vacuum models, VAC NA 220, 380 220, 380 NA
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts; 5 years, 1 year, parts; 5 years, 1 year, parts; 5 years, 1 year, parts; 5 years,
chamber vessel chamber vessel chamber vessel chamber vessel
Delivery time, ARO 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Training Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1999 1952 1952 1952
Number installed Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
worldwide
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

model(s). These
the next page.


OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED April 2006 April 2006 April 2006 April 2006
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL BAUMER BAUMER BELIMED INFECTION BELIMED INFECTION

CONTROL CONTROL
NURSE LAB PLUS PHARMA GR HS1 : GR HS2 HS1 : HS2
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Vacuum Vacuum or gravity Vacuum or gravity
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40 (diameter) x 60 (15.7 x 40 x 46 x 60 (15.7 x 18.1 x 66 x 123 x 104 (26 x 48.4 x 66 x 108 x 104 (26 x 42.5 x
23.6), 40 x 40 x 60 (15.7 x 23.6), 46 x 46 x 120 (18.1 x 40.9), 66 x 123 x 140 (26 x 40.9), 66 x 108 x 140 (26 x
15.7 x 23.6), 40 x 40 x 120 18.1 x 47.2), 46 x 66 x 120 48.4 x 55.1), 66 x 123 x 170 42.5 x 55.1), 66 x 108 x 170
(15.7 x 15.7 x 47.2) (18.1 x 26 x 47.2), 66 x 66 x (26 x 48.4 x 66.9), 66 x 123 (26 x 42.5 x 66.9), 66 x 108
160 (26 x 26 x 63), 66 x 66 x 200 (26 x 48.4 x 78.7) x 200 (26 x 42.5 x 78.7)
x 200 (26 x 26 x 78.7)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.096 (3.39), 0.19 (6.71) 0.14 (4.9), 0.25 (9), 0.36 0.84 (30), 1.13 (40), 1.38 0.74 (26), 1 (35), 1.21 (42),
(12.9), 0.52 (18.5), 0.69 (48), 1.62 (57) 1.42 (50)
(24.6), 0.87 (30.7)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
LOADING Basket Transfer cart Loading cart, automated Cart, carriage, automated
conveyors conveyors
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 105-121 (221-250) 121-134 (250-273) 100-135 (212-275) 100-135 (212-275)
Vacuum cycle NA NA 100-135 (212-275) 100-135 (212-275)
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Microprocessor Microprocessor

model(s). These
the next two pages.


CONTROL CONTROL
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder NA Printer Printer and/or store to Printer and/or store to
remote computer remote computer
DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Single or double
Operation Manual, central locker Automatic sliding door Power horizontal sliding Power horizontal sliding
door door
INSTALLATION
Pit mounted Yes Yes Yes No
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, Steam generator enclosed 2.5 (35) 2.5-4.5 (35-65); optional 2.5-4.5 (35-65); optional
kg/cm² (psig) integrated steam generator integrated steam generator
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 220, 380 NA 208; 3-phase 208; 3-phase
Vacuum models, VAC NA 220, 380 208; 3-phase 208; 3-phase
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std Not specified Not specified $140,000-165,000 $110,000-147,000
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts; 5 years, 1 year, parts; 5 years, 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor
chamber vessel chamber vessel including preventive including preventive
maintenance maintenance
Delivery time, ARO 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks 4-5 months 4-5 months
Training Not specified Not specified 1-2 days on-site; optional at 1-2 days on-site optional at
factory factory
Year first sold 1952 1952 2002 2002
worldwide
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified January to December January to December

model(s). These
the next page.


CONTROL CONTROL
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. Microprocessor controls; Microprocessor controls;
nonproprietary industrial nonproprietary industrial
components; all stainless components; all stainless
components for pure-steam components for pure-steam
operation; data- operation; data-
management capabilities; management capabilities;
water saving option, <1 water saving option, <1
gallon/cycle. gallon/cycle.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL BELIMED INFECTION BUXTON CISA CISA

CONTROL
VS1 : VS2 9300 : 9400 : 9500 Series 420 Series 640
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes No Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum or gravity Gravity or high vacuum Vacuum Vacuum
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 53 x 53 x 97 (21 x 21 x 38), 61 x 91.4 x 91.4 (24 x 36 x 45 x 45 x [70, 100, 125] 66 x 66 x [70, 100, 125,
66 x 66 x 70 (26 x 26 x 36) : 61 x 91.4 x 121.9 (24 x (17.7 x 17.7 x [27.6, 39.4, 160, 190] (26 x 26 x [27.6,
27.6), 66 x 66 x 100 (26 x 36 x 48) : 61 x 91.4 x 152.4 49.2]) 39.4, 49.2, 63, 74.8])
26 x 39.4), 66 x 66 x 130 (24 x 36 x 60)
(26 x 26 x 51.2)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.27 (10), 0.30 (11), 0.44 0.42 (15) 0.14 (4.9) : 0.20 (7.1) : 0.25 0.35 (12.4) : 0.43 (15.2) :
(15), 0.57 (20) (8.8) 0.59 (20.8) : 0.69 (24.4) :
0.82 (29)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel Nickel-clad or stainless steel AISI 316Ti AISI 316Ti
LOADING Loading cart, rack, draw-out Transfer cart or rack, Manual or transfer cart Transfer cart
shelves shelves
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 100-135 (212-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275)
Vacuum cycle 100-135 (212-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275)
Steam flush-pressure Not specified Yes Not specified Not specified
pulse
CONTROLLER Microprocessor Automatic microprocessor Programmable logic Programmable logic
or electromechanical systems systems

model(s). These
the next two pages.


CONTROL
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Printer and/or store to Recorder or printer Printer Printer
remote computer
Operation Power vertical sliding Manual Pneumatic sliding, Pneumatic sliding,
vertical/horizontal vertical/horizontal
INSTALLATION
Pit mounted No Yes No No
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 2.5-4.5 (35-65); optional 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3-4 (42.7-56.9) 3-4 (42.7-56.9)
kg/cm² (psig) integrated steam generator
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 208; 3-phase 120 : 208 : 208 Not specified Not specified
Vacuum models, VAC 208; 3-phase As required 240-400; 24 kW 240, 400; 31, 49 kW
Steam flush-pressure NA Programmable Not specified Not specified
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $67,000-80,000 $43,000-60,000 Not specified Not specified
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts; 90 days, 15 months 15 months
including preventive labor; 15 years, vessel
maintenance
Delivery time, ARO 4-5 months 90-120 days 30 days 30 days
Training 1-2 days on-site; optional at As required On-site/in factory On-site/in factory
factory
Year first sold 2002 1980 1948 Not specified
worldwide
Fiscal year January to December October to September January to December January to December

model(s). These
the next page.


CONTROL
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Microprocessor controls; All brass pipes; cGMP Optional supervision Optional supervision
nonproprietary industrial models available. Meets management system, management system,
components; all stainless requirements of CSA and sterilization management sterilization management
components for pure-steam UL. system. Meets requirements system. Meets requirements
operation; data- of CE 93/42, DIN, EN, ISO, of CE 93/42, DIN, EN, ISO,
management capabilities; TUV. TUV.
water saving option, <1
gallon/cycle.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED April 2006 January 2008 April 2005 April 2005
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS

Cylindrical/Double-Wall Cylindrical/Single-Wall Rectangular Sterilizers SR Rectangular Sterilizers SSR
Sterilizers Sterilizers Series Series
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity only or vacuum and Gravity only or vacuum and Gravity only or vacuum and Gravity only or vacuum and
gravity combination gravity combination gravity combination gravity combination
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40.6 (diameter) x 61 (16 x 40.6 (diameter) x 61 (16 x 61 x 61 x 91.4 (24 x 24 x 40.6 x 40.6 x 66 (16 x 16 x
24), 40.6 (diameter) x 91.4 24), 50.8 (diameter) x 91.4 36), 61 x 61 x 121.9 (24 x 26), 50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 (20 x
(16 x 36), 50.8 (diameter) x (20 x 36) 24 x 48), 61 x 91.4 x 91.4 20 x 38)
91.4 (20 x 36), 50.8 (24 x 36 x 36), 61 x 91.4 x
(diameter) x 121.9 (20 x 48), 121.9 (24 x 36 x 48), 61 x
61 (diameter) x 90.4 (24 x 91.4 x 152.4 (24 x 36 x 60)
35.6)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.08 (2.8), 0.13 (4.2), 0.19 0.08 (2.8), 0.19 (6.3) 0.35 (12), 0.47 (16), 0.52 0.12 (3.9), 0.26 (8.7)
(6.3), 0.26 (8.7), 0.27 (8.9) (18), 0.70 (24), 0.87 (30)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel; optional Stainless steel; optional Nickel-clad steel; optional Nickel-clad steel; optional
Monel Monel stainless steel stainless steel
LOADING Shelves; optional cart, Shelves; optional cart, Shelves; optional cart, Shelves; optional cart,
carriage carriage carriage carriage
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 121-135 (250-275); low- 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275); low- 121-135 (250-275); low-
temperature option temperature option temperature option
Vacuum cycle 121-135 (250-275); low- 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275); low- 121-135 (250-275); low-
temperature option temperature option temperature option
pulse
CONTROLLER Manual; optional automatic Manual; optional automatic Manual; optional automatic Manual; optional automatic

