Vertical Autoclave LVA-C13 - Thermal Lift Lab Purification Unit

What is Vertical Autoclave LVA-C13

Vertical Autoclave LVA-C13 is a digital top-loading steam sterilizer designed for sterilizing laboratory media, instruments, glassware, and biological waste using saturated steam up to 134 °C.

Product Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Vertical Autoclave
Model Number	LVA-C13
Product Type	Laboratory Steam Sterilization Equipment
Used For	Sterilization of media, instruments, glassware, and laboratory waste
Industries	Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Research Laboratories, Food Testing
Alternative Equipment	Horizontal Autoclave, Benchtop Autoclave, Portable Steam Sterilizer
Warranty	1 Year Standard Warranty
Support	Technical documentation and application guidance available

What Is This Product Used For

Vertical Autoclave LVA-C13 is used for sterilizing laboratory materials through high-pressure saturated steam exposure. It eliminates microorganisms from reusable instruments, microbiological media, glassware, and biological waste before disposal or reuse.

Industries That Use This Product

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratories
• Biotechnology and microbiology research facilities
• Hospitals and clinical sterilization departments
• Academic and research institutes
• Food and environmental testing laboratories

How Does Vertical Autoclave LVA-C13 Work

Vertical Autoclave generates saturated steam inside a sealed chamber. Temperature and pressure rise to sterilization levels, allowing steam to penetrate loads and inactivate microorganisms. After the holding phase, controlled exhaust and cooling prepare materials for safe removal.

Core Functional Capabilities

• Steam sterilization with controlled temperature and pressure
• Digital monitoring of sterilization parameters
• Programmable cycle timing
• Pressure and temperature safety regulation
• Suitable for routine laboratory sterilization
• Applicable for microbiology, research, and clinical workflows

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Sterilization Temperature	Up to 134 °C
Working Pressure	Approx. 0.22 MPa
Timer Range	Programmable cycle timing
Heating Method	Electric steam generation
Control System	Digital control interface
Power Supply	220 V AC, 50 Hz

Best Fit vs Limitations

Best Fit	Limitations
Microbiology and research laboratories	Chamber volume not specified
Pharmaceutical QC workflows	Not ideal when exact capacity matching is required
Clinical sterilization rooms	Requires proper cycle selection by load type
Waste and media sterilization	Not suitable for very high-throughput central sterilization

How to Choose This Vertical Autoclave

• Routine sterilization of glassware and media is required
• Programmable steam sterilization cycles are preferred
• Controlled temperature and pressure processing is needed
• Infectious waste sterilization is part of the workflow
• Research, clinical, or pharmaceutical sterilization programs are followed

Alternative Equipment

• Horizontal autoclaves for higher capacity sterilization
• Benchtop autoclaves for compact laboratory environments
• Portable steam sterilizers for field or small laboratory use

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Autoclave LVA-C13

Q1. What materials can be sterilized using this autoclave?
It sterilizes laboratory glassware, culture media, surgical instruments, textile materials, and microbiological waste.

Q2. What sterilization temperature is commonly used?
Typical cycles operate at 121 °C or 134 °C depending on load type and application.

Q3. Is this autoclave suitable for microbiology laboratories
Yes, it is suitable for sterilizing culture media, Petri dishes, glassware, and laboratory instruments.

Q4. How long does a sterilization cycle take?
Cycle time depends on load volume and selected parameters, typically ranging from 20 to 60 minutes.

Q5. Can biological waste be processed in this autoclave?
Yes, it can sterilize infectious and bio hazardous laboratory waste before disposal.

Typical Application Scenarios

• Sterilization of microbiological culture media
• Processing reusable surgical instruments
• Decontamination of laboratory glassware
• Sterilization of biological waste

Compliance and Standards

• Good Laboratory Practice
• Good Manufacturing Practice sterilization workflows
• Microbiological laboratory sterilization protocols

Internal Linking Opportunities

Section	Suggested Links
Parent Category	Vertical Autoclaves
Related Products	Horizontal Autoclaves, Benchtop Autoclaves
Buying Guides	Guide to Steam Sterilization in Laboratories
Technical Articles	Understanding Autoclave Sterilization Cycles

Comparison Table of Vertical Autoclave LVA-C13

Feature	LVA-B12	LVA-B13	LVA-B14	LVA-B15	LVA-C10	LVA-C11	LVA-C12	LVA-C13
Capacity	12 L	~50 L	14 L	15 L	100 L	50 L	12 L	Not specified
Loading	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical
Temperature	Up to 134 °C	Up to 134 °C	Up to 134 °C	Up to 134 °C	121/134 °C	121/134 °C	Up to 134 °C	Up to 134 °C
Pressure	Up to 0.22 MPa	~0.22 MPa	0.22 MPa	0.22 MPa	0.12–0.22 MPa	0.12–0.22 MPa	Up to 0.22 MPa	Approx. 0.22 MPa
Control	Microprocessor	Digital	Preset	Microprocessor	Manual/Semi-auto	Microprocessor	Adjustable/Preset	Digital
Use Case	Small labs	Medium labs	Teaching labs	Routine labs	High-volume labs	Medium labs	Small labs	Research and microbiology labs

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-C13 is a digital top-loading steam sterilizer for laboratory, pharmaceutical, research, and healthcare applications. It operates up to 134 °C and approx. 0.22 MPa, with programmable timing for liquids, instruments, glassware, and biological waste. It is suitable for laboratories requiring controlled temperature, pressure, and timing for validated sterilization workflows.