Autoclave Calculator Documentation
Complete guide to using the Autoclave Calculator
📋 Overview
The Autoclave Calculator helps calculate proper sterilization cycles and timing for different instrument types and autoclave models, ensuring complete sterilization and safety compliance.
✨ Key Features
- Cycle time calculator for different instrument types
- Temperature and pressure verification
- Load size optimization
- Cooling time estimation
- Spore test tracking
- Maintenance schedule reminders
🎯 How to Use
- Select your autoclave type and model
- Specify instruments to be sterilized
- Input load size and packaging type
- Calculate required cycle parameters
- Verify proper sterilization indicators
- Log cycle results for compliance records
💡 Understanding the Results
Proper sterilization is non-negotiable in body art. Different materials require different cycle parameters. Overloading reduces effectiveness. Biological indicators (spore tests) must be used regularly to verify sterilization.
🎓 Professional Tips
- Never skip or rush sterilization cycles
- Maintain detailed logs for health department inspections
- Run spore tests weekly minimum
- Service autoclave according to manufacturer schedule
- Train all staff on proper sterilization protocols
Need Support?
If you have questions about using this tool or need professional advice, we’re here to help! We also welcome creators, innovators, and anyone with ideas to help evolve the body jewelry, piercing, or tattoo industry.
Whether it’s building new online tools for the community, prototyping innovative products, or manufacturing solutions for our industry — we’d love to hear from you. Every idea is welcome, and we can keep things confidential if needed.
Let’s work together to make our industry better! 🚀