Evaporators
Evaporators for dewatering, concentration, and crystallization processes; includes centrifugal and parallel designs, and accessories and replacement parts such as cold traps, condensers, expansion and extraction vessels, holders and stands, and more.
Evaporators and concentrators are used to remove solvents from samples or to reduce the size of samples using some combination of heat, vacuum, and movement.
- Rotary evaporators incorporate several components to perform evaporation efficiently and gently:
- A heated liquid bath (to warm the sample)
- A motorized rotator (to contain the vessel that holds the sample)
- A vacuum system (to create negative pressure that draws the vapor)
- A condenser (to contain the vapor and facilitate condensation)
- A collection flask (to gather the condensate)
- A lift mechanism (to move the vessel in and out of the heating bath)
Most commercially available rotary evaporators incorporate most of these basic features. Other options include:
- Choice of condensers and traps
- Digital controls and displays
- Motorized or manual lifts
- Regular or safety-coated glassware for processing hazardous materials
Centrifugal evaporators are used to remove solvents from many samples at a time. This commonly involves samples in microplates.
Typically, the unit includes:
- A vacuum pump
- A centrifuge chamber (into which the samples are placed)
- A cold trap or solvent condenser (placed between the vacuum pump and the centrifuge)
The process:
- The pressure in the centrifuge is lowered, which also lowers the solvent’s boiling point
- The samples will boil when the boiling point is below the temperature of the holder
- The solvent is rapidly removed without actually heating the samples
- The centrifugal force creates a pressure gradient so that samples boil from the top down
Vacuum concentrators use a combination of vacuum, dry heat, and vortex motion to hasten the evaporation of multiple samples. Some models also blow nitrogen gas over the sample surfaces to reduce the pressure immediately above the sample, which also speeds evaporation.
The samples may be dried completely or reduced to a specific volume. The dry heat eliminates the possible contamination from a water bath.
Labconco™ RapidVap™ Vacuum Evaporation System
Alternative to traditional centrifugal evaporation methods evaporates using vortex motion, heat and vacuum
BUCHI Rotavapor R-300 Rotary Evaporator with Controller and V-300 Pump
The R-300 meets the highest expectations in convenience and versatility. Its modular design allows extension of the Rotavapor R-300 to a fully integrated system where a central interface regulates each component.
Heidolph™ Hei-VAP Core Rotary Evaporator
Control rotation speed and heating temperature. Easily adjust immersion depth up to 160 mm and the tilt angle of the evaporating flask from 20 to 80°
Heidolph™ Hei-VAP Expert Control Rotary Evaporator
Heidolph™ Hei-VAP Expert Control Evaporator allows precise setting of rotation speed and heating bath temperature on the 5 in. digital touch display or, for quick access during an active process, directly via the knobs on the operating panel.
Heidolph™ Hei-VAP Ultimate Rotary Evaporator
Heidolph™ Hei-VAP Ultimate Evaporator allows precise setting of rotation speed and heating bath temperature on the 7 in. digital touch display or for quick access during an active process, directly via the knobs on the operating panel.
Thermo Scientific™ SpeedVac™ SRF110 Refrigerated Centrifugal Vacuum Concentrator and Rotors
Process heat sensitive biological samples with confidence using SRF110. This Refrigerated SpeedVac system uses state-of-the-art centrifugation, vacuum, and heat technologies for removing solvents and concentrating heat sensitive biological samples while maintaining sample integrity.
Thermo Scientific™ Savant™ SpeedVac™ SPD300 Large Capacity Vacuum Concentrator and Kits with Installation
Thermo Scientific™ SpeedVac™ Modular Vacuum Concentrators are designed to vaporate strong acids, bases and aggressive organic solvents
Labconco™ RapidVap™ Vertex Dry Evaporator Blocks
Labconco™ RapidVap™ Vetex Dry Evaporator requires block of solid aluminum that includes stainless steel handles to lift block in and out of evaporator.
BUCHI Rotavapor R-80 Scholar Rotary Evaporator with Controller
The Rotavapor R-80 meets all your essential evaporation needs with the smallest footprint. A rotatable display and ergonomic lift handle allow the R-80 to be placed from 0 to 90° to save space in your lab.
BUCHI Rotavapor R-80 Rotary Evaporator with Condenser
The Rotavapor R-80 meets all your essential evaporation needs with the smallest footprint. A rotatable display and ergonomic lift handle allow the R-80 to be placed from 0 to 90° to save space in your lab.
BUCHI Rotavapor R-300 Rotary Evaporator with Controller
The R-300 meets the highest expectations in convenience and versatility. Its modular design allows extension of the Rotavapor R-300 to a fully integrated system where a central interface regulates each component.
BUCHI Rotavapor R-300, 1 L
Rotavapor R-300 has an ergonomic handle for easy positioning of the 1 L evaporation flask in to and out of the water bath B-301. Features an electronic lift, cold trap condenser, and a P+G safety coating.
BUCHI Rotavapor R-100 Vertical Condenser Glass Assembly
A compact, 12 position parallel vortex evaporator that achieves high efficiency multiple sample evaporation with easy operation. Includes a Type C Coil Condensor, cold trap for dry ice cooling.
BUCHI Rotavapor R-300
Buchi Rotavapor R-300 is a convenient and versatile rotary evaporator.
Heidolph™ Hei-VAP Expert Rotary Evaporator
Heidolph™ Hei-VAP Expert Evaporator allows precise setting of rotation speed and heating bath temperature on the 5 in. digital touch display or, for quick access during an active process, directly via the knobs on the operating panel.