Classification for steam autoclave sterilizer
What is a steam autoclave sterilizer?
Steam autoclave sterilizer is a commonly used sterilization method for biological experiments, using high pressure and latent heat released by high-heat steam for sterilization, is currently a reliable and effective sterilization method. Applicable to high temperature, high pressure, not afraid of humidity, the sterilization of instruments, dressings, utensils, medicinal fluids, culture media and other items.
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Types for steam autoclave sterilizer.
Classified by volume and shape | |
Portable sterilizer | Electric heated or Electric and LPG heated |
Tabletop sterilizer | <30 liters, sterilization chamber is barrel-shaped, can be placed on the table. |
Vertical sterilizer | Vertical, top open door, 30-150 liters, sterilization chamber is barrel-shaped |
Horizontal sterilizer | Horizontal, side door, below 100 liters, 100 liters-2000 liters and other different capacity requirements, sterilization chamber has a cabinet and barrel-shaped |
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Classified according to the way of opening the door | |
Top door opening | The sterilized material is taken from the top of the sterilizer. |
Side opening door | Take and put the sterilized material from the side of the sterilizer. |
Double-door | Loading sterilized items from one end of the sterilizer and removing them from the other side after sterilization. |
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Classified according to the level of biological protection | |
Class I | General sterilizers |
Class II | General sterilizers |
Class III | Biosafety type double casement (double door) sterilizer (recommended). |
Class IV | Biosafety type double casement (double door) sterilizers. |
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