What is an autoclave?
An autoclave sterilizes equipment by combining steam, pressure and extreme heat to kill all micro organisms (germs) known to man. An autoclave is the tattooists most important piece of equipment. ASK YOUR TATTOOIST TO SHOW YOU THEIR AUTOCLAVE. IF YOUR TATTOO ARTIST DOES NOT HAVE ONE, DO NOT GET A TATTOO FROM THEM.
An autoclave is the only acceptable means of equipment sterilization in the tattoo shop. It is a machine that uses a combination of heat, steam and pressure to kill all pathogenic microorganisms known to man. If the shop does not use an autoclave, do not get tattooed there. Shops should keep regular records of their autoclave use and testing. Ask to see them if you feel uncertain.
An autoclave is a device that uses steam and pressure to sterilize equipment. This means that all bacteria, fungi, viruses, and spores are destroyed. Autoclaves work by creating and enviromentment that maintains a pressure of 103 kPa and a temperature of 121 °C for at least 20 minutes. As an extra precaution, I run my equipment unpackaged first before running them through packaged.
An autoclave is, perhaps, one of the most important devices in the medical field. An autoclave heats sterilizing solutions above their boiling point to sterilize medical or laboratory instruments. The autoclave is also used in industry to “cure” some products during the manufacturing process. The autoclave comes in several types. One of the simplest autoclaves looks a great deal like a pressure cooker. It is a large pot with a gauge on top and bolts that fasten the top to the pot. The idea behind this is that water inside a pressurized container can be heated above the boiling point. It will only reach 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 Celsius) in an open container. However, in a pressurized autoclave, the water will reach much higher temperatures. Most doctor’s offices have a small autoclave in their labs, and these are used to sterilize small batches of instruments. This sort of autoclave is usually on a cart and is similar in size to a microwave oven. It can also be wheeled around to wher
