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With the new RV 10 range of rotary evaporators, IKA® has confirmed that there is always room for improvement, even when it comes to one of the oldest of chemical processes: distillation. The RV 10 Rotary Evaporators set new standards for safety, efficiency and ease of use. Great attention is paid to the issue of safety, from the Basic version upwards. Every model features a lifting mechanism that raises the evaporator piston out of the heating bath in case of power outage. The comprehensive safety features also include interval operation, smooth start, end position recognition for the evaporator piston, and a timer function. The Digital version also provides a digital temperature display and an RS 232 interface. For fully automated distillation, IKA® offers the Control version complete with integrated vacuum controller, USB interface and graphical display.

With the RV 10 Rotary Evaporators, IKA® is now able to offer the market a range that sets new standards in terms of safety, efficiency and usability. The line of devices comprises three different systems:

• RV 10 basic for straightforward laboratory distillation tasks
• RV 10 digital with advanced control options
• The high-end model, RV 10 control, which features an integrated vacuum controller for improved precision in the distillation monitoring process

All systems are fitted with a user-friendly water/oil bath that includes a powerful 1300 Watt heater capable of delivering temperatures from room temperature to 180 °C. The heating bath can also be used on its own, separately to the rotary evaporator, thereby further extending the range of possible applications. On the basic model, the temperature is controlled using a simple dial, which is supplemented on the digital and control versions by a digital display showing target and actual temperatures. The drive motor is another central component of the rotary evaporator. For the first time, even our basic system now comes with a drive capable of right-left interval operation as standard. This produces significantly better results, especially in the case of drying processes. Highly solvent-resistant PTFE seals also ensure that operation of the system is exceptionally safe, even when used with aggressive organic solvents.
All variants, from basic upwards, are supplied complete with a Woulff bottle. This protects the vacuum pump against solvent condensation. A wide range of accessories is available for all models, including various items of glassware (vertical or diagonal, coated or uncoated), a jacketed coil condenser, and a selection of different shields. These allow the RV 10 line of products to be adapted to meet the exact requirements of the user.

RV 10 basic
(Available in North America, South America and Asia except Japan and India)
RV 10 digital
RV 10 control