DistillationTrouble with vacuum leaks in your distillation system?  Learn how to test, fix, and prevent real and virtual leaks for peak vacuum performance.

Trouble with vacuum leaks in your distillation system? Learn how to test, fix, and prevent real and virtual leaks for peak vacuum performance.

Is Your Distillation System Leaking? Here’s How to Fix It If your vacuum system isn’t performing right—resulting in slow distillation, poor purity, or inconsistent pressure—a leak could be the culp...

DistillationSigns of a Mismatched Vacuum Pump: How to Tell If Your Vacuum Pump Is Mismatched (and What to Do About It)

Signs of a Mismatched Vacuum Pump: How to Tell If Your Vacuum Pump Is Mismatched (and What to Do About It)

In our latest blog, we cover:⚠️ 5 warning signs of a mismatched vacuum pump🔧 Key maintenance practices to keep your system running efficiently✅ A final checklist to help you choose the right pump f...

DistillationChoosing the Right Vacuum Pump for Distillation

Choosing the Right Vacuum Pump for Distillation

Selecting the right vacuum pump is crucial for distillation. Learn about rotary vane, diaphragm, and dry screw pumps, and how they impact efficiency and cost.  

Optimal Lab Set UpProcess Planning Example: How to Choose a Chiller

Process Planning Example: How to Choose a Chiller

Learn how to accurately determine what size chiller you’ll need for your lab with a simple spreadsheet. This blog provides a step-by-step look at the process and a downloadable spreadsheet you can ...

DistillationMastering Short Path Distillation: Gauge Selection and Gauge Placement  PLUS+ A Troubleshooting Tip!

Mastering Short Path Distillation: Gauge Selection and Gauge Placement PLUS+ A Troubleshooting Tip!

In the second part of our three-part blog series, "Mastering Short Path Distillation," I will explain a small but significant tool: the gauge. I will explain the importance of gauge selection in re...

DistillationMastering Short Path Distillation: Why Tube Size and Diameter Matter

Mastering Short Path Distillation: Why Tube Size and Diameter Matter

I want to start off by talking about something that’s key to mastering short path distillation: the size and diameter of the tubes on your short path. To explain why, let’s dive into two differ...