Description
Technical Specifications
| Specification | OPX-229 (A) | OPX-229 (B) | OPX-229 (C) | OPX-229 (D) | OPX-229 (E) | OPX-229 (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Vertical Square Autoclave | Vertical Square Autoclave | Vertical Square Autoclave | Vertical Square Autoclave | Vertical Square Autoclave | Vertical Square Autoclave |
| Configuration | Fully Automatic | Fully Automatic | Fully Automatic | Fully Automatic | Fully Automatic | Fully Automatic |
| Dimension (inch) | 10 × 18 | 12 × 22 | 14 × 22 | 16 × 24 | 18 × 24 | 22 × 30 |
| Inner Dimension (mm) | 250 × 450 | 300 × 550 | 350 × 550 | 400 × 600 | 450 × 600 | 550 × 750 |
| Capacity | 22 L | 40 L | 50 L | 78 L | 98 L | 180 L |
| Heater Load | 1.5 kW | 2 kW | 3 kW | 4 kW | 4 kW | 6 kW |
| Construction | Double Wall | Double Wall | Double Wall | Double Wall | Double Wall | Double Wall |
| Pressure Vessel | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 |
| External Wall | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 |
| Top Lid | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 | SS 304 |
| Basket | High-Grade SS | High-Grade SS | High-Grade SS | High-Grade SS | High-Grade SS | High-Grade SS |
| Sterilizing Pressure | 20 psi | 20 psi | 20 psi | 20 psi | 20 psi | 20 psi |
| Sterilizing Temperature | 121°C | 121°C | 121°C | 121°C | 121°C | 121°C |
| Operating Pressure | 15–20 psi | 15–20 psi | 15–20 psi | 15–20 psi | 15–20 psi | 15–20 psi |
| Power Supply | 230 ±10 V / 50 Hz | 230 ±10 V / 50 Hz | 230 ±10 V / 50 Hz | 230 ±10 V / 50 Hz | 230 ±10 V / 50 Hz | 230 ±10 V / 50 Hz |
Construction Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Inner Chamber | Stainless Steel |
| Outer Chamber | Stainless Steel |
| Support Ring | Stainless Steel |
| Pressure Vessel | SS 304 Grade Stainless Steel |
| External Wall | SS 304 Grade Stainless Steel |
| Top Lid | SS 304 Grade Stainless Steel |
| Pressure Gauge | SS 304 Grade Stainless Steel |
| Basket | High-Grade Stainless Steel |
| Heater Cover Stand | Stainless Steel |
| Carrier/Bucket | Stainless Steel |
| Lid | Thick Machined Stainless-Steel Plate |
| Gasket | Molded Jointless Silicone Rubber |
| Internal Joints | Argon Arc Welded, Ground & Polished |
| Drainage | Drain Valve |
| Locking System | Radial Locking Lid |
Key Features
1. Fully Stainless-Steel Double-Wall Construction
The inner chamber, outer chamber, and support ring are constructed from stainless steel. This provides a durable structure and supports easy cleaning and maintenance.
2. Stainless-Steel Chamber & Components
The heater cover stand and carrier/bucket are made from stainless steel. The pressure vessel, external wall, top lid, and basket are also specified as stainless-steel construction.
3. Thick Machined Stainless-Steel Lid
The lid is manufactured from a thick machined stainless-steel plate, providing a strong and durable closure for the sterilization chamber.
4. Radial Locking Lid
The radial locking mechanism provides secure lid closure during pressurized operation and is designed with operator safety in mind.
5. Multiple Safety Systems
The OPX-229 incorporates several pressure and safety devices, including:
- Pressure gauge
- Spring-loaded safety valve
- Double safety valve
- Manual exhaust valve
- Vacuum breaker
- Water-level indicator
- Miniature circuit breaker
These systems provide multiple layers of operational and electrical protection.
6. Jointless Silicone Rubber Gasket
A molded jointless silicone rubber gasket provides sealing between the lid and chamber.
