Hirayama HiClave HV-50 Vertical Top Load Autoclave for Laboratory Sterilization and Media Preparation

The Hirayama HiClave HV-50 is a versatile vertical top load autoclave designed for precise steam sterilization of liquids, culture media, and heat-resistant laboratory instruments. Featuring a 54.2 L SUS304 stainless steel compact pressure vessel, this autoclave supports temperature ranges from 105°C to 135°C at a maximum pressure of 0.255 MPa (2.6 kgf/cm²), ideal for microbial decontamination and bioprocess sterilization workflows.

Key operational modes include standard sterilization, media warming (45°C–60°C), liquefaction (60°C–100°C), and coagulation prevention—making it essential for molecular diagnostics, biotechnology research, and clinical laboratory sterilization with flexible cycle control and programmable timers (1–250 minutes for sterilization). The digital thermometer covers 5°C to 137°C, with analog pressure gauge display (0–0.4 MPa) for real-time monitoring.

Additional features such as delayed start (up to 1 week), prewarming, and multiple safety alarms (pressure safety valve, electric leakage breaker, water level sensors) ensure reliable and repeatable sterilization critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and synthetic biology applications. Its compact footprint (21" x 24" x 41") and 120 lb weight suit small to mid-scale laboratory environments focused on gene editing, tissue culture, and media preparation.

This HiClave model supports workflows requiring precise, reproducible autoclaving cycles widely adopted in molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, and bioprocessing, making it a dependable steam sterilizer for research and production laboratories engaged in live-cell imaging, fluorescence analysis, and biomanufacturing.