PolyBLOCK 4: A Bench-Top, Compact 4 Reactor Automated Parallel Synthesis Platform

It supports reactor volumes of up to 500 ml, and is equipped with adaptors to support a range of reactor types and sizes, including integration with H.E.L’s catalyst screening CAT reactors. Additional functionality modules include:

The system is also available in a high-pressure variant.

Features and Options:

Temperature Control

Ambient to 250 ⁰C (without external cooling)

Options to decrease the range down to-40 ⁰C(circulator dependent)

Separate mantle around each reactor allows the temperature to be controlled individually, with arange/difference of over 100 °C between the reactors

Independent Stirring

Indirect agitation with magnetic stirrer bar as standard.

• Suspended mechanical agitation for efficient mixing on small-scale and non-viscous samples.

• Optional Overhead direct agitation for larger vessels.

  Intelligent Software Control and Analysis

  labCONSOL software control enables regular data logging, multi-step recipes, parameter control, and feedback loops. The software adds a responsive intelligence to the PolyBLOCK 4 system and still delivers an intuitive interface that needs only minimal training to run quickly.

  Safety Features

  Include automatic user-configurable reaction detection and shutdown procedures,to ensure user safety.

  Automatic hardware and software fail-safes are installed on every system.

  Condensing Options

  • Easy quick-connect solution for condensing and inerting in larger reactors. Seals allow condensers to be removed without cooling liquid spillage.

    Also available reflux and inerting block, with adapters for vials, tubes, and reactors

    Reactor Options

    Vessel types are available in Glass, Stainless Steel, orHastelloy. With reactor volumes up to 500 ml.

    High Pressure and Vacuum Systems available, more details on our high-pressure system can be found via PolyBLOCK High Pressure.

    Sampling Systems through active pumps, manual dip tubes, automated level control, or multisampling units, like the ASU.

    Reagent Addition through fully automated liquidand gas feeds as well as volumetric syringe pumps. These solutions can be applied to both high and low-pressure systems.

    Control Options all relevant inputs can be logged, enabling automated monitoring and, where appropriate, feedback control of the reactor system.

    Sensor Options

    Temperature, pressure, pH, turbidity, conductivity.

    Integration of third-party probes is possible, such as in-situ FTIR, particle sizing probes and Raman probes.