IP66 Electric Plant Knife Steriliser

Our Plant Knife Steriliser is a heavy duty, wall mounted hot water station for knife and tool sterilisation purpose built for the demanding conditions of abattoirs, kill floors, meat processing plants and other high-risk food production areas.

It brings together a fresh water feed inlet designed with built in anti siphon air gap, a preset thermostat to ensure required temperature for sterilising, run dry trip protection, IP 66 rating for demanding washdown environments, and straightforward plumbing and wall mounted installation.

Features

Automatic temperature control: factory preset thermostat automatically controls the 1kW element to maintain the required water temperature during operation. The setting can be adjusted in the workshop if needed, and large front mounted thermometer lets operators check the temperature at a glance.

Run dry protection: A temperature limit controller trips if the heating element runs dry, such as when the basin is drained at the end of a shift but the power is left on. An easy access reset button is located underneath the unit.

IP 66 rating for washdown: Stainless steel construction and an IP66 rating suit regular cleaning required in high risk processing areas.

Fresh water feed: Water enters through the 10 mm gooseneck inlet at the top, then is directed down towards the heating element. This allows incoming cold water to heat as it moves up through the already full basin. The gooseneck provides an in-built anti siphon air gap as required by AS/NZS 3500.1.

Continuous surface overflow: As fresh water enters, it raises the water level and pushes surface water, floating fat and other residue into the overflow. A dedicated pipe carries water out through the bottom of the unit, providing a continuous flush during use with minimal water use.

Energy and water savings: Switching from a traditional single skin steriliser supplied by central hot water can significantly reduce water and energy costs. Estimated consumption is 0.2–5 L of water and 0.3–0.635 kWh of electricity per hour, depending on use.

Specifications

Stainless Steel Double Walled
IP66
Holds approx. 8 to 10 knives up to 10.5 inches
Removable 4 slot plastic holder
Heating Element: 1 kW
Electrical Supply: Single Phase: 230V, 50Hz
Temperature Control: Factory preset thermostatic control, workshop adjustable
Temperature Indication: Front mounted analogue thermometer
Element Protection: Run dry protection
Fresh Water Inlet: 10mm gooseneck with physical air gap
Overflow: Constantly flushing overflow with dedicated outlet
Drain: 3/8 inch ball valve
Internal Basin Dimensions: 148 × 128 × 265 mm
Overall Dimensions Including Fittings: 200/250 × 180/210 × 412/545 mm
Water Consumption: 0.2 to 5 L/h
Energy Consumption: 0.3 to 0.635 kWh

Spare Parts and Accessories

Knife Holder
Thermostat and Sensor
Temperature Limit Controller and Run Dry Protector Trip Switch
Element (1 kW)
Steam Rated Needle Valve