How Exactly Does an Autoclave Sterilizer Work? Leave a comment

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If you work in a doctor’s office, hospital, medical clinic, or any other office in the medical field, you should understand how important it is to ensure tools are properly sterilized before they’re used on patients. Germs, bacteria, and pathogens don’t go away with simply being wiped off. In fact, bloodborne pathogens can survive on surfaces for up to one week, which is why proper sterilization is a must. Fortunately, an autoclave sterilizer can get the job done right. But before you begin to look into a medical autoclave for sale, let’s take a closer look at how autoclaves work. And if you just want to talk to someone, call our Free Tech Support at 704-966-1650 Option 3.

Overall, an autoclave is a machine that uses pressure and steam to sterilize objects. Autoclaves can sterilize objects of a variety of materials and sizes. Additionally, solids, liquids, and hollows can all effectively be sterilized using these machines. Most autoclaves use a pressurized steam at 270 degrees Fahrenheit, 30 psi. This level of pressure makes it so the machine is effective in eliminating any contaminants on the tools inside. So when someone uses a refurbished autoclave sterilizer, they simply place the tools they want to be sterilized inside and turn the machine on.

The functions of autoclave devices can be changed depending on what needs to be sterilized. The cycle time, the amount of steam and other factors can all be customized, allowing the user to ensure the tools inside get properly sterilized. This allows for easy use because users don’t have to worry about something not being sterilized right.

And because autoclaves are so easy to use, they’re perfect for fast-paced medical environments. Medical staff won’t have to worry about waiting hours for tools to be ready to be used again and they can rest assured that the tools come out effectively sterilized.

Unlike other sterilization methods, autoclaves use a hands-free method using pressurized steam to provide a level of clean no other sterilization method could. So if you’re in need of an effective sterilizer, consider looking into autoclave machines.

If you’re looking for a medical autoclave for sale, a new or used machine, or are in need of autoclave repair services, call Statum USA. We offer new and refurbished autoclaves and autoclave parts so we can help you meet your sterilization needs with ease. Call us today to learn more about our services.

As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”

We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.

You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.