Genevac has introduced an online video that demonstrates its Rocket Evaporator.
Presented as a Flash media presentation, the video includes an informative introduction to the evaporation technology used by the Rocket Evaporator.
Following this, the viewer is guided through the system operation, including the range of compatible sample holders for drying and concentration, loading samples, stored method programming and proprietary Genevac innovations that are claimed to ensure sample integrity.
Benefiting from patented low-temperature, low-pressure steam-heating technology, the Rocket Evaporator can achieve fast evaporation with precise temperature control, thereby accelerating the safe concentration or drying of samples, according to Genevac.
The Rocket Evaporator is designed to dry or concentrate six flasks, each containing up to 450ml of solvent.
The company claims that, for scientists looking to concentrate extracted samples prior to analysis, the new Puck sampling accessory extends the sampling versatility of the Rocket Evaporator to simultaneously accommodate up to 18 60ml accelerated solvent extractor (ASE) tubes.
Offering an unattended operation capability, the Rocket Evaporator does not require any training; a beginner is said to be able to use the system in less than five minutes.
A two-stage cold trap built into the Rocket Evaporator provides high levels of solvent recovery, even with volatile organic solvents.
Genevac's patented Dri-Pure technology prevents the solvent bumping and cross contamination inherent with rotary evaporator and other vacuum evaporation systems.
The compact Rocket Evaporator, which does not require any peripherals for operation, fits onto a laboratory bench or into a fume hood.
All key components on the system are user serviceable.
