HP-N21 Vertical Autoclave Sterilizer, Pressure Steam Type
Price, lead time and documents for your market are confirmed in the quotation.
Key takeaways
- HP-N21 is a vertical pressure steam sterilizer (vertical autoclave sterilizer) – model 5 of 7 in the HP-N17–N23 group.
- Pictured with a hand-wheel lid, side control panel, gauge and castors.
- Chamber volume, pressure, temperature and power are confirmed per model on the quotation, together with the documents for your market.
HP-N21 is the fifth model in the HP-N17–N23 group, a vertical autoclave sterilizer loaded from the top through a hand-wheel lid. HP-N22 and HP-N23 follow it in the sequence, so HP-N21 is a useful reference point when you compare the later models of the group.
Key Features
- Top-loading vertical chamber – baskets and dressing drums are lowered straight in from above.
- Front pressure gauge – as pictured, a dial gauge on the front of the cabinet shows chamber pressure, while the hand wheel on the lid closes the chamber.
- Seven-model group – HP-N21 is listed between HP-N20 and HP-N22; ratings are confirmed per model.
- Verifiable cycles – checked with chemical indicators in each pack and routine biological tests.
Applications
HP-N21 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. Veterinary hospitals and research institutes that sterilize surgical packs, drums and glassware can compare HP-N21 with HP-N20 and HP-N22.
How to specify when requesting a quote
- Model – quote HP-N21; add HP-N20 and HP-N22 if you are still choosing a size.
- Daily volume – packs or trays per day, so we can check HP-N21 against the rest of the HP-N17–N23 group.
- Water – ask how HP-N21 is filled; plan for distilled or demineralized water to limit scale.
- Safety features – ask for the protection list of HP-N21: safety valve, interlock, over-temperature, low-water cut-off.
- Quantity and destination – units, delivery country and shipping terms.
Specifications
| Model | HP-N21 |
|---|---|
| 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-N21 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 use a vertical autoclave machine like HP-N21?
Fill the chamber base with water to the mark, load baskets loosely, close and lock the lid, set the program and start. When the cycle ends, let pressure fall to zero and the load cool before opening. The HP-N21 manual lists its program 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-N21 is a vertical model; for the other format, see the HP-N36–N46 horizontal group.
+What is the working principle of a vertical autoclave?
Water in the base of the chamber is heated to make steam; as steam fills the sealed chamber, air is pushed out through the exhaust, pressure rises and the temperature climbs above 100 °C. Held at that temperature for the set time, saturated steam sterilizes heat- and moisture-tolerant loads. HP-N21 works on this pressure steam principle.
+How does HP-N21 compare with the other HP-N17–N23 models?
All seven models in the HP-N17–N23 group share the pictured design; HP-N21 is listed between HP-N20 and HP-N22. Models in one design group usually differ in chamber size and power, so we send the data sheets for HP-N21 and its neighbors with the quotation for a side-by-side check.