Binder Drying Ovens: A Solution Protecting Healthcare Workers in the Fight Against Covid-19

A severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a top concern for healthcare workers in their efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Shortage of medical equipment amid the Covid-19 pandemic

In Indonesia – the world's fourth most populous country, many nurses in local hospitals have had to use raincoats or turn PPE inside out to treat patients infected with Covid-19. This shortage has become a haunting fear of cross-contamination for doctors and nurses themselves – the white-coat heroes fighting to save patients' lives.

As the Corona pandemic continues, with the number of infections and deaths rising, face masks, respirators, and protective gear are becoming increasingly scarce. In response to this situation, the German government recommended using drying ovens to disinfect face masks for reuse. At the Ortenau-Klinikum hospital in Offenburg, Germany, good results were achieved using Binder drying ovens. They dried them at 45°C for 45 minutes, following a disinfection procedure with a TopClean M mask cleaning machine and SeDRumatic FDR disinfectant from Ecolab.

Binder drying ovens manufactured in Tuttlingen are a practical and effective solution for the German government regarding the shortage of protective equipment in the healthcare system. Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn stated: "Protecting medical staff and caring for patients' health is our top priority. We are very pleased to have found this reliable supply chain solution through prompt and proactive action."

The Federal Ministry of Health recommends using filtering facepiece respirators (FFP2 and FFP3) up to three times. Personal masks, when properly used and disinfected in a drying oven, will help users protect their health. Drying ovens can effectively disinfect without compromising protection levels.

The Federal Ministry of Health recommends drying masks at temperatures between 65°C and 70°C for 30 minutes, which will help inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus and decontaminate the masks. This measure can be applied nationwide due to its effectiveness and safety in eliminating pathogens, including coronaviruses. Note that masks must bear the CE mark before they can be heated, ensuring their material and structure remain unchanged during the process.

Binder Drying Ovens – Empowering the Fight Against COVID-19

Over nearly 40 years of development, Binder has become Germany's premier brand in environmental simulation chambers. Binder chamber lines meet the most stringent requirements in science and industry, delivering enhanced accuracy in simulating biological, chemical, and physical conditions.

For specialized medical masks worn by doctors, drying in a Binder chamber still ensures quality and protects the wearer's health. Additionally, Binder ovens are used to dry laboratory apparatus for testing and vaccine preparation.

Binder uses proprietary APT.line preheating chamber technology, capable of delivering high accuracy and perfect temperature uniformity. Particularly with rapid temperature recovery times, Binder drying ovens can be used continuously to achieve maximum efficiency.

Hoa Viet – exclusive distributor of Binder drying ovens in Vietnam

Although a shortage of protective equipment for healthcare workers has not occurred in Vietnam, we cannot be complacent about the complex developments of the epidemic. Understanding this, Hoa Viet places special emphasis on providing machinery and equipment to support Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control efforts in our country.

Hoa Viet is proud to be an authorized dealer certified by Binder to distribute drying ovens in Vietnam. Hoa Viet currently supplies the following Binder drying oven lines:

• Binder natural convection drying ovens: ED 56, ED 115, ED 260, ED 720, ED S56, ED S115.
• Binder forced convection drying ovens: FD 56, FD 115, FD 260, FD 720, FD S56, FD S115, FED 56, FED 115, FED 260, FED 400, FED 720, FP 53, FP 115, FP 240, FP 400, FP 720, M 53, M 115, M240, M 400, M 720.

During this complex SARS-CoV-2 epidemic, Binder drying ovens will certainly serve as essential and effective "tools" for researching viral inhibitors and formulating preventive vaccines. Join hands with Hoa Viet to beat the epidemic and protect community health.