Recirculating Evaporator Offers Efficient Drying Environment

The Centrifan RE from Modular SFC evaporates fractions 3 - 5 times faster than conventional benchtop vacuum centrifuges or blow down concentrators without the need for a vacuum pump. The standalone device utilises the gas flow created by a spinning rotor along with a heater to dramatically accelerate the evaporation of aqueous and organic solvents. Compared to traditional benchtop concentrators that use either a water bath or infrared lamps, the Centrifan RE provides a more efficient, sample-friendly drying environment.

Because the Centrifan RE operates without vacuum, there is no chance of sample bumping or cross contamination. The instrument also saves energy, laboratory space, maintenance, and eliminates oil cleanups, heat, noise and tubing typically associated with a vacuum pump.

The Centrifan RE employs a unique recirculation process (patent pending) that redirects the gas flow created by the rotor through passages to the surface of the liquid inside the evaporation vessel. This aggressive blow drying continuously sheers off the top layer of the liquid while the centrifugal force holds the non-volatile compounds securely in place. Tests demonstrated no detectable loss of sample (MW=194) during the evaporation process.

The Centrifan RE is available with various rotor configurations to accommodate a variety of popular sample container formats.