model(s). These
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DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Strip or circle chart Strip or circle chart Strip or circle chart Strip or circle chart
(controller-dependent) (controller-dependent) (controller-dependent) (controller-dependent)
Operation Manual Manual Manual Manual
INSTALLATION
Pit mounted No No No No
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) vacuum, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) vacuum, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) vacuum, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) vacuum,
kg/cm² (psig) 2.8-4.2 (40-60) gravity 2.8-4.2 (40-60) gravity 2.8-4.2 (40-60) gravity 2.8-4.2 (40-60) gravity
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120, 220 120, 220 120, 220 120, 220
Vacuum models, VAC 120, 220 120, 220 120, 220 120, 220
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $7,565-14,485 $6,945-10,695 $21,690-33,755 $15,975-30,305
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor; 15 1 year, parts and labor; 15
years, nickel-clad steel years, nickel-clad steel
chambers chambers
Delivery time, ARO 60 days 60 days 60 days 60 days
Training Maintenance/operating Maintenance/operating Maintenance/operating Maintenance/operating
manual, on-site manual, on-site manual, on-site manual, on-site
Year first sold 1948 1948 1948 1948
Number installed ~7,500 ~7,500 ~7,500 ~7,500
worldwide
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

model(s). These
the next page.


OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Double-wall stainless steel Single-wall stainless steel Solid-state digital automatic Solid-state digital automatic
chamber; solid-state digital chamber; solid-state digital controls or microprocessor controls or microprocessor
automatic controls or automatic controls or controls with CRT display; controls with CRT display;
microprocessor controls microprocessor controls cycle lockout against cycle lockout against
with CRT display; cycle with CRT display; cycle unauthorized use; automatic unauthorized use; automatic
lockout; automatic utility lockout; automatic utility utility shutdown available; utility shutdown available;
shutdown available; most shutdown available; most most units can be fitted with most units can be fitted with
units can be fitted with an units can be fitted with an an integral electrically an integral electrically
integral electrically heated integral electrically heated heated steam generator; all heated steam generator; all
steam generator; all orders steam generator; all orders orders custom made. Meets orders custom made. Meets
custom made. Meets custom made. Meets requirements of ASME and requirements of ASME and
requirements of ASME and requirements of ASME and CSA. CSA.
CSA. CSA.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED January 2008 January 2008 January 2008 January 2008
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL ETC ETC FEDEGARI GETINGE

Industrial and Medium Rectangular FVA/A1 Vertical Series 733HC : 733LS
Pharmaceutical
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes No Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No No Yes No
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum or gravity Vacuum or gravity Vacuum pump Vacuum and gravity
combination
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 66 x 157 x 193 (26 x 62 x 61 x 91.4 x 91.4 (24 x 36 x Cylindrical; 40 x 60 (15.7 x 66 x 91.4 x 100 (26 x 36 x
76) up to 389 x 213 x 1,082 36), 61 x 91.4 x 121.9 (24 x 24), 50 x 70 (20 x 27.5) 39.4), 66 x 91.4 x 135 (26 x
(153 x 84 x 426), 80 sizes 36 x 48), 61 x 91.4 x 152.4 36 x 53.1), 66 x 91.4 x 155
(24 x 36 x 60) (26 x 36 x 61)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 2-91 (70.6-3,213.6), 80 0.52 (18), 0.70 (24), 0.87 0.075 (2.65), 0.140 (4.94) 0.61 (21.5), 0.83 (29.3),
sizes (30) 0.96 (33.7)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316
LOADING Cart (pit mount); cart and Loading carts, transfer Basket with lifting hoist, top Transfer cart
transfer carriages (floor carriages, shelves, and rack
mount)
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 105-138 (221-280.4) 105-138 (221-280.4) Not specified 110-135 (230-275)
Vacuum cycle 105-138 (221-280.4) 105-138 (221-280.4) 105-140 (221-284) 110-135 (230-275)
Steam flush-pressure Select up to 10 psig Select up to 10 psig Not specified NA
pulse
CONTROLLER Nonproprietary open Nonproprietary open Automatic by programmable Automatic
platform programmable platform programmable logic controller;
logic controller; modem logic controller; modem microprocessor-controlled
with validated software;
color touchscreen type

model(s). These
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Pharmaceutical
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder 20-column thermal printer; 20-column thermal printer; Optional printer data logger Strip
optional chart recorder optional chart recorder
DOORS Single or double; hinged, Single or double; hinged No Single or double
horizontal sliding, or vertical radial arm or horizontal
sliding sliding
Operation Manual or power Manual or power Top loading Power
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Available Yes Yes Yes
Recessed in wall 1 or 2 walls Yes NA Yes
Pit mounted Yes, also floor mounted No NA No
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 2.5 (35) or by integrated 3.5-4.9 (50-70)
kg/cm² (psig) steam generator
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 110-120; 50/60 Hz; 15 A; 110-120; 50/60 Hz; 15 A; Not specified 120
single-phase single-phase
Vacuum models, VAC 208, 230, 380, 460; 50/60 208, 230, 380, 460; 50/60 400, 50 Hz, 3-phase; 120
Hz; 3-phase Hz; 3-phase optional 230, 50/60 Hz, 3-
phase
Steam flush-pressure Selectable 0-10 psig and 0- Selectable 0-10 psig and 0- Not specified NA
pulse, VAC 27 mmHg 27 mmHg
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $120,000-600,000+ $60,000-180,000 $18,000-22,000 Not specified
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 15 1 year, parts and labor; 15 1 year-18 months max; 18 1 year, parts and labor; 15
years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel months-3 years, pressure years, pressure vessel
vessels
Delivery time, ARO 6 months 6 months 8-10 weeks 30-60 days
Training Available, custom Available, custom Factory, on-site On-site
Year first sold 1969 1969 1998 2003
Number installed >600 >600 Not specified Not specified
worldwide
Fiscal year March to February March to February Not specified January to December

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Pharmaceutical
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Nonproprietary and Nonproprietary and Exclusive decontamination Automatic controller
commercially available commercially available cycle for high pathogens, available with strip recorder;
piping components; cGMP piping components; cGMP special application for computer-controlled liquid
features and sanitary 3A features and sanitary 3A prions, multilevel password exhaust; supervisor control
construction available; construction available; access, Ethernet protocol. for cycle lockout; RS232
effluent decontamination effluent decontamination Meets requirements of serial port for data logger.
features cycle; vacuum features cycle; vacuum CFR21 Part 11, complies Meets requirements of
leak-test cycle; filter leak-test cycle; filter with all relevant European ASME, CSA, and UL 544.
sterilization in place cycle; sterilization in place cycle; standards.
special One-Step stopper special One-Step stopper
sterilization and drying sterilization and drying
cycle; air overpressure or cycle; air overpressure or
rapid cooling water cascade rapid cooling water cascade
cycles; water-conserving cycles; water-conserving
closed-loop vacuum. closed-loop vacuum.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL GETINGE H & P LABORTECHNIK H & P LABORTECHNIK INTERNATIONAL PBI

833HC : 833LS Varioklav 300E : 400E : Varioklav 75S : 135S ALFA : Ibromatic/Standard
500E
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Africa, Asia, Europe, South Africa, Asia, Europe, South Worldwide
America America
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) No Not specified Not specified Yes
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum and gravity Gravity or vacuum Gravity or vacuum Gravity
combination
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 67.2 x 157.5 x 106.7 (26.5 x 30 (diameter) x 50 (11.8 x 40 (diameter) x 60 (15.7 x 25 x 45 (9.9 x 17.7)
62 x 42) for 42-inch 19.7) : 40 (diameter) x 60 23.6) : 50 (diameter) x 70
chamber; 67.2 x 157.5 x (15.7 x 23.6) : 50 (diameter) (19.7 x 27.6)
193 (26.5 x 62 x 76) for 72- x 70 (19.7 x 27.6)
inch chamber
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 1.1 (40), 2 (71) 0.035 (1.2) : 0.075 (2.6) : 0.075 (2.6) : 0.135 (4.8) 0.023 (0.81)
0.135 (4.8)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316 Stainless steel Stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel
LOADING Loading cart Manual Manual Top
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 121-135 (250-275) 98-135 (208-275) 98-135 (208-275) Up to 134 (273)
Vacuum cycle 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275) NA
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

