How can I automate my existing jacketed lab reactor?

The RX-10 reactor control system provides an efficient solution for automating your jacketed lab reactor (JLR) setup, enabling you to effectively monitor and regulate chemical reactions. With the RX-10, you can conveniently perform unattended additions and sampling of reagents directly to/from your JLR. The system seamlessly integrates with third-party accessories, sensors, and probes, allowing you to control and operate each device from a single interface via a user-friendly intuitive touchscreen or PC-based software. Its versatile capabilities make it an ideal choice for laboratory applications requiring precision and reliability.

  • Preprogram multistep recipes
  • Automate temperature and stirring control of your jacketed lab reactor during exothermic events​
  • Link peripherals such as stirrers, pumps, sensors, and probes

What are some types of benchtop reactors?

There are several different types of benchtop reactors that are commonly used in laboratory settings. Each type of reactor is designed for specific applications and has unique features that make it suitable for different types of experiments:

  1. Batch reactors
  2. Continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTR)
  3. Plug flow reactors (PFR)

Batch reactors are stirred-tank reactors where the chemical reaction occurs in a confined space over a period of time.

Continuous stirred-tank reactors, or semi-batch reactors, have reactants continuously added and by-products are removed.

Plug flow reactors are usually tubular reactors, where the conversion of chemical reactions is influenced by residential time.

What are the advantages of using a benchtop reactor?

Benchtop reactor systems offer a range of advantages over larger-scale reactors, making them an attractive option for many researchers and scientists. Some of the key advantages of benchtop reactor systems include:

  • Cost-Effectiveness - less expensive than larger-scale reactors, making them a more accessible option for researchers and scientists with limited budgets
  • Efficient Use of Materials - designed to work with smaller quantities of materials, allowing researchers to conserve expensive or rare materials and reduce waste
  • Flexibility - high degree of flexibility, allowing researchers to customize their experimental setups to meet their specific needs. This allows for a wide range of experiments to be performed on a single system
  • Faster Experimentation - perform experiments more quickly than larger-scale reactors, as they require less time to set up and operate

METTLER TOLEDO benchtop reactors offer several unique advantages that make them an excellent choice for researchers and scientists looking for a versatile, easy-to-use, and precise reactor system. Advanced sensors and software, combined with the scalability and ease of use, make METTLER TOLEDO benchtop reactors a popular choice for a wide range of laboratory applications.

What are some applications of benchtop reactors?

Benchtop reactors are highly versatile and can be used in various laboratory applications, including chemical synthesis, process development, and scale-up studies. In chemical synthesis, benchtop reactors can be used to optimize reaction conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and mixing speed, for a particular chemical reaction. Researchers can use benchtop reactors to produce small quantities of a product before scaling up to larger reactors, reducing the risk of costly mistakes and ensuring the scalability of the reaction. Additionally, benchtop reactors can be used in process development to determine the optimal conditions for a particular process, such as purification or crystallization. This information can then be used to design a larger-scale process with greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Benchtop reactor systems are used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemicals. In the pharmaceutical industry, benchtop reactors can be used to synthesize new drug compounds and optimize the manufacturing process for existing drugs. Benchtop reactors are also used in biotechnology for the development of new products, such as biologics and vaccines, and for the optimization of fermentation processes. In the chemical industry, benchtop reactors can be used to develop and optimize new chemical processes, as well as to test the properties and performance of new materials. Benchtop reactor systems are an essential tool in laboratory settings across multiple industries, enabling researchers and scientists to develop new products and processes with greater efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

What is a benchtop reactor?

benchtop reactor systems

A benchtop reactor system refers to a compact and versatile laboratory-scale setup used for conducting chemical reactions. It is designed to mimic larger-scale reactors but on a smaller and more manageable scale. The term "benchtop" signifies that the system can be conveniently placed on a laboratory bench or workspace.

A benchtop reactor typically consists of a reaction vessel or chamber, temperature control mechanisms, agitation or mixing capabilities, and monitoring and control instruments. These systems are commonly used in research and development R&D laboratories, educational institutions, and small-scale production environments.

The primary purpose of a benchtop reactor system is to facilitate the exploration and optimization of various chemical reactions. Researchers can use these systems to investigate reaction kinetics, study reaction mechanisms, determine optimal reaction conditions, and evaluate the scalability of a process.

The compact size of benchtop reactor systems offers several advantages. They require minimal space, making them suitable for laboratories with limited room. Additionally, these systems are relatively easy to operate, allowing researchers to conduct experiments efficiently and rapidly.

Benchtop reactor systems are widely employed in various scientific fields, including organic synthesis, pharmaceutical development, materials science, and chemical engineering. They serve as invaluable tools for researchers and scientists to advance their understanding of chemical reactions and develop efficient and scalable processes.

What is the difference between Basic and Advanced EasyMax models?

EasyMax™ Advanced offers more features than its Basic counterpart. The Advanced personal synthesis workstation offers a more comprehensive information management platform, including graph trends and task sequences on the touchscreen and full data capture/experiment documentation. You can also easily integrate and add the capabilities of:

  • iC Data Center™ software, to share data and build institutional knowledge
  • iControl™ software for planning, advanced control, and data evaluation
  • Heat flow calorimetry for process safety screening to identify, eliminate, and correct non-scalable reaction conditions

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Can I connect my reactor to third party accessories?

Yes! Extend your reactor for automated control and data capture of 3rd party devices including sensors and dosing/sampling solutions with the Easy Control Box (ECB) accessory, purchased separately.

ECB provides dosing control capabilities and easily connects commercially available pumps and balances for automated pre-programmed gravimetric or volumetric dosing. The accessory has plug-and-measure functionality with SmartConnect technology sensors. Control elements are automatically recognized, making reactor configuration simple and easy.  

Learn more about Easy Control Box (ECB).

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