Stainless Steel Sterilization Cleaning Baskets

Professional Cleaning & Sterilization Wire Baskets

Applications

• Sterilization Baskets: These are indispensable professional containers for the medical, laboratory, and food processing industries.
• Ultrasonic Cleaning Baskets: These are typically used for more delicate and precise components in industries such as semiconductors, electronics (3C), and optics.

Core Function & Design Principle
These wire baskets are integral to the entire instrument processing workflow, from initial containment and cleaning to subsequent wrapping, disinfection, and the final sterilization step. Their core design is engineered to withstand harsh processing environments, including high temperatures, high pressure, and corrosive chemical agents.

To achieve the highest standards of cleanliness and sterilization efficacy, the wire basket's structure must guarantee that cleaning agents, water, high-temperature steam, or sterilant gases can penetrate freely and without obstruction. This ensures complete, corner-free contact with the instruments inside, leading to the thorough removal of contaminants and the eradication of microorganisms.

Material Characteristics

Stainless Steel is the primary material of choice due to its high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and high strength.
Common Grades:

• SUS 304: The most common food-grade stainless steel. It is cost-effective and suitable for most standard cleaning and steam sterilization processes.
• SUS 316/316L: Medical-grade stainless steel. It is particularly recommended for instruments that come into contact with saline solutions, blood, or corrosive chemicals, and for use in more demanding sterilization environments.

Mesh Basket Types & Manufacturing Methods

• Woven Wire Mesh: Constructed by interlacing stainless steel wires. It offers uniform openings and the best permeability for gas and liquid flow.
• Perforated Plate: Made from a sheet of stainless steel with punched holes. It provides a more rigid structure but has slightly lower permeability than woven mesh. Welded Wire Mesh: Fabricated by welding wires at each intersection, resulting in a strong and durable construction.
• Surface Finish:
  1. Electropolishing: This is one of the most critical manufacturing processes. Through an electrochemical action, the basket's surface is made exceptionally smooth and burr-free. Benefits include: resistance to residue buildup, easier cleaning, reduced bacterial adhesion, and enhanced corrosion resistance.
• Welding Technology:
  1. TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) Welding: Commonly used for frames and handles to ensure smooth weld joints free of sharp edges, preventing injury to operators or damage to sterile wraps.

Design Features & Accessories

• Handles: Available in fixed or folding (collapsible) styles for easy handling and stacking.
• Lids: Prevent instruments from falling out during cleaning or transport. Available as simple drop-in lids or designs with latches for secure closure.
• Stackable Design: Designed with stacking feet on the edges to optimize space within sterilizers and storage areas.
• Instrument Fixators: Optional internal accessories such as silicone strips, silicone mats, or special slots/pegs used to secure delicate and sharp instruments (e.g., microsurgery tools) and prevent damage from collision during washing.
• ID Tags: Can be attached for easy tracking and management of different instrument sets.