SpeedExtractor E-914/E-916

Combine maximum speed and throughput

The SpeedExtractor is your best solution for fast Pressurized Solvent Extraction (PSE). Increase productivity by processing up to 6 samples in parallel. Streamline the workflow of your sample preparation thanks to ease of sample loading and ready-to-use extract collection.

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Overview

Benefits

Unrivaled throughput

6 times faster than other PSE instruments thanks to parallel extraction concept
Extract up to 96 samples in an 8 hour shift
Accelerate the extraction process and facilitate final results within one working day
Reduce number of replicates due to identical extraction conditions for up to 6 samples

Ease of operation

Unique design of extraction cells allows for ease of sample loading and cell assembly
High level of automation saves time-consuming preparation and increases safety
Quick, fail-safe and reproducible operation due to assembly of only 4 sample cell parts
The automated sealing eliminates sources of error and guaranties safety standard

Low running costs

Complementary workflow and synergy with parallel evaporation and concentration
Collection vessels with appendix make extract transfer obsolete
Reduced solvent consumption and minimal need for consumables give lower running costs
Save energy and costs with ECO mode for automated heater control

Features

Parallel workflow for high throughput

Significantly increase throughtput with the concerted parallel extraction and parallel evaporation. Full compatibility of the SpeedExtractor collection glassware with Syncore® Analyst and Multivapor™.

Automated sealing

The fail-safe and reliable extraction cells seal automatically using a unique sealing principle and guarantees reproducible results.

Extraction made easy

The operation of the SpeedExtractor E-914 / E-916 is easy and intuitive. Apply an established method at the push of a button and extract simultaneously to up to 6 samples.

Highest flexibility

Extract your sample with optimized methods thanks to the flexible process parameters (30 - 200 °C; 50 - 150 bar) and the different extraction cells (E-916: 10, 20, 40 mL; E-914: 40, 80, 120 mL).

Reliable recording

SpeedExtractorRecord™ Software allows for managing and storage of methods, graphical visualization and documentation.

Wide application spectrum

The wide temperature a and pressure range b, sample volumes from 1 to 120 mL c and the integrated mixer for up to 4 solvents d allow to extract reliably complex matrices with high recovery e of the analytes.

Additional features

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Voice of the customer

“SpeedExtractor is an exhaustive, reliable and quick system for the extraction of environmental samples. It speeds up and helps us during our sample treatment step.”

Dr S. Losada, Analytical Research Chemist

CEFAS, location; Lowestoft, East Anglia, UK

Technical Data

SpeedExtractor E-916 / E-914 Technical data sheet en (578 K)

Applications

Extraction Academia

For a wide range of applications
in the scientific research
as well as for academic
education

Extraction Chemicals

Polymers: additives (plasticizers,
stabilizers, etc.) /
Contamination / Branching
fraction Textiles: dyes / Residues:
perfluorinated compounds
(PFCs), phthalates,
chlorinated paraffins, formaldehyde
/ Contaminants:
pesticides, PCBs, PAHs

Extraction Pharmaceutical

Nutraceuticals / Herbal and
dietary supplements / Plant
toxins / Monitoring of active
reagents

Extraction Environmental Analysis

Persistent organic pollutants
(POPs) / Total petroleum hydrocarbons
(TPHs) / Pharmaceuticals,
personal care
products (PPCPs) / Volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) /
Explosives

Extraction Feed

Crude fat, total fat

Extraction Food

Crude or total fat, lipids (after
hydrolysis) / Contaminants:
food, food contact materials,
processing / Residues:
pesticides, veterinary drugs /
Flavors and odors

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Expert Advice

Why does high pressure increase the extraction efficiency?

Read more about Why does high pressure increase the extraction efficiency?

The combination of elevated temperature and pressure results in faster extraction compared to other extraction technologies. This is the result of an improved mass transfer because of higher analyte solubility and enhanced penetration. An increase from normal pressure pn to p₂ is thereby necessary to keep the sample in the liquid state at T₂.

What is the benefit of a parallel extraction/evaporation approach?

Read more about What is the benefit of a parallel extraction/evaporation approach?

Concerted parallel extraction/parallel evaporation as opposed to a sequential approach increases the sample throughput and reduces the time to analysis significantly. An incoming batch of six samples is ready for the analysis after 115 minutes.

What is so convenient about the SpeedExtractor’s sealing system?

Read more about What is so convenient about the SpeedExtractor’s sealing system?

BUCHI’s unique extraction cell design is absolutely fail-safe, reliable and yields reproducible results. A lift mechanism automatically closes the cells at the push of a button. Hence, covering the sample with a filter paper is sufficient to make the sample ready for extraction.

Isn't there any chance of cross-contamination for adjacent positions?

Read more about Isn't there any chance of cross-contamination for adjacent positions?

Each position has its own inlet and outlet valve as well as individual pressure sensors. Even in case of blockage of one position cross-contamination is excluded as an integrated troubleshooting wizard automatically relieves the pressure. All other positions can be finished while the faulty position is deactivated.

Is it possible to do the clean-up during extraction?

Read more about Is it possible to do the clean-up during extraction?

The unique extraction cell design of the SpeedExtractor allows for various sample loadings. It is also possible to insert cleaning agents such as Florisil, silica gel, charcoal etc. for in-cell clean-up, or to apply different filling techniques. This significantly facilitates the classical clean-up procedures subsequent to extraction.

Is a method which has been optimized for ASE directly applicable to the SpeedExtractor?

Read more about Is a method which has been optimized for ASE directly applicable to the SpeedExtractor?

Yes! Slight modifications in the STATIC time (i.e. HOLD for the SpeedExtractor) might be necessary (usually shorter for the SpeedExtractor).

I am familiar with classical Soxhlet extractions. To what extend is this knowledge applicable to pressurized solvent extraction?

Read more about I am familiar with classical Soxhlet extractions. To what extend is this knowledge applicable to pressurized solvent extraction?

Among the modern extraction technologies, PSE is the most comparable to Soxhlet. As a first attempt continue using the same solvent but elevate the temperature and pressure. Also, if you have successfully followed a particular sample pretreatment procedure for another extraction method, continue using this procedure.

Options

Collection racks for SpeedExtractor E-914/E-916

The SpeedExtractor integrates different collection options with great flexibility depending on the application and following step after extraction. Although SpeedExtractor is delivered with a comprehensive starter kit the way of extract collection need to be considered separately guaranteeing a perfect fit to the subsequent step after extraction.

Caps and septa

Reduce the risk of clogged needles or exhaust lines. The caps and septa optimally fit to the BUCHI collection vessels.

SpeedExtractorRecord Software

Software package allows for managing and storage of methods, graphical visualization of the extraction process and documentation through an electronic logbook. A single PC license for installation under Windows 8.1

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