A Horizontal Cylindrical Autoclave is a type of pressure vessel designed for sterilization processes, commonly used in laboratories, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial settings. It features a cylindrical chamber oriented horizontally, allowing for efficient loading and unloading of materials via a hinged or sliding door at one end. The design leverages the strength of cylindrical shapes to withstand high internal pressures and temperatures.
This configuration is preferred for larger capacities compared to vertical models, as it facilitates gravity-assisted drainage and easier integration with conveyor systems for high-throughput operations.
Horizontal Cylindrical Autoclave Video
Key Features
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Chamber Design: Horizontal cylinder made of stainless steel (e.g., SS316L) for corrosion resistance; inner diameter 0.5–2.5 m, length 1–10 m.
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Heating/Sterilization: Steam injection, electric heating, or hot water circulation; equipped with vacuum pumps for air removal in pre-vacuum cycles.
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Controls: PLC-based automation with sensors for temperature, pressure, and time.
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Safety Mechanisms: Pressure relief valves, interlocking doors, rupture disks, and alarms to prevent over-pressurization.
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Door System: Radial arm, pneumatic, or hydraulic hinged door; some models have double doors for pass-through sterility.
Applications
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Medical: Sterilizing surgical instruments, linens, and waste.
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Pharma/Biotech: Decontaminating equipment and media in cleanrooms.
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Food Industry: Pasteurization or aseptic packaging preparation.
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Research: Lab-scale sterilization of glassware and biological samples.
Basic Operation Cycle
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Loading: Place items on perforated trays or carts inside the chamber.
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Air Removal: Vacuum or steam pulsing to eliminate air pockets.
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Sterilization: Heat and pressure applied for a set duration.
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Cooling/Drying: Post-cycle venting and optional vacuum drying.
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Unloading: Safe removal once pressure equalizes.
Technical Specification of Horizontal Cylindrical Autoclaves
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Chamber Sizes: Diameters between 400 mm and 700 mm, and depths from 600 mm to 1300 mm with volumes up to 79 to 500 liters
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Temperature Range: 121°C – 134°C (adjustable), appropriate for the sterilization of a variety of items.
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Pressure Range: Operates in pressure ranges with standard pressures around 0.22 MPa, the conditions required for effective sterilization
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Models: 9 kW/380V, 50Hz, depending on size and features.
* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.
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