7. Argon Arc Welded Internal Joints
All internal joints are argon arc welded, ground, and polished to create smooth, crevice-free internal surfaces that are easier to clean.
8. Easy Chamber Cleaning
A dedicated drain valve facilitates convenient draining of water and cleaning of the chamber after operation.
9. Energy-Efficient Heating
Industrial-grade energy-efficient heaters are used to provide the required heat for steam generation while helping reduce power consumption during operation.
10. Electrical Protection
A miniature circuit breaker (MCB) is provided for mains ON/OFF control and additional protection of the electrical control system.
Sterilization & Pressure System
The OPX-229 is designed for steam sterilization at a specified sterilizing condition of:
- Sterilizing Pressure: 20 psi
- Sterilizing Temperature: 121°C
- Operating Pressure: 15–20 psi
- Exhaust: Manual through exhaust valve
- Pressure Monitoring: Stainless-steel pressure gauge
- Pressure Safety: Spring-loaded and double safety valve arrangement
- Vacuum Protection: Vacuum breaker
Specification note: The supplied information states “Sterilizing, 20 psi) at 121°C.” For website publication, this has been interpreted as 20 psi at 121°C.
Safety Features
The Vertical Square Autoclave OPX-229 incorporates multiple safety provisions for pressurized steam operation:
Pressure Gauge
Allows the operator to monitor chamber pressure.
Spring-Loaded Safety Valve
Provides pressure relief if pressure exceeds the intended operating condition.
Double Safety Valve
Provides an additional pressure-safety arrangement.
Vacuum Breaker
Helps prevent unwanted vacuum conditions within the chamber.
Manual Exhaust Valve
Allows controlled manual release of exhaust/steam.
Water-Level Indicator
Helps monitor the available water level for steam generation.
Miniature Circuit Breaker
Provides electrical protection and mains ON/OFF control.
Radial Locking Lid
Provides secure mechanical locking of the lid during operation.
Applications
The OPX-229 Vertical Square Autoclave is suitable for:
- Medical laboratories
- Microbiology laboratories
- Pharmaceutical laboratories
- Biotechnology laboratories
- Research laboratories
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Educational institutions
- Clinical laboratories
- Food testing laboratories
- Quality-control laboratories
- Veterinary laboratories
- Laboratory glassware sterilization
- Sterilization of suitable instruments
- Culture media sterilization
- General steam sterilization
Suitable Sterilization Materials
The autoclave can be used for suitable steam-compatible materials such as:
- Laboratory glassware
- Stainless-steel instruments
- Autoclavable laboratory accessories
- Suitable culture media
- Certain heat-resistant containers
- Other materials specifically rated for steam sterilization
Materials must always be compatible with the specified temperature and pressure conditions before sterilization.
Advantages of OPX-229
- Fully stainless-steel double-wall construction
- Available in 22 L to 180 L capacities
- Multiple chamber configurations
- SS 304 pressure vessel
- Thick machined stainless-steel lid
- Radial locking lid
- Jointless silicone rubber gasket
- Argon arc welded and polished internal joints
- 20 psi sterilizing pressure
- 121°C sterilization temperature
- Multiple pressure safety systems
- Vacuum breaker
- Water-level indicator
- Drain valve for convenient cleaning
- Energy-efficient industrial-grade heaters
- MCB electrical protection
- Stainless-steel basket and carrier
- 230 ±10 V / 50 Hz operation
Model Selection
OPX-229 (A) – 22 Litres
Compact configuration suitable for laboratories with relatively smaller sterilization requirements.
OPX-229 (B) – 40 Litres
Suitable for routine laboratory sterilization with increased chamber capacity.
OPX-229 (C) – 50 Litres
Designed for medium-capacity laboratory applications.
OPX-229 (D) – 78 Litres
Provides a larger chamber for laboratories requiring increased batch capacity.
OPX-229 (E) – 98 Litres
Suitable for higher-volume sterilization requirements.
OPX-229 (F) – 180 Litres
The largest listed configuration, designed for applications requiring substantial sterilization capacity.