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500E
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Strip Strip chart, round chart, or Charge printer, strip chart, Optional
PC software round chart, or PC software
DOORS Single or double Single Single Single
Operation Power Manual Manual Manual
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed No Yes Yes No
Recessed in wall Yes No No No
Pit mounted Pit mounted and floor Yes Yes Floor mounted
mounted
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5-4.9 (50-70) 1.4 or 2.5 (20 or 35.7) 1.4 or 2.5 (20 or 35.7) NA
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120 230, 50 Hz; 400, 3-phase 230, 50 Hz; 400, 3-phase 120, 240 : 120, 220, 240
Vacuum models, VAC 120 400, 3-phase 400; 3-phase NA
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std Not specified $5,000-50,000 $10,000-50,000 $4,000 : $2,500
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 15 1 year, parts; 3 years, 1 year, parts; 3 years, 1 year, parts; 10 years,
years, pressure vessel heating system; 5 years, heating system; 5 years, vessel and skirt
pressure vessel pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 30-60 days 8 weeks 8 weeks 3 weeks
Training On-site 1/2 day on-site 1/2 day on-site No
Year first sold 2003 1975 2000 1996 : 1975
Number installed Not specified Not specified Not specified 10 : 5,000
worldwide

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500E
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Automatic controller Exhaust air filtration; Exhaust air filtration; Complies with EC.
available with strip recorder; sterilizers for high-security sterilizers for high-security
computer-controlled liquid laboratories. Meets laboratories. Meets
exhaust; supervisor control requirements of DIN. requirements of DIN.
for cycle lockout; RS232
serial port for data logger.
Meets requirements of
ASME, CSA, and UL 544.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED January 2008 April 2005 April 2005 April 2006
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI

FIFTY Koch Family Olymatic/Orion : Vega
Zeus/Perseo
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Gravity Gravity Vacuum
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 35 x 52 (13.8 x 20.5) 31 x 29 (12.2 x 11.4) 34.5 x 65 (13.6 x 25.6) : 50 40 x 60 (15.7 x 23.6), 50 x
x 80 (19.7 x 31.5) 70 (19.7 x 27.6)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.05 (1.8) 0.023 (1) 0.065 (2.3) : 0.14 (4.9) 0.075 (2.6), 0.14 (4.9)
CHAMBER MATERIAL AISI 304 stainless steel Aluminum/AISI 304 AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316 stainless steel
stainless steel
LOADING Top Top Top Top
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle Up to 134 (273) 121 (250) Up to 134 (273) Optional
Vacuum cycle NA NA NA Up to 138 (280.4)
Steam flush-pressure NA NA NA Optional
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic Semiautomatic/automatic Automatic Automatic

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Zeus/Perseo
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Optional No Optional Optional
DOORS Single Single Single Single
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed No No No No
Recessed in wall No No No No
Pit mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, NA NA NA NA
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 220, 380 110, 220, 240 110, 220, 240 220, 380
Vacuum models, VAC NA NA NA Optional
Steam flush-pressure NA NA NA Optional
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $5,000-7,000 $500 $10,000 : $15,000 Not specified
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts; 10 years, 1 year 1 year, parts; 10 years, 1 year
vessel and skirt vessel and skirt
Delivery time, ARO 4 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks
Training No No No No
Year first sold 2000 1982 1980 : 1988 1995
Number installed Not specified 4,000 120 : 100 300
worldwide

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Zeus/Perseo
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Complies with EC. Complies with EC. Complies with EC. Complies with EC.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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MODEL KSG KSG KSG KSG

KSG 116 KSG 200 KSG 210 KSG 400
AIR REMOVAL Fractionated prevacuum Fractionated prevacuum Fractionated prevacuum Fractionated prevacuum
and postdrying vacuum and postdrying vacuum; and postdrying vacuum; and postdrying vacuum;
optional gravity optional gravity optional gravity
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 32 x 34 x 63 (12.6 x 13.4 x 32 x 34 x 63 (12.6 x 13.4 x 32 x 34 x 95 (12.6 x 13.4 x 45 x 45 x 65 (17.7 x 17.7 x
24.8) 24.8) 37.4) 25.6)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.068 (2.4) 0.068 (2.4) 0.103 (3.6) 0.131 (4.6)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel V4A,
material no. 1.4571 AISI material no. 1.4571 AISI material no. 1.4571 AISI material no. 1.4571 AISI
316 Ti 316 Ti 316 Titanium 316 Ti
LOADING Stainless steel inset rack Stainless steel inset rack or Stainless steel inset rack or Stainless steel inset rack or
transfer cart transfer cart transfer cart
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle NA Depends on program Depends on program Depends on program
Vacuum cycle 121 (250), 134 (273), other 121 (250), 124 (255), other 121 (250), 124 (255), other 121 (250), 124 (255), other
temperatures upon request temperatures upon request temperatures upon request temperatures upon request
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic programmable Automatic programmable Automatic programmable Automatic programmable
logic controller logic controller logic controller logic controller

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KSG 116 KSG 200 KSG 210 KSG 400
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Upon request Upon request Upon request Upon request
DOORS Single Vertical sliding door, single Vertical sliding door, single Vertical sliding door, single
or double or double or double
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Enclosed Enclosed Enclosed Enclosed
Recessed in wall Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pit mounted Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, Self-made Self-made or domestic Self-made or domestic Self-made or domestic
kg/cm² (psig) steam steam steam
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC NA 230, 400; 2.5 kW domestic 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5 kW domestic
steam, 17.5 kW steam, 25 kW steam, 17.5 kW
Vacuum models, VAC 230, 400; 15.5 kW 230, 400; 2.5 kW domestic 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5 kW domestic
steam, 17.5 kW steam, 25 kW steam, 17.5 kW
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 5
years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 1 month 2-3 months 2-3 months 2-3 months
Training 1 day 2-3 days 2-3 days 2-3 days
Year first sold 1995 1990 1990 1990
worldwide

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KSG 116 KSG 200 KSG 210 KSG 400
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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KSG 410 KSG 6612 KSG 666 KSG 669
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Fractionated prevacuum Fractionated prevacuum Fractionated prevacuum Fractionated prevacuum
and postdrying vacuum; and postdrying vacuum; and postdrying vacuum; and postdrying vacuum;
optional gravity optional gravity optional gravity optional gravity
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 45 x 45 x 95 (17.7 x 17.7 x 68 x 71 x 127 (26.8 x 27.9 x 68 x 71 x 65 (26.8 x 27.9 x 68 x 71 x 96 (26.8 x 27.9 x
37.4) 50) 26.4) 37.8)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.192 (6.8) 0.613 (21.7) 0.314 (11.1) 0.464 (16.4)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel V4A,
material no. 1.4571 AISI material no. 1.4571, AISI material no. 1.4571, AISI material no. 1.4571, AISI
316 Ti 316 Ti 316 Ti 316 Ti
LOADING Stainless steel inset rack or Transfer cart Transfer cart Transfer cart
transfer cart
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle Depends on program Depends on program Depends on program Depends on program
Vacuum cycle 121 (250), 124 (255), other 121 (250), 124 (255), other 121 (250), 124 (255), other 121 (250), 124 (255), other
temperatures upon request temperatures upon request temperatures upon request temperatures upon request
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic programmable Automatic programmable Automatic Automatic programmable
logic controller logic controller logic controller

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KSG 410 KSG 6612 KSG 666 KSG 669
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Upon request Upon request Upon request Upon request
DOORS Vertical sliding door, single Vertical sliding door, single Vertical sliding door, single Vertical sliding door, single
or double or double or double or double
Operation Manual Electrical Electrical Electrical
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Enclosed Enclosed Enclosed Enclosed
Recessed in wall Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, Self-made or domestic Self-made or domestic Self-made or domestic Self-made or domestic
kg/cm² (psig) steam steam steam steam
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5-63 kW 230, 400; 2.5 domestic
steam, 25 kW steam, 47.5 kW steam, 38.5 kW
Vacuum models, VAC 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5-63 kW 230, 400; 2.5 domestic
steam, 25 kW steam, 47.5 kW steam, 38.5 kW
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std Not specified Upon request Upon request Upon request
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 5
years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 2-3 months 2-3 months 2-3 months 2-3 months
Training 2-3 days 2-3 days 2-3 days 2-3 days
Year first sold 1990 1990 1990 1990
worldwide

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KSG 410 KSG 6612 KSG 666 KSG 669
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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Data Footnotes

MODEL KSG KSG KSG LTE SCIENTIFIC

KSG 9612 KSG 966 KSG 969 Kestrel 200/315
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified No
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Yes
AIR REMOVAL Fractionated prevacuum Fractionated prevacuum Fractionated prevacuum Gravity, vacuum
and postdrying vacuum; and postdrying vacuum; and postdrying vacuum;
optional gravity optional gravity optional gravity
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 68 x 105 x 127 (26.8 x 41.3 68 x 105 x 65 (26.8 x 41.3 x 68 x 105 x 96 (26.8 x 41.3 x 66 x 66 x 66 (26 x 26 x 26),
x 50) 26.4) 37.8) 66 x 66 x 72 (26 x 26 x
28.3)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.907 (32) 0.464 (16.4) 0.685 (24.2) 0.2 (7.1), 0.315 (11.1)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel V4A, 321 stainless steel
material no. 1.4571, AISI material no. 1.4571, AISI material no. 1.4571, AISI
316 Ti 316 Ti 316 Ti
LOADING Transfer cart Transfer cart Transfer cart Shelf or trolley
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle Depends on program Depends on program Depends on program 100-137 (212-278.6)
Vacuum cycle 121 (250), 124 (255), other 121 (250), 124 (255), other 121 (250), 124 (255), other 100-137 (212-278.6)
temperatures upon request temperatures upon request temperatures upon request
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic programmable Automatic programmable Automatic programmable Microprocessor
logic controller logic controller logic controller

