Vertical Autoclave LVA-F13 - Remote Monitoring Capable Ready Sterilizer

What Is a Vertical Autoclave?

A Vertical Autoclave is a laboratory steam sterilizer that uses pressurized saturated steam at 121–134 °C and controlled pressure to eliminate microorganisms, spores, and contaminants from culture media, instruments, liquids, and biohazard waste.

Product Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Vertical Autoclave
Model Number	LVA-F13
Product Type	Steam Sterilization Equipment
Temperature Range	105–134 °C
Pressure	Up to 0.22 MPa
Control	Digital monitoring
Used For	Media, instruments, liquids, waste
Industries	Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Research

What Is This Product Used For?

Vertical Autoclave LVA-F13 is used for moist heat sterilization of laboratory materials using pressurized steam. It eliminates microbial contamination from culture media, instruments, liquids, 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

Top-loading sterilization chamber
Programmable sterilization cycles
Digital monitoring of temperature and pressure
Safety interlocks and pressure protection
Suitable for liquid and solid sterilization loads
Water level monitoring and automatic cycle control

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Temperature	105–134 °C
Pressure	Up to 0.22 MPa
Chamber Type	Vertical cylindrical
Control	Digital system
Safety	Over-pressure & low water protection
Power	220 V AC, 50 Hz

When Should You Choose This Vertical Autoclave?

Routine sterilization of liquids and instruments required
Microbiology or clinical workflows involved
Programmable sterilization cycles needed
Space-efficient top-loading design preferred
Laboratories require contamination control workflows

Vertical vs Benchtop Autoclave

Feature	Vertical Autoclave	Benchtop Autoclave
Capacity	Medium	Small
Loading	Top-loading	Front-loading
Use Case	Routine lab sterilization	Small batch sterilization

Industries That Use This Equipment

Pharmaceutical laboratories
Biotechnology and microbiology labs
Healthcare and clinical laboratories
Academic and research institutions

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Autoclaves LVA-F13

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

Q2. What temperature is used?
Typically 121 °C or 134 °C.

Q3. Can liquid media be sterilized?
Yes, using controlled cycles.

Q4. What safety features are included?
Pressure protection, interlocks, and water level monitoring.

Q5. How long does a cycle take?
Typically 15–60 minutes depending on load.

Typical Application Scenarios

Culture media sterilization
Instrument and glassware decontamination
Biohazard waste processing
Clinical and research sterilization

Compliance and Standards

GMP sterilization workflows
Laboratory biosafety protocols
Healthcare sterilization standards

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-F13 is a top-loading steam sterilizer operating at 105–134 °C and up to 0.22 MPa with digital control and safety features, designed for routine laboratory sterilization workflows.