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STERILIZATION DRUMS (Medium)
Mid-size stainless steel drum for efficient sterilization and storage of surgical dressings
Key Features:
• Austenitic stainless steel with mirror-polished, corrosion-resistant finish
• Medium capacity size 120mm × 120mm for higher dressing volume
• Dual clamp lid system ensures even pressure and secure sealing
• Two side vent clusters allow enhanced steam penetration from both sides
• Rotating band closes vents post-sterilization to maintain sterility
• Cylindrical design supports uniform steam flow and reduces cold spots
• Rigid construction prevents lid warping during pressurized cycles
• Stable flat base for secure placement during loading and cooling
• Fully autoclavable without deformation or surface damage
• Ideal for gauze, cotton rolls, and medium-volume dressing packs
The Sterilization Drums (Medium) is a cylindrical inox stainless steel container measuring 120mm in diameter and 120mm in height, giving it a larger capacity than the small variant while retaining a compact footprint for standard autoclave chambers. The flat lid locks down via two hinged clamp latches positioned on opposite sides of the lid rim, distributing clamping force evenly around the full circumference and preventing any lid lift during pressurized autoclave cycles. Two separate vent perforation clusters sit on opposite sides of the lower sidewall, doubling the steam inlet area compared to single-vent smaller drums. A sliding band running around the drum body covers both vent clusters simultaneously when rotated to the closed position after sterilization.
The dual lateral vent placement on this Sterilizing Drums & Sterilizers variant pushes steam through the packed contents from two opposing directions simultaneously, reducing the risk of cold spots forming at the drum center during high-load sterilization cycles. The mirror-polished stainless steel body resists surface staining and wipes down completely between loads. The symmetrical two-clamp lid system prevents the single-point warping risk associated with one-clamp designs on larger diameter drums.
Theatre sisters and scrub nurses use the Sterilization Drums (Medium) in general surgery, obstetrics, and emergency operating theatres to bulk-sterilize gauze swabs, laparotomy pads, cotton rolls, and small Instrument dressing drum loads ahead of procedures. The 120 × 120mm format suits medium-volume surgical lists where single-procedure dressing quantities exceed what a small drum holds.
Leader Surgical builds this drum to consistent band tolerance and dual-clamp geometry — ensuring both vents seal fully, both latches lock without play, and the body withstands repeated high-temperature autoclave cycles without dimensional change.
How do I prepare the drum for the autoclave?
You must manually open the air vents (usually via a sliding side band) before placing it in the sterilizer to allow steam to penetrate the contents.
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