Rotavapor® R-180

Evaporating flask size: up to 3 L
Temperature range: up to 95 °C
Lift mechanism: electric
Protection rating: IP42 against water splashes

The Rotavapor® R-80 and Rotavapor® R-180 from BUCHI are modern rotary evaporators designed for the daily work of pharmaceutical, chemical, and analytical laboratories, as well as research institutes and universities. They combine Swiss precision, durability, and intuitive operation, ensuring safe and efficient performance of distillation and sample concentration processes.

Key Features and Benefits

• Compact design – The Rotavapor® R-80 is the smallest rotary evaporator available on the market, allowing laboratories to maximize valuable workspace. The R-180 supports flasks up to 3 L while maintaining an ergonomic design.
• Sample drying – A dedicated drying mode enables efficient preparation of materials for subsequent analytical steps, such as chromatography or quality testing. This is particularly important in pharmaceutical and research laboratories, where maintaining sample integrity is crucial.
• Intuitive operation – All distillation parameters are set and controlled in one place, while the rotatable interface (up to 90°) allows flexible positioning to fit any laboratory layout.
• Operational safety – Glassware with protective coating safeguards both the user and the sample in case of breakage; integrated overheat protection and automatic flask lift (R-180) further enhance process reliability.
• Energy efficiency – The optimized design of the heating bath minimizes heat loss and reduces energy consumption, supporting sustainable laboratory practices.
• Flexible configuration – A wide selection of glass assemblies, vacuum pumps (V-80 / V-180), and recirculating chillers (F-180) allows the system to be tailored to specific workflows and application needs.
• Durability and resistance – A high IP42 protection rating, robust aluminum base, and chemically resistant components ensure long service life, even under demanding laboratory conditions.

Applications

Concentration, distillation, drying, reflux reactions, re-crystallization, routine evaporation work in QC, R&D, academia, food/beverage analysis, environmental analysis.