HP-N18 Vertical Autoclave Sterilizer, Pressure Steam Type
Price, lead time and documents for your market are confirmed in the quotation.
Key takeaways
- Model 2 of 7 in the HP-N17–N23 group: HP-N18 is a vertical autoclave sterilizer for wards and labs.
- Shares the HP-N17–N23 body design: a hand-wheel lid, side control panel, gauge and castors.
- Quote-based supply: send quantity, voltage and destination; the data sheet and market documents come with the quotation.
HOPE INTERNATIONAL lists HP-N18 as model 2 of 7 in the HP-N17–N23 vertical group: a vertical autoclave sterilizer of the pressure steam type. Seven models share this design, the widest choice in the vertical range: hand-wheel lid, controls on the upper side and perforated cabinet panels. Per-model data sheets let you compare HP-N18 with HP-N17 and HP-N19.
Key Features
- Floor-standing vertical format – larger loads than a table top unit on a small footprint.
- As shown in the photo – a hand-wheel top closure, a control panel set on the upper side of the cabinet, a pressure gauge on the front, perforated panels and castor wheels.
- Seven models, one design – HP-N18 sits between HP-N17 and HP-N19; compare neighboring data sheets.
- Verifiable cycles – checked with chemical indicators in each pack and routine biological tests.
Applications
HP-N18 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. Laboratories comparing a laboratory autoclave machine for media and glassware, or a large autoclave for ward loads, can shortlist HP-N18 within the seven-model N17–N23 group.
How to specify when requesting a quote
- Model – quote HP-N18; add HP-N17 and HP-N19 if you are still choosing a size.
- Safety features – ask for the protection list of HP-N18: safety valve, interlock, over-temperature, low-water cut-off.
- Documents – name the destination market for the pressure-vessel and electrical-safety papers that apply.
- Spare parts – gaskets, baskets or trays, fuses and heating elements to ship with HP-N18.
- Quantity – units of HP-N18 and any HP-N models to ship together.
Specifications
| Model | HP-N18 |
|---|---|
| Sterilizer type | Vertical |
| Sterilization method | Pressure steam |
| Design group | HP-N17–N23 (7 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-N18 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
+What is the difference between a vertical and a horizontal autoclave?
The chamber orientation decides how you load: top-loading baskets in a vertical unit, front-loading racks and trays in a horizontal one. Horizontal units usually carry larger chambers and need more installation planning. HP-N18 is a vertical autoclave; compare it with the HP-N36–N46 horizontal group if you are unsure which format fits.
+What is the working principle of a vertical autoclave?
It relies on saturated steam under pressure: heating water in a sealed chamber raises pressure and therefore temperature, and moist heat at that temperature destroys microorganisms far faster than dry heat. Air removal is essential, because trapped air blocks steam contact. HP-N18 is a pressure steam sterilizer using this principle.
+How long does an autoclave take to sterilize?
Plan for the full cycle, not only the hold: heat-up and air removal, the hold at sterilizing temperature (longer at lower temperatures and for wrapped packs), then exhaust, cooling and drying. The actual cycle time of HP-N18 depends on load and model; we confirm its program data with the quotation.
+How does HP-N18 compare with the other HP-N17–N23 models?
HP-N18 is the second of seven models built on the same vertical body. Its published name does not state a volume, so we confirm chamber size, heating power, weight and packed dimensions for HP-N18 – and for HP-N17 and HP-N19 if you want to compare – in the quotation.