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DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Upon request Upon request Upon request 3-channel
DOORS Horizontal sliding door, Horizontal sliding door, Horizontal sliding door, Single or double
single or double single or double single or double
Operation Electrical Electrical Electrical Manual
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Enclosed Enclosed Enclosed Not specified
Recessed in wall Not specified Not specified Not specified Yes
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, Self-made or domestic Self-made or domestic Self-made or domestic 3.5-bar minimum
kg/cm² (psig) steam steam steam
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 220/240, 50 Hz; 415, 3-
steam, 47.5 kW steam, 38.5 kW steam, 47.5 kW phase
Vacuum models, VAC 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 230, 400; 2.5 domestic 220/240, 50 Hz; 415, 3-
steam, 47.5 kW steam, 38.5 kW steam, 47.5 kW phase
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std Upon request Upon request Upon request £18,000-24,000
configuration (US$29,453-39,270)
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year
years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 2-3 months 2-3 months 2-3 months 8-12 weeks
Training 2-3 days 2-3 days 2-3 days Not specified
Year first sold 1990 1990 1990 1994
worldwide

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OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. Pulsed vacuum or pre-/post-
air ballast option; protected
liquid ring pump; steam
generator in constant
standby for faster cycle
times; diagnostic system.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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MODEL LTE SCIENTIFIC LTE SCIENTIFIC MATACHANA MATACHANA

Touchclave F150 : F200 : Touchclave K150 : K200 : S100 Series 2000
F300 K300
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USA
FDA CLEARANCE No No No No
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum, non-vacuum Vacuum, non-vacuum Vacuum Vacuum
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 600 x 500 x 500 (236 x 197 600 x 500 x 500 (236 x 197 34 x 34 x 64.5 (13.4 x 13.4 70 x 144 x [104, 130] (28.5
x 197) : 600 x 500 x 660 x 197) : 600 x 500 x 600 x 25.4) x 58.7 x [42.4, 53]), 90 x
(236 x 197 x 260) : 600 x (236 x 197 x 236) : 600 x 144 x [120, 240, 360, 480]
500 x 1000 (236 x 197 x 500 x 1000 (236 x 197 x (35.4 x 56.7 x [47.2, 94.5,
394) 394) 141.7, 189])
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) Not specified Not specified 0.071 (2.66) 1 (37), 1.3 (46.3), 1.6 (54.9);
3.1 (109.7), 4.6 (162.4), 6.2
(218.9)
LOADING Shelf Shelf Manual or trolley Trolley or automatic
load/unload system
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle Not specified Not specified NA NA
Vacuum cycle Not specified Not specified 121-134 (250-273) 121-134 (250-273)
pulse
CONTROLLER Touchscreen Touchscreen Microprocessor Microcomputer
Indicator type Not specified Not specified Audible, visual Audible, visual

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F300 K300
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Internal data archiving Internal data archiving Digital printer, linear chart Digital printer, linear chart
Printer Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
DOORS Vertical sliding door Vertical sliding door Single or double Single or double
Operation Manual Manual Manual, optional automatic Automatic
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
Recessed in wall Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
Pit mounted Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, Not specified Not specified Steam generator or Steam generator or
kg/cm² (psig) enclosed external steam, enclosed external steam,
250-400 kPa 250-400 kPa
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 400-440; 50 Hz; 3-phase 400-440; 50 Hz; 3-phase NA NA
Vacuum models, VAC 400-440; 50 Hz; 3-phase 400-440; 50 Hz; 3-phase 230, 400, others 400
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
configuration
Warranty Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 2006 2006 Not specified Not specified
worldwide

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F300 K300
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Pulsed vacuum or pre-/post- Pulsed vacuum or pre-/post- Menu-guided dialogue Dedicated to
air ballast option; steam is air ballast option; integral system; graphics displayed laboratory/hospital use;
generated within chamber steam generator. in real time. Meets complies with EEC
and water levels can be requirements of directives.
topped off either manually 89/336/CEE, 89/392/CEE,
or automatically. and EN 285.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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MODEL MATACHANA MATACHANA MATACHANA MMM

Series S1000 Series S2000 Series SC500 Securex HP Series
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USA Africa, Asia, Europe, South
America
FDA CLEARANCE No No No Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum, watering vacuum
pump; optional gravity
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 67 x 67 x [63, 99, 129, 68 x 120 x [106, 136, 206] 48 x 48 x [65, 97, 130] (19.6 40 x 40 x 60 (15.7 x 15.7 x
173.5, 200] (62.4 x 62.4 x (26.8 x 47.2 x [41.7, 53.4, x 19.6 x [26.5, 39.5, 52.8]) 23.6), 60 x 60 x 60 (23.6 x
[24.8, 39, 50.8, 68.3, 78.7]) 81.1]) 23.6 x 23.6), 60 x 60 x 90
(23.6 x 23.6 x 35.4), 60 x 60
x 120 (23.6 x 23.6 x 47.2),
60 x 90 x 120 (23.6 x 35.4 x
47.2)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.28 (9.9), 0.44 (15.6), 0.58 0.86 (30.5), 1.1 (39), 1.67 0.22 (7.9); 0.32 (8.1); 0.3 0.14 (4.9), 0.15 (5.3), 0.31
(20.6), 0.77 (27.3), 0.89 (59.5) (10.5) (10.9), 0.45 (15.9), 0.61
(31.6) (21.5), 0.90 (31.8)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel AISI 316 T1
LOADING Trolley or automatic Trolley or automatic Trolley Loading cart, transport cart
load/unload system load/unload system
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle NA NA NA Optional
Vacuum cycle 121-134 (250-273) 121-134 (250-273) 121-134 (250-273) 121-134 (250-273)
pulse
CONTROLLER Microcomputer Microcomputer Microcomputer Automatic
Indicator type Audible, visual Audible, visual Audible, visual Not specified

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DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Digital printer, linear chart Digital printer, linear chart Digital printer, linear chart Yes
Data type Not specified Not specified Not specified Temperature, pressure,
batch printer
Printer Yes Yes Yes External printer
Operation Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
INSTALLATION
Pit mounted Yes Yes Yes No
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, Steam generator or Steam generator or Steam generator or 2.5 (35)
kg/cm² (psig) enclosed external steam, enclosed external steam, enclosed external steam,
200-400 kPa 200-400 kPa 200-400 kPa
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC NA NA NA Not specified
Vacuum models, VAC 230, 400, others 400 230, 400, others 380
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
configuration
Warranty Not specified Not specified Not specified 1 year, parts and labor
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified 3-4 months
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified 1990
Number installed Not specified Not specified Not specified 500
worldwide

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OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Dedicated to Dedicated to Dedicated to Customized programs
laboratory/hospital use; laboratory/hospital use; laboratory/hospital use; available; optional automatic
complies with EEC complies with EEC complies with EEC loading/ unloading. Meets
directives. directives. directives. requirements of CEN, DIN,
IEC, ISO, TUV, and VDE.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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MODEL NUVE NUVE OPPICI OPPICI

OT 4060 OT 4060V Cylindrical Vertical Rectangular Double Wall
3200
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Central America, South Central America, South
America, Africa America, Africa
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes No No
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Vacuum pump Gravity Vacuum
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40 x 60 (15.7 x 23.6) 40 x 60 (15.7 x 23.6) 47 (diameter) x 60 (18.5 x 33 x 33 x 100 (13 x 13 x
23.6) 39.3), 47 x 47 x 70 (18.5 x
18.5 x 27.6), 47 x 47 x 90
(18.5 x 18.5 x 35.4), 47 x 47
x 140 (18.5 x 18.5 x 55.1)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.075 (2.6) 0.075 (2.6) 0.1 (3.5) 0.10 (3.5), 0.15 (5.3), 0.20
(7.03), 0.3 (10.6), others by
request
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel Stainless steel 304L stainless steel 316L stainless steel
LOADING Top Top Trays, pan, or basket Transfer cart
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 110-140 (230-284) 110-140 (230-284) 110-121 (212-250) NA
Vacuum cycle NA Prevacuum/final vacuum NA 110-135 (212-275)
Steam flush-pressure 0 3 Gravity By pump
pulse
CONTROLLER Microprocessor Microprocessor Semiautomatic Programmable logic
controller, auto touchscreen
Indicator type Audible, visual Audible, visual Not specified Visual

