Distillation is a process that exits in almost every manufacturing and pharma industry. The scientific definition of distillation is the process of separating compounds from a solvent or liquid. Therefore, distillation equipment is something that is widely in demand. Due to their diverse use, they are available in different size, shapes, forms and prices. There are many who manufacture this equipment across the globe. Almost every manufacturer produces a wide range of distillation equipment out of which some are mentioned below:
- Rotary evaporators: Widely used in chemical laboratories, rotary evaporators also known as Buchi rotary evaporators are machines that help remove solvents from samples by evaporation. This equipment is widely used in laboratories and there are certain rules to use this equipment which are as follows:
- Ensure to thoroughly empty the vessel before filling it with the next solvent to avoid any accidental mixing of incompatible ingredients
- Ensure that everytime you use a fresh bump trap so that if any mishap happens during the experiment, the solvent is safe
- The speed control of the flask is managed by a dial. Therefore, an ideal setting is 7-8
During this process lot of distilled water is used as regular tap water may lead to the growth of algae and other negative effects. These machines are available in all sizes and available across the world. Therefore, for those who are looking for this machine from any part of the world through across international rotary evaporators.
- Polyscience chillers: since decades, chillers and coolers have been widely used by several industries as they are considered to be one of the most reliable in the industry especially by the OEM industries. These powerful low temperature chillers perform even better when used in the rotary evaporators, vacuum systems and other analytical equipment. Some of the features of this equipment are as follows:
- Big and easy to ready LED display
- The design is space saving
- The built, operation and setting is simple and user friendly
- There different pumps from which one can choose depending upon the requirement
In addition to the above mentioned equipment there are many such in the distillation sector. However, the choice of equipment differs from industry to industry. There was a time when people had to visit the manufacturers to see and buy the equipment, but in the current scenario buying these high end machines has also become just one click away. A simple online search and you can get an array of manufacturers. Key in your requirement and the customer support from the manufacturer would touch base with you, understand your requirement, show you the features of the machine may be on a video call and eventually once the equipment matches your specification in terms of design and commercials you can block it immediately. However, many still have inhibition of buying these machines online because if the machine is defected what can be done? But for all of them, manufacturers provide return facility if the machine is genuinely not functioning. Many a times the manufacturer sends his man to install it.