FMS - Model SuperVap 12 -Solvent Evaporation Concentration System

Solvent evaporation and concentration are critical steps in sample preparation, employed across industries including clinical, food, environmental, pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology. The diversity of sample types and solvents used in these processes requires specialized techniques to meet the needs of various applications.

Challenges in Traditional Evaporation/Concentration Processes

Conventional evaporation and concentration methods rely on systems using nitrogen gas, vacuum pumps, cold traps, and heating technologies. However, these traditional methods often face limitations:

• Inconsistent Results: Variability in evaporation conditions can compromise sample integrity.
• Manual Transfer Errors: The final manual step of transferring the concentrated sample to vials is time-consuming and prone to costly errors.
• Inefficiency: Conventional systems often require significant labor and monitoring.

Dry evaporation technologies are particularly beneficial for laboratories handling:

• Clinical Samples: Achieving precise concentrations for diagnostic analysis.
• Food and Beverage Testing: Concentrating samples for residue and contaminant analysis.
• Environmental Studies: Evaporating solvents from complex matrices like soil and water.
• Pharmaceuticals: Preparing active ingredients for potency testing.

• Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 12” H
• Weight: 20 lbs.
• Gas Requirements: Nitrogen – 20 PSI minimum
• Electrical Input: 110/220 Volts, 50/60 HZ
• Controller: Touch Screen
• Bath: Dry

Modern dry evaporators, such as the SuperVap® 12-Position Evaporator, address these challenges by incorporating innovative technologies for efficient, reliable, and precise solvent evaporation.

1. 12-Position Capacity: Processes up to 12 samples simultaneously, accommodating tube sizes ranging from 10 to 40 mL. This design increases throughput for high-demand laboratories.
2. Two Evaporation Modes: Offers two modes of operation—time-based evaporation and automatic endpoint detection—to suit diverse sample preparation needs.
3. Automatic Endpoint Detection: Detects when the sample has reached its desired concentration and automatically stops the nitrogen flow and heating, preventing over-concentration and ensuring consistent results.
4. Direct-to-Vial Endpoint Delivery: Automatically delivers the concentrated sample directly into autosampler vials, eliminating manual transfer steps. This reduces labor and minimizes cross-contamination or sample loss.
5. High-Speed Evaporation: Accelerates the evaporation process with advanced heating technologies, saving valuable time in the laboratory.
6. Reproducible Results: Maintains consistent evaporation conditions, ensuring high reproducibility and improved sample integrity.
7. Versatility: Supports a wide range of solvents and sample matrices, making it ideal for diverse applications.
8. Cost Efficiency: Minimizes solvent usage and reduces labor costs, offering a significant return on investment.
9. Ease of Use: Features an intuitive design and programmable operations, allowing for hands-free, unattended evaporation.

Dry evaporation systems, like the SuperVap® 12-Position Evaporator, provide laboratories with a competitive edge by optimizing workflows, reducing errors, and delivering consistent results. With its 12-position configuration (accommodating tube sizes from 10 to 40 mL), two evaporation modes, and automatic endpoint detection, the SuperVap® ensures samples are processed efficiently and accurately.

The automatic endpoint detection feature stops nitrogen flow and heating when the desired endpoint is reached, preventing over-concentration, conserving resources, and preserving sample integrity. Its dual-mode capability—time-based or endpoint detection—offers flexibility for various sample types and workflows.

By adopting advanced evaporation technologies, laboratories can overcome traditional challenges, reduce turnaround times, and achieve superior analytical results.