The Magna-Clave features a series of safety measures, like a Pelton & Crane-patented door lock that seals the entirety of the sterilizer’s rim, as well as clarity features like a series of indicator lights (“Power On,” “Heat On,” “Sterile,” and “Open Door”). The Magna-Clave the sterilizer is a manually-operated sterilizer with a 15-inch internal diameter by a 30-inch-deep, round, stainless-steel chamber. Due to its large capacity, ease of use, and quick cycle speed (completes a flash cycle in 18 minutes from a warm start), it should come as no surprise that Pelton & Crane’s Magna-Clave is an industry-leading sterilizing unit.
It is highly recommended that the autoclave is cleaned a minimum of once a week with Omni-Cleaner and distilled or demineralized water. The Omni-Cleaner is a mildly alkaline concentrate used to clean and descale autoclaves. Minerals, especially chlorides, are corrosive to stainless steel. Therefore, tap water with a high mineral content should not be used. When sterilizing saline solutions, it is imperative that the autoclave be cleaned after each use. With proper cleaning, the autoclave will provide higher performance and longer life.