Buchi R-152 Pilot Rotary Evaporator with Digital Control and 29 L Heating Bath

The Buchi R-152 pilot rotary evaporator is engineered for precise solvent evaporation essential in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and chemical synthesis. Designed to handle solvent volumes from *1 to 15 liters*, it features:

• Digital control for consistent rotation speed ranging from *15 to 130 rpm*
• A robust *29 L stainless steel heating bath* with temperature settings of *20–180 °C (water)* and *20–100 °C (oil)* supported by a *PT100 probe* and overtemperature protection, delivering *3750 W* power
• Included glassware: a *20 L evaporation flask* and a *10 L receiving flask* equipped with a drain valve and graduated scale for precise volume monitoring
• High vacuum capability with pressure below *1 mbar*, optimized using a recommended *3–5 m³/h vacuum pump*
• Cooling demand approximately *200 L/h* ensuring efficient condensation during evaporation processes
• A motorized lift with safety descent function for ergonomic flask handling and enhanced operational safety
• Compact footprint with dimensions *90 × 49 × 172 cm* and a weight of around *50 kg*
• Electrical requirements: *220 V*, *50 Hz*, and *1.5 kW* power consumption

This rotary evaporator is widely adopted in *biotechnology research*, *pharmaceutical labs*, and *chemical engineering* for tasks such as solvent recovery, concentration of heat-sensitive biomolecules, and purification workflows. Its pilot scale design is critical in biomanufacturing and synthetic biology environments where precise evaporation control impacts downstream process efficiency.

Optimized for workflows in molecular cloning, bioprocess analytics, and live-cell assay preparation, the Buchi R-152 combines durability, safety features, and advanced temperature regulation—making it an indispensable tool in advanced laboratory solvent evaporation applications.