Introduction
A horizontal autoclave is a laboratory sterilization device that uses pressurized steam at high temperature to sterilize equipment, media, and waste, with the cylindrical chamber oriented horizontally for convenient loading, and it is widely used in laboratories, hospitals, and industry for effective sterilization. In operation, the items to be sterilized are placed on trays or in baskets that are loaded into the horizontal chamber, the door is closed and sealed, and steam is admitted into the chamber, raising the temperature and pressure to the set sterilization conditions, typically 121 degrees Celsius at about 15 psi for 15-30 minutes or 134 degrees Celsius for shorter cycles; the high-temperature, high-pressure steam kills microorganisms, including bacteria, spores, viruses, and fungi, by denaturing their proteins and damaging their nucleic acids, and after the holding time, the steam is exhausted and the chamber is cooled before unloading. Horizontal autoclaves are available in various sizes, from compact benchtop models to large floor-standing units with capacities of several hundred liters, and they are used for sterilizing culture media, glassware, surgical instruments, laboratory waste, and other heat-stable materials, in microbiology, biology, clinical, pharmaceutical, and food laboratories, and in hospitals and clinics. Features include precise pressure and temperature control, safety interlocks, cycle timers, and digital displays, and they must be operated with proper safety precautions and regularly tested for sterilization effectiveness. With their reliability and large capacity, horizontal autoclaves are essential for sterilization in laboratories and healthcare facilities.
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T710
Horizontal is a microcomputer-controlled unit with a 100L capacity. It features automatic sterilization and an easy-to-use drying function. For safety, the door remains locked until the ...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T615
Horizontal is a Class B single-door autoclave that operates within a temperature range of 105℃ to 139℃. It boasts a capacity of 120 feeding pump along with a water tank. It utilizes sa...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T510
Horizontal with a 150-liter capacity is an efficient sterilization unit designed for use in laboratories. It operates at a working pressure of up to 0.22 MPa, with flexible sterilization...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T512
Horizontal is a 280 L capacited easy to use front loading microprocessor controlled autoclave, with a sterilizing temperature of 134 °With 0.22 MPa of pressure, these come fitted with s...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T511
Horizontal offers maximum temperature of 134 °C, ensuring thorough decontamination. It also offers sterilization and drying times adjustable from 0 to 99 minutes, accommodating differen...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T315
Horizontal is a 1500 pulse vacuum single door autoclave. With a maximum working temperature of 134 °C it effectively sterilizes media, liquids, and waste to be discarded. High-quality i...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T316
Horizontal is a 2000 pulse vacuum single door autoclave. With a maximum working temperature of 134 °C it effectively sterilizes media, liquids, and waste to be discarded. High-quality i...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T314
Horizontal is a 1200 insulation and air sealed structure make it efficient for large-scale sterilization. Equipped with safety features like automatic shutoff preventing overload of curr...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T313
Horizontal is a 800 L capacited pulse vacuum single door autoclave. With a maximum working temperature of 134 °C it effectively sterilizes media, liquids and waste to be discarded. High...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T312
Horizontal is a 600 pulse vacuum single-door autoclave. With a maximum working temperature of 134 °C it effectively sterilizes media, liquids, and waste to be discarded. High-quality in...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T311
Horizontal is a 360 pulse vacuum single-door autoclave. With a maximum working temperature of 134 °C it effectively sterilizes media, liquids, and waste to be discarded. High-quality in...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T310
Horizontal is a 250 pulse vacuum single-door autoclave. With a maximum working temperature of 134 °C it effectively sterilizes media, liquids, and waste to be discarded. High-quality in...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2016
Horizontal is a 2000 L capacity Class B, microprocessor controlled full automatic autoclave with vacuum drying function. It is equipped with advanced motorized or sliding door with an ef...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2015
Horizontal is a 1500 L capacity Class B, microprocessor controlled full automatic autoclave with vacuum drying function. It is equipped with advanced motorized or sliding door with an ef...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2014
Horizontal is a microprocessor-controlled automatic autoclave. It has a capacity of 500 device. It uses high-temperature and high-pressure steam to achieve effective sterilization of lab...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2013
Horizontal is a microprocessor-controlled automatic autoclave. It has a capacity of 400 device. It uses high-temperature and high-pressure steam to achieve effective sterilization of la...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2012
Horizontal is a microprocessor-controlled automatic autoclave. It has a capacity of 280 device It uses high-temperature and high-pressure steam to achieve effective sterilization of lab...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2010
Horizontal is a microprocessor-controlled automatic autoclave.It has a capacity of 150 L and a maximum working temperature of 134 °C. Equipped with safety features like automatic shutof...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2011
Horizontal is a 500 L capacited top loading compact and robust high pressure steam sterilizing unit. The complete leak proof chamber provides efficient sterilization process resulting in...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2020
Horizontal with 150 L capacity and jacket is made of s30408 stainless steel material. Control system to automatically control working of the device and color touch screen display to show...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T614
Horizontal is a system controlled fully automatic horizontal vacuum sterilizer, offers 180 high quality water ring pump and internal circulation structure, features automatic process of ...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T612
Horizontal is a system controlled fully automatic horizontal vacuum sterilizer, offers 120 high quality water ring pump and internal circulation structure, features automatic process of ...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T611
Horizontal is a system-controlled, fully automatic horizontal vacuum sterilizer, offers 80 high-quality water ring pump and internal circulation structure, it features an automatic proce...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T610
The Horizontal horizontal vacuum sterilizer with a 60 premium water ring pump provide the best performance. With a built-in high-quality water ring pump and internal circulation structur...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T620
Horizontal is a 90 over-temperature, over-current and over-pressure with safety valve. This autoclave offers automatic or manual settings of sterilizing temperature, sterilizing time, an...
