The short answer
Choosing an INOX dispenser comes down to five decisions: (1) PPE type, (2) frame height 392 mm vs 517 mm, (3) front material — INOX or acrylic PETG, (4) dispensing aperture geometry — round / vertical rectangular / bottom rectangular, (5) finish and mandatory-action pictogram. The whole article is a map of these five decisions with the exact slot dimensions and scenarios for the operating theatre, CSSD, cytostatic compounding, IVF, the sterile compounding pharmacy and the outpatient clinic.
A wrong dispenser does not fail dramatically. It simply does not fit. Masks fall out because the slot is too wide. Caps jam because the aperture is too narrow. Staff reach inside the box because nothing can be pulled "from the bottom". The ward manager ends up ordering three different glove holders because two models bought last year are not compatible on the same wall. Each of these situations is not a product failure — it is an unconsidered choice. This article exists so your facility makes the decision once and benefits from it for 10+ years.
This guide is for the person in your facility who will issue the request for quote — the administrative manager, the infection prevention nurse, the hospital pharmacy manager, the CSSD manager, the medical director or the occupational-safety specialist. We show the construction of the MedicLine dispenser through a five-image gallery (described down to the millimetre), five design decisions with concrete criteria, a PPE-matching matrix, six real-world scenarios with configurations ready to drop into a request for quote, and the B2B quotation process in 48 hours. No cart, no prepayment, no "buy now".
Gallery — the MedicLine dispenser construction in five frames
Before we move to the decisions, look closely at what you are choosing between. The five images below show everything that distinguishes the MedicLine dispenser variants: two heights, two front materials and three aperture geometries. Each photo has a caption with a concrete construction feature.
Two frame heights — 392 mm and 517 mm
Left frame (392 mm) — compact, for a workstation; fits a standard-height box. Right frame (517 mm) — capacity for a larger bulk pack or a longer per-shift reserve. Both dispensers share the same INOX back plate, the same mounting and the same depth — they differ only in how many PPE items a single refill holds.
Round aperture (code 001) — universal single-item extraction
A single circular opening of fixed diameter. Forces the user to take one item at a time. Best for elastic and compressible PPE: gloves, bouffant caps, small overshoes. The geometry is identical for acrylic and INOX fronts and across both frame heights.
Vertical rectangular aperture (code 002) — horizontal slot across the front
Slot height depends on the front material: acrylic PETG — 1.5 cm in the 517 mm frame and 1.0 cm in the 392 mm frame; stainless INOX — 3.0 cm in both frames. The wider INOX slot accepts bulkier items per draw; the narrower acrylic slot enforces single-item discipline. All other dispenser dimensions are identical across the two front variants.
Bottom rectangular aperture (code 003) — full-width slot at the base
A wide horizontal slot at the very bottom of the front. Designed for bulkier or loosely shaped PPE — shoe covers, folded gowns, larger beard covers, sleeve covers. Extraction is gravity-fed — the lowest item falls toward the opening and is accessible without reaching into the body of the dispenser.
Three apertures side by side — a PPE station in one line
This is what a typical PPE station at a clean-zone entry looks like: three 517 mm dispensers in one line, each with a different dispensing aperture matched to its PPE type. The mandatory-action pictograms (cap, gown, shoe cover) shown are illustrative — in your facility we tailor them to the actual PPE protocol of the zone.
Decision 1 — PPE type, i.e. "what do you dispense"
The question for you
What exactly will sit inside the box you slide into the dispenser? Gloves in a 100-piece box, surgical mask, surgical cap in a 100-piece box, folded disposable gown, shoe covers, sleeve covers, beard covers?
The answer to this question conditions every subsequent decision. MedicLine dispensers are available for every PPE type used in Polish and European medicine and pharmacy — the universal construction core (AISI 304/316L steel, INOX back plate, identical mounting) means the PPE station in your facility looks consistent regardless of how many product categories you operate.
The full B2B catalogue is organised by PPE type, not by model code — first you say what you dispense, then we pick the specific model.
