Buchi R-152 Pilot-Scale Rotary Evaporator with Digital Control and Stainless Steel Heating Bath

The Buchi R-152 is a pilot-scale rotary evaporator designed for efficient solvent evaporation and concentration workflows in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological laboratories. Key technical features include:

• Digital control system for precise rotational speed management (15–130 rpm).
• Pilot-scale solvent capacity: compatible with 1–15 L volumes.
• Stainless steel heating bath (29 L): temperature range 20–180 °C with water and 20–100 °C with oil heating; 3750 W power output; equipped with PT100 probe and overtemperature protection.
• Evaporation flask volume: 20 L included for high-throughput solvent evaporation.
• Receiving flask: 10 L with drainage valve and graduated scale for solvent recovery accuracy.
• Vacuum capability: operating at <1 mbar, recommended vacuum pump flow 3–5 m³/h, facilitating efficient low-pressure evaporation critical in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing.
• Cooling consumption: approximately 200 L/h to ensure optimal condensation efficiency during evaporation cycles.
• Motorized lift with safety descent: engineered for safe and precise vertical positioning of the evaporating flask.
• Dimensions: 90 × 49 × 172 cm; weight: approximately 50 kg.
• Electrical specifications: 220 V, 50 Hz, 1.5 kW power consumption.

Widely adopted in synthetic biology research, molecular diagnostics, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines, this rotary evaporator enables reliable solvent recovery and gentle evaporation of heat-sensitive compounds. Its robust stainless steel bath and accurate temperature control make it essential for advanced bioprocessing and analytical laboratories focused on purification and concentration tasks. The R-152 facilitates streamlined workflows in gene editing and molecular cloning, providing reproducible results and high operational safety. This professionally refurbished unit offers dependable performance, supporting enhanced productivity in demanding biotechnology and pharmaceutical environments.