Vertical Autoclave LVA-F22 - Door Interlock Compatible Steam Sterilizer

Vertical Autoclave LVA-F22 is a 22 L laboratory autoclave that uses pressurized saturated steam at 121°C to 134°C to sterilize liquids, culture media, instruments, and biohazard materials. It is used in pharmaceutical, clinical, and research laboratories for controlled steam sterilization and contamination prevention.

What Is Vertical Autoclave LVA-F22?

Vertical Autoclave LVA-F22 is a laboratory steam sterilization system designed to eliminate microorganisms, spores, and contaminants using high-pressure saturated steam. It ensures controlled sterilization conditions for laboratory materials requiring microbiological safety and compliance.

What Is This Autoclave Used For?

This autoclave is used for:

Sterilizing culture media and reagents
Decontaminating laboratory instruments
Processing biohazardous waste
Sterilizing glassware and liquid samples

It ensures sterile conditions for laboratory and clinical workflows.

How Does Vertical Autoclave LVA-F22 Work?

Vertical Autoclave generates saturated steam inside a sealed chamber under pressure. Steam transfers heat into materials, denaturing proteins and destroying microorganisms. Temperature, pressure, and cycle time are programmable, ensuring validated sterilization cycles with controlled exhaust and cooling.

Key Functional Capabilities

Steam sterilization up to 134°C
Programmable sterilization cycles
Digital monitoring of temperature and pressure
Safety interlocks and pressure protection
Liquid sterilization with controlled cooling

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Capacity	22 L
Temperature	105–134°C
Pressure	Up to 2.1 bar
Cycle Time	15–120 minutes
Display	Digital touch interface
Power	220 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions	450 × 500 × 900 mm
Weight	Approx. 50 kg

Who Should Use This Autoclave?

This autoclave is suitable for:

Pharmaceutical laboratories
Microbiology and research labs
Hospitals and clinical labs
Academic institutions
Food and environmental testing labs

When Should You Choose This Autoclave?

Choose Labtron LVA-F22 when:

Routine steam sterilization is required
Liquid and media sterilization is needed
Space-saving vertical design is preferred
Programmable cycles are required
Compliance with GLP/GMP is necessary

Vertical vs Horizontal Autoclave

Feature	Vertical Autoclave	Horizontal Autoclave
Loading	Top-loading	Front-loading
Space	Compact	Larger
Capacity	Small–medium	Medium–large
Use Case	Laboratories	Industrial

Alternative Equipment

Tabletop autoclaves – small sample volumes
Horizontal autoclaves – large batch processing
Steam sterilizers – advanced drying systems
Microwave sterilizers – rapid media processing

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Autoclave LVA-F22

1Q. What materials can be sterilized?
Liquids, culture media, glassware, instruments, and biohazard waste can be sterilized using pressurized steam.

2Q. What temperature does it operate at?
Typical sterilization occurs between 121°C and 134°C depending on load type.

3Q. Is it suitable for microbiology labs?
Yes, it is used for sterilizing media, tools, and waste in microbiology workflows.

4Q. Can sterilization cycles be adjusted?
Yes, temperature, pressure, and cycle time can be programmed for different loads.

5Q. How long is a sterilization cycle?
Cycles typically range from 15 to 120 minutes depending on requirements.

Typical Applications

Culture media sterilization
Instrument decontamination
Clinical sterilization workflows
Laboratory waste treatment
Research contamination control

Compliance and Standards

ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665 – Steam sterilization
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Biosafety Level 1 & 2 standards

Executive Summary

Vertical Autoclave LVA-F22 is suitable for laboratories requiring 22 L capacity steam sterilization up to 134°C with programmable cycles, digital monitoring, and safety protection. It is ideal for research, clinical, and pharmaceutical environments handling routine sterilization workflows.