Labconco's RapidVap® Vacuum Evaporation System Accelerates Sample Prep With Vortex Motion

The RapidVap Evaporation System is capable of processing up to 110 biological or analytical samples. The microprocessor-controlled, mechanically-created vortex action increases the surface area for faster evaporation and helps mix the sample for maximum sample recovery. Vortex motion, heat and vacuum combine to quickly reduce samples to dryness or an end point volume and provide an alternative to traditional centrifugal evaporation.

The RapidVap is suited for preparing samples for applications including drug discovery, agrichemistry, mycology testing and environmental analysis. The system offers up to 9 different protocols which may be entered into memory so exact test parameters can be easily repeated. The LCD display prompts the user to set program parameters and digitally shows actual running conditions.

The 1000-watt block heater supplies a precisely controlled amount of dry heat from ambient to 100º C to the samples to speed evaporation. The heater and block move in tandem for more efficient heat transfer.

SOURCE: Labconco Corporation