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T he selection process starts with establishing
the Four Basic Specifications discussed be-
Guide to Parr Stirred Reactors. The user should
then review the standard fittings. Finally, a list
convert most of
low. Having set these requirements, the user can of Secondary Specifications should determine
these reactors from then identify a suitable series group from the some of the finer details of the system.
one size to another
within the same
series. This is done 1 Establish 4 Basic Specifications
by substituting a
longer or shorter 1. Maximum Operating Pressure 3. Vessel Size
cylinder with Parr offers a number of operating pressures. Parr stirred reactors are offered in many sizes
Vessels 600mL and under in volume are typically ranging from 25mL to 18.75 liters (5-gallon). It
corresponding
rated for 3000 psi, and vessels 1L or larger are should be noted that these volumes refer to the
internal fittings typically rated for 1900 psi. We also offer 5000 free space in the vessel, and for safe operation
including the stirrer psi versions of these sizes for those who need the maximum liquid charge held in the vessel
shaft, thermowell or this combination of smaller size and higher should not exceed two-thirds of the available
pressure. Some pressure limits can be increased free space in sealed batch operations. Generally,
thermocouple, dip with custom designs. However, higher pressure several vessel volumes are offered within most
tube and cooling vessels generally require thicker walls, which series, and reactor sizes can be reconfigured
coil (if installed). can make temperature control more difficult, and with conversion parts.
larger volume, high pressure vessels are heavier
In some cases, the
and more difficult to handle. We also have a line 4. Material of Construction
heater will also of 5100 Series Glass Reactors which can handle Parr reactors are normally made of Type 316
need to be changed. up to 150 psi with a glass cylinder or up to 1000 Stainless Steel, but they can be made of other
The Parr Technical psi with a metal cylinder. alloys as well.
The list of available construction materials
Service department
2. Maximum Operating Temperature includes:
will be happy to Traditionally, the choices here have been up Type 316/316L Stainless Steel
provide a list of to 350 C for vessels with PTFE gaskets and up Alloy 20
the appropriate to 500 C for flexible graphite (previously metal Alloy 400
gaskets). Parr added the option of a self-sealing Alloy 600
conversion parts for O-ring closure for general purpose vessels over Nickel 200
any contemplated a full range of volumes. These quick closing Titanium
conversion. designs are limited to 225 C, although this can Alloy B-2
be raised to 275 C with special O-ring materials. Alloy C-276
A moveable head is best for when A fixed head allows you to remove
you need to remove the entire reac- the cylinder and leave the head and
tor in one piece after running your all of its attachments mounted to
operation. the stand.
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4550 General Purpose, Cart or Floor Stand 1 and 2 gallon (3.75 and 7.5 L) 1900 (131) 225-350
4555 General Purpose, Floor Stand 5 and 2.6 gallon (18.75 and 10 L) 1900 (131) 225-350
4560 Mini, Bench Top 100-600 mL 3000 (200) 225-350
4560 HT Mini, Bench Top, High Temperature 300-600 mL 2000 (138) 500
4575A-4576A
High Pressure/High Temperature, Bench Top 250 and 500 mL 5000 (345) 500
4575B-4576B
5500 Mini or Micro, Bench Top, Compact Stand 25-600 mL 3000 (200) 225-350
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Reactor Selection Guide
Thermocouple or Thermowell
Liquid Sampling Valve for for measuring the temperature within the ves-
Pressure Gage, analog type, withdrawing liquid samples sel. In small reactors, a thermocouple encased
which shows the pressure through the dip tube shared with in a metal sheath extends directly into the
within the vessel at all times. the gas inlet valve. Incoming gas vessel. In larger reactors, and in vessels
can be used to clear the dip tube constructed of special alloys, the control
between liquid samples. thermocouple is inserted into a thermowell
which extends to a point near the bottom of
the vessel.
Gas Release Valve to release
gas from the reactor during or
at the completion of a run. Internal Stirring System
consists of a motor drive magnetically
coupled to an internal stirrer shaft with
attached turbine-type impeller(s).
