Vortex Air Macerator

Product Details

The Vortex Air Plus is a state of the art pulp and human waste Macerator. It is a leading hospital macerator, designed to adapt to each individual cycle, reducing the resources required and improving efficiency.

Designed for hospitals, care homes and clinical settings, the Vortex Air Plus represents a major step forward in sustainable human waste management.

As an advanced Macerator, it is designed to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support modern infection prevention standards.

Now featuring intelligent Eco-Adaptive Technology, the system automatically adjusts water and energy usage based on each individual load. Real-time monitoring allows the machine to optimise every cycle without user intervention, helping healthcare environments reduce waste while maintaining exceptional performance.

Unlike the plastic and steel receptacles used in Bedpan Washers, the Vortex Air processes medical pulp and disposes of it in the same way a toilet deals with human waste. Because of this, the Vortex Air does not require regular calibration and maintenance and the single use of receptacles reduces the risks of HCAI’s posed by poor disinfection. Suitable Pulp products are also available in this category.

Intelligent Eco-Adaptive Technology

The Vortex Air Plus continuously monitors each cycle and intelligently adapts water and energy consumption according to the pulp load being processed.

- Intelligent real-time monitoring
- Automatic resource optimisation
- No manual adjustment required
- Improved operational efficiency

Substantial Water & Energy Savings

On a medium usage site, replacing a single bedpan washer with a Vortex Air Plus will save you an average of 112,000 litres of water each year.

Compared with legacy and competitor models, the Vortex Air Plus delivers substantial resource savings:

 - Saves up to 44.1% reduction in water usage
 - Saves up to 16.48% energy savings
 - Lower operating costs
 - Improved environmental sustainability

Touchless Operation

Designed to help minimise cross-contamination risks in busy healthcare environments.

 - Hands-free operation
 - Supports infection control procedures
 - Reduces contact points for staff
 - Ideal for hospitals and care settings

Inflatable Lid Seal

The inflatable lid seal helps prevent the aerolisation of potentially harmful pathogens during operation.

 - Enhanced infection prevention
 - Improved containment during cycles
 - Increased user confidence

Fast & Efficient Processing

The Vortex Air Plus can process up to four pulp items simultaneously, helping reduce waiting times and improve workflow efficiency.

 - Water-efficient processing
 - Faster turnaround between cycles
 - Suitable for demanding healthcare environments

Fastest Discharge on the Market

The system delivers an industry-leading discharge rate of 34 litres per minute.

 - Rapid discharge performance
 - Reduced downtime
 - Improved ward efficiency

Digital Display Interface

A clear digital display provides users with live operational updates.

 - Cycle status visibility
 - Remaining time display
 - Easy-to-use interface
 - Supports staff workflow

The SmartFlow maceration system efficiently processes medical pulp products, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) with its antimicrobial surfaces and touchless operation. Vernacare invented SmartFlowTM technology to protect the environment and the healthcare facility. Our unique "closed-drum" system ensures that all waste placed into our machines is fully broken down before being released into the wastewater system.

The Vortex Air features cutting-edge technology, including a deodoriser pump, capacitive sensors for deodoriser and water tank levels, and an inflatable lid seal to prevent aerosolisation of harmful pathogens. The machine’s intelligent sensors provide precise diagnostics, while the user-friendly display shows real-time cycle status and time remaining.

This macerator is designed for water efficiency, processing up to four pulp items per cycle with minimal water usage—only 16L in Eco mode, 23L in Standard mode, and 27L in Heavy Duty mode.

It is also one of the quietest full-size macerators on the market, operating at just 62.0dBA.

The Vortex Air is equipped with multiple language options, making it suitable for international use, and offers multi-cycle functionality to meet the needs of various healthcare settings.

Choosing the Vortex Air means opting for a more convenient, hygienic, and environmentally friendly waste disposal system. The hands-free, single-use system eliminates the risk of cross-infection from reusable bedpans and reduces the potential for contamination through immediate disposal, with no aerosols released during operation. The Vortex Air's ‘closed-drum’ system ensures that all waste is fully broken down before entering the wastewater system, with 95% of particles being less than 1mm in size, ensuring quick and efficient discharge.

If you would like a quote for installing or would like to install yourself and get it fully commissioned, please click here for installation options.