Vertical Autoclave

The ALC-SCIENTIFIC Digital Vertical Autoclave is a top-loading steam sterilizer designed for controlled sterilization and decontamination of compatible laboratory materials using saturated steam under pressure. It may be used for laboratory glassware, culture media, metal instruments, selected plastics, microbiological materials, liquid loads and laboratory waste when an appropriate validated cycle and load configuration are used. Depending on the selected configuration, the autoclave may include digital temperature and time control, programmable cycles, automatic air removal, controlled steam exhaust, liquid cooling, drying, load-temperature sensing, cycle recording and advanced safety interlocks. Vertical construction provides high chamber capacity within a comparatively compact floor area. Final chamber capacity, sterilization range, operating pressure, controller functions, utilities and compliance must be confirmed for the selected ALC-SCIENTIFIC model.

• Vertical top-loading chamber configuration.
• Saturated-steam sterilization under pressure.
• Digital or microprocessor-based process control.
• Reference sterilization range from approximately 105°C to 135°C or 140°C, model-dependent.
• Programmable sterilization temperature and holding time.
• Automatic heating, sterilization and exhaust sequence.
• Liquid, solid, glassware, media and waste cycle options in selected models.
• Stainless-steel sterilization chamber.
• Stainless-steel loading baskets or buckets.
• Automatic pressure and temperature monitoring.
• Safety interlock preventing opening under pressure.
• Low-water-level protection and overpressure safety valve.
• Audible and visual process alarms.
• Optional rapid cooling, vacuum drying and cycle documentation.
• Optional load-temperature sensor and biohazard exhaust filtration.

A Vertical Autoclave sterilizes compatible materials using saturated steam under controlled temperature and pressure. Water is heated to generate steam, air is removed from the chamber, and the controller raises the chamber to the programmed temperature and pressure. The holding period begins only after the required sterilization condition is reached. Steam is then exhausted in a controlled manner, followed by cooling and optional drying. Liquid loads require slower exhaust and cooling to reduce boiling, bottle breakage and loss of contents.

• Lid or door interlock with pressure- and temperature-dependent locking.
• Cycle-start prevention when the lid is open or not correctly locked.
• Overpressure safety valve and low-water heater protection.
• Overtemperature cut-off and continuous pressure/temperature monitoring.
• Electrical leakage breaker and over-current protection.
• Sensor, heater, relay, water, pressure and cycle-failure alarms.
• Restricted opening until pressure and temperature are safe.
• Optional emergency stop and automatic fault diagnostics.

Final model codes, capacity, cycle functions and utility requirements: To be confirmed.

Accessory compatibility must be confirmed for the selected model.

• Clean the chamber after routine use and remove spills promptly.
• Use only compatible cleaning agents.
• Drain and replace chamber water according to the operating procedure.
• Inspect and clean the lid gasket and sealing surface regularly.
• Inspect safety valves according to the maintenance schedule.
• Check water-level protection and lid-locking functions.
• Keep drainage and exhaust lines free from obstruction.
• Inspect baskets and buckets for corrosion or damage.
• Descale heaters and chamber surfaces where required.
• Use specified feed-water quality.
• Calibrate temperature, pressure and timer functions.
• Test alarms and self-diagnostic systems.
• Replace biological exhaust filters according to the validated schedule.
• Inspect vacuum-pump oil and seals where applicable.
• Maintain cycle, calibration and maintenance records.
• Revalidate after major repair, relocation or controller modification.