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3200
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Yes Yes Optional Printer
Data type Lid open, pressurized Lid open, pressurized Not specified Not specified
chamber, overpressure chamber, overpressure
generator, heater failure generator, heater failure
Printer No No Not specified Yes
DOORS Single Single Single Single or double
Operation Manual Manual Manual Manual or automatic
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Floor mounted Floor mounted Yes Yes
Recessed in wall Not specified Not specified No Yes
Pit mounted Not specified Not specified No Yes
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5 (49.8) 3.5 (49.8) 1.8 (20); optional steam 4.5 (50); optional electric
kg/cm² (psig) generator steam generator
incorporated
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 400; 50/60 Hz; 3-phase NA 110, 120, 220, 240, 380, Not specified
440
Vacuum models, VAC NA 400; 50/60 Hz; 3-phase 110, 120, 220, 240, 380, 110, 120, 220, 240, 380,
441 441
Steam flush-pressure Not specified Not specified NA NA
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std €5,944 (US$8,663) €6,864 (US$9,741) $6,000 $27,000-50,000
configuration
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years, parts 2 years, parts
Training No special training needed No special training needed 2 day, on-site 4 days, on-site
Year first sold 1994 1998 1963 1963
Number installed 1,470 851 340 1,150
worldwide

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3200
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Full automatic control by Full automatic control by Temperature controlled; All programs changeable on
microprocessor; digital microprocessor; digital optional gas-heated, touchscreen; vertical door.
display for programmable display for programmable external steam supply. Meets requirements of
temperature and time temperature and time Meets requirements of Health Ministry of Chile
parameters; sterilization parameters; sterilization Health Ministry of Chile (ISP), ISO 9001:2000 based
temperature and time. temperature and time; final (ISP), ISO 9001:2000 based on ASME.
vacuum and drying time; on ASME.
maintenance-free vacuum
pump; 0.22 µm filter at air-
intake line.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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MODEL PELTON & CRANE PRIMUS STERILIZER PRIMUS STERILIZER PRIMUS STERILIZER
Magna-Clave Model MC BioPharma Sterilizer Series Clinical Sterilizer Series Laboratory Sterilizer Series
100 (PSS6, PSS7, PSS8) (PSS5, PSS6, PSS7, PSS8)
WHERE MARKETED North America Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE No Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Vacuum, gravity, vacuum- Vacuum, gravity, vacuum- Vacuum, gravity, vacuum-
assisted gravity, assisted gravity, assisted gravity,
prevacuum, water ejector or prevacuum, water ejector or prevacuum, water ejector or
vacuum pump vacuum pump vacuum pump
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 38.7 x 38.1 x 66 (15.3 x 15 190 sizes from 40.6 x 40.6 x 10 sizes from 40.6 x 40.6 190 sizes from 40.6 x 40.6 x
x 26) 66 (16 x 16 x 26) to 154.9 x x66 (16 x 16 x 26) to 66 x 66 (16 x 16 x 26) to 154.9 x
218.4 x 218.4 (61 x 86 x 160 x 193 (26 x 63 x76) 218.4 x 218.4 (61 x 86 x
86); larger custom 86); larger custom
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.08 (2.8) 0.11-7.4 (3.9-261.1), ≤17 0.11-2.04 (3.9-72.0) 0.11-7.4 (3.9-261.1), ≤17
(600) custom (600) custom
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel
chamber and door; 304 chamber and door; 304 chamber and door; 304
stainless steel jacket stainless steel jacket stainless steel jacket
LOADING Removable bin/tray Shelving, cart, transfer Shelving, cart, transfer Shelving, cart, transfer
carriage, floor loading carts carriage, floor loading carts carriage, floor loading carts
for pit mounts for pit mounts for pit mounts
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 121-130.6 (250-267) 122.8-134 (253-273); 122.8-134 (253-273); 122.8-134 (253-273);
optional 70-104 (180-205) optional 70-104 (180-205) optional 70-104 (180-205)
low temperature low temperature low temperature
Vacuum cycle NA 122.8-134 (253-273) 122.8-134 (253-273) 122.8-134 (253-273)
Steam flush-pressure NA 1-6 PREVACS 1-6 PREVACS 1-6 PREVACS
pulse
CONTROLLER Manual Pri-Matic programmable Microcomputer Microcomputer, Pri-Matic
logic controller or color programmable logic
touchscreen controller and
programmable logic
controller or Trinity Control
color touchscreen
ALARM CONDITIONS None specified Door open, gasket error, Door open, gasket error, Door open, gasket error,
over- and overtemperature, low over- and
undertemperature, max temperature, time-out, undertemperature, low
chamber pressure, precharge time-out, temperature time-out,
precharge timeout, prevacuum time-out, precharge time-out,
prevacuum timeout, postvacuum time-out, power prevacuum time-out,
postvacuum timeout, power failure postvacuum time-out, power
failure, cycle interrupt, failure
rupture disk, water-in-drain,
sensor failure, low water
pressure, low air pressure,
low steam pressure,
emergency stop
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DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Optional 24 hour Thermal printer, 32- Thermal printer, 32- Thermal printer, 32-
temperature recorder character; optional impact character; optional impact character; optional impact
printer and multichannel printer and multichannel printer and multichannel
chart recorders chart recorders chart recorders
DOORS Single Single or double (pass- Single or double (pass- Single or double (pass-
through) through) through)
Operation Manual Manual, optional automatic; Manual, optional automatic; Manual, optional automatic;
automatic standard on units automatic standard on units automatic standard on units
66 x 91.3 x 99 cm (26 x 36 x 66 x 91.3 x 99 cm (26 x 36 x 66 x 91.3 x 99 cm (26 x 36 x
39 in) or larger 39 in) or larger 39 in) or larger
INSTALLATION
Recessed in wall No Yes Yes Yes
Pit mounted No Available on units 66 x 160 Available on units 66 x 91.3 Available on units 66 x 160
x 122 cm (26 x 63 x 48 in) x 99 cm (26 x 36 x 39 in) or x 122 cm (26 x 63 x 48 in)
or larger larger or larger
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 1-1.7 (15-25) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80)
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 208, 240; 50/60 Hz 110-120; 50/60 Hz; 10 A; 110-120; 50/60 Hz; 10 A; 110-120; 50/60 Hz; 10 A;
single-phase single-phase single-phase
Vacuum models, VAC NA Additional circuits may be Additional circuits may be Additional circuits may be
required for vacuum pumps required for vacuum pumps required for vacuum pumps
and boilers and boilers and boilers
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $18,460, $20,215 with Not specified Not specified Not specified
configuration recorder
Warranty 1 year, parts 1 year, parts; 90 days, 1 year, parts; 90 days, 1 year, parts; 90 days,
labor; 15 years, pressure labor; 15 years, pressure labor; 15 years, pressure
vessel vessel vessel
Delivery time, ARO 3 weeks 12-18 weeks 4-12 weeks 6-16 weeks
Training Not specified On-site in-service, factory On-site in-service, factory On-site in-service, factory
technical service school technical service school technical service school
optional optional optional
Year first sold 1968 1990 1990 1990
Number installed 7,500 (est.) Not specified Not specified Not specified
worldwide

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OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Meets requirements of Liquid cycle with auto Liquid cycle with auto Liquid cycle with auto
ASME Boiler and Pressure compensating slow exhaust compensating slow exhaust compensating slow exhaust;
Vessel Code. standard; low-temperature standard; microcomputer low-temperature flowing
flowing steam models control package with cycle- steam models available;
available; microcomputer advance; nonproprietary nonproprietary replacement
control package with cycle- replacement parts; optional parts; microcomputer
advance; nonproprietary low-temperature flowing control package with cycle-
replacement parts; optional steam models available advance; optional
authorized operator authorized operator authorized operator
security, sterilize filter cycle, security, custom control security, custom control
automatic vacuum leak test packages, and custom packages, vessel size or
cycle; custom control vessel size or design design features; RS232
packages, vessel size and features; RS232 serial port, serial port; automatic door
design features; RS232 optional automatic door via via mushroom button and/or
serial port; automatic door mushroom button and/or footpedal for handsfree
via mushroom button and/or footpedal for handsfree loading and unloading;
footpedal for handsfree loading and unloading; vertical door units; water
loading and unloading; vertical door units; water conservation and
vertical door units; water conservation; electric boilers recirculation; validation port;
conservation and 208/3, 240/3, or 480/3. electric boilers 208/3, 240/3,
recirculation; validation port; Meets requirements of or 480/3. Meets
BioSeal flange, panels; fully ASME, CRN, UL, ISO requirements of ASME,
welded box; electric boilers 13485:2003, ISO CRN, UL, ISO 13485:2003,
208/3, 240/3, or 480/3. 9001:2000, and CMDCAS; ISO 9001:2000, and
Meets requirements of seismic preapproval. CMDCAS; seismic
ASME, cGMP, CRN, UL, preapproval.
ISO 13485:2003, ISO
9001:2000, and CMDCAS;
seismic preapproval.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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MODEL PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE

Compact 60 EH 100 : EH 150 : EH 200 EV 100 : EV 150 EX V100 Top Loader : EX
V150 Top Loader
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USA Worldwide, except USA Africa, Asia, India, South
America
CE MARK (MDD) No No No No
AIR REMOVAL Gravity; vacuum optional Gravity; vacuum optional Gravity; vacuum optional Gravity
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 35 (diameter) x 62.5 (13.8 x 50 (diameter) x 54 (19.7 x 50 (diameter) x 50 (19.7 x 50 (diameter) x 50 (19.7 x
24.6) 21.3) : 50 (diameter) x 77 19.7) : 50 (diameter) x 74 19.7) : 50 (diameter) x 74
(19.7 x 30.3) : 50 (diameter) (19.7 x 29.1) (19.7 x 29.1)
x 102 (19.7 x 40.2)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.06 (2.1) 0.1 (3.7) : 0.15 (5.3) : 0.2 (7) 0.1 (3.5) : 0.15 (5.3) 0.1 (3.5)
LOADING Top Front Top Top
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 105-140 (221-284) 105-140 (221-284) 105-140 (221-284) 105-140 (221-284)
Vacuum cycle Optional Optional Optional Not specified
Steam flush-pressure Optional Optional Optional Optional
pulse
CONTROLLER Microprocessor, Tactrol Microprocessor, Tactrol Microprocessor, Tactrol Automatic digital
ALARM CONDITIONS Low water, power failure, Low water, power failure, Low water, power failure, Low water
probe failure, heater time- probe failure, heater time- probe failure, heater time-
out, optional vacuum time- out, optional vacuum time- out, optional vacuum time-
out out out
Indicator type Indicator lamp, fault code Indicator lamp, fault code Indicator lamp, fault code Indicator lamp
display, optional fault code display, optional fault code display, optional fault code
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V150 Top Loader
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Optional; strip chart, Optional; strip chart, Optional; strip chart, Optional; strip chart,
circular, or graphic circular, or graphic circular, or graphic circular, or graphic
Data type Data output from Data output from Data output from Not specified
microprocessor log via microprocessor log via microprocessor log via
serial interface serial interface serial interface
Printer Not specified Not specified Not specified No
DOORS Single action; up and back Single action; up and back Single action; up and back Single action; up and back
Operation Semiautomatic Semiautomatic Semiautomatic Semiautomatic
INSTALLATION
Recessed in wall No No No No
Pit mounted No No No No
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, NA On steam-heated models : On steam-heated models : NA
kg/cm² (psig) dry steam reduced to 2.5-3 dry steam reduced to 2.5-3
bars bars
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 3 kW or 6 kW, single-phase, 7 kW or 10.5 kW, single- or 7 kW or 10.5 kW, single- or 7 kW single-phase
13 A 3-phase, 30 or 15 A for 3-phase, 30 or 15 A for
electrically heated sterilizers electrically heated sterilizers
Vacuum models, VAC 3 kW or 6 kW, single-phase 10.5 kW, 3-phase, 15 A for 10.5 kW, 3-phase, 15 A for NA
electrically heated sterilizers electrically heated sterilizers
Steam flush-pressure Optional Optional Optional Optional
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std ~$12,000 ~$18,000 : $21,000 : ~$16,000 : ~$18,500 ~$16,000 : $18,000 :
configuration $23,000 $20,000
Warranty 1 year; 10 years, vessel; 3 1 year; 10 years, vessel; 3 1 year; 10 years, vessel; 3 1 year; 10 years, vessel
years, door seal years, door seal years, door seal
Training 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day
Year first sold 1989 1988 1988 : 1989 1988
Number installed 450 750 650 50
worldwide
Fiscal year April to March April to March April to March April to March

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V150 Top Loader
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Managed by PriorClave's Managed by PriorClave's Managed by PriorClave's Designed for all relevant
Tactrol microprocessor Tactrol microprocessor Tactrol microprocessor European Directives and
system. Complies with and system; double door pass- system. Complies with and Pressure Equipment
CE marked for all relevant through versions available. CE marked for all relevant Directive.
European Directives and Complies with and CE European Directives and
Pressure Equipment marked for all relevant Pressure Equipment
Directive. European Directives and Directive.
Pressure Equipment
Directive.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
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MODEL PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE RAUTOCLAVE RODWELL

EXH 100 : EXH 150 : EXH RS 230 : RS 350 : RS 450 : Series 2000 Bulk Sterilizer
200 RS 700
WHERE MARKETED Africa, Asia, India, South Worldwide, except USA Africa Worldwide
America
CE MARK (MDD) No No No Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Gravity; optional vacuum Vacuum Gravity or vacuum
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 50 (diameter) x 54 (19.7 x 58 x 60 x 60 (22.8 x 23.8 x 46 x 46 x 76 (18 x 18 x 30), 69.5 x 69.5 x 66 (27.4 x
21.3) : 50 (diameter) x 77 23.8) : 58 x 60 x 90 (22.8 x 66 x 66 x 91.5 (26 x 26 x 27.4 x 26), 69.5 x 69.5 x
(19.7 x 30.3) : 50 (diameter) 23.8 x 35.4) : 67.5 x 75.5 x 36) 87.5 (27.4 x 27.4 x 34.4),
x 102 (19.7 x 40.2) 90 (26.5 x 29.7 x 35) : 67.6 69.5 x 69.5 x 109 (27.4 x
x 75.5 x 136 (26.5 x 29.7 x 27.4 x 42.9), 69.5 x 69.5 x
53.5) 165 (27.4 x 27.4 x 65)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.1 (3.7) : 0.15 (5.3) : 0.2 (7) 0.23 (8.1) : 0.35 (12.4) : 0.16 (5.6), 0.40 (14.1) 0.33-0.6 (11.7-21.2), varies
0.45 (16.1) : 0.69 (24.4)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 304L or 316L stainless steel 316 or 321 stainless steel
LOADING Front Front, vertical power Trays, trolley, and transfer Front loading, sliding door; 1
carriage or 2 doors; optional transfer
cart
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 105-140 (221-284) 105-140 (221-284) 115-121 (239-249.8) 100-138 (212-280)
Vacuum cycle Not specified Optional 121-136 (249.8-276.8) 100-138 (212-280)
Steam flush-pressure Optional Optional Precondition; vacuum NA
pulse pressure pulses
CONTROLLER Automatic digital Microprocessor, Tactrol Microprocessor (Mitsubishi) Automatic
ALARM CONDITIONS Low water Low water, power failure, None specified None specified
probe failure, heater time-
out, optional vacuum time-
out
Indicator type Indicator lamp Indicator lamp, fault code Not specified Not specified
display, optional fault code
printout

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200 RS 700
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Optional; strip chart, Optional; strip chart, Digital strip chart or printer Optional
circular, or graphic circular, or graphic
Data type Not specified Data output from Not specified Not specified
microprocessor log via
serial interface
Printer No Not specified Not specified Not specified
DOORS Single action; Front Single action; up and back Single or double Single or double
Operation Semiautomatic Vertical power door with Automatic sliding Sliding door
outer manual safety cover
INSTALLATION
Recessed in wall No Optional Yes Yes
Pit mounted No No No Not specified
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, NA On steam-heated models : 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80)
kg/cm² (psig) dry steam reduced to 2.5-3
bars
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 7 kW single-phase 21-42kW depends on 220, 380 120
model; (3-phase 30-60A);
power figures are given for
electrically heated
machines; direct-steam
models available
Vacuum models, VAC NA 21-42kW depends on 220, 380 Not specified
model; (3-phase 30-60A);
power figures are given for
electrically heated
machines; direct-steam
models available
Steam flush-pressure Optional Optional 220, 380 NA
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std ~$14,000 : ~$15,500 $40,000 : $44,000 : $55,000 Not specified £20,000-80,000
configuration : $65,000 (US$18,160-72,640)
Warranty 1 year; 10 years, vessel 1 year; 10 years, vessel; 3 1 year, parts and labor; 5 1 year, parts and labor; 10
years, door seal years, vessel years, pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 8-10 weeks 12-14 weeks 8-12 weeks 20 weeks
Training 1 day 3 days Not specified 1 day
Year first sold 1988 2005 1991 2002
Number installed 100 15 75 150
worldwide
Fiscal year April to March April to March March to February September to August

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200 RS 700
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Designed for all relevant Managed by PriorClave's Customized controls (PIN None specified.
European Directives and Tactrol microprocessor code protected). Meets
Pressure Equipment system; double door pass- requirements of ASME 8,
Directive. through versions available. BS 2654, RSA/CIF31-98-A-
Complies with and CE 98.
marked for all relevant
European Directives and
Pressure Equipment
Directive.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED January 2008 January 2008 January 2008 April 2005
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MODEL SAL PHARMA SAUTER SAUTER SAUTER