Dip Tube
Cooling Coil
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higher coupling torque and more powerful motors are take the vessel above 90% of its burst pressure under
available for higher viscosity applications. normal operation. This will help protect the disc from the
Also, many reactors require a lower support bracket to effects of repeated pressure cycles.
stabilize the stirring shaft. In applications with abrasive
particles or heavy mixing, a footless magnetic drive 7. Controller Options
with a larger diameter shaft may be provided. Parr controllers are typically set up to control tem-
perature, but may also be set up with digital pressure
5. Cooling Coil displays, stirring speed, secondary temperature, and
An internal cooling coil can be installed in all reactors other displays and controls.
(except the Micro sizes) to remove the heat of a reaction These may be set up with data logging via PC as
and/or to cool the vessel at the end of a run. In some well. For more information on these options, see the
reactors a cooling coil is furnished as a standard fitting. Controller Section of this catalog.
In others, a coil can be added as an option in either
serpentine style or alternately in a spiral style for selected 8. Certification
models. For the micro sizes, with their limited dimen- ASME, CE, CHINA, and Parr Certifications are available
sions, a cold finger may be added as an option for users who require these recognized quality assurance
certifications.
6. Gage and Rupture Disc Ranges
The pressure gage range must be selected to pro- 9. Custom Options
vide the resolution desired, while having a range high A wide range of custom options such as special
enough to handle the maximum pressure the reactor will openings in the head or cylinder, high viscosity stirrers,
undergo. One would be tempted to simply get a gage windows, special valves, heaters or jackets, explosion
with the largest range possible, but this can reduce the proof wiring, and volume modifications are available.
resolution to unacceptable levels. One good rule of thumb Various accessories, such as glass or PTFE liners,
for good resolution is to operate with the gage at half of condensers, catalyst holders, and alternate stirrers are
its maximum range. available to further adapt these reactors to the individual
The rupture disc is most commonly matched to the users applications.
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure of the vessel, Detailed information for these and other options are
ensuring the disc will burst before reaching a pressure in Optional Fittings, Chapter 5, starting on page 101 of
beyond the MAWP range. Care must be taken not to this catalog.
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.
Model Gasket Material Stirrer Drive MOC Voltage Motor Gage BDV Controller
No. 4568 -OV -SS -GP -No Symbol -115 -XP.25 -3000 -No Symbol -4848
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Series 4520 1 & 2 Liter General Purpose Reactor Systems
Series Number:
4520
Type:
General Purpose
Stand:
Bench Top
Vessel Mounting:
Moveable or
Fixed Head
Standard Pressure
MAWP Rating, psi (bar):
1900 (131)
Standard Maximum
Operating Temp., C:
225 w/ FKM O-ring
275 w/ FFKM O-ring
350 w/ PTFE Flat Gasket
Maximum Operating
Temperature, C, at
T hese are the largest of the
Parr Reactors that can be
handled on a bench top. They
An optional pneumatic lift is
available for the heavier 2 liter
cylinder and heater. It should be
port, catalyst addition devices,
condensers, electrical feed-
throughs and more. Details are
High Pressure (HP):
can be furnished with either noted, however, that the 2 liter, provided in the Chapter 5 of this
350 @ 2900 psi
a self-sealing, O-ring closure fixed head model is tall and catalog, starting on page 101.
for working temperatures up may not be convenient to oper- The standard magnetic stir-
to 225 C or with a flat, PTFE ate on a standard height bench rer drive on these 4520 Models
gasket for higher temperatures top. We recommend using a works well for reaction mixtures
to 350 C. An optional HP (High floor stand. (See Series 4530) with viscosities up to 25,000
Pressure) flat gasket version With their larger diameter, centipoise. For heavier stirring
has been added for maximum these mid-size reactors have loads, these reactors can be
allowable working pressure of sufficient space for special equipped with larger magnetic
2900 psi (200 bar) at 350 C. modifications, such as: an inter- drives, more powerful motors,
Both fixed head and moveable nal cooling coil, bottom drain and drive trains capable of
vessel designs are available. valve (not on 2 liter bench top), delivering additional stirring
ball valve for a solids charging torque.
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Series 4520 1 & 2 Liter General Purpose Reactor Systems
INDEX TO OPTIONS
OPTIONS PAGE
Certification 9
Materials of Construction 10
Magnetic Drive 14
Gaskets & Seals 18
Stirrer Motor 104
Rupture Disc 110
Pressure Gage 111
Cooling Coil 115
Bottom Drain Valve 116
4848 Reactor Control 91
4838 Temperature Control 94
4871 Process Control 95
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Stirrers 106
Heaters 102
External Valves and Fittings 117
Solids Charging Ports 114
Condensers 109
Electrical Glands 122 Model 4525 Reactor, 1000 mL, Moveable Vessel, and a 4848 Controller
Catalyst Addition Device 114 shown with optional Expansion Modules.
