
To keep the evaporation and solventtrap in good working condition, the following items should be checked and replaced per the recommended frequency.
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I receive many calls about the Speed-Vap III loosing vacuum and not working properly. Most likely your Speed-Vap III is not beyond repair.
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There are many things that can cause your Speed Vap III to have a problem with the vacuum. Such as the following examples:
1. The compressed air has to flow through the Speed Vap, if there is no exhaust, there is no vacuum. (The exhaust contains solvent vapors and should be properly vented)
2. There may not be sufficient compressed air being delivered to the Speed Vap. (2 CFM is required)
3. If the unit is connected to a Solvent Trap, the rubber stopper that goes into the collection flask may not be making a good seal.
4. The seal on Speed Vap III lid compresses over time and it will need to be replaced to maintain a good seal.
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The Speed-Vap III Solvent Evaporation System provides safe and fast evaporation of n-hexane solvent for oil and grease extractions.
A vortex airflow combined with precise temperature control enables the Speed-Vap III to quickly and safely evaporate n-hexane solvent from oil and grease extractions. The low-temperature heating system assures consistent and gentle heating of all samples to prevent the loss of volatile analytes from the oil and grease sample. The gentle airflow created by the application of vacuum accelerates the evaporation of n-hexane from all of the samples. Evacuating the n-hexane vapors via vacuum allows for the use of the optional Biotage® Solvent Recovery OG (previously known as the Solvent TrapOG) to trap harmful n-hexane vapors.
SpeedVap III System Features: