Radleys Reactor-Ready Lab Reactor - Additional Maintenance for Filter Vessels

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9 Routine maintenance
• To maintain your Reactor-Ready system in prime condition, check all moving parts and seals
regularly.
• Moving parts should be kept clean and free from any obstructions or surface contamination. Parts
relying on sliding motion may benefit from regular application of a thin surface coating of lubricating
oil.
• The three coupling pins on both the stirrer guide and the stirrer drive coupling should be regularly
inspected. These pins will wear over time and will require periodic replacement.
• The quick-release insulated hoses feature a double O-ring sealing mechanism within the PEEK
coupling. To ensure that this coupling provides a good seal, regular inspection of the O-rings is
recommended. O-rings should be replaced if any sign of damage or wear is observed, or if any
leakage occurs from this connection during operation.
• The FEP encapsulated silicone O-ring seal in the PTFE O-ring support collar will also require periodic
replacement.
• Reactor-Ready metal components are resistant to the majority of solvents, and are splash resistant
to dilute acids and alkalis at room temperature. However, always wipe away any chemical spills
immediately and avoid exposure to strong vapours such as HCl, etc., as continued exposure to even
low levels of chemical vapours or liquids will cause corrosion to metal and/or plastic components.
Elevated temperatures will also accelerate any potential corrosion/chemical attack.
Additional maintenance for filter vessels
• The filter base features a double O-ring sealing mechanism within the coupling to the glass BOV. To
ensure that this coupling provides a good seal, regular inspection of the O-rings is recommended. O-
rings should be replaced if any sign of damage or wear is observed, or if any leakage occurs from this
connection during operation.
• The filter base gasket and sealing O-ring should be regularly checked for any sign of damage or wear,
particularly from expansion and contraction when exposed to high or low temperatures. Regular
replacement of these components is required to maintain optimum filtration performance.
• The sintered glass membrane support plate should be regularly removed for cleaning, and inspected
for signs of blockage or damage. If necessary, the plate should be replaced. Reactor-Ready filter
vessel membranes are available in a range of materials and porosities to suit your application. These
are intended for single use only, and should be replaced for each new operation.