Model 4523 Bench Top Reactor, 1000 mL, Fixed Head Style. 4526 Moveable Vessel, 2000 mL
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Series 4520 Ordering Guide
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Series 4530 1 & 2 L General Purpose Reactor Systems
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Series Number: his series of reactors will
4530
appeal to users who have
any of the following needs:
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Series 4530 1 & 2 L General Purpose Reactor Systems
INDEX TO OPTIONS
OPTIONS PAGE
Certification 9
Materials of Construction 10
Magnetic Drive 14
Gaskets & Seals 18
Stirrer Motor 104
Rupture Disc 110
Pressure Gage 111
Cooling Coil 115
Bottom Drain Valve 116
4848 Reactor Control 91
4838 Temperature Control 94
4871 Process Control 95
Heaters 102
External Valves and Fittings 117
Solids Charging Ports 114
Condensers 109
Electrical Glands 122
Catalyst Addition Device 114
Catalyst Baskets 108
Relief Valves 111
Windows 121
4533 Reactor, 1000 mL Vessel with Gear
Gear Drives 104 Drive, Dual Condenser and Spiral Stirrer.
Explosion Proof Options 119
Sample Collection Device 116
ACCESSORIES
Liners 115
Spare Parts Kits 122
Pressure Hoses 118
Check Valves 117
Liquid Pipettes 113
Gas Burettes 113
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Series 4530 Ordering Guide
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Series Number: his series of stirred reac-
4540
tors has been designed
for users who need higher
operating pressures than the
2000 to 3000 psi offered by the
General Purpose Reactors, but
do not require the high operat-
Type: ing temperatures provided by
High Pressure the Series 4570 High Pressure,
High Temperature Reactors.
These reactors offer working
Stand: pressures to 5000 psi (345 bar)
at temperatures to 350 C.
Floor Stand or
These vessels have been
Bench Top designed with outside dimen-
sions comparable to the Series
4520 and 4530 Reactors so that
Vessel Mounting:
they can use the same support
Moveable or system, stirrer drive and heater
Fixed Head as these popular general pur-
pose models. This provides not
only an attractively priced high
Vessel Sizes, mL: pressure/moderate temperature
600 and 1200 system, but also reactors that
can be interchanged with the
1 and 2 liter sizes. The thicker
High Pressure walls required for higher oper
MAWP Rating, psi (bar): ating pressures reduce the
5000 (345) volumes of these reactors to
600 and 1200 mL.
These reactors can be used
Standard Maximum in either the bench top or floor
Operating Temp., C: stand mountings. While the
350 w/ PTFE Flat Gasket 1200 mL reactor is offered
as a bench top model, it
is too tall and too heavy to
be handled comfortably on a
standard height bench top. It
is recommended that the floor
stand support option should be
selected unless the user has an Model 4544 High Pressure Reactor, 600 mL, Moveable Style Vessel, with heater
adjustable bench top which lowered, and a 4848 Controller shown with optional Expansion Modules.
will accommodate the overall
height of the 1200 mL systems.
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Series 4540 600-1200 mL High Pressure Reactor Systems
INDEX TO OPTIONS
OPTIONS PAGE
Certification 9
Materials of Construction 10
Magnetic Drive 14
Gaskets & Seals 18
Stirrer Motor 104
Rupture Disc 110
Pressure Gage 111
Cooling Coil 115
Bottom Drain Valve 116
4848 Reactor Control 91
4838 Temperature Control 94
4871 Process Control 95
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Stirrers 106
Heaters 102
External Valves and Fittings 117
Solids Charging Ports 114
Condensers 109
Electrical Glands 122
Catalyst Addition Device 114
Catalyst Baskets 108
Relief Valves 111
Windows 121
Gear Drives 104
Explosion Proof Options 119
Model 4546C Reactor, 1200 mL, Moveable Head
Sample Collection Device 116 Style, on a Moveable Cart, and a 4848 Reactor
Controller shown with optional Expansion
Modules.
