Cage & Rack Steam Sterilizers/Autoclaves

ETC’s standard Cage & Rack Sterilizers/Autoclaves are High Vacuum (pre-vacuum) type sterilizers. They are designed for general processing of feed, bedding, vented water bottles, cages, racks, carts, linens, gowns, and other miscellaneous items that can tolerate a saturated steam, under pressure environment. Normal selectable operating temperature ranges are from 100 -138°C. Cycle parameters are supervisor selectable and can be modified for the particular items being processed. Once the cycle parameters have been selected, the cycle may be assigned a number and stored for future recall.

Pre-programmed Cycle Types includes:

Porous Loads
Hard Goods
Solutions (vented)
3-Minute Flash
Vacuum Leak Test
Bowie-Dick Test

Standard Features include:

Manufacturing in the USA
316L S/S Chamber & 304L S/S Outer Jacket
ASME 40 PSIG & Full Vacuum Rated Vessel
Anti-slip Matte Finish
Multiple Door Configurations
- Hinged
- Vertical Rising
- Horizontal Sliding
Pit or Floor Mounting w/ Insulated Fascia Panels
Standard Piping System & Non-proprietary Components
Steam Pressure-Reducing Valve
Once-Through Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump System
Automatic Condenser for Effluent Cool-down (water saver)
0.2 Micron Vacuum Relief Filter
Allen Bradley Open-Platform PLC control system with PanelView 600 OI, 50-Cycle Storage, Modem, and Printer
Complete Factory Testing
1-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
15-Years Structural Warranty

Options Available:

"Sectional Autoclave" Construction
316L Stainless Steel Outer Jacket
45-50 PSIG Rated Vessel
Full Air-Overpressure Cycle & Features (for non-vented liquids)
Polished Internal Chamber
Bio-Seal, Vermin Seal, or Air Differential Seal
Chamber Rub Rails or Floor Tracks
Partial or Fully Closed-Loop Vacuum Pump System (water saver)
Jacket Condensate Management (water saver)
Stainless Steel Piping & Components
Auxiliary Allen Bradley Control Panels
"Effluent Decontamination" Features
Self Cleaning Drain Line Strainers
Internal Loading Carts (pit mounting)

Innovations for Bulk Sterilizers/Autoclaves

ETC introduced another innovation in bulk steam sterilizer technology with its "Sectional Autoclaves" and "Easy Glide" Internal Loading Carts.

The "Sectional Autoclave" grew out of a need by our customers to replace older, bulk-sized autoclaves that were virtually land locked within their facilities. Replacing the units with a conventional one-piece autoclave of the same size would have been extremely costly and disruptive to facility operations. ETC designs its "Sectional Autoclaves" in 2 or more pieces, depending upon access through the facility and/or elevator weight capacities. The "Sectional Autoclave" can be provided with any of our three door configurations.

The "Easy Glide" Loading Cart was designed for use with medium and bulk-sized floor mounted autoclaves, where open space at each end of the autoclave was very limited. The "Easy Glide" Loading Cart eliminates the need for the traditional external transfer carriage. This frees up space normally occupied by the transfer carriage.

Additionally, our Vertical Rising Door Autoclaves have continued to provide increased processing capacity for our customers. It is a practical alternative for those who are seeking to maximize use of facility interstitial space, and minimize the excessive floor and pit space required by autoclaves with horizontal sliding doors.

These innovations have proven to be highly reliable, safe, easy to maintain, and can actually save you money. ETC continues to offer the largest selection of chamber cross-sections and overall sizes to accommodate any configuration of Bulk Steam Sterilizer. By offering three different door configurations, we can insure that the best use of facility space is attained. ETC's unique manufacturing capabilities, enables us to manufacture larger steam sterilizers (for all applications) at a fraction of the cost. In the end, you will receive the right size sterilizer to meet your processing needs.

Special Applications

Cage & Rack Steam Sterilizers/Autoclaves

Innovations for Bulk Sterilizers/Autoclaves