---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002424"
title: "Expanded capacity autoclave"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:12:53.601567Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002424"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b01j3/04"
  - "b65g21/22"
  - "b65g21/22"
  - "b29c35/0227"
  - "b65g13/00"
  - "b65g13/00"
---

# Expanded capacity autoclave

## Abstract

The present disclosure provides an autoclave comprising a conveyor fixed to a floor of the autoclave, the conveyor having a length and a first edge and a second edge, wherein the conveyor comprises a plurality of rollers. The autoclave includes a first cart rail and a second cart rail fixed to the floor of the autoclave, the first cart rail and second cart rail spanning an internal length of the autoclave, wherein the first cart rail and the second cart rail are located exterior to the first and second edges of the conveyor. An autoclave cart is positioned above the conveyor on the first cart rail and the second cart rail, wherein the autoclave cart comprises an elevated platform, a frame supporting the elevated platform, and a plurality of wheels connected to the frame, wherein the plurality of wheels engages with the first cart rail and the second cart rail.