This section provides an overview for rotary evaporators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 rotary evaporator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked rotary evaporator companies as of December, 2024: 1.Labstac LLC., 2.Labconco, 3.BEING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
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A rotary evaporator is a type of vacuum distillation device. Solvents can be efficiently removed by rotating a sample solution under reduced pressure. Because they are easy to operate and can be used to remove a wide range of solvents, they are widely used in laboratories at universities and other research institutions, as well as in R&D departments at private companies.
On the other hand, depending on the heating temperature of the sample solution and the degree of depressurization, there is a risk that the sample solution may boil suddenly, or that the weight of the sample solution may break the glass of the connection part.
Rotary evaporators are a type of reduced-pressure distillation equipment. They are frequently used in laboratories conducting synthesis experiments because they can evaporate solvents with high boiling points by increasing the degree of depressurization and heating temperature.
Since distillation using rotary evaporators is one of the basic operations in synthetic experiments, it is often used not only in university laboratories but also in undergraduate chemistry experiments. Others are routinely used in the research and development departments of various private companies, including chemical, polymer, and textile manufacturers.
Rotary evaporators consist of a water bath (or oil bath) for heating the sample, a cooling water circulator, a decompression pump, and a flask for collecting the solvent condensed in the device. When using rotary evaporators, depressurization is started by attaching an eggplant flask containing the sample solution to the device and rotating it, followed by heating the flask in a water bath heated to a predetermined temperature. Under reduced pressure conditions, the boiling point of the solvent is lowered, so the solvent vaporizes at a lower temperature than under atmospheric conditions. In addition, by rotating the flask containing the sample solution, a thin film is created inside the flask, i.e., the surface area is increased, allowing the solvent to vaporize more efficiently.
A cooling water circulation system is installed between the sample solution-filled Nas flask and the decompression pump, and the evaporated solvent vapor is cooled, condensed, liquefied, and collected in a solvent collection flask installed below the cooling water circulation system. The sample solution is continuously rotated, and when the solution is reduced to a certain volume, the device is stopped to release the depressurization and collect the sample.
Rotary evaporators are very convenient devices, but there are a few points to remember when using them.
The first is to be careful of the sample solution boiling out. As mentioned above, rotary evaporators vaporize the sample under reduced pressure, so if the solvent has a low boiling point, the solution may boil rapidly and reach the inside of the device, resulting in contamination of the device and possible loss of sample. To prevent sudden boiling, it is recommended to use a low-boiling solvent in a smaller volume or to reduce the pressure at room temperature without heating in a water bath, while observing the liquid level at first.
Second, be careful not to damage the apparatus. When attaching a flask containing sample solution to the apparatus, a large load is applied to the neck of the flask. Therefore, flasks with small scratches or cloudy white may break at the neck when installed, leading to unexpected accidents. To prevent such accidents, it is necessary to visually check for flaws before attaching the flask to the rotary evaporators and to reduce the load itself by decreasing the amount of sample solution.
The rotary evaporators may be cleaned when the degree of depressurization has decreased after prolonged use or when the inside of the device has become contaminated due to sudden boiling. The equipment can be disassembled at the joints. However, large glass parts such as the cooling water circulation section are heavy and easily breakable, so it is recommended that two or more people work together wearing non-slip gloves during disassembly. After disassembling the evaporator, each part should be cleaned or replaced. If the vacuum is low, it is also necessary to replace or grease the vacuum seals. In some cases, when handling samples for which contamination is to be avoided, grease may not be applied.
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Labconco Corporation, founded in 1925 and located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment. Its diverse product line includes freeze dryers, forensic enclosures, water purification systems, glassware washers, and glove boxes. The company’s products are used for moisture removal while preserving sample integrity, safe handling of hazardous materials, producing pure water for experiments, efficient cleaning, and providing controlled environments for sensitive material work. These products serve industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research, quality control, and enhancing safety. The company is also ISO 9001-certified for its quality management system.
