Tuttnauer 1730 Valueklave Autoclave – 7.5L Manual Sterilizer

Tuttnauer 1730 Valueklave Manual Autoclave Sterilizer

The Tuttnauer 1730 Valueklave is a compact manual tabletop autoclave designed for facilities that need dependable steam sterilization without the chamber capacity of a larger sterilizer.

With a 7.5-liter chamber, three trays and compact countertop footprint, the Tuttnauer 1730 is particularly well suited for medical offices and other professional environments with lighter instrument-processing requirements. It can also serve as a secondary sterilizer when quick turnaround of smaller instrument loads is needed.

The Valueklave 1730 combines straightforward manual operation with automatic shutoff at the end of the sterilization and dry cycles, an electropolished chamber and door, and multiple built-in safety features.

Tuttnauer 1730 Valueklave Features

• Compact manual tabletop steam sterilizer
• 7.5-liter (2-gallon) chamber capacity
• 6.7" diameter × 13.4" deep chamber
• Three instrument trays
• Capacity for two optional half-size cassettes
• Fast standard unwrapped cycle
• Automatic shutoff at the end of sterilization and drying cycles
• Electropolished chamber and door
• Double safety locking device helps prevent opening while the chamber is pressurized
• Overheat cutoff helps protect the heating elements when insufficient water is present
• Dual safety thermostat
• Front-mounted reservoir drain valve
• Compact countertop footprint
• 120V operation

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Tuttnauer 1730 Specifications

Why Choose the Tuttnauer 1730?

The biggest advantage of the Tuttnauer Valueklave 1730 is its combination of compact size, straightforward operation and relatively fast processing of smaller instrument loads.

Not every healthcare facility needs the larger chamber capacity of a Tuttnauer 2340M or 2540M. For practices with lower instrument volume, the 1730 provides professional steam sterilization in a smaller footprint.

The compact chamber can also make the 1730 useful as a secondary autoclave in facilities that already operate a larger sterilizer.

Is the Tuttnauer 1730 Right for Your Practice?

Consider the 1730 Tuttnauer Autoclave if:

• Your facility processes relatively small instrument loads
• Countertop space is limited
• You prefer straightforward manual autoclave operation
• You don't need the larger chamber of the 2340M or 2540M
• You need a secondary sterilizer for smaller or quick-turn loads

Facilities with higher instrument volumes or longer instruments should also consider the larger Tuttnauer 2340M or Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclaves.

Tuttnauer 1730 vs. 2340M vs. 2540M

Choosing among Tuttnauer's manual tabletop autoclaves largely comes down to the amount and size of the instruments your facility needs to process.

Choose the Tuttnauer 1730 if:

You want the most compact of these three models and primarily process smaller instrument loads.

Choose the Tuttnauer 2340M if:

You need substantially more chamber capacity while retaining straightforward manual operation.

Choose the Tuttnauer 2540M if:

Your facility processes larger loads, longer instruments or requires greater tray capacity.

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Water Requirements for the Tuttnauer 1730

Tuttnauer specifies distilled water for the reservoir of its manual tabletop autoclaves.

For initial operation of the Valueklave 1730M, Tuttnauer instructs users to place the unit on a sturdy, level counter, add the appropriate amount of water to the chamber and fill the reservoir with distilled water.

Facilities that regularly operate an autoclave may also want to consider an on-site Tuttnauer DS1G Steam Distiller for producing distilled water for compatible applications.

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Why Buy a Tuttnauer 1730 From Mohawk Medical Mall?

Mohawk Medical Mall is the online medical equipment and supply store of Mohawk Healthcare, an established medical-surgical distributor serving healthcare organizations since 1946.

When purchasing sterilization equipment from Mohawk Medical Mall, healthcare facilities have access to:

• Factory-new Tuttnauer sterilization equipment
• Competitive online pricing
• Tuttnauer autoclaves in multiple chamber sizes
• Assistance comparing the 1730, 2340M and 2540M
• Tuttnauer water distillers and sterilization accessories
• Nationwide shipping
• Medical equipment purchasing assistance

Need help deciding whether the Tuttnauer 1730 Valueklave has enough capacity for your facility? Contact Mohawk Medical Mall for assistance comparing Tuttnauer autoclaves.