Rotary Evaporators

The BUCHI Rotavapor R-80 is a compact, energy-efficient rotary evaporator designed for routine distillation, concentration and solvent recovery in education, QC and small R&D labs. It has the smallest footprint on the market and a cableless heating bath that can be lifted out for easy emptying and refilling. Combined with the Combi-Clip one-hand flask attachment and a rotatable user interface, it offers Swiss quality and precision at an entry-level price without compromising day-to-day usability.

Key specifications:

• Evaporating flask capacity: up to 1000 mL

• Heating bath temperature: up to 95 °C

• Cableless, lift-out heating bath with horizontal adjustment

• Compatible condensers: V mini and C mini

• Rotatable user interface up to 90°

• Combi-Clip one-hand flask snap-lock

• Footprint: 345 × 315 mm (smallest in class)

• Optimized heat management for reduced energy consumption

Applications:

• Environmental analysis and sample preparation

• Food and beverage QC

• Chemical R&D and quality control

• Academic education and teaching labs

• Pharmaceutical formulation and feed industry

The BUCHI Rotavapor R-300 is a fully modular rotary evaporator that scales from a compact hand-lift setup to a fully automated distillation platform with vacuum controller, chiller and I-300 Pro interface. Its Smart Distillation functions and integrated sensors let the instrument run unattended, while the BUCHI Monitor App streams live process data and push notifications to your phone. Cloud services provide firmware updates, remote monitoring and self-service maintenance so the system stays reliable over years of daily use.

Key specifications:

• Evaporating flask capacity: 50 – 5000 mL

• Heating bath temperature: 20 – 220 °C

• Lift: manual or motorized (electric)

• Condensers: V, C, A, BF, CR, S, E, HP and Soxhlet

• Control: I-300 or I-300 Pro touchscreen interface

• Smart Distillation for unattended automated runs

• Programmable SOPs with graphical method preview

• Live monitoring and push alerts via BUCHI Monitor App

• BUCHI Cloud Services with free updates and remote diagnostics

Available models:

• R-300 with I-100 — manual lift, basic controller

• R-300 with I-300 — motorized lift, touchscreen interface

• R-300 with I-300 Pro — full automation, SOPs, cloud connectivity

Applications:

• Environmental analysis (Soxhlet extraction, concentration)

• Food and beverage QC and product development

• Chemical laboratory concentration, reflux and recrystallization

• Pharmaceutical QC and R&D formulation

• Academic teaching and research

The BUCHI Rotavapor R-220 Pro is an industrial-scale rotary evaporator built for continuous 24/7 operation in kilo-lab, pilot plant and production environments. It handles up to a 10 L evaporating flask (6 L sample volume) and distills up to 12 L of ethanol per hour, with an FDA-compliant stainless-steel frame and corrosion-resistant construction. A detachable 8.7" capacitive touchscreen, foam detection, AutoDest and remote monitoring let a single operator supervise several units at once, while over-temperature and over-pressure protection keep long unattended runs safe.

Key specifications:

• Evaporating flask: up to 10 L (max. 6 L sample volume)

• Heating bath temperature: up to 180 °C

• Distillation rate: up to 12 L ethanol / hour

• Heating power: 3600 W (standard) or 6300 W (High Performance)

• Height: 1700 – 1800 mm depending on configuration

• 8.7" detachable capacitive touchscreen with emergency stop

• AutoDest automatic distillation, foam sensor

• Over-temperature and over-pressure protection

• Mobile push-notification monitoring

• FDA-compliant, corrosion-resistant stainless steel frame

Available models:

• R-220 Pro Essential — cost-optimized platform

• R-220 Pro Standard — full automation and sensor suite

• R-220 Pro High Performance — 6300 W heating for fastest distillation

• R-220 Pro Continuous — continuous feed and discharge

Applications:

• Chemical industry: concentration, drying, solvent recycling

• Pharmaceutical concentration, recrystallization and synthesis

• Kilo-lab and pilot-plant process scale-up

• Academic pilot-scale distillation

• Solvent recovery and recycling programs

The BUCHI Rotavapor R-250 Pro is a large-scale rotary evaporator for high-throughput concentration, drying and solvent recycling in kilo-labs, pilot plants and production. It processes up to 25 L of solvent per batch and distills up to 19 L of ethanol per hour with an industrial-grade stainless-steel frame and chemical-resistant glassware. Optional plastic-coated glass (P+G), foam and level sensors, splash shield and multiple safety valves make it robust for continuous production use, and the I-300 Pro interface with SOPs and BUCHI Cloud Services keeps operation reproducible and remotely serviceable.

