MOCOM Autoclaves – EN 13060 nothing less.

The B Classic was designed to make work easier by optimizing times and costs. Exceptional quality and practicality ensure exceptional safety and reliability.

Easy to use, the B Classic provides full traceability of every single sterilization cycle.

While three sterilization chamber sizes are available (17, 22 and 28 litres)
the external dimensions remain the same for all the volumes; moreover, all versions feature a monochromatic LCD display and keypad.

Visit our showroom for a demonstration on the range of MOCOM autoclaves.

MOCOM B Classic page.

MOCOM focuses only on sterilization, encompassing the cleaning and packing process. That is why they are so good at it. For over two decades, MOCOM has set the benchmark for sterilization worldwide.

MOCOM autoclaves, completely conform to EN 13060, designed with high quality features and technologically advanced standards. MOCOM manufacturers Class B autoclaves. Steam sterilizers with Class B cycle are necessary for the sterilization of hollow, porous and wrapped goods.

Steam sterilization with pre- and post-vacuum phases
In steam sterilizers with pre- and post-vacuum processes, the sterilization process comprises three main phases: pretreatment, sterilizing and post-treatment. During pretreatment the air is expelled by a number of pulses of vacuum and the introduction of steam. The temperature increases successively, up to the degree at which sterilization is to take place (121 or 134 degrees C).

Virtually all air must be evacuated during pretreatment (pre-vacuum phase) so that the saturated steam can affect the goods during the sterilizing phase. If present, trapped air pockets in the goods prevent steam penetration during sterilization of porous material such as textiles and hollow items. Solid instruments require only the surface of the instrument to be sterilized. Hollow instruments with cavities and/or tubules have both inner and outer surfaces and the inner surfaces are difficult to access with steam. It is also easy for air to remain entrapped in larger textiles.
The number of evacuation phases necessary is highly dependent on the degree of vacuum in relation to the number of vacuum pulses. A single vacuum pulse is insufficient and inadequate for wrapped/hollow/porous loads. Steam sterilization of hollow instruments and porous objects always
requires at least three (3) pre-vacuum pulses. Steam sterilization of objects with long, narrow lumina, requires several pre-vacuum pulses to a defined, pre-set, vacuum level.

If you are in the market for an autoclave chances are you will come across both CLASS B and Gravity Displacement units. Ensure you know the limitations of Gravity Displacement units, as they are much cheaper than CLASS B autoclaves but really no longer relevant for sterilization of items other than solid and unwrapped articles.

Gravity-displacement autoclaves – not for sterile articles.
This is the simplest type of steam sterilizers. Its method for air removal is based on steam being lighter than air; when steam is introduced in the autoclave chamber it forms a stratified layer across the top internal volume in the autoclave chamber.

There are a number of important drawbacks with gravity-displacement autoclaves:
As the steam is introduced into the chamber, the air pushed downwards by the steam wave front can diffuse into the steam. Therefore the steam has to be constantly and rapidly renewed. Even if microscopic, the remaining air-pockets will prevent the steam from getting in contact with the items to be sterilized. And no contact means no condensation, no energy-release and consequently no sterilization in these areas. This is the major reason why such autoclave cycles can only be used for sterilization of solid and unwrapped articles.

Downward- (gravity-) displacement sterilizers are widely used. However, these are increasingly being superseded by steam sterilizers (CLASS B) with pre- and post-vacuum processes. Preconditioning with several pre-vacuum phases is essential for sterilization of wrapped, hollow or porous items.

The MOCOM Sterilisation chamber
The sterilisation chamber is made entirely of electro-polished stainless steel, providing high quality and longer durability. In the chamber, the rotating stainless steel frame can house 5 trays or 3 cassettes.

The MOCOM Steam generator
MOCOM autoclaves come equipped with a patented instant steam generator which gives high quality saturated steam. The hydraulic circuit, in combination with the vacuum pump, allows extremely short fast cycles and remarkable water saving.

The MOCOM Automated door lock
This patented electromechanical system with triple protection locks the door and seals the chamber before any cycle start. Moreover, the automated door closing system preserves the sealing performance of the gasket.

MOCOM offers all the features and functionality to deliver the best result
Advanced software with multilingual display options
Single pre-vacuum system to ensure an effective air removal from the chamber
Customized vacuum drying
Test program: Vacuum test
Integrated water filling and draining tanks
Direct draining to the water piping system

MOCOM provides different programs for all your needs
The wide range of cycles allows to select the program best suited to the sterilization load, saving a considerable amount of time and energy.