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Aptica Plus B
Rapid Class B autoclave for handpieces
and all surgical instruments

Aptica Plus B
Rapid class B sterilization for turbines and handpieces
The sterilization of handpieces and turbines
is a delicate operation which, if
not carried out properly, can compromise
the safety of the sterilization process
and performance of the
instruments.
Dynamic instruments are composed of
high-precision micro-mechanisms.
The metals used to make these instruments
may undergo alterations caused
by the temperature, thus it is
particularly important to avoid thermal
stress during the sterilization cycle and
the drying process.
For the sterilization of handpieces and
turbines, the standard EN 13060 requires
the use of class B autoclaves
with fractionated vacuum which ensures
the passage of steam inside hollow
instruments of type A and B (Helix
test).
Most class B autoclaves, however, do
not guarantee a homogeneous temperature,
and the thermal stress to which
the instruments are exposed during
the cycle can cause early deterioration
with a negative impact on the costs
and quality of surgical treatments.
Aptica Plus B also offers important advantages
over injection systems,
which fail to comply with standard EN
13060 and provide for a universal validation
protocol.
Furthermore, steam injection systems
can only sterilize a few instruments at
a time; they cannot sterilize wrapped
instruments, and they are often more
complicated to connect and install.
Aptica Plus B ...the professional
choice

Dental X ... excellence in the sterilization sector
Fast
Aptica Plus B Premium Line can run a
cycle in roughly 12 min (drying included).
The B cycle (helix test) can be
done in less than 18 minutes (drying
included).
High performance
Aptica Plus B can sterilize 12 wrapped
handpieces or 18 unwrapped ones in
one cycle.
Delicate
As a result of its special heating system,
Aptica plus B prevents thermal
stress and allows delicate sterilization
without the risk of damaging or breaking
the handpieces.
Eco sustainability
Despite the fast cycles, Aptica Plus B
has a very low consumption. The special
heating system enables power
and water savings with obvious cost
and environmental advantages.
Reliability
Due to its consolidated technology and
the use of the same components as
our larger models, Aptica plus B is very
reliable even under intensive use.
Flexibility
Although designed for handpieces, Aptica
Plus B can sterilize all type of instruments.
In compliance with the
standard EN 13060, it can operate
both class B and S cycles.
Validation
The sterilization is performed in compliance
with the standard EN 13060,
and the cycles can be easily validated.
Complementary
Generally a large autoclave requires
more time to be loaded and is inconvenient
for the rapid sterilization required
for daily surgical activities. Aptica
Plus B can be considered the natural
complementary autoclave for all modern
cabinets.
Ergonomic
Thanks to its small size, Aptica Plus B
can be easily located anywhere.
Aptica Plus B represents the state of
the art in handpiece sterilization.
Take care of your
valuable instruments

Aptica Plus B: the new standard for handpiece sterilization
Aptica Plus B is equipped with a sophisticated
process evaluation system to
monitor the saturation of the steam.
The system is based on control of the
temperature-pressure correlation during
the sterilization phase.
Even though process evaluation systems
have become mandatory, there
are still autoclaves available on the
market without them which are therefore
unable to guarantee the sterilization
process.
This function makes Aptica Plus B capable
of self-control, as if there were 2
control systems inside the autoclave.

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Small ...but great!
Small nickel-plated copper chamber
The high thermal conduction of copper
(25 times higher than steel) and small
chamber size has made it possible to
achieve ultra-rapid cycles.
This autoclave has been purposely designed
with a small size in order to
meet the sterilization needs of a practice
with a high turnover of instruments.
The 4.5-liter chamber allows sterilization
of up to 12 wrapped turbines (4
per tray) or 18 unwrapped turbines as
well as all the surgical instruments.
Despite the small dimensions, the sterilization
capacity is equal to that of a
large autoclave. Instead of waiting to
collect all the instruments, the cycle
can be carried out between one patient
and another.
Aptica Plus B can also be considered
as a complementary autoclave for resolving
the handpiece sterilization problem
and acting as a backup in case
of failure of the “large” autoclave.
Dental X ...the choice of
professionals.
Temperature variations can have negative
effects on the micro-mechanisms
and lead to their breakdown.
Complete automatism
The autoclave is equipped with 2 class
B automatic programs, one class S
program and 5 programs for special
needs.
With the autoclave’s self-control system,
the operator is not required to be
present during the cycle and the cycle
can even be carried out during the
night.
The machine regularly signals the expiration
of service requirements and
any validations.
Although the use of Aptica Plus B is
simple and intuitive, menus are available
which allow the operator to learn
more about the diagnostics, carry out
calibrations and set new sterilization
parameters in order to adapt the machine
to new needs or new standards.
An advanced self-diagnosis and trouble-shooting
system makes problem
solving simpler and faster with significant
cost savings.
The autoclave is set up to carry out the
Helix test, the Bowie & Dick test and
the vacuum test.

