Medical and Pharmaceuticals

Medical and Pharmaceuticals

Compressed air is essential for many medical and pharmaceutical applications, whether it's powering tools, sterilizing equipment, or maintaining facilities.

To safeguard vulnerable patients, air compressors used in these environments must meet the highest standards of quality and sterility.

To meet these requirements, CYMAQ Compressors and Machinery offers equipment ideal for use in medical, dental, and therapeutic settings.

HOW ARE COMPRESSORS USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES?

Air compressors play multiple roles in hospitals and medical facilities of all kinds.

Examples of usage include:

• Hospitals and clinics: Air compressors power life-saving equipment like ventilators. Medical-grade air compressors also keep HVAC units running with dry and sterile air, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Operating rooms: Besides assisting ventilators, air compressors also power surgical tools such as drills. Sterile compressed air can also be used for wound cleaning.
• Veterinary clinics: Compared to electric tools, air-powered surgical equipment tends to be safer and more comfortable for animal patients.
• Medical laboratories: Medical labs, whether standalone or part of hospitals, need access to clean air to ensure samples remain sterile.
• Dental and orthodontic practices: Specialized oil-free air compressors provide suction used during routine dental cleanings and oral surgery.
• Physical therapy facilities: Compressed air can be used to control strength training equipment, offering a gentler and adaptable alternative to free weights.

At CYMAQ Compressors and Machinery S.A de C.V, we offer specific air solutions for the Pharmaceutical Industry.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMPRESSORS IN MEDICAL FACILITIES

To ensure systems meet strict standards of purity and performance, each medical air compressor is classified according to the following NFPA 99 designations:

1. Category 1 compressors are directly involved in patient care and cannot tolerate any interruption.
2. Category 2 also includes patient care systems, but those that can tolerate occasional brief interruptions.
3. Category 3 systems are involved in patient care, but downtime doesn't put patients at risk.
4. Category 4 devices remain reliable, but downtime doesn't affect patient care or well-being.

When choosing a medical air compressor, it's important to identify the correct category. The following considerations also influence the ideal compressor choice:

• Size: Consider the equipment's size relative to your available space.
• Oil usage: The vast majority of medical and dental compressors must be oil-free to prevent contamination.
• Power and motor: Compressor power, measured in kilowatts (kW) or horsepower (HP), indicates its air-pumping capacity. Dental clinics and practices often do well with compressors of 1 to 5 HP (~0.75 to 3.7 kW), while heavy-duty hospital applications might require more power. The motor, which can have one or two pistons, determines how much power a compressor can generate.
• Pressure: Your air compressor should generate slightly more pressure than strictly necessary for the application. For most medical and dental uses, five bars are sufficient.

The team at Compresores y Maquinaria can help evaluate your requirements and explore alternatives for proper application of compressors for medical and pharmaceutical purposes, as these facilities require high-quality technical solutions.

Our team ensures safe and reliable operation for everything from direct patient care to laboratory testing. 

At CYMAQ Compressors and Machinery S.A de C.V, we offer specific air solutions for the Pharmaceutical Industry.