Product Listings: https://www.goldleaflabs.com/heating-and-mixing/overhead-stirrer/ Lab mixers can be made up of a simple setup, such as a magnetic stir plate and a beaker. These options are good enough to perform general purpose mixing tasks. But other mixing needs demand a stronger, more efficient form of technology. If you are looking to purchase an overhead stirrer, Goldleaf…
Vacuum Pump Buying Guide
A quick summary of the factors to consider when purchasing a vacuum pump How to Select a Vacuum Pump A vacuum pump is used to create a negative pressure (vacuum) within a vessel or system. There are 3 main factors to determine which vacuum pump will work best for your application. Depth of vacuum Material…
Proper Selection and Use of Vacuum Gauges
How to accurately measure (and control) the pressure at each stage of the process being performed. Selecting the correct vacuum gauge or gauges is critical to the success of any process utilizing vacuum. It is important to know how they work and what options are available so that the correct choice can be made. There…
An Introduction To Vacuum Pumps
An exploration of various pump types and their uses When designing or operating a vacuum system, it is critical to understand the function of the vacuum pumps. We will review the most common types of vacuum pumps, their principles of operation and where in the system they are used. Pump Categories (by Operating Pressure) Vacuum…
Vacuum Pump Oil: The “Circulatory System” of the Vacuum Pump
Introduction One of the most critical parts of a vacuum system is the pump oil. Just as vacuum pumps can be considered the heart of a vacuum distillation, so too can the oil be thought of as its circulatory system. The selection and properties of the oil are critical to proper pump operation. Pump oil…
An Introduction to Distillation
Have you ever wondered by there’s morning dew or why your breath fogs a window? We often think as a vapor as steam, coming off from a boiling pot, but just like some hot soup the steam does not have to come from a boiling liquid. Liquids will exert a vapor pressure at temperatures well…