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This section provides an overview for fractionators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 fractionator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked fractionator companies as of April, 2026: 1.RK2 Systems, 2.Global Aquaculture Supply Co, 3.Ecolab.
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A fractionator is a sophisticated device designed to separate mixtures of liquids into individual components based on their boiling points. Utilizing the distillation process, it repeatedly condenses and evaporates the mixture to achieve separation and purification.
Fractionators play a vital role in industries such as petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing. They separate crude oil into usable products like gasoline, kerosene, and diesel, and are essential in producing high-purity gases from liquid air.
Operating on the principle of fractional distillation, fractionators differentiate liquids in a mixture by their boiling points. They are specifically designed to handle liquid mixtures, unlike general distillation processes that may apply to solids or gases as well.
Azeotropic mixtures, which cannot be completely separated due to their identical gas and liquid phase compositions, pose challenges that require specialized separation methods.
The core structure of a fractionator includes a multi-stage fractionator tube which allows for the efficient separation of components by boiling point. Various designs like the Bee-Glo, Hempel, and Schneider tubes cater to different separation needs, minimizing contamination and improving purity.
The fractionation of crude oil involves heating the oil and then separating its components in a fractionating column based on their boiling points, from heavy residues like asphalt to lighter products like gasoline and naphtha.
Different sections of the fractionating column yield various petroleum products, with heavier components collected at the bottom and lighter ones, including valuable gases, at the top.
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Global Aquaculture Supply Co., established in 2017 and located in Vista, California, is a distributor of aquaculture equipment and accessories. The company offers various products such as automatic fish feeders, water quality monitoring systems, backyard ponds as well as aeration systems and filtration equipment which are used for diverse application in aquaculture related activities. It also provides hatchery, field equipment, plumbing kits, valves, pumps, and accessories. These products are also widely used in aquatic research and commercial aquatic exhibition markets.
Japan Chemical Engineering & Machinery Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of chemical machinery and equipment, established in 1938, and based in Osaka, Japan. The company offers equipments for distillation, reaction, cultivation, and fermentation. It also manufactures Class 1 pressure vessels and other high-pressure equipment to which the high-pressure gas control law of is applicable. Its products find application in diverse industries, including chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial machinery. It has obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification and a Manufacture License for Special Equipment from the People's Republic of China.
Founded in 1890 in Missouri, Emerson Electric Co., is a technology and engineering company that provides various solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets globally. Business segments include automation solutions, AspenTech, and commercial & residential solutions segments. The Automation Solutions segment offers measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control software and systems. The AspenTech segment provides asset optimization software for enhancing performance through a combination of modeling, simulation, and optimization capabilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment offers residential and commercial HVAC products, system protector and flow control devices, and IoT thermostats.
MAT Filtration Technologies is a designer and manufacturer of products and equipment for industrial water treatment that was established in Izmir, Turkey, in 2012. The company primarily produces recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) equipment for inland farms or freshwater hatcheries, life support systems (LSS) for oceanariums or aquariums, and sewage water equipment for municipal applications. It also offers ozone and UV disinfection products for germicidal irradiation and sterilization processes. The company chiefly serves clients in the agricultural sector, including in fisheries, aquaculture, and industrial water treatment.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL), established in 1923, is a manufacturer for global sustainability that provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services to safeguard people and vital resources. The company offers its expertise in various industries including food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial sectors. With headquarters in Minnesota, Ecolab employs around 44,000 individuals. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes brands such as EcoSure, Kay Chemica, and Nalco Water. Ecolab's approach and extensive reach make it a key player in ensuring cleanliness, safety, and environmental responsibility across diverse markets.
Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd, founded in 1921 at Saitama, Japan is a manufacturer of environmental measurement and occupational health measurement equipment. The company with global clientele produces various scientific measurement and analysis equipment that can range from lab glassware to synthetic reactors. The products line comprise of general lab equipment, extractor, synthetic reactor, Rotary Evaporator and Glass tube oven. These products are used in applications such as occupational safety, food hygiene, water hygiene, hospital and chemical plants as well. The products are ideal for testing quality, measuring dust, precise heating & cooling, personal exposure measurements and many more with more reliability.
Ranking as of April 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RK2 Systems |
26.8%
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| 2 | Global Aquaculture Supply Co |
12.2%
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| 3 | Ecolab |
12.2%
|
| 4 | Emerson Electric Co. |
12.2%
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| 5 | MAT LSS |
9.8%
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| 6 | Japan Chemical Engineering & Machinery Co., Ltd. |
9.8%
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| 7 | AAT Advanced Aquarium Technologies |
7.3%
|
| 8 | Emaux Water Technology Co., Ltd. |
4.9%
|
| 9 | Izumi Co., Ltd. |
2.4%
|
| 10 | SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY LTD |
2.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the fractionator page as of April 2026. 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
|
3 | 42.9% |
|
United States of America
|
2 | 28.6% |
|
China
|
1 | 14.3% |
|
Australia
|
1 | 14.3% |
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Kiriyama Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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The joint size is small to accommodate small amounts of fractional distillation. Equipped with an on-off valve, the valve is operated by moving the...
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This is a fractionating tube that can increase the amount of reflux by rotating the cooler.
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This is a simple fractionation head that allows you to roughly set the reflux ratio by squeezing the cock.
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For products with high boiling points, wrap a heater around the inner tube.
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The inside of the precision fractionating tube is silver-plated with double inner and outer tubes to form a thermos bottle. This is a fractionating...
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Kiriyama Pack is a distillation column filled with SUS net. There is no need to add fillers, and you can easily assemble a high-performance distill...
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Various types of FR64-3 fillings are used in relatively precise fractionation tubes containing fillings.
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This fractionator tube is also a classic one and is rarely seen today. However, it has been standardized because it is convenient for purifying sol...
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It was widely used in ancient times, but is rarely seen today. However, since it is all integrated and there are no parts to remove, it is convenie...
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This is a fractionating tube that has been known for a long time and is still widely used today. The central spiral is made to fit perfectly agains...
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It is a tube that has been squeezed out in several places and filled with hollow glass bulbs. There is no contamination by droplets at all. It was ...
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This is a fractionating tube with a twisted glass plate inside. Please use it as a simple fractionation tube.
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A simple fractionation tube is also used for solvent purification. There are no moving parts, so it won't break easily and can be used easily.
