Description
Technical Specifications
| Specification | OPX-222 |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Water Still Horizontal (Silica Heater Quartz) |
| Model No. | OPX-222 |
| Type | Laboratory Water Distillation Unit |
| Design | Horizontal |
| Distillation Assembly | Horizontal Glass Assembly |
| Glass Material | High-Quality Borosilicate Glass |
| Heating Element | Silica / Quartz Heater |
| Heating Characteristics | Designed for Uniform Heating |
| Connector Type | Screw-Cap Connectors |
| Safety System | Low-Water Cut-Off Device |
| Distillation Method | Evaporation & Condensation |
| Distillate | High-Purity Distilled Water |
| Specified Water Quality | Pyrogen-Free* |
| Application | Laboratory Water Distillation |
*The “pyrogen-free” specification should be supported by validated product testing where this is required for regulated applications.
Key Features
1. Horizontal Glass Assembly
The OPX-222 features a horizontal glass distillation assembly, allowing convenient observation of the distillation process and easy access for routine cleaning and maintenance.
2. Silica / Quartz Heater
A silica (quartz) heater provides the heat required for water evaporation. The heater is designed to provide uniform heating across the water during the distillation process.
3. Borosilicate Glass Construction
The distillation assembly is manufactured from high-quality borosilicate glass, providing:
- Good chemical resistance
- Thermal resistance
- Durability
- Clear visibility of the distillation process
- Convenient cleaning
4. Screw-Cap Connectors
The screw-cap connector design allows the glass assembly to be conveniently opened or dismantled for:
- Cleaning
- Inspection
- Maintenance
- Removal of mineral deposits
5. Low-Water Cut-Off
The integrated low-water cut-off device provides an important safety function by helping prevent continued heater operation when the available water level becomes too low.
6. High-Purity Distilled Water
The distillation process separates water from many dissolved salts, minerals, and other non-volatile impurities, producing high-quality distilled water for laboratory applications.
Working Principle
The OPX-222 Water Still operates on the principle of evaporation and condensation.
- Feed water enters the boiling section.
- The silica/quartz heater heats the water.
- Water is converted into steam.
- Many non-volatile dissolved impurities remain in the boiling chamber.
- The generated steam passes through the glass distillation/condenser assembly.
- The vapour is cooled and converted back into liquid distilled water.
- The distilled water is collected for laboratory use.
Construction Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Main Glass Assembly | Borosilicate Glass |
| Distillation Design | Horizontal |
| Heater | Silica / Quartz |
| Connectors | Screw-Cap Type |
| Safety Device | Low-Water Cut-Off |
| Water Path | Laboratory-Grade Glass Assembly |
| Maintenance Access | Screw-Cap Connections |
Applications
The Water Still Horizontal OPX-222 can be used in:
- Research laboratories
- Chemical laboratories
- Pharmaceutical laboratories
- Biotechnology laboratories
- Clinical laboratories
- Educational institutions
- Analytical laboratories
- Quality-control laboratories
- Industrial laboratories
- Reagent preparation
- Laboratory glassware rinsing
- Sample preparation
- General distilled-water preparation
- Research and testing applications
Advantages of OPX-222
- Horizontal glass distillation design
- High-quality borosilicate glass construction
- Silica/quartz heating element
- Uniform heating
- Good chemical resistance
- Convenient visual monitoring
- Screw-cap connectors for easy cleaning
- Low-water cut-off safety device
- High-purity distilled water production
- Suitable for routine laboratory use
- Easy maintenance of glass components
Safety Features
Low-Water Cut-Off
Helps protect the heating element by preventing continued heating when the water level falls below the required operating level.
Heat-Resistant Glass
Borosilicate glass provides good resistance to thermal and chemical conditions encountered during normal distillation.
Secure Connections
Screw-cap connectors provide a practical connection system while allowing convenient access during maintenance.
