The hygienic properties of stainless steel have long been recognised in the healthcare sector. Its aseptic qualities, ability to ‘auto-repair’, and durable nature, are ideal for installations facing regular and intensive cleaning.
Stainless steel is selfpassivating, meaning that a thin, protective layer forms continuously on the surface when in contact with air or water. If scratched, the film reforms spontaneously, protecting against corrosion. The surface remains hard and smooth, preventing bacteria from adhering easily. Bacterial development is therefore slower compared with other materials.
Delabie’s surgical scrub-up trough has a polished satin finish, providing a uniform, non-porous surface. It has been specifically designed with fewer seams to avoid dirt deposits and bacterial niches. The edges are also rounded for effective cleaning.
Consequently, it is easy to clean, and less cleaning product is required – a more sustainable solution. Bacterial retention after cleaning is extremely low, reportedly up to 20 times less than for other materials such as glass or plastic.
The scrub-up trough can be specified with a choice of mixers, such as the wall-mounted Securitherm mixer with Bioclip spout. The mixer’s smooth internal surface reduces the build-up of biofilm, and its hygienic Biosafe outlet has no partitions for scale to build up, and a laminar flow to eliminate splashing.
Delabie (UK) Ltd
Henderson House
Hithercroft Road
Wallingford
Oxon
OX10 9DG
Tel: 01491 824449
www.delabie.co.uk
