Hospital macerator Pulpmatic® Flex

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Introduction
The Pulpmatic® Flex is a healthcare-grade pulp macerator engineered to reduce carbon emissions and cut long-term operating costs for hospitals and care facilities. Powered by patented ClearSense® technology, it measures and deploys the optimum amount of water and energy for each cycle to minimise utility consumption while maintaining reliable performance. Currently available in UK only.

ClearSense® Technology
ClearSense® (UK Patent No 2634797) is an intelligent monitoring system that detects chamber pulp clearance and adapts cycle length, water and energy use accordingly. This ensures only the necessary resources are used each cycle, optimising efficiency and reducing operating costs while improving reliability.

Key Benefits

• Up to 50% faster cycles compared with current DDC models and other brands (manufacturer comparison).
• Uses 63% less water and 73% less energy than other macerators (manufacturer comparisons reported).
• Contactless, hands-free loading with automatic lid closure to reduce misloading and support infection control.
• Built-in antimicrobial surfaces on lid and front panel independently tested to reduce bacterial growth by 99.99%.
• Multiple cycle modes to suit clinical needs: Lite, Eco, Heavy & ClearSense®.

Features

• High-capacity performance: processes up to six pulp items per cycle.
• Fastest reported cycle: 22s (other reported cycles from 55 seconds).
• Minimum water consumption reported: 4 l (other references on the page report as little as 10 litres).
• Very low energy use example: as little as 0.007 kWh per cycle; page claims 73% less energy versus other models/brands.
• Auto-flush technology keeps pipework lubricated between cycles to reduce pulp build-up and support uptime.
• Twin-chamber design prevents non-maceratable items reaching the drain and helps avoid blockages.
• Smart Self-Diagnostics to optimise performance and reduce unexpected downtime.
• Built-in audio guidance and an intuitive 5" interface to support correct loading and operation.
• Low noise output suitable for ward environments.
• PAS-certified pulp compatibility for use with certified pulp suppliers.

Safety & Hygiene

• Contactless operation reduces cross-contamination risk.
• Integrated chemical disinfection/dosing system for infection-control cycles.
• Antimicrobial surfaces independently tested to reduce bacterial growth by 99.99%.

Additional Product Notes

• ClearSense® is exclusive to the Pulpmatic® Flex and is patented in the UK (UK Patent No 2634797).
• Performance claims (water/energy savings, cycle times, percentage reductions) are presented on the manufacturer page and compare the Flex to current DDC models and published data from other brands.

Caractéristiques / Spécifications techniques

• Model: Pulpmatic® Flex
• Brand: DDC Dolphin
• Patent: ClearSense® UK Patent No 2634797
• Availability: Currently available in UK only
• Capacity: Up to 6 pulp items per cycle
• Cycle speed (reported): fastest cycle 22s; elsewhere cycle times from 55 seconds
• Minimum water consumption (reported): 4 l (other references: as little as 10 litres)
• Energy consumption (reported): as little as 0.007 kWh per cycle; page claims 73% less energy vs other models/brands
• Water savings claim: 63% less water vs current DDC models and other brands (manufacturer figure)
• Antimicrobial efficacy: surfaces tested to reduce bacterial growth by 99.99%
• Operation: Hands-free/contactless loading; automatic lid closure; built-in audio guidance; intuitive 5" interface
• Maintenance features: Auto-flush for pipework lubrication; Smart Self-Diagnostics
• Blockage prevention: Twin chambers to stop non-maceratable items
• Pulp compatibility: PAS-certified pulp compatibility