HP-P21 Vertical Pulse Vacuum Autoclave
Price, lead time and documents for your market are confirmed in the quotation.
Key takeaways
- HP-P21 is the third of four vertical pulse vacuum autoclaves, HP-P19 to HP-P22.
- A pre vacuum sterilizer removes air before sterilizing; pulse vacuum does it in repeated pulses for more reliable air removal.
- Routine air-removal and leak tests apply to any vacuum autoclave; confirm the HP-P21 test programs on the data sheet.
HP-P21 is the third model in the Pulse-Vacuum version of our vertical line: a vertical pulse vacuum autoclave that works as a pre vacuum sterilizer in a top-loading format. It is meant for loads where trapped air is the risk: wrapped sets, textiles and hollow instruments.
HP-P21 sits between HP-P20 and HP-P22. Buyers weighing a Spiral-version unit (for example HP-P04) against a pulse vacuum model should start from their load types: pulse vacuum air removal is what the Pulse-Vacuum version adds.
Key Features
- Vertical pulse vacuum steam sterilizer, top loading
- Pulse-Vacuum version, model HP-P21
- Air removal by vacuum pulses before sterilization
- Test programs and cycle data listed on the data sheet
Applications
Where this vacuum autoclave machine fits:
- Surgical instrument sets and trays in wraps or pouches
- Linen, gowns and dressings
- Tubing and hollow devices
How to specify when requesting a quote
- Load types and pack sizes
- Cycles per day
- Test regime you follow (Bowie-Dick, leak test, indicators)
- Voltage, frequency and plug type
- Destination country and documents
Send these details with your inquiry and we will reply with the HP-P21 data sheet and a quotation.
Specifications
| Model | HP-P21 |
|---|---|
| Format | Vertical |
| Sterilization method | Pressure steam (autoclave) |
| Version | Pulse-Vacuum |
| Air removal method | Pulse vacuum |
Documents
Certificates, declarations of conformity and test reports for HP-P21 and your destination market are provided with the quotation. Tell us the country of installation and whether the unit is for medical, dental or laboratory use, and we will prepare the matching document package.
The HP-P21 technical data sheet (chamber volume, pressure and temperature ratings, power supply, dimensions and weights) is confirmed with your quote.
Frequently asked questions
+Is a pre vacuum sterilizer the same as a pulse vacuum sterilizer?
Both remove air with a vacuum pump before sterilization. A single pre-vacuum pulls one deep vacuum; pulse (fractionated) vacuum repeats vacuum and steam pulses several times, which removes air from packs and lumens more reliably. HP-P21 is designated pulse vacuum.
+What routine tests does a pulse vacuum autoclave need?
Plan for a daily air-removal test for porous loads, a vacuum leak test at the frequency your guidance sets, chemical indicators in each pack and biological indicators on schedule. Keep cycle records for audits.
+How long does a pulse vacuum cycle take?
Expect the full cycle, including vacuum pulses, heat-up, holding, exhaust and drying, to take noticeably longer than the holding time alone. Dense loads extend heat-up and drying. HP-P21 program times are on the data sheet.
+Gravity vs pre-vacuum autoclave: when is gravity enough?
Gravity is enough for unwrapped solid instruments, glassware and many lab loads. Once you wrap items, sterilize textiles or process hollow instruments, air removal becomes the limiting factor and a pre-vacuum model is the safer choice.