Industrial rotary evaporator for distillation
Optimize your distillation efficiency with a solution designed for precise concentration, solvent recycling, and re-crystallization, ensuring maximum purity and resource utilization in complex chemical and pharmaceutical processes.

Distills, Concentrates, and Recycles Solvents
The Rotavapor R-220 Pro from BUCHI Labortechnik is an industrial rotary evaporator tailored for efficient solvent recovery and concentration in pharmaceutical, chemical, and academic settings. Utilizing a robust, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel design, it supports continuous and batch operations with configurable glass assemblies that cater to various distillation and recrystallization needs. The system accommodates sample sizes up to 10 liters per batch with a distillation rate of 12 liters of ethanol per hour, optimized through automatic distillation features and foam detection sensors.
Engineered for flexibility, the R-220 Pro offers automated, programmable SOPs, and remote monitoring via a mobile interface, enhancing process control and integration into existing lines. Its energy-efficient heating system reaches up to 180 °C while maintaining system integrity with minimal leakage. The FDA-compliant materials ensure product compatibility and safety, meeting stringent quality standards across industries. Maintenance is simplified with easy-to-clean components and optional CIP systems, making it a resilient and versatile tool in solvent recycling and chemical processing.
Benefits
- Enhances operational efficiency with automated, programmable process control and remote monitoring.
- Minimizes operational risks through robust, corrosion-resistant construction and safety features like over-temperature protection.
- Increases productivity through high distillation rates and versatile batch handling capabilities.
- Ensures compliance and safety with FDA-compliant materials and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Reduces maintenance downtime with easy-clean designs and optional CIP systems.
- Applications
- Synthesis,Re-crystallization,Drying,Concentration,Distillation,Solvent recycling
- End products
- Fine chemicals,Ethanol concentrates,Recrystallized pharmaceuticals,Plant extracts,Chemical solvents,Solvent recycled materials,Pharmaceutical compounds,Essential oils
- Steps before
- Purification,Concentration,Sample Preparation
- Steps after
- Concentration,Solvent Recycling,Drying,Re-crystallization
- Input ingredients
- ethanol,chemical samples,pharmaceutical samples,food ingredients,foaming samples,industry-specific liquids
- Output ingredients
- distilled ethanol,concentrated samples,recycled solvents,dried products,re-crystallized substances,purified ingredients
- Market info
- Buchi is renowned for its expertise in laboratory and industrial solutions, particularly in producing high-quality equipment for chemical analysis and lab processes, known for precision and reliability in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries.
- Heating capacity
- 3600–6300 W
- Power consumption
- 5000–7500 W
- Maximum heating temperature
- 100–180 °C
- Heating bath medium
- Water or Oil
- Leakage of the complete system
- <1 mbar/min
- Instrument height
- 1700–1800 mm
- Sample size
- max. 10 L per batch
- Distillation rate
- up to 12 L Ethanol/hour
- Material in contact with product
- FDA compliant materials
- Glass assembly options
- Seven available
- Automation
- AutoDest function and foam sensor
- Programmable methods
- Customized SOPs with mobile notifications
- Automation level
- Programmable methods,automatic distillation
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Continuous
- User interface
- User-friendly design,detachable touchscreen
- Remote monitoring
- Mobile phone with push notifications
- Customizability
- Four platform options,seven glass assemblies
- Operational ease
- Convenient flask handling with flask coupling
- Safety features
- Plastic coated glassware,over-temperature protection
- Material durability
- Corrosion-free stainless-steel construction
- Continuous operation
- 24/7 seamless operation
- Foam management
- AutoDest function and foam sensor
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel
- Instrument height
- 1750 mm
- Flask size
- Up to 20 L
- Sample size
- Max 10 L per batch
- Material in contact with product
- FDA compliant materials
- Control panel type
- Detachable 8.7" capacitive touchscreen
- Material
- Corrosion-free stainless steel
- Glass assembly configurations
- Seven types available
- Flexible system extensions
- Wide range of accessories
- Control panel type
- Detachable 8.7" capacitive touchscreen
- Customizable operating methods
- Programmable SOPs
- Platform variations
- Four R-220 Pro models