Product Overview: BVV™ Refinement Filter
Elevate your lab's filtration with the BVV™ Refinement Filter—a stainless steel system built for high-flow, large-scale applications. Outperforming traditional Buchner filters, it integrates vacuum assistance and material storage into a single, benchtop-friendly unit, delivering unmatched durability and operational ease.
Key Features & Benefits
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Durable Stainless Steel Build: Ensures excellent thermal transfer and long-term reliability.
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Tri-Clamp Design: Simplifies cleaning and maintenance.
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Space-Saving Form Factor: Compact footprint with a wide-mouth funnel for easy loading.
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All-in-One Collection Base: Serves as both vacuum chamber and storage vessel.
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Direct-Transfer Dip Tube: Enables seamless injection into rotary evaporators post-filtration.
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Complete Tubing Kit: Includes 5 ft of 3/8" Tygon and 1/4" gum rubber vacuum tubing.
Technical Specifications
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Funnel Capacity: 216 cu in (3.5 L)
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Collection Capacity: 20 L
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Valving: Dedicated vacuum and dip tube valves
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Filtration: Drop-in plate with 100 mesh screen
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Connections: 1/4" and two 3/8" stainless steel barbs
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Sealing: High-alcohol-resistance silicone gaskets
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Viewing: Polycarbonate sight glasses
Operation Guide
Phase 1: Preparation
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Pre-cool the filter unit.
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Install the mesh or filter paper and secure it.
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Connect the filter to the collection base and attach the vacuum system.
Phase 2: Filtration
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Pour solution into the funnel, then close the dip tube valve and activate the vacuum.
Phase 3: Solution Transfer
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After filtration, disconnect the vacuum and connect the dip tube to the rotovap.
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Start the evaporation process and open the dip tube valve to begin injection.