Decision 2 — frame height: 392 mm vs 517 mm
The two frame heights serve two different working rhythms. The choice depends on two parameters: how many people use the station during a shift, and whether you want to top up the dispenser once per shift or once per day.
392 mm — compact version
For individual workstations and tight spaces: procedure room, material airlock, small lab. Fits a standard PPE box (typically 100 pcs). Ideal when restocking is part of the shift routine.
517 mm — tall version
For zones with high staff throughput (operating theatre, ward, clinic reception) or when you want to top up once per day instead of once per shift. Fits a larger bulk pack or several standard boxes — longer reserve, fewer logistical operations.
Practical rule: if the workstation serves up to 10 people per hour, choose 392 mm; above that — 517 mm. Both frames share the same depth, the same back plate and the same wall mounting — you can mix them on a single wall, e.g. 517 mm for gloves + 392 mm for caps.
Decision 3 — front material: INOX or acrylic PETG
The front is the visible face of the dispenser — the element seen by the auditor, the patient and the staff. Front material affects three things: stock visibility, the slot geometry of the vertical aperture and aesthetics.
INOX front (stainless steel)
Full visual consistency with the stainless back plate and frame. No risk of scratching during aggressive disinfection. Vertical aperture slot 3.0 cm — wider, accepts bulkier PPE per draw. Recommended for operating blocks, CSSD, sterilisation units and the highest-hygiene-requirement areas.
Acrylic PETG front
Transparent — instant visual control of the stock level without opening. Vertical aperture slot 1.5 cm (517 mm) / 1.0 cm (392 mm) — narrower, enforces single-item discipline. Recommended for consulting rooms, outpatient clinics, reception and community pharmacies — anywhere fast visual stock control matters.
Decision 4 — dispensing aperture geometry
This is the most often skipped decision and at the same time the one that determines whether staff draw PPE smoothly or struggle with each item. Three aperture geometries in the MedicLine catalogue — each matched to a different PPE type.
Round aperture
A single opening of fixed diameter. Forces one-at-a-time extraction. Best for: nitrile and latex gloves, bouffant caps, small overshoes. Geometry identical for both frames and both front materials.
Vertical rectangular aperture
A horizontal slot across the front. 1.5 cm (acrylic 517) · 1.0 cm (acrylic 392) · 3.0 cm (INOX, both frames). Best for: surgical masks, surgical caps in boxes, compact folded gowns.
Bottom rectangular aperture
A full-width slot at the very base of the front. Gravity-fed extraction — the bottom item is dispensed first. Best for: shoe covers, sleeve covers, beard covers, folded gowns of larger volume.
PPE-to-aperture matching map
| PPE type | Recommended aperture | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrile / latex gloves (100-pc box) | Round (001) | Forces single-glove extraction, eliminates reaching into the box |
| Surgical / FFP2 / FFP3 masks | Vertical rectangular (002) | Slot protects the straps from deformation, one-at-a-time draw |
| Surgical caps (boxed) | Vertical rectangular (002) | Flat element fed rigidly through the slot |
| Bouffant caps (bulk bag) | Round (001) | Elastic, compressible item passes through a fixed circular opening |
| Disposable gowns (non-woven, PE, SMS) | Bottom rectangular (003) | Larger volume needs a wide gravity-fed slot |
| Shoe covers / overshoes | Bottom rectangular (003) | Loose geometry, gravity-fed extraction at the base |
| Protective sleeves | Bottom rectangular (003) | Long item — full-width slot makes extraction easier |
| Beard covers | Bottom rectangular (003) | Small but stock rotation improves quickly |
Decision 5 — mandatory-action pictogram and finish
The MedicLine dispenser front can be enhanced with a mandatory-action pictogram compliant with ISO 7010. The pictogram is not decoration — it is part of the facility's safety signage system. We match it to the contents: obligation to wear gloves, mask, cap, gown, shoe covers. The pictograms in the gallery are illustrative — in your facility we tailor them to the actual protocol of the zone.
