KNF RC600 Rotary Evaporator System with Heating Bath

KNF Neuberger RC600 Rotary Evaporator System with Integrated Heating Bath

The KNF Neuberger RC600 Rotary Evaporator System is an intuitive, highly efficient laboratory distillation platform engineered for standard evaporation, solvent recovery, reaction mixture concentration, and biological sample drying. Designed with a sleek, compact footprint, the RC600 combines an ergonomic manual/lift mechanism with a high-precision digital drive motor for smooth flask rotation up to 300 RPM. The integrated 4-Liter universal heating bath accommodates both water and heating oil, delivering precise surface temperatures up to 180 degrees C to handle a wide range of low and high-boiling-point solvents. Featuring a memory function for reproducible parameter settings, an adjustable flask tilt angle, and an optimized vapor tube assembly with long-life PTFE vacuum sealing, the RC600 provides a reliable, safe, and whisper-quiet distillation solution for organic chemistry, pharmaceutical R&D, and analytical testing laboratories.

Technical Performance & Structural Attributes

• Integrated Universal Heating Bath: 4-Liter capacity heating bath accommodates water and oil transfer media, providing rapid thermal transfer from ambient to 180 degrees C.
• Ergonomic Lift & Tilt Control: Smooth central lift system enables single-handed flask positioning and variable tilt angle adjustments for optimal evaporation surface exposure.
• Chemically Resistant PTFE Vacuum Seal: Precision-engineered PTFE seal ring delivers leak-free vacuum tightness and long-life durability against aggressive organic solvent vapors.
• Digital Display & Memory Functions: Clear digital interface displays rotation speed and bath temperature, with one-touch memory recall for standardized distillation methods.
• Safety Cutoff & Spill Protection: Features built-in dry-run safety power shutoff, over-temperature protection, and a contoured bath edge to prevent thermal fluid spillage.

Product Specifications

• Model / Series: RC600
• Primary Manufacturer: KNF Neuberger
• Equipment Category: Benchtop Rotary Evaporator System
• Rotation Speed Range: 20 to 300 RPM
• Heating Bath Temperature Range: Ambient to 180 degrees C
• Heating Bath Capacity: 4.0 Liters (Suitable for Water or Heating Oil)
• Evaporating Flask Size Range: 50 mL to 3,000 mL (Standard 29/32 or 24/40 Joint Options)
• Cooling Surface Area: Standard Diagonal / Vertical Condenser (approx. 1,200 cm squared)
• Vacuum Seal Material: PTFE / FFKM Elastomer Composite
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 43.1 cm x 44.7 cm x 46.4 cm (17.0 in. x 17.6 in. x 18.3 in.)
• Power Requirements: 100-120 V AC, 50/60 Hz (1,200 W Total Power)

Key Benefits & Applications

• Solvent Stripping & Recovery: Efficiently removes volatile organic extraction solvents (e.g., ethanol, methanol, dichloromethane) from natural product extracts or synthetic reaction mixtures.
• Concentration of Biological Samples: Gently evaporates solvent under reduced pressure, preserving heat-sensitive natural compounds, pharmaceuticals, and active reagents.
• Teaching & Routine R&D Distillation: Simple interface and robust safety cutoffs make the RC600 ideal for university organic chemistry labs and high-throughput analytical testing suites.

Used, tested to be in great working condition. See working video here!

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