RVT5105 ultra-low temperature vapor trap for SpeedVac

The RVT5105 is an ultra-low temperature vapor trap from Thermo Scientific that condenses and collects solvent vapors during vacuum concentration and lyophilization. Firstly, the stainless steel chamber cools to -105°C, which efficiently traps even low-boiling solvents such as chloroform and methylene chloride. Secondly, the RVT5105 protects your vacuum pump from vapor contamination that degrades pump oil. Moreover, the sealed refrigeration system eliminates the need for dry ice or acetone, which makes the working day significantly safer and more cost-effective.

Designed for freeze drying and low-boiling solvents

Firstly, the RVT5105 excels in applications where standard cold traps fall short. In addition, the unit captures vapors from volatile solvents such as methylene chloride, chloroform, hexane and ethyl acetate. Furthermore, the -105°C operating temperature enables lyophilization and freeze drying in modular SpeedVac setups. As a result, you choose the RVT5105 when the standard RVT450 cold trap at -50°C does not capture your solvents effectively.

CFC- and HCFC-free refrigeration system

Firstly, the RVT5105 features a sealed refrigeration system that is both CFC- and HCFC-free. Secondly, you avoid the use of consumables such as dry ice or methanol, which saves significant costs each year. In addition, the unit delivers reproducible performance without manual refilling of coolant. Furthermore, the 230V version meets CE standards.

Simple operation with visual status indication

Firstly, you fill the stainless steel chamber once with CryoCool heat transfer fluid (SCC1 or SCC5, ordered separately). Secondly, you switch the unit on with the on/off switch on the left side. Subsequently, an amber LED indicates that the unit is powered on. After approximately 60 minutes, the trap reaches -75°C, at which point a green LED illuminates to indicate that the unit is ready for use. Finally, the unit reaches its ultimate operating temperature of -105°C in approximately 90 minutes.

Maintenance and defrost drain

Firstly, the RVT5105 features a drain valve that allows you to remove CryoCool and condensed water directly from the condenser after defrosting. In addition, you swap the glass condensation flask (GCF400, 4L) in just a few minutes without switching off the unit. Furthermore, the unit requires minimal maintenance with proper use and regular inspection of hoses and seals.

Combining with SpeedVac concentrators

Firstly, the RVT5105 is designed as the cold trap in a modular SpeedVac P2 or high-vacuum setup. Secondly, the unit is the standard cold trap in our SpeedVac high vacuum kits for the SPD120, SPD140DDA and SPD300DDA. In addition, the RVT5105 combines ideally with a high-vacuum pump such as the VLP120 for maximum evaporation performance. As a result, the standalone RVT450 cold trap at -50°C is sufficient for most non-aggressive solvents, while the RVT5105 is specifically required for low-boiling solvents and lyophilization.

Used in these sectors

• Pharmaceutical industry and biotech: lyophilization of proteins, peptides and pharmaceutical compounds
• Medical diagnostics: capture of volatile solvents during sample preparation
• Food industry: concentration of volatile aroma and flavour compounds
• Agriculture and horticulture: research on plant metabolites using chloroform extraction
• Academic research: freeze drying in proteomics, organic chemistry and molecular biology

The RVT5105 vapor trap is available through Poly Temp Scientific, your Dutch partner for Thermo Scientific laboratory equipment with over 40 years of experience. Request a quote via our contact page or browse our complete product range.