A dental practice runs on trust, and trust starts with instruments that are properly sterilized between every patient. MediDepot's Autoclaves & Steam Sterilizers collection is built entirely around Flight Dental Systems, with five Clave series tabletop autoclaves spanning Class B vacuum sterilization and Class S non-vacuum sterilization, in chamber sizes from 8 liters to 45 liters. Every unit is a self-contained, automatic steam sterilizer designed to sit on a countertop rather than require a dedicated utility room. Every model here carries B2B pricing, useful for a single-operatory office or a multi-location practice standardizing equipment across sites.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection serves the people directly responsible for keeping dental instruments sterile and practices compliant.
- General dentistry practices replacing an aging or failing autoclave
- Oral surgery centers and periodontal practices with higher daily instrument volume
- Dental service organizations standardizing sterilization equipment across multiple locations
- Sterilization technicians and infection control coordinators who need reliable cycle documentation
- Dental schools and training clinics running instrument sets through sterilization throughout the day
- Practice managers comparing chamber size and features against a fixed equipment budget
Because every product in this collection is a Flight Dental Systems autoclave, this is the right starting point for buyers who already know they want a tabletop steam sterilizer and are ready to compare chamber size and cycle type rather than compare brands.
Product Types and Brand in This Collection
One manufacturer makes up this collection, all part of the Flight Dental Systems Clave series.
The Clave B is a 23 liter Class B vacuum autoclave with an automatic cycle and a built-in printer, suited to practices that need to sterilize wrapped, unwrapped, and hollow instruments and want automatic cycle documentation on hand. The Class S side of the lineup covers four chamber sizes for non-vacuum, automatic sterilization: the Clave8+ at 8 liters, the Clave16+ at 16 liters, the Clave23+ at 23 liters, and the Clave45+ at 45 liters, the largest unit in the collection. Several Class S models include a built-in compressor, and the Clave8+ and Clave45+ also add a built-in printer for cycle record-keeping.
Product type filters here include Class B Autoclave, Class S Autoclave, and Steam Autoclave, all pointing to the same Clave series lineup organized by chamber size and cycle type.
Product Comparison Table
| Model | Type | Capacity | Printer | Compressor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Clave B (A9003-23B) | Class B, vacuum | 23L | Yes | — | $5,705.70 |
| Flight Clave8+ (A9006-8+) | Class S, non-vacuum | 8L | Yes | Yes | $2,519.40 |
| Flight Clave16+ (A9004-16+) | Class S, non-vacuum | 16L | — | Yes | $3,693.30 |
| Flight Clave23+ (A9005-23+) | Class S, non-vacuum | 23L | — | Yes | $4,477.20 |
| Flight Clave45+ (A9007-45+) | Class S, non-vacuum | 45L | Yes | Yes | $10,825.10 |
Selected Product Comparison
| Product | Best For | Why It Stands Out |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Clave8+ (8L, Class S) | Single-operatory practices with moderate daily volume | The smallest chamber and lowest entry price in the lineup, while still including a built-in printer and compressor |
| Flight Clave45+ (45L, Class S) | High-volume oral surgery centers and multi-chair practices | The largest chamber in the collection, with a built-in printer and compressor for high-throughput sterilization |
| Flight Clave B (23L, Class B) | Practices sterilizing wrapped, hollow, or porous loads | The only Class B vacuum autoclave in the collection, suited to the widest range of load types |
How to Choose the Right Product
Choosing the right autoclave depends mainly on daily case volume, load type, and documentation needs.
- Match chamber size to daily volume. A single-operatory practice may find the 8 liter Clave8+ or 16 liter Clave16+ sufficient, while a busier practice may need the 23 liter Clave23+ or 45 liter Clave45+.
- Consider whether Class B is required. If the practice regularly sterilizes wrapped, hollow, or porous loads, the Clave B's vacuum cycle covers that range, whereas Class S units suit solid, unwrapped loads.
- Decide if built-in documentation matters. The Clave B and Clave45+ include a built-in printer that generates a physical cycle record on the spot.
- Factor in whether a compressor is built in. Every Class S model here includes one, simplifying installation.
Technical Information, Safety, and Compliance
Every autoclave in this collection is intended for use in a licensed dental setting and should be operated per the manufacturer's instructions.
- Class B and Class S designations reflect the cycle and load type each autoclave is built to process. Class B uses a vacuum cycle suited to wrapped and hollow instruments, while Class S uses a non-vacuum cycle suited to the load types specified by the manufacturer.
- Automatic cycles across the Clave series run consistent sterilization parameters each time, reducing variability between loads.
- Built-in printers on the Clave B and Clave45+ produce a physical record of each cycle for routine sterilization monitoring.
- Regular maintenance, including chamber cleaning and scheduled servicing, keeps every unit performing consistently over its service life.
- Practices should continue their own biological and chemical indicator testing schedule, in line with CDC and OSHA guidance for dental settings.
Related Product Groups
Practices shopping this collection often also look at dental sterilization and infection control supplies for pouches, wraps, and indicators to pair with these autoclaves, along with broader dental operatory equipment when outfitting a new treatment room. Facilities with higher instrument volume may also want chairside microsterilizers for quick turnaround between full autoclave cycles.
Smart Solutions for Equipment Purchasing
An autoclave is a long-term investment in daily workflow, so a few planning habits help practices get the most value from the purchase.
- Size for growth, not just today's volume. Adding chairs or hours often means a slightly larger chamber, such as moving from a Clave16+ to a Clave23+, avoids a premature second purchase.
- Weigh upfront savings against features. Current pricing on this lineup can make a larger chamber or printer-equipped model more attainable within budget.
- Plan for maintenance costs. Autoclaves require periodic servicing and consumables, so factor this into total cost of ownership, not just purchase price.
- Standardize where it makes sense. Practices with multiple operatories or locations often standardize on one Clave model line to simplify training and documentation.
- Ask about financing before committing to a larger unit like the Clave45+, since spreading a capital purchase over time can suit growing practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Flight Dental Systems Clave B and Clave S autoclaves?
The Clave B is a 23 liter Class B vacuum autoclave suited to wrapped and hollow instruments, while the Clave S line (8, 16, 23, and 45 liter sizes) uses a non-vacuum, automatic cycle suited to specific, typically solid and unwrapped loads.
Which autoclave size suits a single-operatory practice?
Smaller sizes, such as the 8 liter Clave8+ or 16 liter Clave16+, generally match moderate daily volume, while larger practices may prefer the 23 liter or 45 liter models.
Do any of these autoclaves include a built-in printer for cycle documentation?
Yes, the Clave B and Clave45+ include a built-in printer that generates a physical record of each cycle.
Do these autoclaves include a compressor?
Every Class S model here, including the Clave8+, Clave16+, Clave23+, and Clave45+, comes with a built-in compressor, simplifying installation.
Is this collection limited to one brand?
Yes, every autoclave here is part of the Flight Dental Systems Clave series, so the buying decision comes down to chamber size and cycle type rather than comparing manufacturers.
Does MediDepot offer B2B pricing for practices ordering multiple autoclaves?
Yes, useful for dental service organizations and multi-location practices standardizing sterilization equipment across sites.
Why Buy Flight Dental Systems Clave Autoclaves from MediDepot?
Whether the plan is replacing a single autoclave or outfitting several operatories at once, this collection lines up the full Flight Dental Systems Clave series by chamber size and cycle type for easy comparison. Browse the options here, and reach out to the MediDepot team with any questions about matching a model to your practice's daily sterilization volume.