Back-plate and frame finish: the MedicLine standard is brushed INOX AISI 304 steel. For areas with aggressive disinfection chemistry (cytostatic compounding, microbiology), AISI 316L is available with elevated resistance to chlorides and chlorine — net cost typically 8-14% higher, lifetime identical.
Six typical scenarios — your situation, your configuration
Six real requests from recent weeks — each with a concrete recommendation ready to drop into a request for quote.
Surgical block — material airlock, 3 workstations
Scrub nurse, anaesthetist, surgeon — each with a different PPE set. INOX front (GMP / JCI audit), 517 mm frame (once-daily refill instead of per-shift).
Configuration: 3 × 517 mm INOX — round (gloves) + vertical 3.0 cm (masks) + vertical 3.0 cm (caps).
Central sterile services — packaging zone
Physical separation of PPE in the packaging zone from the dirty zone. INOX front for visual consistency with other stainless elements in the zone.
Configuration: 2 × 517 mm INOX — round (gloves) + bottom (SMS gowns). Plus 1 × 392 mm INOX — vertical (caps).
Cytostatic compounding — workroom behind the isolator
Chemo-resistant gloves, cytostatic gowns, sleeves. Each in a dedicated dispenser with a pictogram. AISI 316L because of the chemistry.
Configuration: 3 × 517 mm INOX 316L — round (gloves) + bottom (gowns) + bottom (sleeves).
Embryology lab — entry before the ISO 5 zone
Maximum particulate control. INOX front (fewer particles than cardboard), 392 mm frame (limited wall space in the airlock corridor). ISO 7010 mandatory-action pictograms.
Configuration: 2 × 392 mm INOX — round (gloves) + vertical 3.0 cm (caps). Plus 1 × 392 mm INOX bottom (shoe covers).
Cleanroom Grade B (GMP Annex 1)
Entry via the material airlock. INOX front, 517 mm frame, technical documentation included with the offer — slots into the GMP dossier directly.
Configuration: 4 × 517 mm INOX — round (sterile gloves) + vertical 3.0 cm (masks) + vertical 3.0 cm (caps) + bottom (gowns).
Procedure room — entry for patient and staff
Stock visibility for the patient (builds trust in the procedure). Acrylic PETG front, 392 mm frame (space-saving in the room).
Configuration: 2 × 392 mm acrylic — round (gloves) + vertical 1.0 cm (masks).
Decision in 30 seconds — the selection calculator
Step by step, 30 seconds
- Which PPE? gloves → category glove holders; masks → mask dispensers; caps → cap dispensers; gowns → gown dispensers; shoe covers → shoe-cover dispensers.
- How many people per hour at the station? ≤10 → 392 mm; >10 → 517 mm.
- GMP / JCI / cleanroom zone? Yes → INOX front; no → acrylic PETG (unless you want visual consistency).
- PPE shape? small and elastic → round 001; flat in a box → vertical 002; bulky / long → bottom 003.
- Mandatory-action pictogram required? yes — add it to the enquiry, we will match it to ISO 7010 and your zone protocol.
What your facility actually gains — the hard maths
- A consistent PPE station across the whole facility. The same frames, the same mounting, the same material — the auditor sees the standard on one ward and does not have to walk the entire facility.
- Fewer internal complaints. An aperture matched to the PPE eliminates the typical "the glove got crushed in the slot" or "masks fall out on their own".
- A B2B price negotiated once, valid for the whole financial year. After the first quote, subsequent orders run on the same net pricing — no quarterly renegotiation.
- Technical documentation ready for the auditor. Material declaration (304/316L), manufacturer's ISO 9001:2015 certificate and a product data sheet are delivered with the offer.
How a B2B order works — the four steps
Request for quote
Fill in the form or write to biuro@medicline.pl — describe the facility and your needs.
B2B quote in 48 h
You receive an offer with the net unit price, a volume discount where applicable and a station map.
Order and invoice
You confirm the order. We issue a proforma or VAT invoice — transfer or deferred payment for repeat clients.
Delivery to your facility
Shipped from our Germany warehouse — 3-5 working days to any address in Poland.