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AGI - Benchtop Filter Reactor
AGI Benchtop Filter Reactor is a compact system that integrates the functionality of a reactor and a filter in one system at a benchtop scale. The result is a seamless workflow for crystallisation processes. Our Benchtop Filter Reactor performs synthesis of crystalline products and subsequent filtration/washing cycles and its full jacket design allows reactions to happen efficiently due to excellent thermal transfer.
Filtration is assisted by either vacuum or gravity, and the resulting product cake can be dried under vacuum. A quickly removable filtration part makes it easy to collect wet product cake or dried powder, change the filter cloth, and clean the filter. The filter membrane/cloth can be chosen based on your process need.
- Reaction, filtration and washing in one vessel
- Contamination-free material processing
- Vessel swing/rotating mechanism for easy product collection
AGI Benchtop Filter Reactor is designed to accommodate reaction and filtration processes in one vessel. Most types of crystallisation processes can be performed in this system with a simplified work flow.
- Reaction and filtration in a single vessel
- Minimal direct handling = prevent product loss
- Saves time and process running costs
- Wide process temperature range; -40 ? to +200 ?
- High thermal shock resistance ΔT: 110 ? (Double wall)
- Full jacket design with excellent temperature control
- Easy cleaning and maintenance
- Interchangeable vessels and accessories
- Premium features provide great user experience
The lid holder holds the lid on the support structure when you remove the vessel. This option helps to maintain a clean work space and eliminates the risk of breaking the lid or lid accessories during vessel replacement or cleaning.
Buffer tanks are useful for collecting the filtrate that comes out of the drain valve. Supplied with connections to the drain valve and vacuum pump, they can be connected to a vacuum source for vacuum-assisted filtration. Different capacities are available based on your need. Please contact us for details.
Motorised stirring can be replaced with manual stirring for gentle and controlled stirring. This option can be particularly useful for situations where the product cake is large and requires smoothening for even washing and breaking of cake for slurry formation and powder dispersion.
The newly designed flexible bearing coupling eliminates a common stirrer shaft - motor alignment problem by connecting the stirring motor and impeller. With this coupling, even if the alignment of motor and stirrer shaft drifts during the operation, the wobbling of the impeller is eliminated.
Highly flexible insulated hose gives you the advantage of installing the reaction unit in tight spaces. The high-quality insulation provides minimal loss of thermal energy compared to standard insulated hoses. Operating temperature: -90 °C to +250 °C
When connected to the reactor jacket, some insulated hoses can cause stress on the glass inlet and outlet. A hose support clamp reduces this stress and protects the glass inlet and outlet ports, providing extra safety.
Easy to use filter
The filtration part is composed of a PTFE plate, a sintered filter to support your choice of filter membrane/cloth, and a gasket for holding it in place. The connection between the filter and glass vessel is secured by a quick release clamp, and the filter is supported by a lab jack when it is detached.
- Easily removable filter
- Safe handling of filtered material upon opening
Effective filtration
Our filtration part is meticulously designed to perform washing and filtration effectively. The gasket with O-ring forms a perfect seal between the glass and the PTFE plate. For thicker filter cloth choices of up to 1 mm thickness, a special gasket is provided.
- No leaks or bypass around the filter membrane
Easy end product collection
Vessels can be rotated 360° in the stand using the vessel swing/rotation mechanism. This is a useful feature, especially if the end product volume is large and the filter can`t be opened without spilling. The lid can be removed and the vessel can be pushed out, rotated, and secured at any desired angle.
- Safe and easy recovery of the end product.
Full jacket design for high thermal performance
A full jacket design means that the thermal jacket fully covers the process vessel, which offers maximised thermal transfer to the process. The filter and flush valve are designed to provide very minimal dead space.
- High performing vessel
- Filter with low dead volume
Convenient quick-release couplings
The thermal jacket is connected to the thermostat tubings via quick-release couplings. At the end of the process, the tubings can be quickly removed and the vessel can be rotated for easy product collection. The couplings also have pressure safety valves that protect the glass vessel in case of over-pressure in the thermal jacket.
- Mess-free work space
- Convenience for product collection