Dental sterilizers are imperative to a dental practice. Also referred to as autoclaves, dental sterilizers use steam—at temperatures reaching 270° F—to completely sterilize instruments and equipment. This steam sterilization of various surgical tools and dental instruments is efficient and safe. Designed for safety as well as infection control, sterilizers lock while in use and unlock when instruments are sterile and dry. Depending on what is being sterilized an autoclave cycle can range from 6 to 30 minutes. While steam is a common method for dental instrument sterilization, some dental sterilizers use dry heat and eliminate moisture from the process. Dental autoclaves and sterilizers may be among the most used equipment in a dental practice; be sure the vendor you choose offers an extensive product warranty.
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| Company | Midmark Corporation | Midmark Corporation | Midmark Corporation |
| Item | Midmark M9 Ultraclave ® Automatic Sterilizer | Midmark M11 UltraClave™ Automatic Sterilizer | Midmark M3 UltraFast ® Automatic Sterilizer |
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| Description | Efficiency and capacity go hand in hand. Increase your practice’s efficiency when you increase your autoclave capacity. The Midmark M9 UltraClave® is | The Midmark M11 UltraClave™ Automatic Sterilizer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. With one of the largest chamber sizes of any tabletop | When you need it all and you need it now, turn to the M3 UltraFast® Automatic Sterilizer for the rapid cycle time your busy schedule often demands. |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Type: Steam, Dry Heat, Chemical | Steam | Steam | Steam |
| Pre-Programmed Cycles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Self Program Controls | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cycle Times and Temperature | Unwrapped: 132° C (44 minutes)
Pouches: 132° C (47 minutes)
Packs: 121° C (70 minutes)
Handpieces: 132° C (47 minutes) | Unwrapped: 132° C (48 minutes)
Pouches: 132° C (52 minutes)
Packs: 121° C (74 minutes)
Handpieces: 132° C (52 minutes) | Unwrapped: 132° C (31 minutes)
Pouches: 132° C (40.5 minutes)
Low Temp: 121° C (74.5 minutes) |
| Unit Size | 40.1 x 38.9 x 51.8 cm
(15.8 x 15.3 x 20.38 inches) | 45.2 x 45.2 x 60.5 cm
(17.8 x 17.8 x 23.8 inches) | 45.2 x 55.9 x 17.5 cm
(17.8 x 22 x 6.9 inches) |
| Cassette Internal Dimensions | Not Available | 20.3 x 27.9 cm
(8 x 11 inches) | 29.8 x 18.4 x 2.5 cm
(11.75 x 7.25 x 1 inches) |
| Chamber Capacity | 13.4 L | 24.6 L | 1.8 L |
| Chamber Diameter | 22.9 cm (9 inches) | 28 cm (11 inches) | 4.1 cm (1.6 inches) |
| Chamber Length | 38.1 cm (15 inches) | 45.7 cm (18 inches) | 30.7 cm (12.1 inches) |
| Reservoir Capacity | 4.1 L | 5.3 L | 4.5 L |
| Weight Without Water | 33.1 kg (73 pounds) | 44.9 kg (99 pounds) | 32.2 kg (71 pounds) |
| Power Consumption | 115 volts, 15 amps
230 volts, 10 amps | 115 volts, 15 amps
230 volts, 10 amps | 115 volts, 12 amps, 230 volts
6 amps 1,400 watts |
| Optional Printer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LCD Panel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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