Safety of personnel is an important issue. Tuttnauer autoclaves include numerous safety features/systems to ensure a safe work environment.
Door Safety
The pharmaceutical autoclaves are designed with a number of independent mechanical and digital safety features:
In case of failure the clean door remains closed in order to protect the clean area from contamination
A safety device prevents the operator from opening the door when the chamber is pressurized
Steam will not enter the chamber when the door is open
A cycle cannot start if the door is open or not properly locked
The door cannot unlock until liquid temperature reaches the predetermined end temperature
The door cannot unlock until chamber pressure reaches room pressure
An air inflated door gasket creates a hermetic seal between the door and chamber
General Safety Features
Double Independent Monitoring: The combined electronic and mechanical monitoring ensures that the operator has two independent means to monitor pressure
Safety Valves: If the pressure exceeds the allowed limit the safety
valves will discharge
Built-in Steam Generator Safety: A water level monitoring system maintains a constant water level and ensures safe operation of the heaters
