Tuttnauer 3870EAP Large Capacity Automatic Autoclave – 85L Sterilizer

Why Choose the Tuttnauer 3870EAP?

The defining feature of the 3870EAP is capacity. Most traditional tabletop autoclaves provide chambers in roughly the 19- to 27-liter range. The 3870EAP provides 85 liters / 22 gallons of chamber volume with a chamber that extends 30 inches deep.

That makes it particularly useful when instrument volume or instrument length has outgrown a conventional tabletop sterilizer.

The Tuttnauer 3870EAP is an 85-liter automatic steam autoclave designed for high-volume medical, dental, surgical, veterinary and specialty facilities that need substantially more sterilization capacity than a conventional tabletop sterilizer.

With an oversized 15-inch diameter × 30-inch deep chamber, the 3870EAP can accommodate longer instruments or larger quantities of smaller instruments. Its 85-liter / 22-gallon chamber provides more than three times the capacity of Tuttnauer's 27-liter T-TOP11 platform, making the 3870EAP a compelling option for multi-practitioner practices and facilities where smaller autoclaves have become a bottleneck.

Automatic operation, programmable cycles, active closed-door drying and built-in cycle documentation provide a sterilization platform designed around demanding instrument-processing environments. Tuttnauer specifically positions the 3870EAP for multi-practitioner practices, clinics and surgery centers.

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Key features include:

• 85 L / 22-gallon chamber capacity
• Large 15" diameter × 30" deep chamber
• Automatic steam sterilization
• Three preset sterilization programs
• Programmable and customizable cycle parameters
• Active closed-door drying
• Single-touch control system
• Built-in cycle documentation printer
• Cycle information recovery following power failure or interruption
• Replaceable 0.2-micron HEPA air filter
• Insufficient-water detection with automatic shutoff
• Interdependent temperature and pressure monitoring
• Electropolished chamber and door
• Supplied with three-shelf stand

Tuttnauer specifically highlights the combination of large capacity, rapid cycles, monitoring, recovery, printing and programmable operation on the 3870EAP.

Tuttnauer 3870EAP Specifications

These specifications are based on Tuttnauer's current U.S. technical data for the 3870EAP.

85-Liter Capacity for High-Volume Instrument Processing

The 85-liter chamber is what separates the Tuttnauer 3870EAP from conventional tabletop autoclaves.

At approximately 15 inches in diameter and 30 inches deep, the chamber is designed to accommodate longer instruments as well as larger quantities of smaller instruments.

That can make the 3870EAP worth considering for facilities where:

• Multiple practitioners share sterilization equipment
• Instrument volume has increased
• Smaller autoclaves frequently reach capacity
• Long instruments need to be processed
• Multiple small loads are creating workflow bottlenecks
• A growing practice wants significantly more sterilization capacity

Rather than adding another small autoclave, some facilities may benefit from moving to a substantially larger sterilization chamber.

Automatic Sterilization With Programmable Cycles

The 3870EAP combines its large chamber with automatic cycle operation.

Tuttnauer provides three preset sterilization programs and allows users to program and customize cycle parameters according to appropriate load requirements.

The single-touch control system is designed to simplify operation while the sterilizer monitors temperature and pressure throughout the cycle.

An insufficient-water detector provides automatic shutoff protection if appropriate operating conditions are not met.

Tuttnauer 3870EAP Cycle Times

For its standard unwrapped program, Tuttnauer currently publishes approximate cycle times of:

Manufacturer-published approximate cycle times. Actual times can vary depending on instrument load and operating conditions.

Tuttnauer notes that rapid cycles are designed to improve the availability of ready-to-use sterile instruments while allowing cycle parameters to be customized where appropriate.

Active Closed-Door Drying

The 3870EAP incorporates an active closed-door drying system designed for efficient drying of packs and pouches while helping maintain sterility following processing.

This is particularly valuable in a large-capacity sterilizer where the drying requirements of a substantial load can become an important part of overall instrument turnaround.

The unit also incorporates a replaceable 0.2-micron HEPA air filter as part of its drying and air-management system.