Aptica Plus B
...the most advanced device for handpiece sterilization
Adaptive Heat
This is the innovative heating system
designed by Dental X to accelerate the
sterilization cycles and reduce consumption.
This exclusive system eliminates thermal
stress and allows safer sterilization
of the turbines and handpieces
without the risk of early deterioration.
The Adaptive Heat heating system
takes advantage of the conductive
properties of the copper used to build
the chamber. Thanks to the high conduction
of the copper, a new-generation
active heating element system
has been designed which heats the
chamber in a differentiated manner
based on the thermal flow of the steam
and the different phases of the cycle.
This allows the elimination of thermal
stress and acceleration of the heating
phases without resorting to electronic
devices, steam injection or compromising
the reliability of the heating elements
themselves.
The copper - multiple heating element
combination enables faster cycles with
homogenous distribution of the steam
while keeping the peak temperatures
of the heating elements and surface
temperatures of the chamber equal to
the sterilization temperature, thus safeguarding
the long-term service life of
the heating elements and the reliability
of the system as a whole.
Active Steam Injection System
This is a new technology that allows
the water to be heated before entering
the chamber using the thermal energy
of the primary heating elements.
Unlike steam generators, the Active
Steam Injection System does not require
additional energy and is definitely
more reliable.
Warm-up System
During the depressurization phase, the
water in the tank is pre-heated by recovering
the thermal energy of the
steam.
This technique achieves faster cycles
without increasing power consumption.
Furthermore the warm up helps
to degas the water and speed up the
vacuum phases.

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Vacuum pump
The air is expelled by a powerful diaphragm
pump which guarantees fast
and quiet expulsion (fractionated vacuum).
Under normal conditions and with regular
servicing, the pump performs
about 10,000 cycles. To improve the
performance and service life of the
pump, a special separator has been
designed which divides the water contained
in the steam from the air.
The vacuum pump has a dual function:
1) It creates the vacuum before sterilization
in order to allow the steam
to penetrate hollow instruments.
2) It creates forced ventilation during
the drying phase to eliminate condensate
residue and dry the bags
faster and more efficiently.
Volumetric doser
The autoclave uses water to generate
steam.
The quantity of water used is very important.
If too little is used, the cycle
may fail due to lack of water; but if too
much is used the cycle slows down
and the times become longer.
The volumetric doser is an exclusive
component that allows to precisely
measure the quantity of water.
Filters
Filters protect the hydraulic circuit inside
the autoclave and help to reduce
malfunctions of solenoid valves and
the pump. The filters can be easily inspected
and changed when necessary.
Traceability allows to trace the entire
sterilization process or the process of
the sterilized instruments.
USB
Aptica Plus B is equipped with a USB
port to allow archiving of the cycles on
a USB flash drive.
The USB system allows orderly storage
of the sensitive data of the cycle
in a file. The operator can download
the files on the computer periodically
and open them with a normal text program.
This system allows to eliminate paper
and printouts, thus simplifying the entire
process and minimizing error margins.
Printer
For those who prefer to have a paper
report of the cycle, a model with printer
is also available.
The printer allows the operator to automatically
print the cycle report including
records of the various phases and
the final outcome.
Bar code label printer
For those who would like increased
traceability, the autoclave can be connected
to a special adhesive label
printer.
These printers can print adhesive labels
with a bar code and associate
each individual bag to each patient.

Caratteristiche tecniche
Aptica Plus B
External dimensions
L. 443 x P. 545 x A. 254 mm
Chamber dimensions
Ø 156 x P. 251 mm
Chamber capacity
4,5 lt
Net weight
27 kg
Max power consumption
1.400 W
Average power consumption
600 W
Supply voltage
230 V - 50 Hz
Air expulsion
Vacuum pump
Water recervoirs
N. 2 recevoirs 3,5 lt each
Automatic programs 7
Drying cycle
n
Bowie & Dick test
n
Helix test
n
Vacuum test
n
Automatic switch off - Night cycle
n
Process Evaluation Control
n
Adaptive Heat
n
PC connection for USB Log and PC
n
Printed integrated/external optional
n
Volumetric doser
n
Water quality control
n
Bacterial filter - high filtration
n
Self diagnosis and trouble shooting
n
Cycle counter
n
Average sterilization time*
12 - 20 min
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* The cycle time can change depending on load’s type and quantity, the pre-heating, the power voltage and the use and
manteinance conditions.
Programs Parameters Indication
1 STERILIZATION 1 134 °C - 5 min
For every load that could be
submitted to 134 °C (Helix Test)
B
2 STERILIZATION 2 121 °C - 20 min
For every load that could be
submitted to 121 °C (Helix Test)
B
3 FLASH 134 °C - 4 min
Rapid cycle for unwrapped surgical
instruments
S
4 S1 Prion 134 °C - 18 min For Creutzfeld Jacob desease B
S2 Heavy load 134 °C - 5 min For special loads B
S3 Heavy load 121 °C - 20 min For special loads B
S4 BSE Selected by the operator Depends by the selected parameters
Bowie & Dick 134 °C - 3,5 min
Vacuum Test 20 min
Dental X reserves the right to make changes to the specifications illustrated.
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WARRANTY
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Tipo-lito ABALTI G.F. - Creazzo (VI) • Code: GB_ApticaPlusB_201303