MicroStop Dry Heat Sterilizer - Protect

The MicroStop Protect sits between the Optimal and the Protect Pro, giving busy salons serious sterilization capacity without the largest footprint in the lineup. Tools load across 5 horizontal shelves, holding up to 20 full instrument sets or 15 sterilization pouches per cycle.

Cycle Details

• Three sterilization modes: 200°C for 30 minutes, 180°C for 60 minutes, or 160°C for 150 minutes, plus an 80°C/30-minute drying-only mode
• Heats to sterilization temperature in about 20-25 minutes, holding within ±3°C of the set point
• Internal fan spreads heat evenly across all 5 shelves
• Electronic controls with a front-panel display for live temperature and time
• Horizontal-only loading keeps a bulk batch organized shelf by shelf

Running It

1. Clean, rinse, and fully dry every tool before loading.
2. Spread tools or pouches across the shelves, keeping ventilation openings clear.
3. Choose a mode: all three sterilization settings work for loose tools; pouches are limited to the 180°C or 160°C cycles.
4. Wait for the unit to reach temperature before the sterilization countdown starts.
5. Let the chamber cool fully before opening it, then power down.

At about 16.5 kg and a maximum draw of 0.7 kW, the Protect needs a dedicated spot with room to load the shelves comfortably — it's not a unit you tuck into a small station. It's built for busy salons and multi-tech studios that sterilize in volume daily but don't need the full 7-shelf capacity of the Protect Pro. See the full MicroStop dry heat lineup to compare, and stock up on sterilization pouches sized for this unit. Comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Specifications

• Capacity: Up to 20 tool sets or 15 sterilization pouches
• Loading: Horizontal only, 5 shelves
• Sterilization modes: 200°C/30 min, 180°C/60 min, 160°C/150 min
• Drying mode: 80°C/30 min
• Heating time to temperature: About 20-25 minutes
• Temperature accuracy: ±3°C from set value
• External dimensions: 550 x 400 x 257 mm
• Sterilization chamber dimensions: 302 x 308 x 157 mm
• Tray dimensions (per shelf): 218 x 297 x 15 mm
• Weight: 16.5 kg (18.66 kg packaged)
• Power consumption: 0.7 kW maximum
• Voltage: 110V (US)
• Fan: Yes, internal
• Emergency shutdown: Yes
• Warranty: 1-year manufacturer's warranty

FAQ

How does the Protect compare to the Protect Pro?
It holds less per cycle — 20 tool sets versus 28, and 15 pouches versus 21 — in a shorter unit, making it a fit for busy salons that don't need the Pro's full capacity.

Can I load pouches vertically like the Compact or Optimal?
No. This model is horizontal-only, loaded across its 5 shelves.

Is the heat-up time longer than the mid-tier models?
Yes — about 20-25 minutes versus roughly 15-20 minutes on the Compact or Optimal, since it's heating a larger chamber.