Labconco® RapidVap® Vacuum Evaporation System

The RapidVap® Vacuum Evaporation Systems are ideal for preparation of samples in a variety of applications including drug discovery, agrichemistry, mycology testing and environmental analysis. The systems use vacuum along with heat and vortex motion to help speed evaporation and provide an alternative to traditional centrifugal evaporation methods. These systems may be used with a broad range of aggressive chemicals. Heat is supplied by a dry block heating system that, unlike water baths, adds no potential source of contamination and requires no maintenance.

Memory stores 1 to 9 programs. Microprocessor-controlled programming for vortex speed from 0 to 100%; heat from OFF to 100°C; time from 1 to 999 minutes; vacuum level from 0 to 999mBar. LCD for display of program number, actual and set point, vortex speeds, temperatures, time remaining, and point vacuum level. Control panel with run/stop button, preheat/end alarm button and indicator light, set point selection buttons, and increase/decrease programming buttons. Audible alarm for timed end point. Audible/visual alarm for endpoint detected by temperature sensors at heater and block.

System includes 1 eight-place fluoropolymer resin-coated aluminum block for 600mL tubes, 8 polyethylene caps for 600mL tubes, and 1.8m (6ft) of 5.1cm (2in) diameter exhaust ducting. The 115V models include a 2m (6ft 6in) three-wire cord with 20A plug. The 230V models include a 2m (6ft 6in) three-wire cord with 15A plug.