HP-N09 Vertical Autoclave, Pressure Steam Sterilizer
Price, lead time and documents for your market are confirmed in the quotation.
Key takeaways
- HP-N09 is a vertical pressure steam sterilizer (vertical autoclave) – model 3 of 6 in the HP-N07–N12 group.
- Pictured with a multi-clamp top lid, front gauge, digital panel and castors.
- Chamber volume, pressure, temperature and power are confirmed per model on the quotation, together with the documents for your market.
HP-N09 is model 3 of 6 in the HP-N07–N12 group, a top-loading vertical autoclave whose lid is pulled down by several clamp knobs around the rim. Pick this multi-clamp design if your staff are used to screw-down lids, then check the chamber size of HP-N09 against your baskets and drums on its data sheet.
Key Features
- Top-loading vertical chamber – baskets and dressing drums are lowered straight in from above.
- Clamp-knob lid – as pictured, several knobs around the rim hold the top lid down; the HP-N09 manual gives the tightening and opening sequence.
- Six-model group – HP-N09 is listed between HP-N08 and HP-N10; ratings are confirmed per model.
- Verifiable cycles – checked with chemical indicators in each pack and routine biological tests.
Applications
HP-N09 suits sites that need more capacity than a table top unit without a CSSD: district hospitals, maternity and surgical wards, university labs and veterinary hospitals. Microbiology and teaching labs that run media and glassware in batches through the day can compare HP-N09 with its neighbors HP-N08 and HP-N10.
How to specify when requesting a quote
- Model – quote HP-N09; add HP-N08 and HP-N10 if you are still choosing a size.
- Chamber size – ask for the usable diameter and depth of HP-N09 and check your largest tray or drum fits.
- Power supply – state your mains voltage, frequency and plug type; we confirm the supply HP-N09 is built for.
- Load types – unwrapped, wrapped, hollow, textile or liquid loads; we confirm the air-removal method of HP-N09.
- Quantity and destination – units, delivery country and shipping terms.
Specifications
| Model | HP-N09 |
|---|---|
| Sterilizer type | Vertical |
| Sterilization method | Pressure steam |
| Design group | HP-N07–N12 (6 models) |
Documents
Certificates, declarations of conformity and test reports for the specific model and destination market are provided with the quotation.
An autoclave is both a pressure vessel and an electrical appliance, and import rules differ by country. Tell us where HP-N09 will be installed and we will confirm which pressure-vessel, electrical-safety and registration documents apply; ask for the data sheet and operating manual with your quote.
Frequently asked questions
+How do you operate a vertical autoclave?
Check the water level, place loads in baskets without packing them tightly, close and lock the lid, set temperature and time, and start. After the hold, let the unit exhaust and cool until the gauge reads zero before unlocking. The HP-N09 manual gives its exact sequence and settings.
+What is the difference between a vertical and a horizontal autoclave?
Vertical autoclaves load from the top and suit wards, clinics and labs with moderate volumes; horizontal autoclaves load from the front, hold more and are built for central sterile supply departments that run large trays and textile packs. HP-N09 is a vertical model; for the other format, see the HP-N36–N46 horizontal group.
+What is a vertical autoclave?
A vertical autoclave is a floor-standing pressure steam sterilizer with a cylindrical chamber that loads from the top through a clamped or wheel-locked lid. It holds more than a portable or table top unit and is common on hospital wards, in clinics and in laboratories. HP-N09 is one of the six models in the HP-N07–N12 vertical group.
+How does HP-N09 compare with the other HP-N07–N12 models?
All six models in the HP-N07–N12 group share the pictured design; HP-N09 is listed between HP-N08 and HP-N10. Models in one design group usually differ in chamber size and power, so we send the data sheets for HP-N09 and its neighbors with the quotation for a side-by-side check.