Horizontal Laboratory Autoclave LHA-T2018
Horizontal is a 120 L capacity Class B, microprocessor controlled automatic autoclave with vacuum drying function and steam generator. It is equipped with advanced automatic temperature ...
Standards
EN 285:2015+A1:2021-Sterilization-Steam sterilizers-Large sterilizers
GB 8599-2021-Technical requirements for large pressure steam sterilizers
IEC 61010-2-040:2020-Particular requirements for sterilizers and washer-disinfectors used to treat medical materials
ISO 17665-1:2006-Sterilization of health-care products-Moist heat-Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Horizontal autoclave for large-capacity steam sterilization of laboratory and medical items.
2. Horizontal chamber design with high volume for sterilizing large or numerous items.
3. Suitable for hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical, food and industrial applications.
4. Programmable cycles with vacuum, temperature and pressure control for reliable sterilization.
5. Includes sterilization chamber, steam generator, control panel, safety valves and trays.
FAQ
Q1: What testing scenarios is this autoclave mainly applied to?
A: The horizontal autoclave is used in hospitals, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, research institutions and industrial facilities to perform large-capacity steam sterilization of laboratory glassware, media, instruments, medical devices, waste and other heat-stable items. It supports sterilization of culture media and laboratory supplies in microbiology laboratories, medical instrument and waste sterilization in healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical component and equipment sterilization, food processing equipment and product sterilization, and industrial product sterilization. The horizontal chamber provides large capacity for bulky or numerous items, with programmable cycles including vacuum-assisted steam penetration for difficult-to-sterilize loads. It is essential for hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical and food facilities requiring reliable, large-capacity steam sterilization for infection control, laboratory sterility, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food safety and waste treatment, where effective sterilization is critical for preventing contamination, ensuring product safety, protecting patients and workers, and meeting regulatory requirements in healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
Q2: What standards does the autoclave comply with?
A: The horizontal autoclave complies with relevant ISO, EN and GB/T standards for steam sterilizers including ISO 17665 for sterilization of health care products, EN 285 for large steam sterilizers, and applicable medical device regulations. Pharmaceutical applications follow GMP and pharmacopoeial requirements. Safety valves and pressure vessels comply with pressure equipment directives. Cycle validation should be performed per applicable standards.
Q3: What is the warranty period for the whole machine and key components?
A: The whole autoclave is covered by a 12-month warranty. The chamber, steam generator, control system and valves are covered, while gaskets, filters and trays are consumables or accessories. Damage from improper use, poor water quality or unauthorized repair is excluded. Extended service contracts are available for this critical equipment.
Q4: Is this device difficult to operate? Is professional training required?
A: Operation requires trained personnel familiar with autoclave operation, sterilization cycles and pressure vessel safety. We provide operation manuals, training and application support. Proper loading, cycle selection, water quality, maintenance and safety procedures are important for effective sterilization and safe operation.
Q5: What is the typical lead-time for order delivery?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is regular maintenance required? What is the recommended maintenance cycle?
A: Gasket inspection and replacement per usage or leakage. Steam generator and chamber descaling according to water quality. Safety valve testing periodically per pressure vessel regulations. Filter replacement per schedule. Full cycle validation (temperature mapping, biological indicators) annually or per regulatory requirements. Daily maintenance including water level check and chamber cleaning.
Q7: Are supporting consumables universal?
A: Gaskets, filters, trays and sterilization indicators are available from the manufacturer or authorized distributors, though compatibility should be verified. Long-term consumable and maintenance cost is moderate to high depending on usage intensity and water quality.
Q8: Can I customize parameters or supporting accessories?
A: Customization includes chamber capacity, cycle types, vacuum system, steam generator type, control features and material grade. Additional trays, racks and accessories can be ordered separately. Custom orders require specification and extend lead-time.
Q9: Does the purchase include on-site installation and commissioning service?
A: Yes, horizontal autoclaves include on-site installation, commissioning, cycle validation and operator training by certified sterilization equipment specialists. Site preparation guidance is provided before delivery to ensure power, water, drainage, ventilation and structural requirements are met.
Q10: What types of items are compatible with this equipment?
A: The horizontal autoclave sterilizes heat- and moisture-stable items including glassware, metal instruments, culture media, laboratory waste, medical devices and pharmaceutical components within the chamber capacity and cycle parameters. Heat-sensitive, volatile or flammable items must not be autoclaved. Liquids should be in vented containers with proper volume limits. Users should follow proper loading practices to ensure steam penetration, use appropriate cycle parameters for the load type, use purified water to prevent scale buildup, perform regular biological indicator testing to verify sterilization efficacy, inspect gaskets and safety valves regularly, and follow pressure vessel safety regulations including periodic inspection and certification. Only trained personnel should operate this pressure equipment.
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