ACCESSORIES
Liners 115
Spare Parts Kits 122
Pressure Hoses 118
Check Valves 117
Liquid Pipettes 113
Gas Burettes 113
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Series 4540 Ordering Guide
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Series 4550 1 & 2 Gallon Reactor Systems
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Series Number: hese 4550 Reactors extend
4550
the size range of the 4530
Series to 1 and 2 gallon (3.75
and 7.5 liter) sizes, providing
excellent facilities for pilot plant
studies. They can be furnished
with either a self-sealing
Type: O-ring closure for working
General Purpose temperatures up to 225 C,
or with a flat, PTFE gasket for
higher temperatures to 350 C.
Stand: Both fixed head and moveable
head designs are available.
Floor Stand
The moveable head, Model
4551 and 4552, reactors are
designed so that they can be
Vessel Mounting:
opened or closed conveniently
Moveable or without removing the cylinder
Fixed Head from the heater and without
auxiliary handling equipment.
The split-ring cover clamp sec-
Vessel Sizes, Gallons: tions can be moved into place
1 and 2 from the sides, and the cap
screws can be tightened with
the vessel in place in its heater.
Standard Pressure The fixed head versions, Model
MAWP Rating, psi (bar): 4553 and 4554, allow the head
1900 (131) (and the connections made to
it) to remain in place while the
cylinder and heater are lowered
Standard Maximum with the aid of the included
Operating Temp., C:
pneumatic lift system.
225 w/ FKM O-ring The 1 gallon size is usu-
275 w/ FFKM O-ring ally recommended for high
350 w/ PTFE Flat Gasket viscosity polymer studies. An
optional bottom drain valve
may be added for convenient
product recovery. As with the
smaller floor stand models,
these larger, self- contained
systems can be equipped Model 4554 Reactor Fixed Head, Two Gallon Vessel, Pneumatic Lift, Hinged
with a variety of attachments, Split Rings, opened to show Internal Fittings and Serpentine Cooling Coil, with
such as: condensers, solids 4848 Reactor Controller shown with optional Expansion Modules.
charging port, bottom drain,
special motors, special heaters,
jacketed vessels and automatic
valves and regulators. Because
of the higher wattage heaters
for these reactors, all models
in the 4550 Series require a 230
volt power supply.
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Series 4550 1 & 2 Gallon Reactor Systems
INDEX TO OPTIONS
OPTIONS PAGE
Certification 9
Materials of Construction 10
Magnetic Drive 14
Gaskets & Seals 18
Stirrer Motor 104
Rupture Disc 110
Pressure Gage 111
Cooling Coil 115
Bottom Drain Valve 116
4848 Reactor Control 91
4838 Temperature Control 94
4871 Process Control 95
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Stirrers 106 The innovative Parr Hinged Split-Rings on the 4553 and 4554 add to a safe vessel removal routine. Simply
Heaters 102 loosen the compression bolts, unlatch the split-ring closures, and pivot the split-rings out of the way.
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Series 4550 Ordering Guide
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Series 4555 10 & 20 Liter Reactor Systems
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Series Number: he Model 4555 and 4557
4555
Reactors with their 5 gallon
(18.75 L) capacity are the largest
stirred reactors offered by Parr.
The 4556 and 4558 Models are
similar units with a 10 liter (2.6
gal) volume which falls between
Type: the larger 5 gallon design and
General Purpose the smaller 1 and 2 gallon mod-
els in the 4550 Series. Vessel
styles are offered in a moveable
Stand: head or fixed head design.
These reactors are available
Floor Stand
with an FKM O-ring seal for
operating temperatures to
225 C, and FFKM O-ring for
Vessel Mounting:
temperatures to 275 C, or with
Moveable or a flat, PTFE gasket for operat-
Fixed Head ing temperatures up to 350 C
maximum.
In the moveable head design,
Vessel Sizes, Liters:
the vessel is held in a support
10 and 20 system which minimizes the
physical effort required to
handle these heavy compo-
Standard Pressure nents. The hoist is attached to a
MAWP Rating, psi (bar):
support column which provides
1900 (131) a convenient means for lifting
the head and cylinder out of the
stand. These components may
Maximum Operating
be transferred to the holding
Temperature, C:
position on the right side of the
225 w/ FKM O-ring stand. Vessels equipped with
275 w/ FFKM O-ring a bottom drain valve will prob-
350 w/ PTFE Flat Gasket ably remain in the heater most
of the time, but can be lifted out
when necessary.
