Description
The Qaadir Plaster Separator is a precision-engineered waste management device designed to separate plaster, gypsum, and other solid residues from rinse water in lab environments. Its sealed, transparent 4-chamber system ensures continuous operation without spillage, unpleasant odors, or overflow. The interior is lined with foil or plastic-inlay, facilitating rapid cleaning and replacement.
Key Specifications:
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Height: 320 mm
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Diameter: 340 mm
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Discharge Height: 245 mm
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Discharge Connector: Ø50 mm
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Inlet Connection: 1½″ (Ø28 mm)
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Capacity: 14 L
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Weight: Approx. 2.1 kg
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European-Patent No. 2627426
Features & Advantages:
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Odour-free sealed system thanks to its snap-shut lid and closed chambers, preventing noxious smells from escaping the device.
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Zero spillage risk, even under heavy use conditions, due to the sealed design.
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Visual monitoring of sludge level, via its transparent body, allowing lab technicians to see when cleaning or replacement is due.
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Rapid and clean maintenance, using a disposable foil or liner inlay: simply remove the lid, lift out the liner, and discard the accumulated plaster slurry.
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Retrofit-friendly installation, adaptable to most existing sink plumbing systems.
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Integrated with flocculant support, such as DentaFloc tabs, which help coagulate suspended gypsum particles and reduce odor potential.
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Temperature tolerance up to ~80 °C in the waste stream.
Application in Orthotics / Prosthetics Workshops
In orthotics and prosthetics workshops, plaster, gypsum, or casting material residues are routinely generated during the creation of sockets, molds, test forms, and corrective orthotic models. Here's how the BDT Plaster Separator adds value in this environment:
1. Efficient Waste Water Management
When cleaning plaster molds, trimming models, or washing casting tools, rinse water frequently carries fine gypsum particles. Discharging this slurry directly into drains clogs pipes and accelerates scaling. The BDT Plaster Separator intercepts these solids and retains them in chambers or lined bags, allowing only clarified water to pass through.
2. Cleaner, Safer Workshop Environment
By preventing plaster dust, residues, and odors from escaping, the device helps maintain a more hygienic working area. This is crucial in prosthetic workshops where dust and debris can interfere with precision tools, pneumatic systems, or ventilation.
3. Reduced Maintenance & Downtime
Clogged drains or plumbing blockages mean expensive repairs or downtime. The separator helps avoid such disruptions, ensuring consistent workflow in critical phases of socket fabrication, lamination, and finishing.
4. Cost-effective Disposal
Collected plaster sludge is compact and dry when removed from the liner, making disposal more manageable and often complying with local solid waste regulations. The liner bag system simplifies collection, reduces mess, and speeds up cleanup.
5. Scaling for Multiple Workstations
In a workshop with multiple sinks or stations, each may have its own separator, or a central system can be installed to serve multiple basins. The modular design and standard plumbing connectors make integration straightforward.
6. Integration with Flocculation Additives
By using flocculant tablets or agents (such as DentaFloc) in the upper chamber, the separator can further enhance gypsum particle coagulation, reduce residual suspended solids, and suppress odor generation — an important benefit when the workshop operates continuously.
In summary, the Qaadir Plaster Separator / Trap is a robust and practical solution for orthotics and prosthetics environments where plaster handling is routine. It safeguards plumbing, simplifies cleanup, enhances workshop hygiene, and helps ensure smooth, uninterrupted production.
