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LAB1ST offers advanced wiped film evaporators and molecular distillation units designed for efficient separation and purification of heat-sensitive materials. These units utilize thin film technology to achieve high evaporation/distillation rates and precise separation, making them ideal for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. With robust construction, superior thermal control, and easy-to-use features, LAB1ST's equipment ensures consistent and reliable performance, maximizing product yield and purity while minimizing degradation. Whether for small-scale lab work or large-scale production, LAB1ST provides tailored solutions to meet diverse distillation needs.

Features

High-Efficiency Separation

Designed to efficiently separate components with minimal thermal degradation, ideal for heat-sensitive materials.

Short Residence Time

Ensures minimal exposure of materials to heat, preserving the quality and integrity of thermally sensitive substances.

Scalable Design

Available in different sizes and configurations, from lab-scale units to larger industrial models, providing flexibility to match production needs.

Lab & Pilot Scale

Wiped Film Molecular Distillation Unit [Short Path Distillation]

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Wiped Film Evaporator

[Thin Film Evaporator]

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What's the difference between wiped film evaporator and distillation unit?

Both use a wiped film mechanism where a wiper spreads the liquid into a thin film across the heated surface.

However, molecular distillation units usually feature a shorter path between the evaporating surface and the condenser to ensure that the separated molecules are quickly condensed and removed from the system to prevent contamination.

Wiped Film Evaporator

Operates at moderate to high temperatures and can handle a wide range of viscosities. It is used when relatively high throughput and simple solvent recovery are needed.

Wiped Film Distillation Unit

Operates under high vacuum and lower temperatures to minimize thermal degradation. It uses a very thin film of material on the evaporating surface, allowing for efficient molecular separation. The high vacuum reduces the boiling point of the substances, making it suitable for high-purity distillation.

Wiped Film Evaporator

Less precise in separation compared to molecular distillation. It is more suitable for bulk solvent removal or concentrating products rather than achieving extreme purity.

Wiped Film Distillation Unit

Highly precise, capable of separating components with minimal thermal exposure. It is ideal for separating substances with very close boiling points or when thermal degradation needs to be minimized.

Wiped Film Evaporator (WFE)

Primarily used for the separation of solvents or volatile components from mixtures. It’s ideal for concentrating, evaporating, or distilling liquids, especially when dealing with heat-sensitive materials. WFEs are commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cannabis industries.

Wiped Film Distillation Unit (Molecular Distillation)

Designed for high-precision distillation and separation of compounds with very close boiling points or low volatility, typically under vacuum conditions. This process, known as molecular distillation, allows the separation of materials that are otherwise difficult to distill conventionally. It’s used when high purity and minimal thermal degradation are required, such as in the purification of essential oils, vitamins, or cannabinoids.