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# Sterile Processing Machines

## [](#content-sterilizers "Permalink")Sterilizers

Learn about sterile processing machines used for the sterilization of equipment used in medical, dental, laboratory and veterinary industries.

- Sterile Processing using [Autoclave Sterilization](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave).
- Sterile processing temperature sensitive equipment with [VHP Plasma Sterilizers](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/vhp-h2o2-low-temperature-sterilizer)

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## Navigation

- [Knowledge Center](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center)
- [Sterile Processing Machines](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing)
  - **Autoclave Sterilizers**
    - [Overview](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave)
    - [What is an Autoclave](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/what-is-an-autoclave-sterilizer)
    - [History](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/who-invented-the-autoclave-and-its-historical-impact)
    - [Why Essential](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/why-autoclaves-are-essential-for-sterilization-in-medical-dental-and-lab-settings)
    - [Microorganism Inactivation](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/what-does-an-autoclave-kill-bacteria-viruses-fungi-prions)
    - [Sterilization Mechanisms](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/how-does-an-autoclave-kill-microorganisms)
    - [How It Works](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/how-does-an-autoclave-work)
    - [Key Components](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/key-components-of-autoclaves-for-effective-sterilization)
    - [Temperature Range](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclave-temperature-range-for-effective-sterilization)
    - [Steam Temp & Pressure](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclave-saturated-steam-temperature-pressure)
    - [Expected Results](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/results-to-expect-after-autoclaving)
    - [Autoclave Types](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/types-of-autoclave-sterilizers)
    - [Materials and Items](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclavable-materials-and-items-for-sterilization)
    - [Cycle Programs](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclave-cycle-programs-and-time-frames)
    - [Cost Guide](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclave-cost-guide-for-dental-medical-hospital-and-laboratory-settings)
    - [Safety Features](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclave-safety-features-for-reliable-high-pressure-sterilization)
    - [Labeling Guide](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/how-to-label-an-autoclave-package)
    - [Loading Guide](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/how-to-load-an-autoclave-guide)
    - [Unwrapped Times](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/sterilization-time-for-unwrapped-items-in-autoclaves-guide)
    - [PCDs, Bowie-Dick & Helix Tests](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/process-challenge-devices-bowie-dick-helix-tests)
    - [Factory Acceptance Testing](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/factory-acceptance-test-for-autoclave-sterilizers-guide)
    - [Validation: IQ/OQ/PQ](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclave-validation-iq-oq-pq)
    - [Troubleshooting Guide](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclave-troubleshooting-sterilization-failures)
    - [Indicators & Monitoring](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/autoclave/autoclave-sterilization-indicators-and-monitoring)
  - **VHP Low Temperature Plasma Sterilizers**
    - [Buyers Guide: 12 Questions to Ask Before Buying](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/vhp-h2o2-low-temperature-sterilizer)
  - **Sterilization Methods**
    - [Overview](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods)
    - [Steam Sterilization](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/steam-sterilization-methods)
    - [Dry Heat Sterilization](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/dry-heat-sterilization)
    - [Ethylene Oxide (EtO)](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/ethylene-oxide-eto-sterilization)
    - [Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/hydrogen-peroxide-plasma-sterilization)
    - [Ozone Sterilization](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/ozone-sterilization)
    - [Formaldehyde (LTSF)](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/formaldehyde-sterilization)
    - [Gamma Irradiation](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/gamma-irradiation-sterilization)
    - [Liquid Filtration](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/liquid-filtration-sterilization)
    - [Air Filtration (HEPA)](https://tuttnauer.com/knowledge-center/sterile-processing/sterilization-methods/air-filtration-sterilization)