The fixed head support stand
features hinged split-rings that
4557 Floor Stand Reactor, Flexible Mantle Heater, with Split Rings and Pneumatic Lift.
swing to either side allowing Below: Hinged Split Rings open revealing Serpentine Cooling Coil, with Heater and
the head to remain fixed to Vessel lowered via Pneumatic Lift.
the stand while a pneumatic
lift allows the cylinder to be raised and lowered.
When lowered, the cylinder can be slid forward
for cleaning and servicing.
These reactors are generally used for pilot
plant or for custom chemical production pur-
poses, usually with a variety of attachments
added to the basic units. Various heaters,
larger motors, heavier stirrer drives and remote
controls appropriate to the size of these reactors
have been designed and are available. Modified
versions of these units are available with
higher working pressures and temperatures.
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Because of considerable power requirements for a unit this able 3-phase Y power supply. Parr Technical Support will
size, 3-phase power is typical. Single phase 230 VAC is also pos- be happy to assist with electrical specifications.
sible, but requires a power source capable of supplying over 40 Systems with lower electrical requirements such as jack-
amps, well beyond the limits of most laboratory power supplies. eted systems or lower wattage mantle heaters may be able
Users are advised to have a qualified electrician install a suit- to use single phase effectively.
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Series 4555 10 & 20 Liter Reactor Systems
INDEX TO OPTIONS
OPTIONS PAGE
Certification 9
Materials of Construction 10
Magnetic Drive 14
Gaskets & Seals 18
Stirrer Motor 104
Rupture Disc 110
Pressure Gage 111
Cooling Coil 115
Bottom Drain Valve 116
4848 Reactor Control 91
4838 Temperature Control 94
4871 Process Control 95
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Stirrers 106
Heaters 102
External Valves and Fittings 117
Solids Charging Ports 114
Condensers 109
Electrical Glands 122
Catalyst Addition Device 114
Catalyst Baskets 108
Relief Valves 111
Windows 121
Gear Drives 104
4556 Floor Stand Reactor on a Cart, 10 Liter Moveable Vessel, Electric Hoist, and a 4848
Explosion Proof Options 119 Controller shown with optional Expansion Modules.
Sample Collection Device 116
ACCESSORIES
Liners 115
Spare Parts Kits 122
Pressure Hoses 118
Check Valves 117
Liquid Pipettes 113
Gas Burettes 113
10 Liter Stirred Vessel removed from heater. Model 4556 Reactor, 10 Liter Vessel, with
head removed.
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Series 4555 Ordering Guide
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Series 4560 Mini Reactor Systems
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Series Number: hese are the most popular
4560
of all Parr Stirred Reactors.
Although they are called Mini
reactors, they offer a range of
sizes large enough to work with
significant sample sizes, yet
small enough to be handled
Type: with ease by all operators.
Mini They are made in both fixed
head and moveable vessel
styles, with a choice of either
Stand: a self sealing O-ring closure
with no cap screws for working
Bench Top
temperatures up to 225 C,
or with a flat, PTFE gasket for
higher temperatures up to 350
Vessel Mounting:
C sealed with six cap screws
Moveable or in a split-ring cover clamp.
Fixed Head Choosing the high tempera
ture option (HT) boosts the
maximum temperature to 500
Sizes, mL:
C, but de-rates the MAWP to
100 - 600 2000 psi (138 bar). Standard 4566 Mini Reactor, 300 mL, Fixed Head, Quick-release Split Ring, and a 4848 Controller
Mini reactors can be converted shown with optional Expansion Modules.
to high temperature reactors
Standard Temperature (500 C max temperature and
MAWP Rating, psi (bar):
2000 psi MAWP) by changing
3000 (200) the head openings to cone con-
nections, replacing the valves
with high temperature valves,
High Temperature (HT)
replacing the gasket with a
MAWP Rating
psi (bar): graphoil Flat Gasket, replacing
2000 (138) the heater with a ceramic fiber
heater, and replacing the split
ring. Contact Parr for details.
