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Vacuclave® 550

Vacuclave® 550

Vacuclave® 550

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Vacuclave® 550 is a large small autoclave designed for efficient and environmentally friendly sterilization. It features an XL chamber design, record cycle times, and high loading capacities, accommodating up to 25 kg and 16 trays of instruments.

Key Features
  • Cost Efficiency: Cheaper to purchase and operate than two smaller autoclaves, reducing maintenance and validation costs.
  • Sustainability: Incorporates patented heat recovery, DRYtelligence® drying, and Coolify Technology for energy and water savings.
  • Capacity and Speed: Offers a 50-liter chamber with record operating times of 12 minutes (excluding drying) and can handle instruments up to 46 cm long.
  • User-Friendly: Features a Smart-Touch Display for easy operation and ProControl for batch documentation without extra software.

Technological Innovations
  • Recovery Technology: Reduces energy consumption by 15% per cycle through heat recovery.
  • Power Safe: Energy-efficient operation in both sterilization and standby modes.
  • DRYtelligence®: Adapts drying process to load, reducing drying time by up to 80%.
  • Coolify Technology: Provides reliable air cooling without the need for cooling water.

Environmental and Economic Benefits
The Vacuclave® 550 saves approximately 1,300,000 liters of water over its lifespan and offers significant cost savings in energy and maintenance, amounting to over 10,000 €.

System Integration
MELAG System Solutions optimize workflows in decontamination rooms, integrating washer-disinfectors, sealing devices, autoclaves, and software solutions for enhanced efficiency and safety.

Technical Specifications
  • Chamber Size: 38 cm diameter x 45 cm length, 53 liters volume.
  • Loading Capacity: Up to 25 kg unpacked, 11 kg packed.
  • Device Dimensions: 63.6 x 59.0 x 71.5 cm, fits on a 60 cm table top.
  • Power Supply: 220 – 230 V / 50 – 60 Hz, 3,400 Watts.
  • Documentation Interfaces: USB and Network.

Conclusion
The Vacuclave® 550 is a versatile and efficient autoclave that combines environmental sustainability with economic benefits, making it an ideal choice for modern decontamination rooms.
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Catalog excerpts

Vacuclave® 550-1

Something BIG is coming: The large small autoclave. Great for the environment. Great for you.

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Vacuclave® 550-2

More space. More benefits. More WOW. For big jobs. With little effort. MELAG shows what it means to reinvent sterilization over and over again: Thanks to the extra-large chamber and pioneering innovations, you’ll be ready for all tasks with Vacuclave® 550. Discover the advantages of our new 50 liter autoclave for energy-efficient, time- and cost-saving sterilization of your instruments: Options? Unlimited! Your instruments deserve greatness: The new XL chamber design, record cycle times and high loading capacities offer maximum versatility - and even more space for instruments up to 25 kg and...

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Vacuclave® 550-3

Definitely smarter! With the extra-large Smart-Touch Display, operation is as easy as using your smartphone. DRYtelligence® makes for perfect drying results whilst shortening the drying time by up to 80 %. for the sterilization of the maximum number of unwrapped and wrapped instruments Opens up new possibilities:More instruments.In shorter time. Turn 2 into 1 - Compared to two alternative small autoclaves, Vacuclave® 550 ensures significantly more capacity with a 40 % smaller footprint. Discover our product highlights for the sterilization of the maximum number of instruments in the minimum amount...

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Vacuclave® 550-4

Save the planet. And over 10,000 €. * After approx. 14 years (with 5 cycles per day) compared to two conventional small autoclaves without the technologies presented. Vacuclave® 550 proves true greatness: The new 50 liter autoclave combines environmental protection with economy. Save electricity, water and thus a lot of money with our future-oriented innovations: Recovery The patented system for heat recovery deploys the heat from the used steam to generate new steam. The Recovery Technology not only reduces energy consumption by 15 % per cycle, but also heat dissipation into the decontamination...

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Vacuclave® 550-5

For your safety: Everything from one source. The MELAG System Solution. Your decontamination room – the place where you ensure patient safety! Our washer-disinfectors, sealing devices, autoclaves and software solutions turn your dreams of optimized workflows into reality. The perfect interplay of MELAG System Solutions allow you to achieve greater time and cost-savings in instrument reprocessing. One central contact to answer all your instrument reprocessing questions Cost optimization by synchronizing the service of all devices in your decontamination room Coordinated operating concept to avoid...

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Vacuclave® 550-6

As versatile as your needs. More capacity? Our Cliniclave® 45 series ensures maximum flexibility with a capacity of one or two sterilization units (StU) as well as one or two door device version. A variety of accessories enables you to assemble the configuration which best suits your needs. Ideally aligned to your workflow, Vacuclave® 550 maximizes safety and efficiency in infection control! Water treatment Further accessories To make the best use of the sterilization chamber, we offer ideal loading systems for all application scenarios. Vacuclave 550 guarantees legally compliant documentation...

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Vacuclave® 550-7

Facts and figures at a glance Technical specifications Vacuclave® 550 guarantees fast sterilization of large quantities of instruments with a wide range of programs: Programs* Operating times (with minimum to maximum load) ** Drying DRYtelligence® *** * The programme parameters may differ due to country-specific regulatory requirements. Please refer to the user documentation. ** The times in 13-amp operation can be extended by up to 10 minutes *** DRYtelligence® automatically adapts the drying process to your load. Thanks to intelligent drying, optimal drying results are achieved at all times....

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.
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