Vertical Autoclave LVA-E15 - Vacuum Assist Compatible Lab Autoclave

What Is a Vertical Autoclave?

A vertical autoclave is a laboratory steam sterilizer that uses pressurized saturated steam at 105–121 °C and controlled pressure to eliminate microorganisms, spores, and contaminants from instruments, glassware, culture media, and laboratory waste.

Product Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Vertical Autoclave
Model Number	LVA-E15
Product Type	Laboratory Steam Sterilizer
Capacity	15 L
Temperature Range	105–121 °C
Pressure Range	1.0–1.2 bar
Time Range	15–60 min
Control	Digital display
Industries	Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Research

What Is This Product Used For?

Vertical Autoclave LVA-E15 is used for moist heat sterilization of laboratory materials using pressurized steam. It eliminates microbial contamination from instruments, glassware, culture media, and biohazardous waste.

How Does a Vertical Autoclave Work?

Water is heated to generate saturated steam
Steam fills the sealed chamber
Pressure increases to reach sterilization temperature
Steam penetrates materials and destroys microorganisms
Holding time ensures sterilization completion
Controlled exhaust releases pressure safely
Cooling enables safe unloading

Key Functional Capabilities

Compact 15 L vertical sterilization chamber
Programmable sterilization cycles (15–60 minutes)
Digital monitoring of temperature and pressure
Safety interlocks and pressure release system
Suitable for liquid and solid sterilization
Space-efficient laboratory sterilization solution

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Capacity	15 L
Temperature	105–121 °C
Pressure	1.0–1.2 bar
Time	15–60 min
Power	220 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions	450 × 380 × 750 mm
Weight	28 kg

When Should You Choose This Vertical Autoclave?

Small-volume sterilization required
Routine lab sterilization workflows
Liquid and media sterilization needed
Compact system required for limited space
Controlled sterilization cycles required

Vertical vs Horizontal Autoclave

Feature	Vertical Autoclave	Horizontal Autoclave
Loading	Top loading	Front loading
Capacity	Low to medium	High
Space	Compact	Larger
Use Case	Routine lab sterilization	Bulk sterilization

Industries That Use This Equipment

Pharmaceutical laboratories
Biotechnology and microbiology labs
Clinical and hospital laboratories
Academic and research institutions

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Autoclave LVA-E15

Q1. What materials can be sterilized?
Glassware, instruments, media, and biohazard waste.

Q2. Can liquids be sterilized?
Yes, it supports liquid sterilization cycles.

Q3. What temperature does it operate at?
Up to 121 °C.

Q4. What safety features are included?
Pressure release, interlocks, and monitoring systems.

Q5. What capacity does it offer?
15 L chamber capacity.

Typical Application Scenarios

Culture media sterilization
Instrument decontamination
Biohazard waste processing
Research laboratory sterilization

Compliance and Standards

Laboratory sterilization protocols
Microbiological safety standards
Healthcare and research sterilization practices

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-E15 is a 15 L steam sterilizer operating at 105–121 °C and 1.0–1.2 bar with digital control and safety interlocks, designed for routine laboratory sterilization of instruments, glassware, media, and waste.