Cold trap KF 29

Construction, Operation And Principles Cold traps are used in conjunction with vacuum pumps to collect condensation produced from humidity or solvents and these cold traps can be used for many different tasks. The most common application is collecting condensation produced from humidity or solvents from rotating discs, vacuum pumps or high vacuum systems that use oil diffusion or turbo-molecular pumps. In this case a common coolant such as liquid nitrogen (LN2) or dry-ice (CO2) with acetone is normally used. Cold traps can be manufacturer from glass or metal. The use of glass is advantageous in the chemical sector and when producing condensation from solvents, due to its resistance to chemicals. The cold traps listed in our catalogue are produced solely from 3.3-type borosilicate glass, in compliance with DIN/ISO (DURAN made by Schott). The mechanically design takes into account the wall thickness for use under vacuum. Cold Traps – Different Versions Simple cold traps, which are also known as cold finger condensers, are used in standard applications in conjunction with vacuum pumps and the condensation is forced out of the humidity or solvents used in the chemical applications. The cold trap is used to protect the vacuum pump in this case and the speciality of this type of construction is that the user does not need to use a stand to hold the cold trap. The cold trap has a rim, which is hung inside the Dewar-flask’s support ring. The cold trap can be changed very quickly without any problems arising.