Filter Reactor
Filter Reactors: Versatility Meets Precision
Büchi filter reactors are engineered for pilot plants and kilo labs, offering seamless integration of multiple processes in a single apparatus. Designed for chemical synthesis, crystallisation, filtration, washing, drying, and more, these reactors are compact, safe, and highly customisable.
Filter Reactor Range
- FR 10, FR 30 & FR 50
- Nominal volumes: 10, 30, and 50 litres.
- Pressure: -1 to +1.0 bar (FR 10), -1 to +0.5 bar (FR 30 & FR 50).
- Temperature: -60°C to +200°C.
- Heat exchange surfaces: 0.15–0.37 m².
- Filter surfaces: 0.031–0.127 m².
Key Features
- Modular and compact design, mounted on mobile stainless-steel frames.
- High corrosion resistance with materials like borosilicate glass, PTFE, and PFA.
- Agitated reactor vessels with heating/cooling jackets and robust PFA-coated components.
- Swing-out mechanisms for easy removal of filter cakes.
- Fully assembled delivery with ATEX compliance for safety and reliability.
Applications
- Chemical synthesis and crystallisation.
- Filtration, washing, and drying processes.
- Solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
- Scale-up experiments and cGMP API production.
- Cannabis solvent extraction.
Customisation Options
- Glass upper sections (GUS) with reflux and multipurpose configurations.
- Automation for temperature, pressure, vacuum, pH, and stirrer speed control.
- Enhanced materials, including Hastelloy® and antistatic glass coatings for cleanroom environments.
- Sampling devices, CIP spray nozzles, and other specialised accessories.
Why Choose Büchi Filter Reactors?
Büchi filter reactors are a turnkey solution for demanding laboratory and production environments. Their robust design, customisation options, and precision engineering make them an essential choice for achieving reliable results in diverse chemical processes.
Contact Us Today
Discover more about Büchi filter reactors at Ken Kimble (Reactor Vessels) Ltd. Call us on +44 (0)1227 710274 discuss your requirements.
