880 L / h – Up to 88 kg / h
(with a density of 1l = 0,1kg)
Sterilwave 440
The Sterilwave 440 is the ideal treatment solution for institutions producing a large quantity of biomedical waste, as it can treat 88kg/hour* with minimal operating costs.
The Sterilwave 440 was approved by the French Ministry of Health in 2012 and allows large institutions such as hospitals and waste collection companies to treat up to 800L of biomedical waste per hour (88kg/hr*) in complete safety.
Its innovative concept uses a suspended vessel and rotating grinder blades to grind down all types of waste. Biohazardous waste is sterilised using microwaves and converted into inert municipal waste, reducing its volume by more than 80% and its weight by 25%. Its environmental impact and operating costs are reduced while ensuring the safety of the operator. As it uses microwave technology, the Sterilwave does not need a steam generator, so there is no risk from excess pressure and no liquid effluent is produced. Its easy installation requires only 20m² of space for safe treatment of large quantities of biomedical waste.
(*with a density of 0.1kg/litre)
Reasons to choose Sterilwave 440
Effective
Bacterial inactivation higher than international regulatory standards (up to 8log10).
Plug & Play
Ready-to-use system which requires no specific technical qualifications
Environmentally-friendly
No environmental impact – On-site treatment – No transportation – No liquid effluent.
Safe
Technology combining shredding & microwave sterilization in one single vessel – No pressurisation unlike in an autoclave.
Economical
Robust equipment – No more storage, easy to maintain – Quick return on investment – Most competitive operating cost on the market.
Waste capacity
Vessel capacity
440L
Average cycle time
30 minutes
Dimensions (L x W x D)
2 x 1,1 x 2 m
Weight
1400 kg
Recommended working area
20 sq.m (full workflow area)
Ceiling height: 3m
(3.85m with automatic loading option)
Electricity
400V/ 3-Phase, 63A
Technology
Grinding by rotating blades and heating by microwaves
Microbial inactivation
Spore up to 8log10
Virus up to 6log10
STAATT requirements and NFX30-503 compliant
Volume reduction
Up to 85%
Weight reduction
Up to 25%
Final Waste
Unrecognizable, inert, dry, stable
Loading Process
Manual or Automatic (option)
Process management
Full traceability
Full decontamination
Biohazardous waste is sterilised with microwaves (heat it up to 110°C for 20 minutes) and allows microbial inactivation of up to 8log10.
Safe processing
Microwave sterilisation technology does not require pressurisation, and this removes any risk of explosion. Moreover, the microwaves are confined to the inside of the vessel to avoid operator exposure to radiation.
No liquid effluent
The treatment process does not produce any steam or liquid effluent, which means no consumption of water and no need to include an effluent drainage system in its installation.
No segregation
The Sterilwave is suitable for all types of biomedical waste (needles, glass, solids, liquids, etc.)
Easy maintenance
The equipment is built using robust technology. IP connection for diagnostics. Preventive maintenance plan/calendar with alarm.
Reduces weight by 25% and volume by 85%
Biomedical waste is converted to inert waste similar to municipal waste. The dry ground-up waste can also be used as secondary fuel.
With its automated grinding and microwave sterilisation process contained in a single vessel, the Sterilwave can produce bacterial inactivation (higher than 8log10) of biomedical waste in less than 30 minutes, in complete safety and without intermediate handling. Unlike autoclave technologies, our system does not require the vessel to be pressurised. The Sterilwave converts biomedical waste into dry waste which is inert and completely disinfected, reducing its weight by more than 25% and its volume by 85%. The end product is similar to municipal waste and can then be fed into standard urban waste systems.
Related Applications
Epidemics and vaccines
During epidemic or pandemic situation, Bertin Medical Waste meets the needs of the healthcare sector through innovative technologies to deal with the spread of a virus.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Hospitals and healthcare facilities produce large quantities of biomedical waste on a daily basis, and this must be treated with the utmost care to avoid any contamination.
Laboratories and research centers
Laboratories, clinics and research centers produce biomedical waste on a daily basis, and this often leads to high management costs.
Specific integration on demand
Sterilwave is probably the only effective infectious waste treatment solution on the market offering a mobile configuration in container or truck.
Waste collection services
Waste collection services are required to handle very large quantities of hospital waste, which sometimes has to be transported over very long distances and centralized on dedicated sites in order to treat it quickly, efficiently and securely.
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