Genevac has launched the Rocket Evaporator, which can dry or concentrate as many as six flasks (each containing up to 450ml solvent) five times faster than conventional intelligent evaporators.
For fast evaporation with precise temperature control to protect valuable samples, it features drying technology which uses low temperature steam to directly heat the sample flasks.
By pulling a vacuum on the samples, solvents boil at a low temperature, which is determined by pressure.
Genevac's Dri-Pure technology further ensures sample integrity by eliminating solvent bumping that can lead to cross-contamination.
New methods can be uploaded via the USB key, and data downloaded in the same way.
The Rocket Evaporator requires no training - a beginner can use it in less than five minutes.
Two styles of flask are available for use with the evaporator: a simple flask for drying or concentrating and a SampleGenie flask, which enables a large-volume sample to be concentrated directly into a small vial.
A 2-stage cold trap built into the evaporator provides high levels of solvent recovery, even with volatile organic solvents.
The 3-litre cold trap auto-drains under the control of the evaporator to ensure that optimal solvent recovery is maintained, no matter what mix of solvents is being used.
The Rocket Evaporator fits neatly on a laboratory bench or into a fume hood.
Key components are user-serviceable for a low cost of ownership.
