Evaporators

BarVap
BarVap Evaporator
Concentrator
Cerex 48
Cerex 48-Place
Evaporator
Low Cost
Chrom Tech Low Cost
Evaporator/Concentrator
Porvair
Minivap, Ultravap Mistral
& Accessories

Evaporators and Accessories

Chrom Tech’s Evaporator lineup provides efficient, high-throughput solvent evaporation for laboratories of all sizes. For small-scale needs, the BarVap offers a cost-effective 6- or 12-position solution, while our Cerex 48 and Porvair Ultravap systems are designed for automated microplate workflows requiring precision, speed, and reproducibility.

All models utilize heated nitrogen flow technology to minimize dry-down time and improve sample throughput. Porvair evaporators in particular eliminate the traditional laboratory bottleneck of solvent evaporation prior to analysis or reconstitution, ensuring faster and cleaner sample preparation compared to centrifugal methods.

The advanced evaporator head and manifold designs inject heated nitrogen directly into each well, maximizing evaporation efficiency and minimizing cross-contamination. These compact, CE-marked systems are easy to install—requiring only gas and electrical connections—and operate safely within standard laboratory fume hoods.

Note: Not recommended for high-boiling-point solvents such as DMSO and water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main advantage of heated nitrogen evaporation?

Heated nitrogen improves solvent removal efficiency, dramatically reducing dry-down times and increasing throughput compared to centrifugal evaporators.

Which evaporator is best for small sample volumes?

The BarVap is ideal for labs handling low sample counts, offering an affordable and efficient evaporation solution for 6 or 12 samples at a time.

Can Porvair evaporators handle microplate applications?

Yes. Porvair systems are optimized for 96- and 384-well microplates, using direct nitrogen injection to ensure even evaporation across all wells simultaneously.