Decontamination technology

Sterilwave's patented, 100% electric technology combines shredding and microwave decontamination in a single chamber.

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The most reliable solution for treating your medical waste.

Sterilwave’s patented technology combines shredding by rotating blades with microwave heating.

How exactly does it work?

Process

loading

Weighing and loading

The waste is weighed and loaded into the chamber by the operator (weighing and loading systems are available as optional automatic features or included as standard, depending on the model).

All types of medical waste can be processed without prior sorting (solid and soft waste, sharps, cutting objects, glass, plastic, dressings, dialysis waste, etc.).

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Shredding

Once the chamber lid is closed and locked, the operator starts the automatic cycle.

The shredding phase then begins: the waste is finely shredded by rotating blades reaching speeds of up to 1,200 rpm for 5 to 7 minutes. The friction generated during shredding causes the temperature to gradually rise to 70°C.

This stage reduces the waste volume by up to 85%, while preparing it for the decontamination process.

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Microwave heating

Following the shredding phase, a high-frequency microwave generator heats the waste to a temperature of between 100°C and 110°C, which is maintained for 20 minutes.

The combination of temperature and exposure time achieves a high level of microbial reduction, ensuring the inactivation of microorganisms present in the waste, with reductions of up to 8 log₁₀.

This exceeds the main international regulatory requirements as well as the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO).

unloading

Automatic unloading

At the end of the cycle, the chamber hatch opens automatically. The treated waste is pushed out by the rotating blades and discharged by gravity into a collection container positioned beneath the machine.

Following treatment, the waste is dry, inert and unrecognisable.

The treatment process can reduce waste weight by up to 25% and volume by up to 85%.

The resulting residue can be classified as ordinary household waste, with no associated risk, in accordance with local regulations applicable to non-hazardous waste.

Watch the process in action