IKA RV 8 V rotary evaporator, hand lift, including heating bath and glassware set, 0010003482

The reliable entry-level evaporator: IKA RV 8 V

The IKA RV 8 V (MPN 0010003482) is the ideal rotary evaporator for all users seeking high-quality distillation technology at an attractive price. As the entry-level model in the IKA range, the RV 8 focuses on the essentials: durability, functional precision and ease of use. It is ideally suited for use in university education, school laboratories and research and industrial departments where standard solvents need to be evaporated on a routine basis without the need for fully automated process control.

Ergonomic manual lift with safety feature

Unlike the motorised models (RV 10), the RV 8 features a smooth-running manual lift. This has been specially developed with ergonomics in mind. The key feature: the lift handle is positioned so that it can be operated effortlessly by both right- and left-handed users. The precise mechanism allows the evaporator flask to be positioned with pinpoint accuracy in the heating bath. An integrated safety stop prevents the flask from accidentally striking the bottom of the heating bath and causing glass breakage. This manual control provides the user with direct feedback and requires very little maintenance, as no motor electronics are needed for the lifting action.

High-performance HB 10 heating bath

The scope of delivery includes the high-quality HB 10 heating bath with a volume of 4 litres. It covers a temperature range from room temperature to 180 °C and is therefore suitable for use with both water and temperature-control oil. This broadens the range of applications from low-boiling-point solvents to those requiring higher temperatures. The bath impresses with its well-thought-out features:

• Ergonomics: Integrated carrying handles allow for safe emptying and transport, even when the bath is still warm.
• Safety: A locking mechanism secures the bath firmly to the base unit, whilst still allowing flexible adjustment to accommodate different flask sizes.
• Versatility: The heating bath can also be used as a ‘stand-alone’ unit for other temperature control tasks in the laboratory, making the investment doubly worthwhile.

Efficient distillation with a vertical condenser

The ‘V’ in the name stands for the vertical glassware set supplied. This standard glassware set is the space-saving solution for most laboratory fume cupboards. The condenser offers a cooling surface area of 1,500 cm², which guarantees efficient condensation of solvent vapours and thus high recovery rates. The connections for cooling water and vacuum are conveniently located. The system is compatible with the entire IKA RV 10 glassware range, offering you full flexibility should you require it (e.g. switching to dry-ice coolers or coated glass).

Intuitive operation and control

Despite its basic design, the RV 8 offers digital convenience. The drive speed (adjustable from 5 to 300 rpm) is shown on an easy-to-read digital display. The temperature of the heating bath is also displayed digitally. This enables reproducible setting of the process parameters. The angle of the evaporating flask is infinitely adjustable to optimise wetting of the flask surface and thus the evaporation rate.

Focus on safety

IKA makes no compromises when it comes to safety. The unit operates internally at a low safety voltage (24 V), which minimises the risk in the event of contact with liquids. The flask clamping mechanism with integrated release device (‘Push-Out’) allows for easy and safe replacement of the evaporating flasks, even if they are stuck due to a vacuum or crystallisation. The scope of delivery also includes a Woulff bottle, which serves as a safety vessel upstream of the vacuum pump.

Summary

The IKA RV 8 V is the ‘people’s Rotavap’: a reliable, robust piece of equipment that makes German engineering accessible to any laboratory budget. Anyone who can do without a motorised lift and fully automatic operation will find a faithful companion here for many years to come.

Technical data

• Unit type: Rotary evaporator (manual)
• Lift type: Manual lift (suitable for right- and left-handers)
• Speed range: 5 – 300 rpm
• Speed display: Digital
• Cooler type: Vertical (V)
• Cooling surface area: 1,500 cm²
• Heating bath: HB 10 (4 litres)
• Temperature range: Room temperature to 180 °C
• Temperature display (bath): Digital
• Heating power: 1,300 W
• Timer: No
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 510 x 490 x 345 mm
• Weight: approx. 15.5 kg (without glass) / approx. 24 kg (shipping)
• Protection rating: IP 20
• Voltage: 100–240 V (wide range)

Contents

• 1 x IKA RV 8 drive unit
• 1 x HB 10 heating bath
• 1 x RV 10.1 glass set (vertical, uncoated)
• 1 x steam feed-through tube
• 1 x Woulff’s flask
• 1 x mains lead
• 1 x User manual

Individual requirements & accessories

Do you also need a vacuum pump or a recirculating chiller to save water? The IKA RV 8 combines perfectly with the VACSTAR digital pump and the RC 2 lite chiller. We’d be happy to put together a package deal for you. Please contact our procurement service.