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In today’s economic environment, it’s critical that facilities utilize resources and space as efficiently as possible. That being said, more practical solutions need to be available in order to help facilities achieve optimal operation.
Autoclaves are of critical importance in the facility and are used for sterilization of cages, racks, feed, bedding, water, etc. They provide sterilization of items entering a barrier or conversely decontamination of items exiting a BSL-3 or high containment BSL-4 area. Since an autoclave vessel can last more than 20 years, it’s important to ensure that the right long term choices are being made for your facility.
Bulk Autoclaves for New Construction
Some questions that should be asked or addressed (early on in the process) for autoclaves intended for a new facility are:
Some manufacturers of bulk autoclaves can provide flexibility in their designs that can in turn save you space and money. This can include: different chamber cross sections that provide the exact size needed; different type of door configurations such as horizontal sliding, hinged, and vertical rising (Note: each door type has a different space requirement); designs that promote “green initiatives” (i.e. water conservation, heat loss reduction, optimum cycle efficiency); and autoclaves/ sterilizers manufactured in “sections” to facilitate movement into and through a facility via existing doorways and corridors.