Built-In Printer for Cycle Documentation

Sterilization documentation is especially important in facilities processing a high volume of instruments.

The Tuttnauer 3870EAP includes a built-in printer that records cycle information including:

• Date and time
• Temperature
• Pressure
• System messages
• System alerts

The sterilizer also provides cycle-information recovery following a power failure or cycle interruption.

These capabilities provide facilities with a physical record of sterilization-cycle information without requiring a separate printer.

Designed for Large & Long Instrument Loads

The 30-inch-deep chamber gives the 3870EAP a significant advantage when instrument length, rather than just quantity, is a concern.

Tuttnauer specifically identifies the model as capable of accommodating longer instruments or large quantities of smaller instruments.

This makes chamber dimensions just as important as the 85-liter capacity figure when comparing the 3870EAP with smaller sterilizers.

Facilities should always verify that individual instruments, packaging and load configurations are compatible with the sterilizer and selected cycle.

Tuttnauer 3870EAP vs. T-TOP11B

These are very different sterilizers, but a growing practice may reasonably find itself deciding whether to purchase a larger T-TOP or move all the way to the 3870EAP.

Choose the T-TOP11B if:

Your facility requires Class B pre-vacuum sterilization, and a 27-liter chamber provides sufficient capacity.

Shop the Tuttnauer T-TOP11B Class B Autoclave

Consider the 3870EAP if:

Your primary challenge is instrument volume or instrument length and you need dramatically more chamber capacity.

This distinction is important. Do not choose the 3870EAP simply because it is larger if your instruments require Class B processing. Sterilizer selection should be based first on the instruments and required sterilization cycles, then on capacity.

3870EAP vs. Smaller Tuttnauer Autoclaves

The difference in capacity becomes clearer when the major Tuttnauer platforms are compared:

The 3870EAP isn't simply the next size up from a T-TOP11. It represents a significant jump in chamber capacity.

Facilities that routinely run several smaller loads may therefore want to evaluate whether a larger sterilizer better fits their workflow.

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Who Should Consider the Tuttnauer 3870EAP?

Tuttnauer specifically identifies the 3870EAP for multi-practitioner practices, clinics and surgery centers.

Potential environments include:

• Multi-provider medical practices
• Surgery centers
• Dental practices
• Oral surgery practices
• Specialty clinics
• Veterinary hospitals and practices
• Laboratories
• Other high-volume professional instrument-processing facilities

The appropriate sterilizer should always be selected according to instrument compatibility, load configuration, required sterilization cycles and applicable facility protocols.

Electrical & Installation Requirements

The 3870EAP is a substantially larger piece of equipment than a conventional tabletop autoclave, so installation requirements should be considered before ordering.

Tuttnauer currently specifies:

230V • 50–60Hz • 3000W • 13.6A

The sterilizer itself measures approximately 34.5" deep × 26" wide × 20.6" high.

It is supplied with a three-shelf stand measuring approximately 30" wide × 36" deep × 34" high.

Verify available space, electrical requirements and installation conditions before ordering.

New Tuttnauer 3870EAP – Not Refurbished

Factory-New Tuttnauer Equipment

The Tuttnauer 3870EAP sold by Mohawk Medical Mall is factory-new equipment.

When comparing prices online, confirm whether the sterilizer being offered is new, refurbished, reconditioned or previously used. Large-capacity autoclaves can have very different service histories, warranty coverage and condition.

Mohawk Medical Mall supplies new Tuttnauer equipment through an established medical-surgical distribution channel.

Why Buy the Tuttnauer 3870EAP 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 a large-capacity sterilizer, you're buying more than a piece of equipment. Proper model selection, shipping requirements and installation considerations can all be important.

Benefits of purchasing from Mohawk Medical Mall include:

• Factory-new Tuttnauer equipment
• Competitive online pricing
• Assistance with product questions
• Freight-shipping coordination
• Access to additional Tuttnauer sterilization equipment
• Autoclave maintenance supplies
• Nationwide shipping
• Established medical equipment distribution experience

Need help determining whether the 3870EAP is appropriate for your facility? Contact Mohawk Medical Mall before ordering for assistance reviewing the model and shipping requirements.