Standard Maximum Although internal and exter-
Operating Temp., C: nal space is limited in these
225 w/ FKM O-ring small vessels, gas entrainment
275 w/ FFKM O-ring impellers, catalyst baskets,
condensers and other options
350 w/ PTFE Flat Gasket
are available. All reactors in
this series can also be easily
converted from one size to
High Temperature (HT)
Maximum Operating another by simply substituting
Temperature, C: a longer or shorter cylinder
500 w/ FG Flat Gasket with the corresponding internal
fittings and heaters.
The support system for
these Mini Reactors is designed
specifically to provide stability
at stirring speeds up to 1700
rpm, in a compact mounting
small enough to fit into a
laboratory hood. The support
system can also be adapted 4566 with Aluminum Block Heater, Bottom Drain Valve, and a 4848 Controller shown
to accept any of the smaller with optional Expansion Modules.
vessels from the 4590 Micro
Reactor Series.
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Series 4560 Mini Reactor Systems
INDEX TO OPTIONS
OPTIONS PAGE
Certification 9
Materials of Construction 10
Magnetic Drive 14
Gaskets & Seals 18
Stirrer Motor 104
Rupture Disc 110
Pressure Gage 111
Cooling Coil 115
Bottom Drain Valve 116
4848 Reactor Control 91
4838 Temperature Control 94
4871 Process Control 95
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Stirrers 106
Heaters 102
External Valves and Fittings 117
Solids Charging Ports 114
Condensers 109
Electrical Glands 122 Model 4563 Mini Reactor, 600 mL, Moveable Vessel, PTFE Flat Gasket Seal, with vessel
disassembled, and a 4848 Controller shown with optional Expansion Modules.
Catalyst Addition Device 114
Catalyst Baskets 108
Relief Valves 111
Windows 121
Gear Drives 104
Explosion Proof Options 119
Sample Collection Device 116
ACCESSORIES
Liners 115
Spare Parts Kits 122
Pressure Hoses 118
Check Valves 117
Liquid Pipettes 113
Gas Burettes 113
4560 Reactor Vessels from left to right, 300 mL, 100 mL, 450 mL, 160 mL, and 600 mL.
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Series 4560 Ordering Guide
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Series 4570/80 High Temperature/High Pressure Reactor Systems
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Series Number: arr offers a number of dif-
4570/80
ferent reactors in the 4570
and 4580 Series in a variety of
sizes and with different mount-
ings for operating pressures to
5000 psi (345 bar) and tempera-
Type: tures to 500 C.
High Temperature
High Pressure 4571 - 4572 Reactors
These are 1000 and 1800
mL moveable head reactors
Stand: mounted in movable carts.
Bench Top,
4577 - 4578 Reactors
Floor Stand or These are 1000 and 1800 mL
Cart fixed head reactors mounted
on a floor stand with pneu-
matic lift.
Vessel Mounting:
Moveable or 4575 - 4576A Reactors
Fixed Head These are 500 and 250 mL
bench top reactors with 5000
psi (345 bar) and 500 C rat-
Vessel Sizes, mL: ings. They are available as
250-5500 either moveable or fixed head
vessels.
All of these reactors have Model 4577 High Temperature/High Pressure Reactor, Floor Stand, Fixed Head
1000 mL with Heater and Pneumatic Lift.
been designed with suitable
valves, fittings and modifica-
tions to the vessel itself to
operate at the higher tempera-
ture and pressure ratings.
Flat, flexible graphite (FG)
gaskets are used for tempera-
tures in the higher range to 500
C. These can be replaced with
PTFE gaskets for procedures
in which the temperature will
not exceed 350 C. All cart and
floor stand models use ceramic
fiber heaters to achieve the
higher operating temperatures. The Series 4570/80 High Temperature/High Pressure Reactors come in three
configurations, from left to right: Bench Top (250 & 500 mL Only), Floor Stand, and Cart.
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Series 4570/80 High Temperature/High Pressure Reactor Systems
INDEX TO OPTIONS
OPTIONS PAGE
Certification 9
Materials of Construction 10
Magnetic Drive 14
Gaskets & Seals 18
Stirrer Motor 104
Rupture Disc 110
Pressure Gage 111
Cooling Coil 115
Bottom Drain Valve 116
4848 Reactor Control 91
4838 Temperature Control 94
4871 Process Control 95
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Stirrers 106
Heaters 102
External Valves and Fittings 117
Model 4581 High Temperature/High Pressure Reactor, with One Gallon Moveable
Solids Charging Ports 114 Vessel, and a 4848 Reactor Controller with optional Expansion Modules.
