Extractors

Extractors

The Extractors range consists of laboratory-grade glass extraction apparatus designed for solid–liquid and solvent-based extraction processes. These systems are widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, herbal, food, and analytical laboratories for isolating soluble compounds from solid or semi-solid matrices.

Manufactured from high-quality borosilicate glass 3.3, the extractors offer excellent chemical inertness, thermal resistance, and visibility of the extraction process. Typical configurations include Soxhlet-type extractors, extraction flasks, solvent loops, condensers, and sample chambers, allowing both continuous and batch extraction methodologies. The modular construction enables easy assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and reconfiguration to suit different extraction protocols.

Material & Construction

• Material: Borosilicate Glass 3.3
• Properties: High chemical resistance, low thermal expansion, excellent transparency
• Build Quality: Precision-formed glass with standardized joints for leak-free assembly

Technical Specifications

• Operating Temperature: Up to ~150–200 °C (solvent-dependent)
• Operating Pressure: Atmospheric or mild vacuum
• Volume Range: Laboratory scale, typically 0.1 L to 10 L (larger volumes on request)
• Connection Interfaces: Standard ground-glass joints (e.g. 24/40, 29/32)
• Solvent Compatibility: Common organic solvents and aqueous systems
• Configuration: Continuous or batch extraction

Compatible Components

• Extraction flasks
• Condensers (reflux or recovery)
• Solvent loops / siphon arms
• Sample chambers or thimbles

These components can be interchanged to build custom extraction assemblies based on process requirements.

Typical Applications

• Solid–liquid extraction of botanicals, herbs, biomass, and plant materials
• Solvent extraction of chemical compounds from solids or semi-solids
• Sample preparation for chromatography and spectroscopic analysis
• Pilot-scale extraction studies in pharmaceutical and chemical R&D
• Method development requiring multiple extraction cycles or solvent reuse

Key Advantages

• Reproducible and consistent extraction results
• Modular glass design allows easy scale-up or scale-down
• High solvent and temperature compatibility within glass limits
• Clear visibility for process monitoring
• Easy cleaning, maintenance, and part replacement

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Are these extractors suitable for continuous extraction?
Yes, Soxhlet-type and solvent-loop configurations support continuous extraction cycles.

Q2. Can these extractors operate under vacuum?
They can operate under mild vacuum, depending on solvent and joint sealing quality.

Q3. Are the components interchangeable with standard lab glassware?
Yes, all extractors use standard ground-glass joints, ensuring broad compatibility.

Q4. Can the extractor size be customized?
Yes, custom volumes, joint sizes, and configurations can be supplied on request.