SATO PAN toilet (130R)
SATO
+1800 202 1626
sato@lixil.com
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Solution Overview & Benefits
The SATO 130R is a water-efficient toilet pan designed to improve hygiene in pit latrines through a simple, self-closing trapdoor mechanism.
- Creates a seal between the user and the pit, reducing exposure to waste
- Limits odors and helps prevent flies and insects from entering or exiting
- Operates with approximately 1 liter of water per use
- Prevents direct visibility of waste after use
- Reduces risk of accidental falls with a narrower outlet opening
- Made from durable plastic suitable for repeated use
- Easy to clean with smooth, non-porous surfaces
- Can be installed in new or existing latrines
- Lightweight and stackable for easier transport and distribution
- Designed as a low-cost option for improved sanitation systems
History & Development
- Developed by SATO (Safe Toilet), part of the global sanitation initiative of LIXIL, a Japanese company focused on water and housing solutions.
- Introduced in 2013 in Bangladesh, targeting sanitation challenges in dense, low-resource settings.
- Core innovation: a counterweighted trapdoor (“bird door”) mechanism that:
- Opens during flushing
- Automatically seals the pit afterward
- The SATO Pan product line has since expanded into multiple models (e.g., 101, 103, 113, 130R, 133, 143), adapted to different markets and user needs.
- Scale and impact
- Deployed across 40+ countries
- Reached tens of millions of users globally
- Widely adopted by NGOs, governments, and humanitarian programs
Availability
- Availability: worldwide
- Price: typically low-cost (varies by country and distribution model)
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Public availability: Yes
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