Vertical Laboratory Autoclave LVA-L11 - Air Removal Research Sterilization Unit

What Is a Vertical Laboratory Autoclave?

A vertical laboratory autoclave is a steam sterilization system that uses pressurized saturated steam (up to 134 °C and 0.22 MPa) to eliminate microorganisms from laboratory instruments, media, glassware, and biohazard waste, ensuring contamination-free workflows.

Product Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Vertical Laboratory Autoclave
Model Number	LVA-L11
Product Type	Steam Sterilization Equipment
Temperature Range	105 °C to 134 °C
Pressure	0.22 MPa
Control Type	Programmable
Power Supply	220 V AC, 50 Hz

What Is This Autoclave Used For?

This autoclave is used to sterilize:

Laboratory glassware
Culture media
Surgical and lab instruments
Microbiological waste

It ensures sterile conditions for laboratory testing, research, and clinical workflows.

How Does a Vertical Autoclave Work?

The sterilization process includes:

Steam generation using electric heating
Air displacement inside the chamber
Steam penetration into materials
High-temperature exposure (121–134 °C)
Holding time for sterilization
Controlled exhaust and drying

This process destroys microorganisms through protein denaturation.

Key Functional Capabilities

Programmable sterilization cycles
Temperature and pressure monitoring
Automatic exhaust and drying
Safety interlock system
Suitable for liquids, solids, and waste

Why Choose Vertical Autoclave LVA-L11?

Choose this model when:

Laboratory space is limited
Vertical loading is preferred
Liquid media sterilization is required
Routine sterilization cycles are needed
Temperature up to 134 °C is required

Vertical vs Horizontal Autoclave

Vertical autoclave → space-saving, small to medium loads
Horizontal autoclave → high-capacity, bulk sterilization

Industries That Use This Autoclave

Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Biotechnology laboratories
Clinical diagnostics
Research institutions
Food and environmental labs

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Temperature	105–134 °C
Pressure	0.22 MPa
Heating	Electric
Chamber Type	Vertical
Control	Programmable

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Autoclave LVA-L11

1Q. What temperature is used in an autoclave?
Autoclaves typically operate at 121 °C or 134 °C for effective sterilization.

2Q. What pressure is used?
Standard working pressure is around 0.22 MPa for steam sterilization.

3Q. Can liquids be sterilized?
Yes, vertical autoclaves are suitable for liquid media sterilization.

4Q. How long is a sterilization cycle?
Typical cycles range from 20 to 60 minutes depending on load type.

4Q. Is it suitable for microbiology labs?
Yes, it is widely used for sterilizing culture media and lab instruments.

Typical Applications

Culture media sterilization
Glassware decontamination
Biohazard waste treatment
Laboratory sterilization workflows

Compliance and Standards

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Laboratory biosafety protocols

Comparison Table of Vertical Laboratory Autoclave LVA-L11

Model	Chamber Capacity	Sterilization Temp	Working Pressure	Control Type	Key Features	Typical Use Cases	Industries
LVA-K10	Not specified	105–134 °C	Up to 0.22 MPa	Digital programmable	Automatic exhaust, drying, safety interlocks	Glassware, media, instruments, lab waste	Pharma, biotech, hospitals, research labs, food testing
LVA-K11	110 L	121–134 °C	0.22 MPa	Microprocessor-controlled	Top-loading vertical chamber, preset programs, visual display, safety interlocks	Solids, liquids, wrapped instruments, biohazard waste	Pharma, biotech, clinical, research labs
LVA-K12	120 L	Up to 134 °C	0.22 MPa	Microprocessor control	Floor-standing, top-loading, safety interlocks, pressure & temp monitoring	Culture media, instruments, lab waste	Pharma, biotech, clinical, research, hospitals
LVA-K13	Not specified	121–134 °C	Standard steam pressure	Digital control with programmable cycles	Safety interlocks, pressure monitoring, adjustable cycles	Culture media, instruments, lab waste	Pharma, biotech, clinical, research, academic labs
LVA-K14	14 L	Up to 134 °C	0.22 MPa	Manual or semi-auto interface	Vertical chamber, safety lid locking, temperature & pressure monitoring	Small to mid-volume sterilization, lab media & instruments	Pharma, biotech, clinical, research labs
LVA-L11	Not specified	105–134 °C	0.22 MPa	Programmable control	Vertical chamber, auto exhaust & drying, safety interlocks, handles solids/liquids/waste	Culture media, instruments, glassware, biohazard waste	Pharma, biotech, clinical labs, research institutes, healthcare

