We invite you to take note of a few important guidelines to help with your purchase of a new autoclave.
1. Identify Your Needs
In order to determine your autoclave needs, it is important to ask yourself several questions before beginning your research.
- Do you have an employee in charge of sterilization?
- What is the maximum size of instrument needing sterilization?
- What space is available for the autoclave?
- Is sterilization time important?
- How much time is used weekly for sterilization?
2. Research Information
Once your needs have been identified, use the chart below to help you decide which Dispomed product is right for you.
| Model | EZ9 | 2340M | EZ10 | 2540M | EZ10K | 3870M | 3870EA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| Automatic | X | X | X | X | |||
| Requires an operator | X | X | X | ||||
| Chamber size | 9"x18" | 9"x18" | 10"x19" | 10"x19" | 10"x19" | 15"x30" | 15"x30" |
| Number of trays | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Trays dimensions | 16.3" x6.7" x0.8" | 16.3" x6.7" x0.8" | 16.3" x6.7" x0.8" | 16.3" x6.7" x0.8" | 16.3" x6.7" x0.8" | 26.6" x11.3" x1" | 26.6" x11.3" x1" |
| Housing dimensions | 21.5" x20" x14.4" | 21.5" x20" x14.4" | 21.5" x20" x14.4" | 21.5" x20" x14.4" | 21.5" x20" x14.4" | 34.5" x26" x20.6" | 34.5" x26" x20.6" |
| Sterilization cycle time* | 30 min | 30 min | 30 min | 30 min | 20 min | 40 min | 40 min |
| Warranty | 2 year | 1 year | 2 year | 1 year | 2 year | 1 year | 2 ans |
| Cost of maintenance | $$ | $ | $$ | $ | $$ | $ | $$ |
| More Info | More Info | More Info | More Info | More Info | More Info | More Info |
*Approximate time excluding drying cycle.
3. After Sales Service
In order to ensure good after-sales service for your autoclave, verify the following:
- Where is the unit manufactured?
- Does the unit have a good reputation?
- What type of warranty is included?
- Is the warranty offered by the manufacturer or the distributor?
- What type of service is offered in case of breakage or maintenance?
- What is the cost of maintenance?
