Vertical Autoclave LVA-E11 - Chemical Integrator Compatible Lab Autoclave

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 media, instruments, glassware, and biohazard waste.

Product Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Vertical Autoclave
Model Number	LVA-E11
Product Type	Steam Sterilization Equipment
Used For	Sterilization of media, glassware, instruments, and waste
Industries	Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Research, Food Testing
Alternative Equipment	Horizontal Autoclave, Tabletop Autoclave, Dry Heat Sterilizer
Warranty	1 Year
Documentation	Technical manuals available

What Is This Product Used For?

Vertical Autoclave LVA-E11 is used for moist heat sterilization of laboratory materials through pressurized steam exposure. It eliminates microbial contamination from culture media, instruments, glassware, and biohazard waste while maintaining controlled sterilization conditions.

How Does a Vertical Autoclave Work?

Water is heated to generate saturated steam
Steam fills the sealed sterilization chamber
Pressure increases to reach sterilization temperatures
Steam penetrates materials and destroys microorganisms
Holding time ensures sterilization completion
Controlled exhaust releases pressure safely
Drying prepares materials for handling

Key Functional Capabilities

Programmable sterilization cycles
Digital monitoring of temperature and pressure
Safety interlock mechanisms
Suitable for liquid, solid, and waste loads
Controlled sterilization workflows for laboratories

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Temperature Range	121–134 °C
Pressure Range	0.1–0.22 MPa
Chamber Type	Vertical
Control	Digital programmable
Safety	Over-pressure and temperature protection
Power	220 V AC, 50 Hz

When Should You Choose This Vertical Autoclave?

Routine sterilization of laboratory materials
Microbiological contamination control required
Liquid and waste sterilization cycles needed
Compact vertical sterilization preferred
Laboratories follow GMP or quality protocols

Vertical vs Horizontal Autoclave

Feature	Vertical Autoclave	Horizontal Autoclave
Loading	Top loading	Front loading
Capacity	Medium	High
Space	Compact	Large
Use Case	Routine lab sterilization	Bulk sterilization

Industries That Use This Equipment

Pharmaceutical laboratories
Biotechnology and microbiology labs
Healthcare and hospital laboratories
Food testing and quality control labs
Academic research institutions

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Autoclave LVA-E11

Q1. What does a vertical autoclave sterilize?
Media, glassware, instruments, textiles, and biohazard waste.

Q2. What temperatures are used?
Typically 121 °C or 134 °C depending on the cycle.

Q3. Can liquids be sterilized?
Yes, programmable cycles allow liquid sterilization.

Q4. What safety features are included?
Pressure control, temperature monitoring, and safety interlocks.

Q5. Is it suitable for microbiology labs?
Yes, it is widely used for culture media and contamination control.

Typical Application Scenarios

Culture media sterilization
Glassware and instrument decontamination
Biohazard waste processing
Pharmaceutical sterilization validation

Compliance and Standards

GMP sterilization workflows
Laboratory biosafety guidelines
Microbiological quality control practices

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-E11 is a programmable steam sterilizer operating at 121–134 °C and up to 0.22 MPa, designed for sterilization of laboratory media, instruments, glassware, and biohazard waste in controlled environments.