BMT Ventipharm Steam-Air Mixture Sterilizers provide fast, safe and effective terminal sterilization of liquids in sealed or heat sensitive containers. Pure steam is utilized inside the chamber for heating the liquids and over-pressure air is injected into the chamber to compensate for the rising temperature and pressure that builds inside the liquid container. Internal fans mix the chamber steam and over-pressure air to ensure there are no cold pockets inside the chamber and to provide a uniform temperature distribution across the chamber. Rapid heating and cooling is achieved utilizing convection principles.

FEATURES
• Faster heating and cooling times than conventional steam sterilizers
• Ideal for sterilization of liquids in heat-sensitive containers such as PVC bags, plastic bottles, syringes, blister packs, and glass
• Product containers leave the chamber dry and ready for labeling
• Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC control systems
• Piping sloped to drain with no dead legs
• Sanitary valves and components
• Extensive Validation documentation
• Chamber doors secured on four sides
• Solid stainless steel door—no welding
• Lubricant-free door gaskets

CHAMBERS
BMT Ventipharm sterilizers are equipped with highly polished chambers made entirely of 316L stainless steel for superior durability. A solid plate door without welding ensures the door will not warp over time. Precision machined door brackets for retaining the door on four sides ensure smooth door travel and safe, secure doors. All chamber connections are sanitary clamp type and are slopped to drain. Lubricant-free door gaskets will last longer and will reduce particle shedding into clean rooms.

FANS
High performance fans intensify the streaming of the steam-air mixture through the chamber and around the goods. Fan wheel and all parts mounted inside the chamber are made of 316L stainless steel. The motor is installed outside the chamber and connected to the fan wheel via a magnetic clutch drive. Therefore there is no shaft penetrating the chamber ensuring a tight sanitary design.

SANITARY PIPING SYSTEMS
All piping and ports in contact with the chamber are constructed of 316L stainless steel and are sloped for drain-ability. Easily removable sanitary clamp fittings are used to ease in removal of components. Non-proprietary sanitary valves and components are selected for their reliability and availability to reduce down time.

CONTROL SYSTEMS
BMT Sterilizers are equipped with industrial grade, Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC based control systems for superior reliability, repeatability of cycles, and serviceability. The programming is developed utilizing the latest GAMP (Good Automated Manufacturing Practices) guidelines to ensure reliability, facilitate validation, and provide maximum flexibility for the user.

VALIDATION
Every Ventipharm steam sterilizer is subject to rigorous pre-validation testing at the factory and shipped with an extensive documentation package in order to minimize the time required for on-site validation. IQ/OQ protocols as well as on-site execution are available as options.
DOCUMENTATION
The following documentation package is supplied with every Ventipharm Steam Sterilizer

Design Qualification
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
• Installation Drawings
• Electrical Diagrams
• Control System Documentation
• Software Source Code Listing
• Mechanical Component Parts List
• Electrical Component Parts List
• Mechanical Component Catalog
• Electrical Component Catalog Installation Qualification
• Material Certificates
• Welding log
• Pressure Vessel Certificates
• Calibration Certificates for Process Instruments
• Factory Acceptance Test Protocols
• Installation Manual
• Operational Manual