Description
4-Channel Smart Evaporator for Fast, Bump-Free Sample Concentration
The BioChromato K4 Smart Evaporator is an advanced bump-free solvent evaporation system designed to concentrate samples quickly and safely directly inside laboratory vials. Featuring vacuum-assisted vortex evaporation technology and spiral plug design, the K4 allows solvents to evaporate smoothly without bumping or sample loss.
Unlike traditional evaporation methods, the Smart Evaporator generates a controlled vortex inside the vial, allowing solvents to evaporate evenly while maintaining sample integrity. The K4 model supports up to four samples simultaneously, making it ideal for laboratories processing multiple samples in parallel.
The system uses aluminum bead heating media capable of reaching 100 °C, providing uniform heat transfer and compatibility with vials of various bottom shapes.
Manufactured in Japan by BioChromato, the K4 Smart Evaporator is widely used in organic chemistry, pharmaceutical research, environmental testing, material science, and biochemistry laboratories.
Key Features of the BioChromato K4 Smart Evaporator
Bump-Free Evaporation Technology
Patented spiral plug and vortex evaporation system prevents solvent bumping while ensuring consistent evaporation.
Evaporate High-Boiling Solvents
Capable of safely evaporating difficult solvents such as:
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DMSO
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DMF
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Water
4-Channel Evaporation
Process up to four samples simultaneously, improving laboratory productivity.
Direct Evaporation from Analytical Vials
Solvents can be removed directly from:
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HPLC vials
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LC/MS vials
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GC vials
This eliminates sample transfer and reduces contamination risk.
In-Vial Sample Concentration
Allows concentration directly inside the vial without transferring samples between containers.
Aluminum Bead Heating System
Uses aluminum beads as heat media, allowing uniform heating and compatibility with vials of various shapes.
Minimizes Sample Loss
Direct in-vial evaporation significantly reduces sample loss caused by transfer steps.
Made in Japan
High-quality engineering and manufacturing from BioChromato Japan ensures reliable laboratory performance.
Typical Laboratory Applications
The K4 Smart Evaporator is commonly used for:
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Solvent removal after HPLC, LC/MS, and GC/MS analysis
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Sample concentration after fractionation and purification
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Solvent removal after NMR measurement
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Concentration following solid phase extraction
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Concentration of natural product extracts
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Preparation of radioisotope-labeled compounds
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Surfactant solution concentration
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Multi-sample pretreatment for drug and pigment analysis
Ideal Research Fields
Commonly used in laboratories focused on:
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Organic chemistry
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Pharmaceutical research
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Polymer chemistry
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Environmental analysis
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Biochemistry
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Material science
Technical Specifications
Model
BioChromato K4 Smart Evaporator
Electrical Requirements
110V
Heating System
Heating style:
4 vial holders with aluminum beads (similar to C1 Smart Evaporator)
Heater size:
8.9 × 2.2 × 2.3 in (W × D × H)
Heating temperature range:
Room temperature to 100 °C
Compatible Vial Size
Inner mouth diameter:
Ø 4 mm to 32 mm
Operating Environment
Operating temperature:
10 °C – 40 °C
Humidity range:
20% – 80%
Dimensions
13.4 × 6 × 16.3 in (W × D × H)
(excluding protruding parts)
Weight
10.6 lbs
Included Components
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BioChromato K4 Bump-Free 4-Channel Smart Evaporator (110V) – 1
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Power Cord – 1
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Spiral Plugs – 4
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Aluminum Heating Beads – 1 pack
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Hose Barb – 1
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Shaft – 2
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Screws – 2
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Hex Wrench – 1
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Instruction Manual – 1
Benefits of Smart Evaporator Technology
Compared with traditional evaporation techniques, Smart Evaporators offer:
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Faster solvent evaporation
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Reduced sample loss
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No solvent bumping
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Direct in-vial concentration
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Improved workflow efficiency for multi-sample processing

