Superheated water sterilizers for pharma industry
Steelco’s range autoclaves using superheated water are for the terminal sterilization of injectable solutions. This sterilization method avoids damage to the processed liquid material and their containers, including heat-sensitive materials. It is used to sterilize liquids in sealed or heat-sensitive containers such as bottles, ampoules, vials, semi-open containers, infusion bags, blister packing, pockets, contact lenses, LPV’s, etc., and also for the pasteurization of products like blood plasma.
The ASW Superheated Water Sterilizer is available in several chamber sizes – chamber volume ranges from 830 to 25.000 liters (29 to 883 cu ft) – with the possibility of customizing dimensions upon customer-specific requirements. The chamber is equipped with horizontal sliding double doors, and an electromechanical device controls the movement. A gasket guarantees the door tightness in Silicon FDA compliant swallowtail pneumatically pressurized by compressed air.
Reliable and hygienic construction
Chamber and internal door(s) are entirely made in AISI 316L stainless steel. Sterilization chamber of round cross-section, containing all the accessories for its use with superheated water. The design of the lower part of the chamber allows complete drainage, and it is fitted with guides for moving the product holding carts. All piping in AISI 316 L stainless steel, orbital welded (where possible) for sanitary applications, respecting 1% slope (if applicable). FDA components in contact with the product are of sterile type - a 3.1 certificate can be provided.