Product Specifications
Technical Specifications
Model: HiVE15
- Distillation Type: Short Path Molecular Distillation (Wiped Film)
- Processing Capacity: 1.5 – 2.5 L/hour (depending on feedstock viscosity and pre-processing)
- Vacuum Range: 0.001 – 0.01 Torr (1 – 10 microns)
- Operating Temperature Range: Ambient to 250°C (heating mantle); up to -50°C for cold trap
- Recommended Temperature Stability: ±1°C (heater), ±3°C (cold trap)
- Material Contact Surfaces: Borosilicate Glass 3.3 and PTFE (chemically inert)
- Glassware Components: Jacketed feed vessel, evaporator, internal condenser, cold trap
- Feed Vessel Volume: 2–5 Liters (varies by configuration)
- Evaporator Surface Area: ~0.05 m²
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 36" × 24" × 60" (91.4 cm × 61 cm × 152.4 cm)
- Electrical Requirements: 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 A (depending on pump and heater)
- Heating Components: Digital-controlled heating mantle and recirculating heater
- Vacuum Pump Compatibility: Rotary vane or dry scroll pump (recommended: Edwards or Agilent)
- Controller Type: Digital PID temperature and vacuum control
- Safety Features: Over-temp shutoff, anti-corrosive components, thermal overload protection
- Construction: Modular frame with borosilicate glass and stainless support structure
- Certifications: CE Certified (varies by vendor)
Key Features
- High Throughput & Purity: Capable of producing 90%+ pure distillate in a single pass.
- Lab-Ready Footprint: Compact system ideal for labs with space constraints.
- Chemical Compatibility: Inert contact materials ensure no contamination of sensitive extracts.
- Precise Control: Digital heating and vacuum monitoring for reproducible performance.
- Modular Design: Easy maintenance and upgrade paths (e.g., to HiVE20 or automation).
Ideal Applications
- Botanical oil purification (cannabis, hemp, essential oils)
- Solvent-free distillation of terpenes and cannabinoids
- Pharmaceutical-grade compound refinement
- Pilot-scale short path distillation R&D
- Post-extraction cannabinoid separation