Executive Summary

Vertical Laboratory Autoclave LVA-L11 is a steam-based sterilization system designed for laboratories requiring controlled, repeatable sterilization of instruments, media, and biohazard waste using high temperature and pressure.

Vertical Laboratory Autoclave LVA-L11 - Air Removal Research Sterilization Unit

What Is a Vertical Laboratory Autoclave?

Product Snapshot

How Does a Vertical Autoclave Work?

Key Functional Capabilities

Why Choose Vertical Autoclave LVA-L11?

Vertical vs Horizontal Autoclave

Industries That Use This Autoclave

Technical Specifications

1Q. What temperature is used in an autoclave? Autoclaves typically operate at 121 °C or 134 °C for effective sterilization.

2Q. What pressure is used? Standard working pressure is around 0.22 MPa for steam sterilization.

3Q. Can liquids be sterilized? Yes, vertical autoclaves are suitable for liquid media sterilization.

4Q. How long is a sterilization cycle? Typical cycles range from 20 to 60 minutes depending on load type.

4Q. Is it suitable for microbiology labs? Yes, it is widely used for sterilizing culture media and lab instruments.

Typical Applications

Compliance and Standards

Comparison Table of Vertical Laboratory Autoclave LVA-L11

Model

Chamber Capacity

Sterilization Temp

Working Pressure

Control Type

Key Features

Typical Use Cases

Industries

LVA-K10

Not specified

105–134 °C

Up to 0.22 MPa

Digital programmable

Automatic exhaust, drying, safety interlocks

Glassware, media, instruments, lab waste

Pharma, biotech, hospitals, research labs, food testing

LVA-K11

110 L

121–134 °C

0.22 MPa

Microprocessor-controlled

Top-loading vertical chamber, preset programs, visual display, safety interlocks

Solids, liquids, wrapped instruments, biohazard waste

Pharma, biotech, clinical, research labs

LVA-K12

120 L

Up to 134 °C

0.22 MPa

Microprocessor control

Floor-standing, top-loading, safety interlocks, pressure & temp monitoring

Culture media, instruments, lab waste

Pharma, biotech, clinical, research, hospitals

LVA-K13

Not specified

121–134 °C

Standard steam pressure

Digital control with programmable cycles

Safety interlocks, pressure monitoring, adjustable cycles

Culture media, instruments, lab waste

Pharma, biotech, clinical, research, academic labs

LVA-K14

14 L

Up to 134 °C

0.22 MPa

Manual or semi-auto interface

Vertical chamber, safety lid locking, temperature & pressure monitoring

Small to mid-volume sterilization, lab media & instruments

Pharma, biotech, clinical, research labs

LVA-L11

Not specified

105–134 °C

0.22 MPa

Programmable control

Vertical chamber, auto exhaust & drying, safety interlocks, handles solids/liquids/waste

Culture media, instruments, glassware, biohazard waste

Pharma, biotech, clinical labs, research institutes, healthcare

Executive Summary

1Q. What temperature is used in an autoclave?
Autoclaves typically operate at 121 °C or 134 °C for effective sterilization.

2Q. What pressure is used?
Standard working pressure is around 0.22 MPa for steam sterilization.

3Q. Can liquids be sterilized?
Yes, vertical autoclaves are suitable for liquid media sterilization.

4Q. How long is a sterilization cycle?
Typical cycles range from 20 to 60 minutes depending on load type.

4Q. Is it suitable for microbiology labs?
Yes, it is widely used for sterilizing culture media and lab instruments.

105–134 °C

110 L

121–134 °C

120 L

Up to 134 °C

121–134 °C

14 L

Up to 134 °C

0.22 MPa

105–134 °C

0.22 MPa