Scoping out Industrial Autoclaves

An Industrial Autoclave is a pressurized duct that applies pressure and heat to a pile placed inside of it. There are dry heat autoclaves or manual and automatic steam autoclaves. Autoclaves can approach temperatures higher than boiling water, so they can kill bacteria and also bacterial spores, which can be resistant. Many autoclaves are made to sterilize a variety of equipment. They use the saturated steam concentrated under high pressure to effectively sterilize materials.

Heat and pressure, when applied correctly, can yield a number of benefits besides sterilizing equipment. Autoclave systems are used for many technical industries. Autoclaves have been designed specifically for glass laminating, composites curing, production, laboratory use, and many other uses.

ASC Process Systems is a leading manufacturer of several types of Industrial Autoclaves and specialized process equipment. ASC Process Systems is also the proud manufacturer of one of the largest autoclaves in the world. The gigantic 30 ft. in diameter x 76 ft. long autoclave was designed for Vought Aircraft in Charleston, South Carolina. In July 2006 the huge autoclave entered production for fabrication of fuselage sections 47 and 48 of the new Boeing 787 airliner. With a max temperature of 450 F, and a max pressure of 150 psig, it weighs over 1,000,000 lbs.

There are so many things autoclave manufacturers can design autoclaves to produce. Autoclave manufacturers try to meet each individual customer’s request. Autoclave manufacturers must keep cost in mind. Processing by industrial autoclaves is more expensive than oven heating. In some cases, an externally fired heater can bring fluid to temperatures of 600 F (316 C) to 800 F (427 C). This makes the process more costly. The most cost-effective heating options will be either a gas-firing autoclave using an internal or external heat exchanger or a high-pressure steam boiler over the full service life of the autoclave. Autoclave manufacturers designed a Compression Reduction System to provide compression energy savings of up to 40% per load. Per year, per autoclave the Compression Reduction System saves about $30,000 and reduces compressor maintenance.

The Econoclave is a smaller scale production unit, also made by ASC Process Systems. The Econoclave is used for food processing, cement manufacturing, composite bonding, waste treatment, vulcanizing, composite curing, glass, and laminating. This design includes many features that improve air-flow to the parts, reduce autoclave size, reduce energy cost, reduce equipment cost, and reduce cost of operation.

Autoclaves are manufactured in different sizes and offer a variety of functions. This means the cost to run each autoclave will vary as well as the price of each autoclave itself. If you are looking to purchase an autoclave from an autoclave manufacturer the best thing to do is research. The price of an autoclave won’t depend on its length but will mostly be determined by its diameter. If you are having a hard time determining what your particular autoclave needs are sometimes it is best to just contact the autoclave manufacturer directly for a free consultation.

Looking for an autoclave manufacturer? Stop by ASC’s site where you can find out all about autoclaves and what they can do for you. go to http://www.aschome.com