Vertical Autoclave LVA-E20 – Laboratory Steam Sterilization Equipment

What Is a Vertical Autoclave?

A vertical autoclave is a laboratory steam sterilizer that uses pressurized saturated steam at 121–134 °C and up to 0.22 MPa to eliminate microorganisms, spores, and contaminants from culture media, instruments, glassware, and biohazard waste.

Product Snapshot

What Is This Product Used For?

Vertical Autoclave LVA-E20 is used for moist heat sterilization of laboratory materials using saturated steam under pressure. It sterilizes microbiological media, surgical tools, glassware, and biological waste in controlled laboratory workflows.

How Does a Vertical Autoclave Work?

1. Water is heated to generate saturated steam

2. Steam fills the sealed chamber

3. Pressure increases to reach 121–134 °C

4. Steam penetrates materials and destroys microorganisms

5. Holding time completes sterilization

6. Controlled exhaust releases pressure safely

7. Cooling prepares items for unloading

Key Functional Capabilities

• 20 L compact vertical chamber

• Programmable sterilization timing

• Digital monitoring of temperature and pressure

• Pressure regulation and over-temperature protection

• Suitable for solid and liquid sterilization loads

• Used in microbiology, clinical, and research workflows

Technical Specifications

When Should You Choose This Vertical Autoclave?

• Small to medium sterilization loads are handled

• Culture media and glassware sterilization is required

• Compact vertical chamber format is preferred

• Controlled sterilization cycles are needed

• Microbiology or clinical workflows require contamination control

Vertical vs Horizontal Autoclave

Industries That Use This Equipment 

• Pharmaceutical laboratories

• Biotechnology and microbiology facilities

• Clinical diagnostic laboratories

• Food testing laboratories

• Academic and research institutes

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Autoclave LVA-E15 

Q1. What materials can LVA-E20 sterilize?
       It sterilizes culture media, glassware, instruments, and biohazard waste.

Q2. What temperature does it operate at?
      It operates within 121–134 °C.

Q3. Can it sterilize liquids?
      Yes, it can sterilize culture media, reagents, and other liquid loads.

Q4. What is the chamber capacity?
      The chamber capacity is 20 L.

Q5. What safety features are included?
        It includes pressure regulation and over-temperature protection.

Typical Application Scenarios

• Culture media sterilization

• Glassware and instrument decontamination

• Clinical sterilization workflows

• Research laboratory waste sterilization

Compliance and Standards

• Good Laboratory Practice workflows

• GMP sterilization programs

• Microbiological contamination control procedures

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-E20 is a 20 L steam sterilizer operating at 121–134 °C and 0.1–0.22 MPa with digital control, designed for routine sterilization of culture media, laboratory instruments, glassware, and biohazard waste.