Safe Air Dedicated Air Heater

This product has been replaced by the Safe Air Dedicated Air Heater.

Designed in conjunction with the University of Sheffield School of Dentistry, the Carbolite Safe-Air has been tried and tested in dental laboratories, clinics and university teaching establishments. It has been found to be especially useful in prosthodontics and endodontics"'. Although originally designed for the dental market, the Carbolite Safe-Air is used as the safe heat source in many medical and industrial applications.

As a result of the increased risk from contagious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS, dentists and dental surgery assistants are recommended to wear latex rubber gloves for all aspects of clinical dentistry.

However, whilst helping to protect the surgeon, assistant and patient from the dangers of cross infection, the use of latex gloves introduces a major hazard into the surgery. For example, where the melting and softening of wax is required this has traditionally been done using a gas bunsen burner. Latex gloves are highly flammable and ignite instantly on contact with a naked flame. The removal of a laming, molten glove is extremely difficult and is likely to result in permanent damage to the hands.

The Carbolite Safe-Air is a dedicated electric hot air blower, which produces an even stream of hot air at approximately 400°C - a safe margin below the ignition point of latex'''. The unit is easily portable and ideal for domiciliary visits, operates from a 13amp socket and is not dependent on a mains gas supply or gas cartridges. The angled nozzle not only prevents waste matter from entering the unit, but also directs the airflow away from the operator's face for safety.