Vertical Autoclave LVA-E21 - Rapid Cooling Cycle Ready Sterilizer

What Is a Vertical Autoclave?

A vertical autoclave is a laboratory steam sterilizer that uses pressurized saturated steam at 105–135 °C and controlled pressure to eliminate microorganisms, spores, and contaminants from glassware, culture media, instruments, and biohazard waste.

Product Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Vertical Autoclave
Model Number	LVA-E21
Product Type	Laboratory Sterilization Equipment
Capacity	21 L
Temperature Range	105–135 °C
Pressure Range	0.1–2.1 bar
Cycle Time	15–120 min
Control	Digital LED display
Industries	Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Research

What Is This Product Used For?

Vertical Autoclave LVA-E21 is used for moist heat sterilization of laboratory materials using pressurized steam. It eliminates microbial contamination from glassware, culture media, instruments, and biohazard 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 allows safe unloading

Key Functional Capabilities

21 L compact sterilization chamber
Programmable sterilization cycles
Digital monitoring of temperature and pressure
Safety interlocks and pressure release system
Suitable for liquid and solid sterilization loads
Space-efficient design for laboratory use

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Capacity	21 L
Temperature	105–135 °C
Pressure	0.1–2.1 bar
Time	15–120 min
Power	220 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions	400 × 450 × 850 mm
Weight	45 kg

When Should You Choose This Vertical Autoclave?

Small to medium sterilization loads are handled
Culture media and glassware sterilization required
Programmable sterilization cycles needed
Compact laboratory setup preferred
Routine sterilization workflows required

Vertical vs Horizontal Autoclave

Feature	Vertical Autoclave	Horizontal Autoclave
Loading	Top loading	Front loading
Capacity	Small to medium	Medium to high
Space	Compact	Larger
Use Case	Routine 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

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 is the operating temperature?
Up to 135 °C.

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

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

Typical Application Scenarios

Culture media sterilization
Instrument decontamination
Biohazard waste processing
Research laboratory sterilization

Compliance and Standards

Laboratory sterilization protocols
GMP and biosafety workflows
ISO and regulatory sterilization guidelines

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-E21 is a 21 L steam sterilizer operating at 105–135 °C with programmable cycles and digital monitoring, designed for routine sterilization of laboratory materials including glassware, culture media, instruments, and biohazard waste.