Why Cattani

Specialist.
Not generalist.

Cattani devotes its expertise to dental suction and compressed air. Nothing else.

Cattani S.p.A. · Parma, Italy · distributed in the Benelux by AxeMed
Inside a Cattani Turbo-Smart suction unit
6patents on Turbo SmartSource: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.5
10,000 hoursof compressor piston testing with no dimensional wearSource: cattani.it, p.1
30 to 50%lower power consumption (Cattani statement)Source: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.8
50%less raw material (Cattani statement)Source: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.8
The facts

What sets Cattani apart.

Imagination and research in design, quality in production.A research-driven strategy, with a focus on energy saving.We invest in research, raise performance, cut costs and reduce our environmental impact.Less maintenance and less energy: the best cost-benefit ratio.People are the heart of the company.
  1. Founded in Parma in 1967, Cattani exports its range to every continent.

    Source: cattani.it

  2. Air technology specialist: suction and compressed air distribution.

    Source: cattani.it

  3. 70% of production is exported.

    Source: cattani.it

  4. The group designed and built a scientific component for NASA's Space Shuttle.

    Source: cattani.it

  5. For Ferrari Engineering (a supplier to the European Space Agency), Cattani built a 180-gram compressor reaching 38 bar.

    Source: cattani.it

  6. The group built the pressurization system for the Italian Eurostar train.

    Source: cattani.it

Inside

Open up a Turbo-Smart Cube.

Each component has a specific function. Tap the points to see what is working for your practice.

Cattani Turbo-Smart Cube suction unit, opened
  1. 1The diagnostic display

    The suction unit keeps the operator informed: vacuum, maintenance, current draw, machine temperature, amalgam level, operating hours.

    Source: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.4

  2. 2The hydrocyclone

    Amalgam separator built into Smart suction units, with electronic amalgam level monitoring.

    Source: Cattani documentation, 198 nome, p.16

  3. 3The amalgam container

    ISO 18: max. flow 18 l/min per ISO 11143, 250 ml container; ISO 6: 5.5 l/min, 115 ml container

    Source: Cattani documentation, 198 nome, p.16

  4. 4The soundproof housing

    Plastic cover or soundproof cabinet (indoor or outdoor) for Smart suction units; shared cabinet for 1-2-3 cylinder compressors.

    Source: Cattani documentation, manual smart 04 2024, p.5

Technology

Every detail has a reason.

A family company that devotes its research to two fields: suction and compressed air.

Inverter (variable speed)

Dedicated software continuously controls motor speed: high speed when performance is needed, reduced speed when that is enough.

Power consumption is proportional to use; longer motor life, lower operating costs. · up to 50% energy savings compared with a fixed-speed suction unit

Source: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.2

Programmable vacuum

The operator sets the vacuum as needed; the unit automatically adapts the vacuum to chair demand.

The right power for every procedure: saliva ejector, HVE cannula or surgical cannula. · Micro Smart: 70 mbar (saliva ejector), 100 mbar (HVE cannula), 210 mbar (surgical cannula)

Source: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.6

Centrifugal separator (semi-wet suction)

Air and liquids reach the machine together; the suction unit creates the vacuum in the centrifugal separator, where the fluid from the practice enters.

Suction, air-liquid separation and amalgam retention integrated in a single machine.

Source: Cattani documentation, manual smart 04 2024, p.17

Hydrocyclone ISO (amalgam separation)

Amalgam separator built into Smart suction units, with electronic amalgam level monitoring.

On-screen alarms at 95% and 100% container fill: replacement can be planned. · ISO 18: max. flow 18 l/min per ISO 11143, 250 ml container; ISO 6: 5.5 l/min, 115 ml container

Source: Cattani documentation, 198 nome, p.16

SmartApp and Wi-Fi

Turbo Smart, Turbo Smart TS, Turbo Smart 2V, Turbo Smart Cube, Micro Smart and Micro Smart Cube are controlled with the SmartApp application, on tablet or smartphone.

The practice monitors its suction unit without going down to the equipment room.

Source: Cattani documentation, manual smart 04 2024, p.32

Diagnostic display

The suction unit keeps the operator informed: vacuum, maintenance, current draw, machine temperature, amalgam level, operating hours.

Faults appear on screen; the machine logs events for accurate diagnosis.

Source: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.4

Oil-free compressor, self-lubricating pistons

The piston moves in the cylinder without oil lubrication; it is coated with a self-lubricating material and paired with a compatible cylinder.

Oil-free air for the practice. · pistons tested up to 10,000 hours with no dimensional wear

Source: Cattani documentation, manual compressori 1 2 3 cil 02 2023, p.9

Desiccant air drying and HEPA H14 filter

Air flows through silica gel and then two filters: sintered bronze, then an antibacterial HEPA H14 filter, before entering the tank.

Dry, hygienically filtered air for the instruments.

Source: Cattani documentation, manual compressori 1 2 3 cil 02 2023, p.9

Tank with antibacterial inner coating

The tank interior is coated with a food-contact-approved resin with antibacterial properties.

Good storage of compressed air.

Source: Cattani documentation, manual centrdistribaria compressa 02 2023, p.13

Puli-Jet and Pulse Cleaner

Every evening, a disinfecting, descaling Puli-Jet Plus 2.0 solution is drawn through with the Pulse Cleaner turbulence generator.

A clean suction circuit: fewer deposits, blockages and odors.

Source: Cattani documentation, manual smart 04 2024, p.19

Covers and soundproof cabinets

Plastic cover or soundproof cabinet (indoor or outdoor) for Smart suction units; shared cabinet for 1-2-3 cylinder compressors.

A quieter equipment room. · Turbo Smart A: 68.4–69 dB(A) without cover, 48.5–49.5 dB(A) in a soundproof cabinet; 1-2-3 cylinder compressors in a cabinet: 52 dB(A)

Source: Cattani documentation, manual smart 04 2024, p.5

Inverter

The right power, at the right time.

Dedicated software continuously controls motor speed: high speed when performance is needed, reduced speed when that is enough.

Power consumption is proportional to use; longer motor life, lower operating costs.

Source: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.2

PUISSANCE DU MOTEURJOURNÉE AU CABINET Fixed speed: always at full power Inverter: power follows demand

Schematic diagram, not to scale.

Calculator

How much does your suction unit cost you?

Inverter technology adapts the motor speed to demand. Estimate what that means for your practice.

Example values: replace them with those of your practice (unit rating plate, electricity contract).

Estimated savings per year
–kWh
–€
Over 10 years
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Estimate: Cattani states that a Smart suction unit uses 30 to 50% less electricity than a fixed-speed suction unit. The actual result depends on your usage. A specialist can check it on your installation.

Source: Cattani documentation, turbosmart 02 2020, p.8

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