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ASTM D1160 Vacuum Distillation Apparatus

The B/R 1100 is an easy to use ASTM D1160 (ISO 6616) vacuum distillation apparatus for the distillation of petroleum products. All models conform to ASTM D1160.

Fully Automatic D1160

The fully-automatic D1160 features fully automatic control from a PC along with standard ASTM glassware. Vacuum level, bath temperature, distillation rate and so forth are all programmable through the PC and are controlled automatically. 1000’s of programs can be stored.

Fully-Automatic System Features:

• Fully Automatic Operation
• PC Control with Windows Operating System
• Automatic Generation of Reports
• Easily export data
• Automatic Cleaning Cycle

Semi Automatic D1160

The semi-automatic D1160 features standard ASTM D1160 glassware enhanced with microprocessor control. The vacuum level, bath temperature and heating rates are programmable with up to 50 stored programs. Vapor temperature, distilling flask temperature and vacuum level are digitally displayed. Optional PC interface allows the distillation to be controlled from a PC and for data to be stored on the PC.

Semi-Automatic System Features:

• Automatic Vacuum Control
• Automatic Heat Control
• Vapor Temperature Display
• Pot Temperature Display
• Automatic Shutdown for high pot or vapor temperature

Manually Operated ASTM D1160

The manually operated D1160 features standard ASTM D1160 glassware in a convenient mounting cabinet. Glassware, bath and vacuum system are all ergonomically mounted in a cabinet with safety shields. The manually operated apparatus can be upgraded to a semi-automatic system at any time.

Manually Operated System Features

• Manually controlled vacuum with digital display
• Manually Controlled Heating Mantle
• Digital display for vapor temperature and pot temperature and vacuum level
• Ergonomic Safety cabinet