Condensers 109
Electrical Glands 122
Catalyst Addition Device 114
Catalyst Baskets 108
Relief Valves 111
Windows 121
Gear Drives 104
Explosion Proof Options 119
Sample Collection Device 116
ACCESSORIES
Liners 115
Spare Parts Kits 122
Pressure Hoses 118
Check Valves 117
Liquid Pipettes 113
Gas Burettes 113 Model 4575B High Pressure/High
Temperature 500 mL Moveable
Vessel Assembly.
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Series 4570/80 Ordering Guide
The Order No. for the Base System is: 457__ or 458__-FG-M or HD-SS-115 or 230-VS.__-5000-4848
A composite identification number to be used when ordering a 4570 or 4580 Series Reactor
can be developed by combining individual symbols from the separate sections below. For more
information on how to use this ordering guide, please see page 27.
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Series 4590 Micro Reactor Systems
Series Number:
4590
Type:
Micro
Stand:
Bench Top
Vessel Mounting:
Moveable or
Fixed Head
Sizes, mL:
25, 50, 100
Standard Pressure
MAWP Rating, psi (bar):
3000 (200)
Standard Maximum 4597 Micro Reactor, Fixed Head, 50 mL, and a 4848 Reactor Controller with optional Expansion Modules.
Operating Temp., C:
225 w/ FKM O-ring
275 w/ FFKM O-ring
350 w/ PTFE Flat Gasket
T hese are the smallest of all Parr Stirred
Reactors. They will be a good choice for
chemists working with very expensive materials
These systems are offered in both fixed head
and moveable head vessel styles with choices
of a self sealing O-ring for temperatures up to
or materials only available in small amounts. 225 C or with FFKM O-ring for temperatures to
They will also appeal to users who wish to 275 C or with a flat PTFE gasket for temperatures
High Temperature (HT) /
minimize the risks associated with hazardous to 350 C, or with a Flexible Graphite gasket for
High Pressure (HP)
Maximum Operating materials or reactions by restricting the reactants temperatures to 500 C with the HP/HT option
Temperature, C: or products to a minimum. Use of the Series (for fixed head versions only). A split ring closure
500 w/ FG Flat Gasket 4590 Reactors also helps minimize the quantities is standard.
(Fixed Head Only) of waste products which may require special All three volumes use the same ceramic fiber
disposal procedures. The 4590 systems are now heater.
available in high pressure (5000 psi) or high pres- These micro reactors can be easily converted
sure/high temperature (500 C) versions. from one size to another by simply substituting a
These micro reactors have been designed to larger or smaller cylinder and the corresponding
provide as many of the features of the larger ves- internal fittings. The support system can also be
sels as possible in the limited space available. All readily adapted to accept any of the vessels from
of the standard head fittings are provided, with the 4560 Mini Reactor Series. The opportunity to
optional cooling now available with aluminum modify these small reactors is restricted because
block heaters with cooling capability, welded of the limited head space available.
jackets or Cold Fingers.
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Series 4590 Micro Reactor Systems
INDEX TO OPTIONS
OPTIONS PAGE
Certification 9
Materials of Construction 10
Magnetic Drive 14
Gaskets & Seals 18
Stirrer Motor 104
Rupture Disc 110
Pressure Gage 111
Cooling Coil 115
Bottom Drain Valve 116
4848 Reactor Control 91
4838 Temperature Control 94
4871 Process Control 95
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Stirrers 106
Heaters 102
External Valves and Fittings 117
Solids Charging Ports 114
Condensers 109
Electrical Glands 122
Catalyst Addition Device 114
Catalyst Baskets 108
Relief Valves 111
Windows 121 Model 4593 Reactor, 100 mL Moveable Vessel, with
Gear Drives 104 PTFE Compression Gasket, and Split Ring Closure,
Mantle Heater, shown with a 4848 Reactor Controller
Explosion Proof Options 119 with optional Expansion Modules.
Sample Collection Device 116
ACCESSORIES
Liners 115
Spare Parts Kits 122
Pressure Hoses 118
Check Valves 117
Liquid Pipettes 113
Gas Burettes 113
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Series 5100 Low Pressure Reactors
5100
temperature plastic cushions so
the glass vessel does not come
in direct contact with the metal
split ring. Six sealing screws are
tightened only finger tight to
develop the seal on the O-ring.