Autoclaves 3-3-S 6-6-HS 9-6-HS
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Asia, Europe Asia, Europe Asia, Europe
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum, vacuum and Gravity, vacuum Gravity, vacuum Gravity, vacuum
gravity, pressure/vacuum
pulse, steam flush, gas flush
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) Various combinations of 30 x 30 x [60, 90] (11.8 x 60 x 60 x [60, 90, 120] (23.6 90 x 60 x [90, 120, 180]
[510-1,500] x [510-2,100] x 11.8 x [23.6, 35.4]) x 23.6 x [23.6, 35.4, 47.2]), (35.4 x 23.6 x [35.4, 47.2,
[710-18,000] ([201-591] x 90 x 60 x [90, 120, 180] 70.9])
[201-826.8] x [278-7,087]) (35.4 x 23.6 x [35.4, 47.2,
70.9])
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.24 (8.5) to 56.61 (2,000) 0.06 (2.1), 0.10 (2.8) 0.22 (7.7), 0.33 (11.7), 0.44 0.49 (17.3), 0.65 (22.9),
(15.5), 0.49 (17.3), 0.65 0.98 (34.6)
(22.9), 0.98 (34.6)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel AISI 316L chrome nickel AISI 316L chrome nickel AISI 316L chrome nickel
steel steel steel
LOADING External carriages; optional Pull-out shelves, 50% Transfer carts Floor carts
internal sliding shelf extension
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle Not specified 120 (248) 120 (248) 120 (248)
Vacuum cycle 60 (140), 115 (230), 121 105-134 (221-273) 105-134 (221-273) 105-134 (221-273)
(250), 134 (273)
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic Omron Automatic Automatic Automatic
programmable logic
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DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Strip, data logger, A4 Hewlett-Packard ink jet A4 Hewlett-Packard ink jet A4 Hewlett-Packard ink jet
touchscreen recorder printer printer printer
DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Double
Operation Air powered; doors close Manual Powered Powered
upward, downward, or
sideways
INSTALLATION
Pit mounted Yes Floor mounted Floor mounted Pit mounted
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 2.5-3.0 (35.6-42.7) 2.5-3.0 (35.6-42.7) 2.5-3.0 (41.4-49.7)
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120, 210, 240, 380, 415 230, 400; 50 Hz 230, 400; 50 Hz 230, 400; 50 Hz
Vacuum models, VAC 120, 210, 240, 380, 415 230, 400; 50 Hz 230, 400; 50 Hz 230, 400; 50 Hz
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 10 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor
years, pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO ~8-16 weeks 12-16 weeks 12-16 weeks 12-16 weeks
Training Operator and engineer 1 day on-site 1 day on-site 1 day on-site
training after completion of
validation
Year first sold 1970 1977 1978 1978
Number installed ~1,000 ~150 ~320 ~70
worldwide
Fiscal year April to March January to December January to December January to December

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OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Microprocessor-controlled Control panel with Control panel with Control panel with
with validated software integrated LCD; optional integrated LCD; optional integrated LCD; optional
package; wide range of central data administration central data administration central data administration
standard programs for with PC and barcode with PC and barcode with PC and barcode
proven cycles; self- reader. Meets requirements reader. Meets requirements reader. Meets requirements
programmable; of CE, DIN, EN, ISO, and of CE, DIN, EN, ISO, and of CE, DIN, EN, ISO, and
microprocessor use TUV. TUV. TUV.
restricted by password
access. RS422 serial port.
Meets requirements of
ASME, BS, and CGMP.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED April 2005 July 2003 July 2003 July 2003
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MODEL STERILIZING SYSTEMS STERIS STERIS STERIS

100, 200, 300, 400 Series Century Medium Sterilizer Century Medium Sterilizer Century Small Sterilizer
26 x 26" (600 x 660 mm) 26 x 37.5 (660 x 950 mm)
WHERE MARKETED Canada, Mexico, USA Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE No Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No Yes Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity, ejector vacuum, Steam flush-pressure pulse, Steam flush-pressure pulse, Gravity only or vacuum and
vacuum pump vacuum and gravity vacuum and gravity gravity combination
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40.6 x 40.6 x 66 (16 x 16 x 66 x 66 x 99.1 (26 x 26 x 66 x 95.3 x 91.4 (26 x 37.5 40.6 x 40.6 x 66 (16 x 16 x
26), 66 x 66 x 66 (26 x 26 x 39), 66 x 66 x 125 (26 x 26 x 36), 66 x 95 x 121.9 (26 x 26), 50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 (20 x
26), 66 x 66 x 121.9 (26 x x 49), 66 x 66 x 155 (26 x 37.5 x 48), 66 x 95 x 152.4 20 x 38)
26 x 48), 50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 26 x 61) (26 x 37.5 x 60)
(20 x 20 x 38), 61 x 91.4 x
91.4 (24 x 36 x 36), 61 x
91.4 x 121.9 (24 x 36 x 48),
61 x 91.4 x 152.4 (24 x 36 x
60), 91.4 x 106.7 x 213.4
(36 x 42 x 84), and 106.7 x
121.9 x 243.8 (42 x 48 x 96)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.51 (18), 0.68 (24), 0.85 0.43 (15.2), 0.54 (19.1), 0.579 (20.4), 0.764 (27), 0.109 (3.85), 0.249 (8.79)
(30) 0.68 (23.8) 0.957 (33.8)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Nickel-clad steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
LOADING Transfer cart Rack and shelves or car Rack and shelves or car Rack and shelves or car
and carriage and carriage and carriage
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 121-135 (250-275) 121-132 (250-270) 121-132 (250-270) 121-132 (250-270)
Vacuum cycle 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275)
Steam flush-pressure Adjustable temperature 121-132 (250-270) 121-132 (250-270) 121-132 (250-270)
pulse
CONTROLLER Computer control Automatic Automatic Automatic

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26 x 26" (600 x 660 mm) 26 x 37.5 (660 x 950 mm)
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Printer Impact printer Impact printer Impact printer
Operation Manual or automatic Power Manual or power Power
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Not specified Yes Yes Yes
Recessed in wall Not specified Yes Yes Yes
Pit mounted Not specified No No No
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80)
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120 NA NA 120; 50/60 Hz; single-phase
Vacuum models, VAC Not specified Vacuum pump: 208/240 V, 208/240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A, 3- 120; 50/60 Hz; single-phase
50/60 Hz, 6 A or 480 V, phase vacuum pump; 480
50/60 Hz, 3 A, 3-phase; V, 50/60 Hz, 3 A, 3-phase;
control: 120 V, 50/60 Hz, control 120 V, 50/60 Hz,
single-phase single-phase
Steam flush-pressure Adjustable pressure, Yes; 208/240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 Yes; 208/240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 NA
pulse, VAC vacuum, and temperature A, 3-phase vacuum pump; A, 3-phase vacuum pump;
480 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 A, 3- 480 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 A, 3-
phase; control 120, 50/60 phase; control 120 V, 50/60
Hz, single-phase Hz, single-phase
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $15,000-150,000 Not specified Not specified Not specified
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor; 2 1 year, parts and labor; 2 1 year, parts and labor; 2
years, gasket; 15 years, years, gasket; 15 years, years, gasket; 15 years,
pressure vessel pressure vessel pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 6-8 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks
Training Not specified On-site in-service On-site in-service On-site in-service
Year first sold 1975 2001 2001 1994
Number installed 400 total Not specified Not specified Not specified
worldwide
Fiscal year January to December April to March April to March April to March

model(s). These
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26 x 26" (600 x 660 mm) 26 x 37.5 (660 x 950 mm)
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Air pressure; jacket cool Touch-sensitive LCD Touch-sensitive color LCD Touch-sensitive color
down; waterspray cool control; impact printer and control; impact printer and control; impact printer and
down; built according to UL paper take-up; elliptical paper take-up; manual paper take-up; footpedal-
guidelines. chamber; cycle safeguards hinged-door locking activated vertical sliding
to prevent incorrect mechanism; elliptical door for hands-free loading
temperature parameters; chamber; cycle safeguards and unloading; cycle
cycle lockout against to prevent incorrect safeguards to prevent
unauthorized change; temperature parameters; incorrect temperature
automatic utility shutdown. cycle lockout against parameters; cycle lockout
Meets requirements of unauthorized change; against unauthorized
ASME, CSA, EMC automatic utility shutdown. change; automatic utility
Directive, ETL, Low Voltage Meets requirements of shutdown. Meets
Directive, seismic ASME, CSA, EMC requirements of ASME,
preapproval. Directive, ETL, Low Voltage CSA, EMC Directive, ETL,
Directive, seismic Low Voltage Directive,
preapproval. seismic preapproval.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED April 2005 January 2008 January 2008 January 2008
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL STERIS TECNO-GAZ TOMY TECH TUTTNAUER

