Vortex Air Plus - Vernacare

Launching the Hospital Waste Revolution

ECO-ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY^TM

Our newest hospital macerator is designed to adapt to each individual cycle, reducing the resources required, and improving efficiency.

Adaptive

Tailored performance that responds to every load.

The Vortex Air Plus uses Eco-Adaptive Technology™ to intelligently adjust water and energy usage based on the contents of each cycle. Unlike traditional systems locked into static settings, this system adapts to real-world usage — every time.

If the machine is empty, it runs a minimal 13-litre cleaning cycle. With a full load, it automatically shifts to a full 23-litre cycle. This means no overuse, no wasted resources – just efficient, tailored performance for every cycle.

Intelligent

Smart decisions built into every cycle.

At the core of the Vortex Air Plus is intelligent, real-time monitoring. The system continuously measures load, sending this data to the onboard OS.

From there, a series of smart decisions determine how much water and energy the machine needs for that specific load — automatically and invisibly.

Revolution

Redefining sustainability in hospital waste management.

The Vortex Air Plus represents a step change in how human waste is managed in clinical environments. With Eco-Adaptive Technology™, Vernacare is setting a new benchmark for sustainable maceration – without compromising performance.

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Vortex Air Plus features & benefits

Touchless Technology

Latest technology – including a deodorizer pump, capacitive sensors to measure the deodorizer and water tank levels.

Smart Sensors

Smart sensors – for accurate and precise diagnostics ensuring optimal performance.

Water efficient

Water efficient – processes four pulp items, saving on a valuable resource.

Digital display

Display – provides status of cycle during operation and time remaining to users.

Quiet Operation

Quiet operation – the quietest full-size macerator on the market at 62.0dBA.

Inflatable lid seal

Inflatable lid seal – prevents aerosolization of potentially harmful pathogens.

Multi language options

Multiple language options – available for international markets.

Multi-cycle to suit all healthcare facilities

Multi-cycle to suit all healthcare facilities – Eco (16L of water) Standard (23L of water) Heavy (27L of water).

Why choose a single-use disposable system?

1. Eliminates cross infection risk from reusable bedpans

2. More convenient and hygienic

3. Zero aerosols released during disposal, eradicates risk of transmission via droplets

4. Hands-free system reduces number of potentially infected touch points

5. Immediate disposal reduces potential risk of contamination spray, splash backs, or spillages during cleaning

6. Vernacare macerators use significantly less water than bedpan washers. In addition to this, the Vortex Air Plus only requires cold water to process pulp products resulting in less energy consumption per product.

What is SmartFlow^TM Technology?

Vernacare invented SmartFlow^TM 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.

Upon discharge, when crushed and disintegrated by the macerator, the Vernacare pulp decomposes into particles, 95% of which are less than 1mm and are easily transported by the sewage pipes to the wastewater treatment plants (which is the same consistency as toilet paper). Studies have proven our discharge flow rate is 4x faster than any of our competitors.