REACTION VESSELS

Laboratory Reactors

Laboratory reactors are essential tools for reproducing, studying, and optimizing chemical processes under perfectly controlled conditions. They play a crucial role in sectors such as pharmaceutical research, materials chemistry, biotechnology, and process engineering, where high experimental precision is required to achieve reliable and reproducible results.

Thanks to their advanced technical design, they enable reactions to be carried out under specific conditions of temperature, pressure, stirring, and controlled atmospheres, facilitating both basic research and scalability towards industrial production.

At Pobel, your laboratory is backed by the right technology

Our range of laboratory reactors has been carefully selected to meet the demands of research centers, universities, pharmaceutical laboratories, and industrial facilities operating at pilot scale. All our models comply with standards of safety, reliability, and performance, and are available in various configurations, materials, and working capacities.

What is a laboratory reactor and what is its function?

A laboratory reactor is a vessel designed to facilitate and control chemical or biochemical reactions under adjustable parameters. Unlike conventional flasks, reactors are intended to simulate process environments on a smaller scale, allowing the user to:

• Heat or cool the contents in a controlled manner.

• Apply vacuum or positive pressure.

• Control and adjust stirring speed.

• Maintain inert (nitrogen, argon) or reactive atmospheres.

• Monitor and record variables such as pH, temperature, pressure, or volume in real-time.

This level of control makes it possible to perform anything from simple synthesis trials to formulation development, studies of chemical kinetics, heterogeneous catalysis, or tests of thermal stability and scalability.

Technical features of Pobel reactors

At Pobel, we work with laboratory reactors made of borosilicate glass, a material highly resistant to chemical agents and thermal variations—ideal for research and experimental development. One of our most notable models is the cylindrical reactor with a flat bottom and thermal jacket, designed for processes that require precise temperature control.

Key features of our reactors include:

• High-quality borosilicate glass (type 3.3), offering excellent thermal and chemical resistance.

• Jacketed design for circulating thermal fluids to heat or cool the contents.

• Variable sizes adapted to different working volumes (see available models).

• Flat-bottom structure for easy emptying, cleaning, and integration with other lab devices.

• Compatibility with standardized lids and connections, allowing the incorporation of valves, thermometers, gas inlets, or probes as needed.

These reactors are designed for environments requiring safe handling of chemicals, as well as clear visualization of contents during the reaction. They are commonly used in chemical labs, pharmacology, universities, and research centers.

For exact technical specifications of each model or to request a unit tailored to your needs, our technical team is available to assist you.

Types of reactors by configuration

At Pobel, we offer different types of reactors according to the application and operational requirements:

1. Borosilicate glass reactors

   • Full transparency for visual monitoring of the reaction.

   • High chemical and thermal resistance.

   • Ideal for organic synthesis, photochemical reactions, and academic research.

2. Stainless steel reactors (batch or pilot scale)

   • High mechanical strength for elevated pressure and temperature.

   • Compatible with CIP/SIP systems (cleaning and sterilization in place).

   • Suitable for simulating industrial processes, catalytic reactions, and pressurized fermentations.

3. Double-jacketed reactors

   • Maintain very stable thermal ranges.

   • Essential for exothermic/endothermic reactions and precise thermal control.

4. Controlled atmosphere reactors

   • Designed for vacuum operation or use with inert gases.

   • Used in oxygen-sensitive synthesis, polymerization reactions, or reactive atmospheres.

Why use a laboratory reactor?

Using a specialized reactor offers significant advantages for scientific and technical work:

• Total control over experimental conditions.

• Reproducibility in complex processes.

• Greater safety for exothermic or hazardous reactions.

• Optimization of reagent and material usage.

• Possibility of continuous monitoring and sampling without stopping the process.

• Easier scale-up to pilot or industrial production.

Sectors and applications of laboratory reactors

The laboratory reactors we offer at Pobel are used across various sectors and research areas, including:

• Pharmaceutical industry: development of active ingredients, synthesis scale-up, quality control.

• Biotechnology: cell fermentation, enzymatic reactions, protein expression.

• Materials chemistry: synthesis of polymers, nanocomposites, advanced materials.

• Process engineering: simulation and optimization of industrial processes.

• Academic settings: hands-on teaching in advanced chemistry, process design, and scalability.

Buy laboratory reactors from Pobel: guaranteed advice and reliability

We understand that selecting the right reactor depends on many technical factors. That’s why at Pobel we offer:

• Personalized support based on reaction type, volume, and required conditions.

• Versatile, configurable models to suit your research needs.

• Available accessories and spare parts, including probes, valves, seals, and stirring systems.

• Specialized technical support to assist you before, during, and after purchase.

Whether for a university lab or an industrial R&D facility, at Pobel you’ll find the ideal solution for your chemical or biotechnological processes.

Request information from Pobel

Contact our technical team for tailored advice. We equip your lab with precision technology for a more efficient and safer scientific future.