Millennium Sterilizer Europa B ES-3151 Gravity & Pre-Vacuum
Steam Sterilizers
WHERE MARKETED Asia Pacific, North and Europe, Far East, Middle Asia, Europe, North Worldwide
South America East America, South America
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Submitted Not specified Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No Yes Not specified Yes
AIR REMOVAL Steam flush-pressure pulse Vacuum pump Gravity Gravity or prevacuum
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40.6 x 40.6 x 66 (16 x 16 x 24.5 x 32 (9.6 x 12.6) 32.5 (diameter) x 63.5 (H) 41 x 41 x 73 (16 x 16 x 29),
26), 50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 (20 x (12.8 x 25) 51 x 51 x 97 (20 x 20 x
20 x 38) 38.2), 61 x 61 x 93 (24 x 24
x 36), 61 x 61 x 123 (24 x
24 x 48), 61 x 61 x 153 (24
x 24 x 60)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.109 (3.85), 0.249 (8.79) 17 L 0.053 (1.76) 0.12 (4.2), 0.25 (8.8), 0.35
(11.1), 0.45 (15.9), 0.57
(20.1)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel 304 stainless steel Stainless steel 316L stainless steel
LOADING Rack and shelves or car Not specified Basket Transfer cart, rack, and
and carriage shelves
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 121-132 (250-270) NA 105-132 (221-270) for 70-138 (158-280)
sterilization; 55-95 (131-
203) for warming/heating
Vacuum cycle 121-135 (250-275) 121-134 (250-273) NA 70-138 (158-280)
Steam flush-pressure 121-132 (250-270) NA NA Yes
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic, microprocessor Microprocessor; optional PC
controlled software
ALARM CONDITIONS None specified None specified None specified Various

model(s). These
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Steam Sterilizers
DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Printer Digital strip chart Optional Optional strip chart
Printer Yes Not specified Not specified Alphanumeric printer
DOORS Single or double Not specified Single Single or double
Operation Power Not specified Not specified Manual or power
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes No Yes
Recessed in wall Yes No No Yes
Pit mounted No No Mobile floorstanding Yes
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) NA 3.5-5.6 (50-80)
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120; 50/60 Hz; single-phase 230; 50/60 Hz 110-240 120, 208, 230, 380, 480
Vacuum models, VAC 120; 50/60 Hz; single-phase As specified for vacuum NA 120, 208, 230, 380, 480
pumps
Steam flush-pressure NA NA NA Yes
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std Not specified Not specified $5,000-6,000 $35,000-95,000
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 2 5 years, parts 1 year 1 year, parts and labor; 15
years, gasket; 15 years, years, pressure vessel
pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 4 weeks 3-4 weeks 3-4 weeks Not specified
Training On-site in-service 2 days on-site Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1998 1995 Not specified 1960
Number installed Not specified 20,000 Not specified 5,100
worldwide
Fiscal year April to March January to December Not specified Not specified

model(s). These
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Steam Sterilizers
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Touch-sensitive color Meets requirements of ETL None specified. Electric steam generator
control; impact printer and and TUV. available for all models;
paper take-up; footpedal- customized sizes available.
activated vertical sliding Meets requirements of
door for hands-free loading ASME, TUV, and UL.
and unloading; cycle
safeguards to prevent
incorrect temperature
parameters; cycle lockout
against unauthorized
change; automatic utility
shutdown. Meets
requirements of ASME,
CSA, EMC Directive, ETL,
Low Voltage Directive,
seismic preapproval.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED January 2008 April 2005 July 2003 January 2008
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes 1Model is currently
marketed.
Data Footnotes

MODEL TUTTNAUER WESA XINHUA XINHUA

Gravity & Pre-Vacuum Rectangular Double Wall EOG Sterilizer Motorized Door Vacuum
Steam Sterilizers Sterilizers Sterilizer
FDA CLEARANCE Yes No Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity or prevacuum Vacuum, gravity, steam Ethylene oxide gas Vacuum
flush-pressure pulse
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 61 x 91 x 93 (24 x 36 x 36), Various sizes available 75 x 45 x 40 (29.5 x 17.7 x 170 x 61 x 91 (66.9 x 24 x
61 x 91 x 123 (24 x 36 x 15.7), 125 x 45 x 40 (49.2 x 35.8), 150 x 68 x 108 (59.1
48), 61 x 91 x 153 (24 x 36 17.7 x 15.7), 120 x 61 x 91 x 26.8 x 42.5), 150 x 68 x
x 60), 61 x 91 x 183 (24 x (47.2 x 24 x 35.8) 148 (59.1 x 26.8 x 58.3)
36 x 72)
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.52 (18.4), 0.68 (24), 0.85 From 0.05 (1.8) to 4 (141.2) 0.13 (4.6), 0.22 (7.8), 0.6 1.0 (35.3), 1.2 (42.4), 1.5
(30), 1.01 (36) (21.2) (53)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel AISI 316 Ti or 316L 304 stainless steel 304 stainless steel
stainless steel
LOADING Transfer cart, rack, and Shelving or carts, transfer Transfer carriage Transfer cart/carriage
shelves carriage
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle 70-138 (158-280) 90-135 (194-275) NA NA
Vacuum cycle 70-138 (158-280) 116-135 (240-275) 38-63 (100-145) 121-134 (250-273)
Steam flush-pressure Yes 116-135 (240-275) NA NA
pulse
CONTROLLER Microprocessor; optional PC PC with touchscreen Automatic Automatic
software
ALARM CONDITIONS Various None specified None specified None specified

model(s). These
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DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Optional strip chart Informatic backup Digital strip chart Digital strip chart
Printer Alphanumeric printer Yes Not specified Not specified
Operation Manual or power Manual or power sliding Manual or motorized Motorized
(right/left)
INSTALLATION
Pit mounted Yes Yes (or recessed floor) Yes Yes
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3-4 (42.7-56.9) 0.5-0.7 (7.1-10) 3-5 (42.7-71.1)
kg/cm² (psig)
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120, 208, 230, 380, 480 220, 380-400 NA NA
Vacuum models, VAC 120, 208, 230, 380, 480 220, 380-400 220, 380 220, 380
Steam flush-pressure Yes 220, 380-400 NA NA
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $40,000-110,000 €46,000 (US$48,619) $15,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 15 1 year, parts and labor; 10 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor; 15
years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel years, pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 90-120 days Not specified 3-8 weeks 3-5 weeks
Training Classes and on-site Not specified 1-2 days on-site 1-2 days on-site
available
Year first sold 1960 1986 2002 1985
Number installed 5,100 ~500 Not specified 2
worldwide
Fiscal year Not specified January to December January to December January to December

model(s). These
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OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Electric steam generator Custom cycles and None specified. None specified.
available for all models; processes; custom sizes.
customized sizes available. Meets requirements of DIN
Meets requirements of 58946, EN 285, ISO 9001,
ASME, TUV, and UL. NFS 90320, and TUV.
Chamber manufacturing
meets requirements of EN
97/23.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED January 2008 April 2005 January 2008 January 2008
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Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL XINHUA ZIRBUS APPARATEBAU

Pulse Vacuum Sterilizer Bulk Sterilizer Series
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Asia, Europe, North
America, South America
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum Gravity, vacuum,
prevacuum
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 120 x 61 x 91 (47.2 x 24 x 65 x 65 x 66 (25.6 x 25.6 x
35.8), 170 x 68 x 108 (66.9 26), 65 x 65 x 96 (25.6 x
x 26.8 x 42.5), 210 x 68 x 25.6 x 37.8), 65 x 65 x 126
148 (82.7 x 26.8 x 58.3) (25.6 x 25.6 x 49.6), 65 x 65
x 156 (25.6 x 25.6 x 61.4),
40 x 56 x 65 (15.7 x 22 x
25.6), customized sizes also
available
VOLUME, m³ (ft³) 0.6 (21.2), 1.0 (35.3), 2.5 0.08-0.65 (2.67-21.67)
(88.3)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 304 stainless steel 1.4571 stainless steel
LOADING Transfer cart/carriage Transfer cart
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
°C (°F)
Gravity cycle NA 103-135 (217.4-275)
Vacuum cycle 121-134 (250-273) 80-135 (176-275)
Steam flush-pressure NA NA
pulse
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic,
microprocessor/computer;
touchscreen panel
ALARM CONDITIONS None specified None specified
Indicator type Not specified Not specified

model(s). These
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DATA MANAGEMENT
Recorder Digital strip chart Screen recorder
Data type Not specified Not specified
Printer Not specified 3- or 6-channel point printer
DOORS Single or double Single and double
Operation Manual or motorized Automatic and manual
(heated); with inflatable
gasket
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes
Recessed in wall Yes Yes
Pit mounted Yes Yes
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS, 3-5 (42.7-71.1) 3.5-5 (49.7-71.1) soft-steam
kg/cm² (psig) generator
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC NA 220, 380 (customer
specified)
Vacuum models, VAC 220, 380 220, 380 (customer
specified)
Steam flush-pressure NA NA
pulse, VAC
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price, std $20,000-40,000 $30,000-150,000
configuration
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor; 15 1 year
years, pressure vessel
Delivery time, ARO 3-5 weeks 2-3 months
Training 1-2 days on-site Available
Year first sold 1985 1990
Number installed 2 >500
worldwide
Fiscal year January to December January to December

model(s). These
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OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Temperature-dependent
door lock according to
DIN/TRB; optional shelves,
loading and transport
trolleys, quick recooling
condensate sterilization,
exhaust air filtration,
interface for data processing
on a PC, including software
validation, is possible.
Meets requirements of DIN,
EN, TUV, and VDE.
UMDNS CODE(S) 16141 16141
LAST UPDATED January 2008 April 2005
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