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Horizontal Pass-Through Autoclaves

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Horizontal pass-through autoclaves are large, floor-standing sterilizers featuring two opposing doors (one on the clean side, one on the dirty side). They are designed for installation in a sterile barrier wall, acting as a critical airlock between two distinct zones—typically a non-sterile packaging area and a sterile cleanroom (e.g., in a hospital CSSD or a pharmaceutical production line). Materials are loaded on the non-sterile side, sterilized, and then unloaded on the sterile side, maintaining the integrity of the clean barrier. These units feature interlocking door mechanisms that physically prevent both doors from being opened simultaneously, thereby preventing the passage of unsterilized air. They are often high-capacity, utilizing gravity displacement or vacuum technology, and are essential for large-volume, controlled processing of surgical instruments, medical supplies, or pharmaceutical goods.

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Specification

ParameterDetail
Design TypeDouble-Door, Wall-Mounted (Airlock Function)
Sterilizer ClassVaries (Gravity, Pre-Vacuum, or AOP)
Key FeatureDoor Interlock System (Prevents Simultaneous Opening)
Capacity Range150 Liters up to 1,500 Liters (Industrial Size)
ConstructionHeavy-Duty Steel, Integrated for Wall Sealing
Regulatory RoleMaintains Barrier between Sterile and Non-Sterile Zones
ControlsSeparate Digital/PLC Controls for Each Side (Master/Slave)
ApplicationHospital CSSD, Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Manufacturing

Application

Horizontal pass-through autoclaves are primarily used where strict physical separation between contaminated and sterile/decontaminated areas is essential. Their defining dual-door design enables a unidirectional "dirty-to-clean" workflow, preventing cross-contamination. Key applications include transferring sterilized components directly into pharmaceutical or biotechnology cleanrooms, moving decontaminated biohazardous waste out of high-containment labs (BSL-3/4) or production zones, and enforcing the critical "dirty-to-clean" process in Hospital Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD/SPD) for instrument reprocessing. They are essential for maintaining sterility assurance, biosafety, and regulatory compliance by ensuring processed items never backtrack through unprocessed areas.

Transaction Details

Pass-through autoclaves are major custom capital investments. Payment terms are structured L/C or phased T/T payments tied to project milestones. Shipping is via specialized heavy-cargo transport. The price includes the necessary wall-sealing frame and specialized installation support. Lead times are long (4-8 months) due to the customization and facility integration requirements. The sale process includes providing detailed engineering drawings for integrating the unit into the facility's wall structure and utility lines. Buyers must secure the services of certified technicians for installation and required IQ/OQ/PQ validation. The warranty covers the pressure vessel and the sophisticated dual-door interlock system. We require a mandatory site consultation to assess the facility's wall thickness, utility access, and floor loading capacity.

Advantage

The defining advantage is absolute segregation of sterile and non-sterile materials and personnel, preventing cross-contamination and maintaining cleanroom integrity. The physical barrier and the mandatory door interlock system provide the highest level of procedural safety against accidental unsterile passage. The high volume capacity enables centralized, high-throughput sterilization of large quantities of supplies, maximizing the efficiency of the entire sterile processing department. The horizontal design is optimized for wheeled loading carts, facilitating the heavy load transfer of surgical trays or pharmaceutical batches with minimal physical strain on staff. This controlled, auditable flow of materials is mandatory for meeting the rigorous standards of hospital accreditation and pharmaceutical GMP.

FAQ

  • Q: How does the interlock system work?
  • A: The interlock is typically a pressure- and temperature-sensitive electronic mechanism. If the door on the non-sterile side is open, the sterile-side door is locked. Crucially, if the chamber is pressurized or too hot, both doors remain locked.
  • Q: Can the doors be opened simultaneously?
  • A: No, the control system is designed to prevent this at all times to maintain the sterile barrier. Simultaneous opening would constitute a critical system failure.
  • Q: What type of instruments are sterilized in these units?
  • A: Primarily packaged surgical trays, instrument cassettes, bulk medical supplies (gowns, drapes, sponges), and in pharmaceutical settings, components, filters, and final sealed products.
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