Applications
UnionClay equipment runs in pharmaceutical synthesis labs, chemical research institutes, electronics plants and university teaching labs across 30+ export countries. The application profiles below show which reactors, chillers and support equipment fit each workflow, with links to the matching product categories.
Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Glass reactors are essential tools in pharmaceutical R&D; and production. Our SFS series jacketed reactors provide precise temperature control for API synthesis, crystallization studies, formulation development, and process optimization. The full visibility through borosilicate glass allows researchers to monitor reaction progress, color changes, and crystallization in real time.
A complete pharmaceutical setup usually pairs the reactor with a recirculating chiller for jacket cooling, a heating and cooling integrated machine for low-temperature reaction steps, and a rotary evaporator for solvent recovery after synthesis. For fermentation-based API workflows, see our stainless steel fermentation tanks.
- API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) synthesis and purification
- Crystallization process development and scale-up
- Controlled-temperature reactions for sensitive compounds
- Solvent recovery and distillation under vacuum
- Formulation mixing and homogenization
Chemical Research & Engineering
Chemical laboratories rely on our glass reactors for a wide range of applications including organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, catalysis studies, and material science. The PTFE + Viton sealing system ensures compatibility with a broad spectrum of solvents and reagents, while the customizable port configuration accommodates complex experimental setups.
For pilot-scale and corrosive media work, stainless steel reactors extend the same jacketed design to higher pressures. Bench chemistry is covered by the DF-101 heating magnetic stirrers (800 ml to 15 L stirring capacity, 0–2600 rpm), while circulating water vacuum pumps support filtration, reflux and distillation steps.
- Organic synthesis and multi-step reaction sequences
- Polymer chemistry and polymerization reactions
- Catalysis studies and catalyst screening
- Corrosion testing and material compatibility studies
- Distillation, reflux, and extraction processes
Food & Beverage R&D
Food science laboratories use our glass reactors for flavor extraction, ingredient testing, emulsion development, and small-batch production trials. Borosilicate glass is non-reactive with food-grade materials and allows complete visibility of processes. Easy cleaning and sterilization make glass reactors ideal for food-grade applications.
Downstream of extraction, an RE series rotary evaporator concentrates flavor compounds under vacuum, and vacuum filtration units handle clarification. For small-batch fermentation trials — sauces, beverages, cultures — our fermentation tanks with temperature control jackets keep process conditions repeatable.
- Essential oil and flavor compound extraction
- Emulsion and suspension development
- Small-batch product development and scale-up testing
- Ingredient compatibility and stability studies
- Vacuum concentration and solvent removal
University & Research Laboratories
Academic institutions worldwide choose Unionclay glass reactors for teaching laboratories and research projects. Our SFS series offers the reliability, safety, and flexibility required in academic environments. The 1L to 5L models are especially popular for teaching labs, while 10L-100L models serve advanced research projects.
Teaching labs also stock the DF-101 magnetic stirrer series (room temperature to 300°C, ±1°C control) and high-temperature thermostatic baths for routine experiments, with DLSB recirculating chillers shared across benches for condenser cooling. Download the company catalog for a model-by-model comparison.
- Undergraduate and graduate teaching laboratories
- Research projects in chemistry, pharmacy, and materials science
- Interdisciplinary research requiring versatile reactor systems
- Process engineering and scale-up studies
Application Selection Hub for Laboratory and Process Equipment
Use this application hub to move from a process requirement to the right UnionClay equipment family before requesting a quote. It is designed for buyers comparing reactors, chillers, circulators, filtration equipment, distillation systems and matched support equipment.
The tables below do not replace model-level specifications. Use them to prepare application details, then review the linked category and product pages for source-backed model information.
Application Routes and Equipment Families
| Application route | UnionClay equipment families to review | Procurement details to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature-controlled reaction | Glass Reactor, Stainless Reactor, Recirculating Chiller, Heating and Cooling Integrated Machine, TCU | Working volume, target temperature range, circulation loop, medium, voltage, ports and connected equipment. |
| Evaporation and solvent recovery | Rotary Evaporator, Vacuum Pump, Recirculating Chiller | Flask size, condenser cooling, vacuum stability, solvent type, receiving setup and system quotation needs. |
| Distillation and heat-sensitive separation | Distillation Equipment, Molecular Distillation Equipment, Vacuum Pump, Recirculating Chiller | Material behavior, vacuum expectation, condenser support, receiving vessel arrangement and cleaning requirements. |
| Filtration, separation and transfer support | Vacuum Filtration, Glass Liquid Separator, Vacuum Pump | Slurry or liquid type, receiver volume, filter support, sealing condition and matched pump requirement. |
| Fermentation and downstream preparation | Fermentation Tank, Temperature Control Equipment, Vacuum Pump | Vessel size, agitation, temperature support, sensor requirements and downstream processing route. |
RFQ Preparation Checklist
- Share the application route, material or solvent family, working volume and target process condition.
- Confirm whether the equipment must work alone or as a matched system with reactor, chiller, vacuum pump, condenser, separator or filtration equipment.
- Prepare voltage, installation space, connection size and any required documents before quotation.
- Use UnionClay Products for equipment-family browsing and Contact UnionClay when you need model matching before RFQ.
Application FAQ for Buyers
Which UnionClay equipment family should I review first?
Start from the process route. Reaction workflows usually begin with reactor and temperature-control pages, evaporation workflows begin with rotary evaporator, vacuum pump and chiller pages, and separation workflows begin with filtration, separator or distillation pages.
Should I choose by model name only?
No. Model names are useful shortcuts, but buyers should confirm working volume, temperature expectation, vacuum condition, medium, voltage, ports and connected equipment before requesting a quotation.
Where should I go after reviewing applications?
Open the relevant product-category pages, compare model-level information, then send the prepared application details through the UnionClay contact page for quote-first procurement support.
Source note: this hub organizes existing UnionClay category and product pathways for application matching. It does not add new model specifications, stock, pricing, lead time or guaranteed performance claims.