PRO-SHW CLASSIFICATION: SUPER HEATED STERILIZERS

Superheated Water Sterilizer

Superheated Water Sterilizer designed for controlled terminal sterilization of aqueous solutions and sealed containers using continuously circulated superheated water with precise temperature and counter-pressure control.

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METALLURGY Process-grade Stainless Steel Pressure Vessel & Piping

AUTOMATION Automatic Process Controller with Precise Temperature & Pressure Control

COMPLIANCE Designed for Controlled Terminal Sterilization of Liquids and Sealed Containers

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ENGINEERING PROFILE

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Proxes Sterimech Superheated Water Sterilizer is designed for terminal sterilization of aqueous solutions in sealed containers such as liquid pharmaceutical products, vials, pre-filled syringes and other suitable sealed formats.

The system uses a Superheated Water (FOW) Process, in which water is continuously circulated and sprayed over the load. Heating and sterilization are achieved by superheating the circulated water using modulated steam, while controlled cooling is performed through subsequent cooling of the circulated water.

The process provides precise control of critical thermal and pressure parameters while maintaining counter-pressure to help protect containers from deformation or damage during sterilization. The source material also describes the superheated-water process as efficient and faster than the steam-air process and suitable for processing below 105°C.

The system can be configured with automatic loading/unloading solutions, customized racks and process monitoring systems for pharmaceutical and other regulated processing applications

Quality & Testing Protocol The sterilizer can be designed for controlled monitoring of critical process parameters including temperature, pressure, circulation and sterilization time, with validation and regulatory requirements configured according to the application and applicable standards.

ENGINEERED ADVANTAGES

KEY FEATURES

Core technical highlights that deliver precision control, uptime reliability, and patient safety.

Superheated Water Sterilization

Uses continuously circulated superheated water for controlled thermal sterilization of suitable liquid products and sealed containers.

Controlled Temperature & Pressure

Precise process control helps provide the required thermal treatment while protecting containers from excessive pressure differences.

Continuous Water Circulation

Water is continuously circulated and sprayed over the load to provide effective heat transfer and uniform processing.

Counter-Pressure Control

Controlled counter-pressure helps minimize the risk of container deformation or damage during terminal sterilization.

Efficient Thermal Process

The superheated-water process is described in the source material as efficient and faster than the steam-air process.

Suitable for Low-Temperature Processing

Suitable for applications requiring processing below 105°C, depending on the validated process and product requirements.

Automated Process Control

Automatic process control enables controlled management of critical sterilization parameters.

Customized Load Handling

Can be configured with customized racks and automatic loading/unloading systems for specific production requirements.

Pharmaceutical Processing Applications

Suitable for terminal sterilization of aqueous pharmaceutical products and sealed containers.

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Scalable Capacity Configuration

The referenced technology is offered in configurations ranging from a few hundred liters to several tens of cubic metres.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Comprehensive engineering matrix and utility operational parameters.

Chamber & Construction

Equipment Type	Superheated Water Sterilizer
Process Type	FOW – Superheated Water Process
Chamber / Pressure Vessel	Process Pressure Vessel
Construction	Stainless Steel process construction
Piping	Process-grade construction
Loading System	Manual or automatic configuration

Sterilization Process

Sterilizing Medium	Superheated Water
Application	Terminal Sterilization
Primary Application	Aqueous Solutions in Sealed Containers
Suitable Products	LVPs, Vials, PFS and Other Suitable Sealed Formats
Process Temperature	Application-dependent; suitable for <105°C processing
Heat Transfer	Circulated & Sprayed Superheated Water
Counter Pressure	Controlled
Drying	Application-dependent
Process Efficiency	Faster than the referenced Steam-Air Process

Superheated Water Sterilizer

PRODUCT OVERVIEW