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glass distillation column

Certified Quality:CE, ISO, UL, SGS certified
GMP Compliance:Meets food and pharmaceutical production standards
Customizable Capacity:Adjustable tower, temperature, pressure, reflux ratio
Premium Materials:High borosilicate glass, SUS304/316L, titanium
Precise Temperature:Control from −80°C to 250°C optional
Reactor Selection:Based on material, pressure, production scale
Heating Methods:Electric, oil, steam heating options
Packing Options:Glass Raschig, stainless θ, glass spring
Automation Control:PLC integrated or split, manual/automatic
After-Sales Support:Spare parts stocked for stable operation

Product Description

Glass Distillation Column - Precision Thermal Separation Equipment ​​​​​​​

Premium borosilicate glass 3.3 is used in XI'AN BIOLAND's precision-engineered glass distillation column thermal separation equipment. This laboratory and industrial apparatus separates up to 20 theoretical plates efficiently. Our transparent tower design and -80°C to 250°C operating temperatures enable real-time process monitoring. Our device creates vacuum below 0.1mbar with 5L to 100L capacity and configurable tower heights. This CE, ISO, UL, and SGS-certified product fulfills GMP/FDA pharmaceutical and food-grade requirements, assuring zero metallic contamination in your finished goods.

Glass Distillation Column

Why Choose Us?

15+ Years of Manufacturing Expertise

We know your separation issues from 15 years of chemical process equipment experience. Our committed R&D team creates reliable solutions for your needs.

Complete Customization Capability

Tower diameter, height, heating techniques, pressure, and reflux ratios are customizable. We'll develop the right batch or continuous setup for your application.

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Superior Material Selection

We have high-borosilicate glass, SUS304/316L stainless steel, and titanium alloy. Each substance keeps product purity in harsh chemical conditions.

Fast Delivery & Quality Assurance

We ship standard items in 5-7 days. 30 business days for custom setups. Every product is Factory Acceptance Tested before shipping.

Comprehensive Support System

Your project specialist sends weekly photographs and videos. We provide installation, commissioning, operation training, and lifetime maintenance support using genuine replacement parts.

Global Compliance

Our product systems meet GMP, FDA, CE, ISO, UL, and SGS requirements, allowing your products to access worldwide markets.

Technical Parameters

Model

JLF-5S

JLF-10S

JLF-20S

JLF-50S

JLF-100S

JLF-150S

JLF-200S

Distillation Tank Volume

5L

10L

20L

50L

100L

150L

200L

Collection Tank Volume

1L

2L

5L

10L

30L

50L

50L

Number of Collection Tanks

1-4 sets (Customizable based on the number of fractions to be collected)

Stainless Steel Material

304 Stainless Steel (Optional: 316 Stainless Steel)

Heating Tank

Oil bath heater or jacket with heating liquid circulation

Distillation Tower Height

Height can be customized according to the required number of theoretical plates

Distillation Tower Diameter

40mm, 50mm, 80mm, 100mm or other customizable sizes

Distillation Tower Heating (Optional)

Heating jacket or heating belt

Stirring Mode

Magnetic stirrer, magnetic rotating stirrer or top/head stirrer (magnetic seal or mechanical seal)

Operating Temperature Range

Room temperature to 300°C

Control System

Digital display stirring speed controller, timer for reflux receiver/distributor, heating jacket or heating temperature controller. For oil bath heating, an additional heating temperature controller is required.

Accessories (Optional)

Cooling circulator for condenser; Heater for jacketed distillation tank; Vacuum pump

Power Supply

220V or 380V, 50/60HZ

Working Principle

The glass distillation column separates components efficiently using vapor-liquid equilibrium.

Vapor Generation Phase

Bottom reactors heat liquid mixtures. Lower boiling point components evaporate first, forming rising column vapour streams.

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Rectification Process

Vapours ascend via precise packing materials and touch condensed liquid. Counter-current flow causes several vaporization-condensation cycles, greatly enhancing separation efficiency.

Reflux Control

Reflux from condensed overhead product returns to the column top. Automation balances product purity and throughput by controlling reflux ratio.

Product Collection

Glass Distillation Column

Your collecting vessel receives purified overhead product from the condenser. Heavy components stay in the bottom reactor for processing or disposal.

Visual Monitoring Advantage

Transparent glass enables you see liquid distribution, vapour patterns, and possible floods in real time, allowing process changes.

Process Flow

Step 1: Feed Preparation

Fill the bottom jacketed reactor with liquid. Use the control panel to set temperature and suction.

Step 2: System Stabilization

Turn on vacuum and heater. The system stabilizes around 30-60 minutes, depending on capacity.

Step 3: Distillation Operation

Track the column temperature gradient. Optimize separation with reflux ratio and heating power. PID controls exact temperature zones.

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Step 4: Product Collection

Collect purified fractions at temperature cuts. Transparency helps detect component transition zones.

