Vertical Autoclave LVA-B14 - Vertical Air Displacement Sterilizer

What is Vertical Autoclave LVA-B14?

Vertical Autoclave LVA-B14 is a 14 L laboratory steam sterilizer that uses pressurized saturated steam at up to 134 °C and 0.22 MPa to sterilize instruments, culture media, and biohazard waste. It is used in research, clinical, and pharmaceutical laboratories for controlled sterilization processes.

Product Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Vertical Autoclave
Model Number	LVA-B14
Product Type	Steam Sterilization Equipment
Used For	Sterilizing laboratory instruments, media, and waste
Industries	Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Research, Academic
Alternative Equipment	Table Top Autoclave, Horizontal Autoclave
Warranty	1 Year Standard Warranty
Support	Technical documentation and application guidance available

What is a Vertical Autoclave Used For?

Vertical autoclave is used for sterilizing laboratory instruments, glassware, culture media, and biohazardous waste using high-pressure saturated steam. It eliminates microorganisms and spores, making it essential for contamination control in laboratories.

How Does Vertical Autoclave LVA-B14 Work?

Vertical Autoclave LVA-B14 works by generating saturated steam inside a sealed chamber. The steam increases temperature and pressure, penetrates materials, and maintains sterilization conditions for a set time. After completion, pressure is released safely before unloading.

Key Functional Capabilities

Vertical chamber for batch sterilization
Preset temperature and timer control
Pressure safety interlock system
Top-loading for media and glassware
Digital monitoring interface
Compatible with standard lab sterilization workflows

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Capacity	14 L
Temperature	Up to 134 °C
Pressure	0.22 MPa
Timer	0–60 min
Material	Stainless steel
Heating	Electric steam generation
Power	220 V AC, 50 Hz
Installation	Bench / Floor

When Should You Choose This Autoclave?

Small batch sterilization is required
Vertical loading is preferred
Limited lab space is available
Routine sterilization cycles are performed
Laboratory safety and contamination control are critical

Alternative Equipment

Table Top Autoclave – compact labs
Horizontal Autoclave – high volume
Biohazard Waste Autoclave – waste treatment

Frequently Asked Questions Vertical Autoclave LVA-B14

Q1: What materials can be sterilized?
Glassware, instruments, culture media, and laboratory waste can be sterilized using saturated steam cycles.

Q2: Can liquids be sterilized?
Yes, liquids such as media and buffers can be sterilized using controlled heating and cooling cycles.

Q3: What temperature is used in autoclave?
Autoclaves typically operate at 121 °C or 134 °C depending on sterilization requirements.

Q4: How is cycle time controlled?
Cycle duration is set using a digital timer for heating and holding phases.

Q5: Is it safe to operate?
Yes, it includes pressure interlocks, temperature monitoring, and safety release mechanisms.

Q6: Does it need external steam?
No, it generates steam internally using electric heating.

Typical Applications

Sterilization of microbiological media
Decontamination of lab glassware
Biohazard waste treatment
Academic laboratory sterilization

Compliance and Standards

Laboratory biosafety practices
Moist heat sterilization guidelines
Internal quality control procedures

Comparison Table of Vertical Autoclave LVA-B14

Feature	LVA-B14
Capacity	14 L
Temperature	Up to 134 °C
Pressure	0.22 MPa
Type	Vertical
Use	Small batch sterilization

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-B14 is a compact 14 L steam sterilizer operating at up to 134 °C and 0.22 MPa. It is used for sterilizing laboratory instruments, media, and waste in research, clinical, and pharmaceutical environments requiring controlled and repeatable sterilization cycles.