Key specifications:

• Evaporating flask capacity: up to 25 L

• Heating bath temperature: up to 180 °C

• Distillation rate: up to 19 L ethanol / hour

• Plastic-coated (P+G) glassware option for safety

• Over-temperature protection and over-pressure release valve

• Bath overflow drain and spring-supported valves

• Optional splash-protection shield

• Foam, level and cooling-temperature sensors

• I-300 Pro programmable SOPs and remote monitoring

• BUCHI Cloud Services and OpenInterface integration

Applications:

• Chemical industry: concentration, drying, solvent recycling

• Pharmaceutical concentration, recrystallization and synthesis

• Kilo-lab and pilot-plant scale-up

• Cannabis and natural product extraction

• Academic and industrial solvent recovery

The BUCHI SyncorePlus is a parallel evaporation system that concentrates or dries up to 96 samples simultaneously under identical conditions, replacing tens of rotary-evaporator runs with a single walk-away batch. Vacuum-vortex evaporation, individually sealed sample positions and a cooled appendix protect heat-sensitive analytes and prevent cross-contamination. Two model lines cover the full workflow: the Analyst concentrates to defined residual volumes for direct GC/HPLC injection, while the Polyvap evaporates to dryness at the highest sample throughput.

Key specifications:

• Sample positions: 4, 6, 12, 24, 48 or 96 per rack

• Working volume: 0.5 mL – 500 mL

• Defined residual volumes (Analyst): 0.3, 1.0 or 3.0 mL

• Base heater temperature: up to 100 °C

• Cover temperature: up to 70 °C

• Rotation / vortex speed: 50 – 400 rpm

• Wetted materials: borosilicate glass, PTFE, EPDM

• Individually sealed tubes prevent cross-contamination

• Cooled appendix protects heat-sensitive analytes

• Optional Flushback Module and secondary condenser

Available models:

• SyncorePlus Analyst — R-4, R-6, R-12 racks; concentrates to 0.3 / 1.0 / 3.0 mL for GC/HPLC

• SyncorePlus Polyvap — R-4 to R-96 racks; evaporation to dryness at highest throughput

• Crystal Racks (4 or 6 positions) with full sample visibility

• EasyFill Racks (12, 24, 48 or 96 positions) for high-throughput workflows

Applications:

• Environmental sample concentration after solid-phase or SpeedExtractor extraction

• Pharmaceutical and clinical sample preparation for GC/HPLC

• Food and beverage residue analysis

• Parallel synthesis and reflux screening

• Academic and QC high-throughput evaporation

The BUCHI Rotavapor R-180 is an everyday rotary evaporator combining robust performance, intuitive operation and essential safety features. Positioned between the compact R-80 and the fully automated R-300, it is ideal for concentration, reflux, recrystallization and solvent recovery in routine laboratory work. Its electric lift automatically raises the evaporation flask during power outages to safeguard the sample, while the space-saving angled design and rotatable interface keep the workspace efficient and easy to monitor.

Key specifications:

• Maximum evaporation flask size: 3 L

• Maximum heating bath temperature: 95 °C

• Electric lift with automatic raise on power failure

• Available condenser configurations: V, C, A, S, CR

• IP42 protection rating

• Aluminum base construction with cordless, horizontally adjustable heating bath

• Multifunctional Combi-Clip with one-hand snap-lock flask connection

• Optional Safety Coating glassware to contain broken flask contents

Compatible system components:

• Interface I-80 / I-180 for parameter control

• Recirculating Chiller F-180 for cooling water supply

• Vacuum Pump V-80 / V-180 for controlled vacuum

Applications:

• Solvent evaporation, concentration and recovery

• Reflux and recrystallization in chemical synthesis

• Environmental sample preparation and enrichment

• Food, beverage and pharmaceutical QC and formulation

• Teaching and research applications in academia

The BUCHI Glass Oven G-300 is a compact, multipurpose instrument for handling small samples in the laboratory. Thanks to its interchangeable accessories, a single unit covers distillation, drying, sublimation, freeze-drying and Kugelrohr rotation drying – eliminating the need for several dedicated instruments. The fully transparent glass chamber allows continuous visual monitoring of the sample, and the adjustable working angle lets the user match the geometry to each process.

Key specifications:

• Maximum temperature: 300 °C

• Drying capacity: up to 250 mL sample volume

• Distillation flask sizes: 5 - 40 mL

• Adjustable working angle: 0 - 90°

• Kugelrohr rotation speed: up to 100 rpm

• Transparent glass chamber for direct sample observation

• Interchangeable accessory sets for multiple process modes

Available models:

• Glass Oven G-300 Main Unit – base configuration

• Glass Oven G-300 Drying – optimized for drying, sublimation and freeze-drying

• Glass Oven G-300 Kugelrohr – configured for distillation and rotation drying

Applications:

• Simple and fractional distillation of small samples

• Drying under vacuum for heat-sensitive substances

• Drying under rotation to prevent surface crust formation

• Sublimation for producing high-purity compounds

• Freeze-drying while preserving sample integrity

The BUCHI Multivapor P-6 and P-12 are compact parallel vortex evaporators designed to boost throughput when many samples must be dried or concentrated in parallel. Vortex agitation combined with heated water bath and controlled vacuum accelerates solvent removal on 6 or 12 positions simultaneously, all in a footprint that fits into a standard rotary evaporator setup. Full sample visibility, flexible rack options and integrated fraction collection make the Multivapor an efficient upgrade for laboratories running routine parallel evaporations.

Key specifications:

• Sample capacity: 6 positions (P-6) or 12 positions (P-12)

• Rotation range: 0 - 485 rpm

• Working temperature range: 20 - 95 °C

• Full sample visibility during evaporation

• Interchangeable racks for 6 or 12 samples with matching adapters

• Integrated fraction collector for efficient solvent recovery

• Sample transfer rack for safe and easy handling

Available models:

• Multivapor P-6 – 6-position configuration

• Multivapor P-12 – 12-position configuration

Applications:

• Parallel drying and concentration of multiple samples

• Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) eluate concentration

• Pharmaceutical, chemical and food/beverage quality control

• Environmental analysis and residue determination

• Research and development in academia and industry

The BUCHI Encapsulator B-390 and B-395 Pro are laboratory-scale systems for the controlled encapsulation of active ingredients and biological materials. Based on vibrating nozzle technology, they generate highly uniform microbeads and core-shell microcapsules from hydrocolloid solutions, cell suspensions, drug formulations or reactive mixtures. The result is precise particle size distribution and gentle handling of sensitive materials – ideal for research and development in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, cosmetics, food and agrotech.

Key specifications:

• Capsule types: matrix beads and core-shell capsules

• Particle size range: 150 μm - 4 mm (80 - 2,000 μm standard)

• Productivity: 1 - 40 mL/min (min. 0.5 mL/min throughput)

• Vibration frequency: 40 - 6,000 Hz

• Reaction vessel capacity: 2 L (B-395 Pro)

• Single nozzles (0.08 - 1.00 mm) and concentric nozzles (0.2 - 0.9 mm)

• Special nozzles for viscous samples, sensitive cells and big capsules (2 - 4 mm)

Available models:

• Encapsulator B-390 – open-mode operation with nozzle heater for viscous samples

• Encapsulator B-395 Pro – open/sterile operation, available in standard and GMP variants with material certificates

Applications:

• Cell, bacteria and protein encapsulation

• Drug delivery and controlled-release pharmaceutical formulations

• Probiotic and nutraceutical encapsulation

• Functional food ingredients and flavor encapsulation

• Cosmetics, materials science and agricultural formulations