Type: The split ring snaps together
Glass or Metal with latches to provide a secure
Bench Top and positive closure.
The alternate metal cylin-
ders use a different split ring
Vessel: designed to handle the higher
Fixed Head working pressure of the metal
vessels.
Sizes, mL:
Positive Agitation by High
Torque Magnetic Drives
160 mL - 1.5 L
These reactors are equipped
with Parr magnetic drives to
provide a trouble free internal
Maximum Operating
Pressure, psi (bar): stirrer. These drives have been
Glass:
designed and tested to routinely
deliver 2000 hours of operation
150 psi (10 bar) 5111 Bench Top Reactor, 1000 mL, Fixed Head, Glass Jacketed Vessel.
without service.
Metal:
1000 psi (69 bar)
T he Parr series 5100 Low Pressure Reactors
are offered in response to users requests for:
1. A system for running reactions similar
Internal Stirrers
The standard internal stirrer for these vessels
is a turbine type impeller. These impellers have
Maximum Operating to those that have been conducted for been designed to provide good axial mixing to
Temperature, C:
many years in the Parr shaker, but which keep any solid particles up in suspension and to
225 offer stirring for better scalability, higher provide good gas distribution through the liquid
operating temperatures and pressures, phase.
and more extensive reactor controls and A gas entrainment impeller is available as an
instrumentation. alternate agitator for those users whose primary
2. Reactors for elevated pressures with need is gas re-circulation from the head space of
glass vessels that permit direct observation the reactor through the liquid phase.
of mixing action, color changes, or changes
of state. Standard Reactor Fittings
3. Reactors designed for convenient The head of each glass reactor is equipped with:
operation at moderate pressure and/or for Pressure gage, 3-1/2 inch diameter, calibrated
corrosion resistance. 0-200 psi and 0-14 bar
Gas release valve
Convenient and Easy Sealing with O-rings Gas inlet valve
and Split Ring Closures Liquid sampling valve
Parr has developed a new O-ring and closure Internal thermocouple
system to accommodate the requirements of this Internal cooling loop standard 300 mL to 1.5 L
unique glass-to-metal seal and support, which is Internal stirrer with magnetic drive
convenient to use. A face seal-type O-ring design Heads intended for use with glass cylinders
is used with the proven and popular Parr split are equipped with spring-loaded relief valves
ring closure. For this application a special gasket adjustable between 50-150 psi.
groove was designed to retain the O-ring on All heads are equipped with a rupture disc
the head of the reactor when it is opened. A full rated for 1000 psi.
range of O-ring materials is available for chemi- Internal fittings are T316 Stainless Steel with
cal compatibility with reactants, products and PTFE coating.
solvents.
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Series 5100 Low Pressure Reactors
5110 Conversion Sets: Glass Series 5100 Pressure Reactor System Specifications
to Metal or Metal to Glass
Shaded bar indicates specifications that change within series.
Series 5100 Reactors can
be easily converted between Model Number 5101 5102 5103 5104 5111 5112
glass and metal cylinders. Sizes, mL 300 450 600 160 1000 1500
The conversion sets include
Maximum Pressure, Glass 150 psi (10 bar)
the cylinder, closure, gage and
safety relief devices for the Maximum Pressure, Metal 1000 psi (69 bar)
converted to system. Sets Maximum Temperature
do not include heater.
with FKM O-ring 225 C
Vessel Style Fixed Head
Reactor Mounting Bench Top
Closure (Cap Screws) Split-Rings (6)
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Series 5500 High Pressure Compact Laboratory Reactors
Series Number:
5500
Type:
High Pressure
Compact
Stand:
Bench Top
Vessel Mounting:
Moveable
Sizes, mL:
25-600
Standard Pressure
MAWP, psi (bar):
3000 (200)
Maximum Operating
Temperature, C:
225 w/ FKM O-ring
275 w/ FFKM O-ring
350 w/ PTFE Flat Gasket
Parr Series 5500 HPCL Reactor and a 4848 Reactor Controller shown with optional Expansion Modules.
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Notes
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Phone: 1-309-762-7716 or 1-800-872-7720
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