Step 5: Continuous Monitoring

Track column pressure decrease, reflux, and liquid levels during operation. We support batch and continuous feeding.

Step 6: Shutdown & Cleaning

The smooth glass surface simplifies CIP (Clean-in-Place) after each run, prepping the system rapidly for your next batch.

Application Fields

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

DCM, ethyl acetate, and acetone from API synthesis may be recovered and purified. For pharmaceutical intermediates, the inert glass surface avoids metallic contamination and meets GMP standards.

Essential Oil Processing

Vacuum fractional distill heat-sensitive floral extracts. Reduce unstable terpenes and concentrate oxygenated chemicals to retain sensitive aromatic characteristics.

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Chemical Synthesis

Make excellent chemicals by purifying reaction products. This corrosion-resistant design can withstand acids, chlorinated solvents, and other harsh environments that erode metal equipment.

Petrochemical Research

Analyze crude oil and fuel composition. Researchers use optical transparency to study hydrocarbon separation patterns and adjust refinery settings.

Food & Beverage Industry

Recover food-grade ethanol from flavourings. Ingredients that fulfill FDA criteria assure product safety.

Cosmetics Production

Purify scent and natural substances. The clean atmosphere retains high skincare and perfume quality.

Quality Certification

To guarantee every unit meets worldwide standards, XI'AN BIOLAND has complete quality management systems:

  • ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System certifies production consistency
  • CE marking—European safety, health, and environmental protection standards
  • UL certification—North American safety standards
  • Third-party quality and performance verification by SGS
  • Design and construction for pharmaceutical manufacture that meets GMP standards
  • FDA Material Standards—All contact materials fulfill FDA standards.

Material inspection, welding verification, pressure testing, and thorough functional testing precede shipping for quality control.

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FAQ

Q: What's the difference between glass and stainless steel distillation columns?

A: Glass columns provide complete visual process monitoring and prevent metallic contamination. They're ideal for corrosive chemicals and pharmaceutical applications. Stainless steel offers higher pressure ratings and durability for large-scale industrial production.

Q: How do I select the appropriate column capacity?

A: Take into account batch size, processing time, and space. Our technical staff will determine the best capacity for your feed mix and separation needs. Contact info@biolandequip.com for customized advice.

Q: Can you operate products under vacuum?

A: Our systems reach vacuum sub 0.1mbar. Vacuum operation decreases boiling points, safeguarding heat-sensitive materials and enhancing high-boiling compound separation.

Q: What packing material should I choose?

A: Glass Raschig rings are chemically resistant for corrosive applications. Stainless steel θ rings offer increased capacity and less pressure drop. Small laboratory columns benefit from glass springs. Based on your procedure, we'll provide the optimal choice.

Q: What's included in your customization service?

A: We customize tower dimensions, heating methods, control systems, material selection, pressure ratings, and reflux configurations. Share your process requirements, and we'll design a complete solution with detailed engineering drawings for your approval.

Q: How long does delivery take?

A: Standard configurations ship within 5-7 business days. Customized systems typically deliver in 30 business days. We'll provide weekly progress updates with photos throughout manufacturing.

Q: What after-sales support do you provide?

A: We offer a one-year warranty with lifetime maintenance support. Our services include installation guidance, operation training, troubleshooting assistance, and stocked spare parts. Technical support is available whenever you need it.

Q: Can the system handle corrosive acids?

A: Absolutely. Borosilicate glass 3.3 provides Class 1 acid resistance, withstanding concentrated sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and hydrochloric acid. This makes our columns ideal for acid recovery and concentration applications.

Contact Us

Ready to upgrade your separation process with glass distillation column? Reach out to our technical team at info@biolandequip.com for customized solutions and quotations today.

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Here are some reviews from our users:

2024-05-16

Pharmaceutical Company

The reactor is beautifully mirror-polished and fully complies with GMP requirements for the pharmaceutical industry. The performance is excellent! Overall, we are very satisfied! We also provided with some feedback on our process improvements, which we hope will be helpful.

2024-04-09

Laboratory

Excellent and professional service. Always reply our questions very fast. All reactors and chiller we received are good too.

2024-02-15

Research Institute

Quality is beyond our expectation actually. After we got the extraction equipment and started using it, the performance was beyond our expectation. Very easy to use and very efficient to run. Service always respond us very quickly. Was also very helpful to help us. Thanks Bioland team. Very happy to work with you.

2023-11-20

Biotech Company

We are happy about the new purchase as always. Equipment and services are both good.

2023-08-05

Instrument Lab

This is the second order with Bioland instrument and everything is good as the first dateText.

2023-05-12

Global Trading Partner

Bioland instrument team is very helpful and professional. The sales helped us select the right equipment for our application, and their logistics people handled the transportation and customs declaration for our shipment. All that saved us a lot of work.

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