Labstac LLC, founded in 2012, is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory, scientific, and medical equipment headquartered in Pittsfield, MA, USA. The company operates in over 34 countries with an extensive distributor network covering American, European, the Gulf, and South Asian regions. The company's product lineup includes biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, incubators, autoclaves, and various other medical laboratory supplies. With an annual turnover of $50K USD, the company specializes in both buying and selling as a Limited Liability Partnership. The company's products are used in the pharmaceutical and medical industries as well as in biotechnology, hospitals, and research centers.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., founded in 1956 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of life science solutions, analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, laboratory products, and biopharma services. Through its brand names, including Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Patheon, Applied Biosystems, and Gibco, among others, the company provides a wide range of products, which include chromatography systems, thermal cyclers, automated cell counters, fermenters, and DNA polymerases. The company’s annual revenue is over 40 billion USD, and it serves several fields, including customers working in clinical diagnostic labs, research institutions, hospitals, government agencies, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies.
Beijing HiYi Technology Co., Ltd. , established in 2004 and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a manufacturer of laboratory scientific instruments. The company provides comprehensive solutions for gas and laboratory equipment testing, manufacturing products like laser methane detectors, domestic gas alarms, portable gas detectors, industrial fixed systems, and gas analyzers. It holds several certifications such as ISO9001:2008 and a medical device business license, while its products carry CE, TUV, ATEX, and RoHS certificates.
Qingdao Shenghan Chromatograph Technology Co. Ltd. (SHINE), established in 2002 and based in Qingdao, China, is a manufacturer of ion chromatograph equipment and related parts. It also stocks other products like scientific and environmental measurement instruments. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 24001 certified, and in 2019, it became one of China’s top 500 patent enterprises. It has four ion chromatograph (IC) series, including online, portable, and customized ICs, used in several industries, including environmental protection, petrochemical, and hydrogeology. It has exported to over 70 countries and has about 100 independent intellectual property rights.
JISICO CO., LTD., established in 1967 in Seoul, Korea, is a manufacturer of chemical and physical apparatus instruments for research agencies, hospitals, universities, and industrial research institutes. Its product catalog includes constant temperature and humidity chambers, water purification tools, analytical and measuring apps, and electric mule furnaces. It also offers accessories such as vacuum pumps, glove boxes, heating apparatus, and water baths. The company obtained the BS EN ISO 9001:2000/KS A 9001:2001 and ISO 14001:2004/ KS Q 14001:2004 certifications.
IKA is a manufacturer of laboratory and analytical equipment established in 1999 and based in Nara, Japan. It manufactures calorimeters, rotary evaporators, magnetic stirrers, inline dispersers, and kneading machines. Its products serve the pharmaceuticals, food, life sciences, and chemicals sectors across Japan. The company partnered with several companies, such as BASF, Bayer, and P&G. In 2022, it received the Red Dot Award: Product Design, and in 2023, it received the iF Design Award for its HABITAT research bioreactor.
Aditya Scientific was established in 2005 and is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company manufactures various products such as diaphragm vacuum pumps, vacuum jacketed vessels, and low temperature bath. These products have been used in various industries such as life sciences, pharmaceutical, and chemical. Various clients have partnered with the company such as Apotex Pharmachem, Suven Life Sciences, and Kemio Solutions. The company also opens for channel partnerships and OEM requests from the customers.
LabTech S.r.l. was established in 2005 and is a manufacturer of sample preparation systems, laboratory temperature control equipments, and liquid nitrogen generators based in Sorisole, Bergamo, Italy. The company offers various laboratory equipment products such as reaction stations, organic sample preparation, and thermostatic baths. These products are used in various applications including distillation, fermentation, and rotary evaporation. The company has obtained the certification of ISO 9001:2015 standards by TUV SUD organization.
GWSI was founded in 1988 and is a manufacturer of rotary evaporators, glass reactors, and temperature control units based in Shangjie, Zhengzhou, China. The company manufactures products such as laboratory rotary evaporators, explosion proof glass reactor, and refrigerated heating circulators. These products have been used in various industries such as life science, chemical, and pharmaceutical. The company has obtained the ISO 9001 certification and manufactured the products under CE standards compliance.
AGI Glassplant was established in 1950 and is a manufacturer of chemical glass systems based in Omuta, Japan. The company offers various glass products such as pilot plant filter reactor, thin film evaporator, and pilot plant nutsche filter. The company is capable various services such as ring baffle integration, vessel optimization, and rescaling the reaction systems. Detailed case studies and specifications for the company's products in various volumes such as 1 L, 10 L, and 60 L are provided on the website.
