Large Chambered Steam Autoclaves

The autoclave is often an unsung hero in a dental practice. It’s a critical part of providing care, but other than a possible mention while showing the steri-center during the practice tour, patients have no direct interaction with the autoclave. However, every metal instrument used during treatment is likely to make frequent visits for sterilization. Having sterile instruments ready when needed is imperative, so for large or busy practices, here’s a look at some of the steam autoclaves with large chamber capacities.

CompanyMidmark CorporationSciCanTuttnauer Co. Ltd.Tuttnauer Co. Ltd.
ItemMidmark M11 UltraClave™ Automatic SterilizerBravo AutoclaveElara 11 Class B AutoclaveM Series Semi-Automatic Autoclave
PriceInquireInquireInquire
DescriptionThe Midmark M11 UltraClave™ Automatic Sterilizer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. With one of the largest chamber sizes of any tabletop The Bravo is a fractionated vacuum sterilizer that incorporates both pre-vac (to remove air) and post-vac (to help drying) cycles to ensure perfect The Elara 11 is designed for sterilization of wrapped, porous and hollow loads. The chamber volume is large, external dimensions are small, making it Tuttnauer manual autoclaves set the standard for steam Sterilization. The Tuttnauer manual autoclave is designed to compliment any healthcare and
Warranty1 year2 years1 year1 year
Type: Steam, Dry Heat, ChemicalSteamSteamSteamSteam
Pre-Programmed CyclesYesYesYesNo
Self Program ControlsYesYesYesNo
Cycle Times and TemperatureUnwrapped: 132° C (48 minutes)
Pouches: 132° C (52 minutes)
Packs: 121° C (74 minutes)
Handpieces: 132° C (52 minutes)
134° C (4 minutes)
17: Porous/Wrapped (40 minutes)
Hollow/Unwrapped (35 minutes)
Solid/Wrapped (30 minutes)
Solid/Unwrapped (22 minutes)
17V: Porous/Wrapped (35 minutes)
Hollow/Unwrapped (27 minutes)
Solid/Wrapped (24 minutes)
Solid/Unwrapped (19 minutes)
21V: Porous/Wrapped (40 minutes)
Hollow/Unwrapped (32 minutes)
Solid/Wrapped (28 minutes)
Solid/Unwrapped (23 minutes)
Unwrapped: 134° C (24 minutes)
Porous Wrapped and Hollow A: 134° C (52 minutes)
Wrapped Instruments: 134° C (37 minutes)
Unwrapped Instruments: 121° C (38 minutes)
Porous, Wrapped and Hollow A: 121° C (58 minutes)
2340M: Cold (20 minutes)
Hot (12 minutes)
2540M: Cold (22 minutes)
Hot (13 minutes)
3140M: Cold (25 minutes)
Hot (17 minutes)
3850M: Cold (29 minutes)
Hot (17 minutes)
3870M: Cold (31 minutes)
Hot (20 minutes)
Automatic Shut offNot AvailableYesYesYes
Unit Size45.2 x 45.2 x 60.5 cm
(17.8 x 17.8 x 23.8 inches)
17 / 17V: 56 x 48 x 42 cm
(22 x 9 x 16.5 inches)
21V: 63.5 x 48 x 42 cm
(25 x 19 x 16.5 inches)
44.4 x 53 x 64.5 cm
(17.48 x 20.86 x 25.39 inches)
2340M: 50.8 x 36.2 x 55 cm
(20 x 14.25 x 21.65 inches)
2540M: 50.8 x 36.2 x 55 cm
(20 x 14.25 x 21.65 inches)
3140M: 58.6 x 45 x 55.5 cm
(23 x 17.71 x 21.85 inches)
3850M: 66 x 52.5 x 69.5 cm
(26 x 20.67 x 27.36 inches)
3870M: 66 x 52.5 x 87.5 cm
(26 x 20.67 x 34.44 inches)
Cassette Internal Dimensions20.3 x 27.9 cm
(8 x 11 inches)
17 / 17V: 25.4 x 34.29 cm
(10 x 13.5 inches)
21V: 25.4 x 44.45 cm
(10 x 17.5 inches)
Not Available2340M: 16.8 x 2 x 41.4 cm
(6.6 x 0.78 x 16.3 inches)
2540M: 16.8 x 2 x 41.4 cm
(6.6 x 0.78 x 16.3 inches)
3140M: 19.5 x 2.5 x 40 cm
(7.67 x 0.98 x 15.75 inches)
3850M: 49.5 x 2.5 x 28.6 cm
(19.5 x 0.98 x 11.25 inches)
3870M: 67.5 x 2.5 x 28.6 cm
(26.57 x 11.25 inches)
Chamber Capacity24.6 L17 / 17V: 17 L
21V: 21 L
28.5 L2340M: 19 L
2540M: 23 L
3140M: 34 L
3850M: 64 L
3870M: 85 L
Chamber Diameter28 cm (11 inches)17 / 17 V: 25.4 cm (10 inches)
21V: 25.4 cm (10 inches)
28 cm (11 inches)Not Available
Chamber Length45.7 cm (18 inches)17 / 17V: 34.3 cm (13.5 inches)
21V: L 44.5 cm (17.5 inches)
50.4 cm (19.8 inches)Not Available
Reservoir Capacity5.3 LNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Weight Without Water44.9 kg (99 pounds)17: 55 kg (121 pounds)
17V: 58 kg (128 pounds)
21V: 63 kg (139 pounds)
66 kg (145.5 pounds)2340M: 30 kg (61 pounds)
2540M: 33 kg (72.75 pounds)
3140M: 52 kg (114.64 pounds)
3850M: 69 kg (152.11 pounds)
3870M: 78 kg (172 pounds)
Power Consumption115 volts, 15 amps
230 volts, 10 amps
120 volts, 1,700 watts
220/230 volts, 2,300 watts
220/240 volts, 2,300 watts
230 volts
2,300 watts
2340M: 120/230 volts, 1,400 watts
2540M: 120/230 volts, 1,400 watts
3140M: 230 volts, 1,500 watts
3850M: 230 volts, 2,400 watts
3870M: 230 volts, 3,000 watts
Optional PrinterYesYesYesNo
LCD PanelYesYesYesNo
Get InfoNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
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