Glass oven improvements
Swiss company Buechi Labortechnik has launched its redesigned glass oven, the B-585, featuring a small footprint and rapid heating. Small product samples can be dried at up to 300°C, while sensitive distillations can also be performed using the Kugelrohr glass assembly and drive unit.
A number of other improvements have been incorporated. The adjustable angle of the heating tube allows operation in the vertical position for large volumes, while the horizontal position gives an increased product surface for faster drying.
The large graphic display clearly shows the set and actual parameters, and up to three temperature and time steps can be programmed and nine programs can be stored in the memory. An additional signal switches a vacuum pump on and off and enables energy-efficient drying overnight.