VacuuBrand PC 3001 Vario Select Chemistry Vacuum System

The VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select Chemistry Vacuum System is a high-performance oil-free vacuum pumping unit designed for precise vacuum control in rotary evaporation, vacuum concentration, filtration, drying, and chemical processing applications. Utilizing VACUUBRAND's VARIO variable-speed technology, the system automatically adjusts pump speed to maintain optimal vacuum levels while reducing process times, noise, and maintenance requirements. The integrated VACUU·SELECT touchscreen controller provides intuitive operation with predefined laboratory applications and automated process control.

Designed for chemically resistant operation, the PC 3001 VARIO Select is particularly well suited for solvent evaporation and rotary evaporator applications. Automatic boiling point detection and continuous vacuum optimization improve evaporation efficiency while minimizing solvent bumping and sample loss. The integrated inlet separator and exhaust vapor condenser help protect the pump while improving solvent recovery and environmental safety.

The oil-free diaphragm pump design eliminates oil changes and reduces routine maintenance compared to traditional rotary vane vacuum pumps, making the system ideal for research laboratories, pharmaceutical development, analytical chemistry, and chemical synthesis applications.

Specifications / Features:

• VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select chemistry vacuum system
• Integrated VACUU·SELECT touchscreen vacuum controller
• Oil-free chemically resistant diaphragm pump design
• Automatic vacuum regulation through VARIO motor speed control
• Automatic solvent boiling point detection and vacuum optimization
• Ultimate vacuum: 2 mbar (1.5 Torr)
• Pumping speed: 2 m³/hr (34 L/min)
• Four pump heads, three-stage diaphragm pump design
• Integrated inlet separator protects pump from liquid carryover
• Exhaust vapor condenser for solvent recovery
• Ethernet, USB, and optional RS-232 communication capability
• Whisper-quiet operation (~42 dBA)
• Suitable for high-boiling-point solvents
• Compact benchtop footprint
• 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 1.6A

Applications:

• Rotary evaporators
• Vacuum concentrators
• Vacuum drying ovens
• Solvent evaporation
• Chemical synthesis
• Filtration systems
• Vacuum centrifuges
• Gel dryers
• Laboratory vacuum networks

90-Day Warranty

Local delivery and installation available

Based in Palo Alto California, SER has been supplying high-quality lab equipment over 30+ years to our local biotech community and beyond.