At the beginning of the cycle, once the upper lid opens, the operator loads the waste in the loading chamber.

LOADING

STERILIZATION STAGE #1

The shredder, controlled by the PLC, changes rotation direction due to the “anti-blocking” capability preventing the blades from getting jammed. During the shredding process, the waste is treated with microwave generated by 6 integrated magnetron units (Optional)

Our special design shredder is capable of grinding very hard materials like surgical stainless steel instruments and hard ceramics.

STERILIZATION STAGE #2

SHREDDING/MICROWAVE

Heating is achieved by injecting saturated steam until the homogeneous temperature in the upper and lower chamber reaches 134°C (274 F). Sterilization is completed by maintaining 134°C (274 F) - 138 °C (280 F) temperature and equivalent pressure for a period of 10 – 15 minutes.

These factors provide the possibility to decrease the pathogenic contamination level in the medical waste by 8 Log 10 value.

HEATING/STERILIZATION

STERILIZATION STAGE #3

Excess steam in the chamber is removed during the cooling phase and the temperature of the grinded sterilized waste is lowered by injecting cold air into the chamber of the autoclave.

The condensed water, that is sterile and can be safely discharged into the sewage system is drained with the help of positive pressure or vacuum.

COOLING & DRAINING

STERILIZATION STAGE #4

Excess steam in the chamber is removed during the cooling phase and the temperature of the grinded sterilized waste is lowered by injecting cold air into the chamber of the autoclave.

The condensed water, that is sterile and can be safely discharged into the sewage system is drained with the help of positive pressure or vacuum.

UNLOADING

STERILIZATION STAGE #5