Heidolph Instruments GmbH & Co. KG is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of premium laboratory equipment founded in 1938 and headquartered in Schwabach, Germany. The company mainly produces rotary evaporators, shakers, overhead stirrers, peristaltic pumps, and magnetic hotplate stirrers. It also offers laboratory line autoclaves and smart cell cultivation systems. The company provides product demonstration, configurator tools, calibration certificates, on-site repairs, and on-site installation to its clients. It supplies products to over 80 countries worldwide, serving multiple industries, including pharmaceutical research, the cosmetics sector, chemicals, and food and beverage.
Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of scientific industrial equipment originally founded as Yamato Sosuke Morikawa Company 1889 before its rebrand in 1972. Based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, the company produces a wide range of products including high temperature furnaces, plasma equipment, water purifiers, and emulsifiers. It also designs and constructs various types of bio-clean rooms for food production, manufacturing pharmaceuticals, or pathogen research. Aside from its products, Yamato Scientific offers R&D and on-site system integration services to clients with demanding requirements.
LabsNova was founded in 1989 and is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment based in Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The company manufactures various products such as temperatur control equipment, vacuum drying oven, and lab ventilation equipment. These products have been used in various industries such as biological, chemical, and pharmaceutical. Various companies have experienced of partnering as customers including Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Pharmaron, and Lunan Pharmaceutical. The company has obtained the ISO 9001:2015 standards certification for the quality management system.
Huanghua Faithful Instrument Co.,LTD is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment and medical equipment. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in coastal city-Huanghua The company offers a comprehensive range of products which include laboratory balances, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, and more. The company products have been extensively used in domestic and foreign research institutes and university laboratories. The company is aimed at providing tailored solutions to meet diverse needs across research, healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors.
LABFREEZ, established in 1996 and based in Beijing, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of scientific instruments and equipment. The company produces products such as freeze dryers, rotary evaporators, testing chambers, ice makers, and liquid nitrogen tanks and supplies for medical & health, aviation & military, biological pharmacy, electronic industry, and chemical industry. Starting with freeze dryers for pharmacies, medicines, and food using freeze-drying technology, the company added many products to its portfolio. The company has ISO9001, CE, and CMD certifications to produce products that meet quality standards and supply to Singapore, India, Turkey, and Malaysia.
Shenzhen Rigoal Connector Co.,Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of waterproof connector and cable solutions that was established in 2013 and is located in Shenzhen, China. The company’s product range includes solenoid valve connectors, waterproof power connectors, circular plastic connectors, industrial Ethernet connectors, and LED waterproof connectors. The waterproof connectors and cables are essential for dependable and safe power and signal trensfer in harsh environments. The products are applied in various industries such as sensor, power, Ethernet, automotive, and LED. It is also compatible with M5, M8, M9, M10, M12, M16, M18, M20, M23, and M40 standards.
BEING Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 1997 with facilities in the USA and headquarters in China, is a manufacturer and distributor of laboratory instruments and environmental test devices. The company's products include vacuum ovens, orbital shakers, homogenizers, air-forced heating incubators, and rotary evaporators. BEING Technology serves various markets, including laboratories in colleges, industrial and mining enterprises, and scientific research departments. As of July 2023, the company had produced more than 700,000 devices.
Shanghai Linbel Instrument Co., Ltd. was founded in 2012 and is a manufacurer of temperature control products based in Jiading, Shanghai, China. The company manufactures various temperature related products such as molecular distillation equipment, thermostatic water bath, and short path distillation. The company also offers various after sales services such as training, installation, and debugging. Various certificates of standards have been obtained by the company such as ANSI/UL, ISO 12100:2010, and ISO 9001:2015.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Labstac LLC. |
12.3%
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2 | Labconco |
9.7%
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3 | BEING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD |
9.0%
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4 | Asahi Glassplant Inc. |
7.1%
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5 | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. |
7.1%
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6 | Aditya Scientific |
5.2%
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7 | IKA |
5.2%
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8 | LabTech S.r.l. |
4.5%
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9 | Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd. |
4.5%
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10 | DLAB SCIENTIFIC CO.,LTD. |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the rotary evaporator page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 8 | 40.0% |
Japan | 4 | 20.0% |
United States of America | 3 | 15.0% |
Republic of Korea | 1 | 5.0% |
India | 1 | 5.0% |
Italy | 1 | 5.0% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 5.0% |
Germany | 1 | 5.0% |