Vertical Autoclave LVA-C15 - Thermal Break Lab Purification System

What is Vertical Autoclave LVA-C15

Vertical Autoclave LVA-C15 is a 15 L steam sterilizer designed for sterilizing laboratory media, instruments, glassware, and waste using pressurized saturated steam at 121–134 °C.

Product Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Vertical Autoclave
Model Number	LVA-C15
Product Type	Laboratory Steam Sterilization System
Used For	Sterilization of media, glassware, instruments, and laboratory materials
Industries	Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Research Laboratories, Academic Institutes
Alternative Equipment	Horizontal Autoclave, Benchtop Autoclave, Dry Heat Sterilizer
Warranty	1 Year Standard Warranty
Support	Technical documentation and application guidance available

What Is This Product Used For

Vertical Autoclave LVA-C15 is used for high-pressure steam sterilization of laboratory materials requiring contamination-free handling. It enables sterilization of microbiological media, surgical tools, laboratory containers, and biohazard waste in controlled laboratory workflows.

Industries That Use This Product

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratories
• Biotechnology and life science research facilities
• Hospitals and clinical diagnostic laboratories
• Academic and university laboratories
• Food microbiology and environmental testing laboratories

How Does Vertical Autoclave LVA-C15 Work

The autoclave generates saturated steam inside a sealed chamber and increases pressure to achieve sterilization temperatures. Materials are exposed to controlled temperature and pressure for a defined cycle duration. After completion, controlled exhaust and cooling allow safe removal.

Core Functional Capabilities

• Steam sterilization with programmable cycles
• Digital monitoring of temperature and pressure
• Safety interlocks and pressure protection
• Temperature uniformity for effective sterilization
• Suitable for routine laboratory workflows

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Chamber Capacity	15 Liters
Temperature Range	Up to 134 °C
Working Pressure	Up to 0.22 MPa
Control System	Digital control with display
Sterilization Timer	Programmable
Power Supply	220 V AC, 50 Hz

Best Fit vs Limitations

Best Fit	Limitations
Small to medium laboratory sterilization	Not suitable for large-scale processing
Microbiology and clinical labs	Limited chamber capacity
Research and diagnostic workflows	Batch processing required
Compact installations	Not for high-throughput labs

How to Choose This Vertical Autoclave

• Small to medium sterilization capacity is required
• Programmable sterilization cycles are needed
• Routine sterilization of media and instruments is performed
• Controlled monitoring of temperature and pressure is required
• Compact sterilization equipment is preferred

Alternative Equipment

• Benchtop autoclaves for compact setups
• Horizontal autoclaves for large-volume sterilization
• Dry heat sterilizers for moisture-free sterilization

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Autoclave LVA-C15

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

Q2. What sterilization temperature is used?
It operates at 121 °C and 134 °C depending on the load

Q3. Can it be used in clinical laboratories?
Yes, it is suitable for clinical, research, and diagnostic laboratories

Q4. How is sterilization monitored?
Through a digital interface displaying temperature, pressure, and cycle status

Q5. Is it suitable for microbiological applications?
Yes, it is widely used for microbiology workflows

Typical Application Scenarios

• Sterilization of microbiological culture media
• Laboratory glassware preparation
• Biohazard waste decontamination
• Clinical instrument sterilization

Compliance and Standards

• Good Laboratory Practice
• Good Manufacturing Practice sterilization workflows
• Laboratory biosafety protocols

Comparison Table of Vertical Autoclave LVA-C14

Model	Volume	Temperature	Pressure	Control	Key Use
LVA-C10	100 L	121 / 134 °C	0.12–0.22 MPa	Manual / Semi-auto	High-volume labs
LVA-C11	50 L	121 / 134 °C	0.12–0.22 MPa	Microprocessor	Medium labs
LVA-C12	12 L	Up to 134 °C	Up to 0.22 MPa	Adjustable	Small labs
LVA-C13	~50 L	Up to 134 °C	~0.22 MPa	Digital	Research labs
LVA-C14	14 L	121–134 °C	1.1–1.2 bar	Digital	Microbiology labs
LVA-C15	15 L	121–134 °C	Up to 0.22 MPa	Digital	Small to medium labs

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-C15 is a 15 L digital top-loading steam sterilizer designed for laboratory, microbiology, clinical, pharmaceutical, and research workflows. It provides programmable sterilization cycles at 121–134 °C with digital monitoring, safety interlocks, and uniform steam distribution, making it suitable for sterilizing media, instruments, glassware, and biohazard waste.