Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor

The Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor is a versatile pilot-scale processing system developed for laboratories and research facilities that require controlled reaction conditions at volumes beyond conventional bench-scale experimentation. Manufactured by Micro Technologies, the reactor provides an effective platform for process development, optimization, validation, and scale-up before transferring a process to larger production equipment.

The system is available in 10 L, 15 L, and 20 L capacities, allowing researchers and process engineers to progressively increase batch volume while evaluating important parameters such as mixing performance, reaction temperature, heat transfer, process time, and product behavior.

A major advantage of the reactor is its jacketed construction. Single-jacket and double-jacket configurations are available depending on the required thermal process. The jacket can be connected to a compatible heating and cooling circulator, enabling controlled circulation of thermal fluid around the reaction vessel.

With an operating temperature range from approximately -40°C to 250°C, the system supports a broad variety of temperature-controlled laboratory and pilot-scale processes. This makes it suitable for reactions requiring cooling, controlled heating, temperature cycling, or stable thermal conditions.

The specified reactor configuration is designed for operating pressure up to 0.5 barg. Pressure and temperature limitations should always be considered together with vessel configuration, process media, accessories, seals, and operating procedures.

An overhead agitation assembly provides efficient mixing of reaction media. The agitation system can be configured according to application requirements, including process viscosity, batch volume, mixing intensity, and reaction characteristics. Different agitator and impeller arrangements can be selected where required.

The reactor system is installed on a compact skid-mounted support structure, providing an organized platform for the main reaction vessel and associated process components. This configuration offers convenient accessibility during operation, cleaning, sampling, maintenance, and process observation.

Depending on the application, the Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor can be integrated with feed vessels, addition vessels, condensers, receivers, reflux arrangements, vacuum systems, temperature sensors, pressure monitoring instruments, sampling ports, heating/cooling circulators, and process control systems.

The modular configuration makes the system particularly valuable for pharmaceutical development, specialty chemical research, fine chemical synthesis, polymer research, formulation studies, chemical engineering laboratories, and industrial R&D.

Key Features

• Pilot-scale jacketed reaction system
• Available in 10 L, 15 L and 20 L capacities
• Designed for laboratory-to-pilot process scale-up
• Temperature range from -40°C to 250°C
• Operating pressure up to 0.5 barg
• Single or double jacket options
• Controlled heating and cooling capability
• Overhead agitation arrangement
• Process-specific mixing configurations
• Compact skid-mounted construction
• Modular process architecture
• Multiple process connection possibilities
• Provision for feed and addition vessels
• Compatible with condenser and receiver arrangements
• Sampling provisions can be incorporated
• Vacuum connection options
• Temperature and pressure monitoring options
• Easy access to major components
• Suitable for batch processing
• Customization available as per application

Technical Specifications

Specifications and configurations can be customized according to process requirements.

Jacketed Temperature Control System

The jacket arrangement is one of the most important features of the Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor. It enables thermal fluid to circulate around the reaction vessel to control process temperature.

Depending on the application, the jacket can support:

• Controlled heating
• Controlled cooling
• Low-temperature processing
• Elevated-temperature reactions
• Temperature stabilization
• Reaction temperature profiling
• Controlled thermal cycling
• Improved process repeatability
• Heat transfer during chemical reactions

A suitable external heating/cooling circulator can be selected according to the required temperature range and process conditions.

Single Jacket & Double Jacket Options

Single Jacket

A single jacket provides a dedicated circulation space around the reaction vessel for heating or cooling fluid. It is suitable for many standard laboratory and pilot-scale temperature-controlled reactions.

Double Jacket

A double-jacket configuration provides additional thermal management capability and may be selected where the process requires enhanced temperature control or a particular vessel configuration.

The appropriate jacket arrangement can be selected based on the process temperature, reaction chemistry, thermal control requirements, and intended application.

Agitation & Mixing System

The reactor incorporates an overhead agitation system for controlled mixing of reaction materials. Efficient agitation is essential for maintaining process uniformity, improving heat transfer, dispersing ingredients, and achieving consistent reaction conditions.

Depending on the application, the system can be configured with:

• Variable-speed agitation
• Process-specific impeller
• Different shaft arrangements
• Speed controller
• Suitable drive motor
• High-torque configuration
• Mixing arrangements for different viscosities
• Customized agitation geometry

The final agitation configuration can be selected according to batch volume, viscosity, reaction type, and required mixing performance.

Process Capabilities

The Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor can support a variety of laboratory and pilot-scale processes, including:

• Chemical synthesis
• Process development
• Process scale-up
• Reaction optimization
• Mixing and blending
• Formulation development
• Temperature-controlled reactions
• Dissolution studies
• Crystallization studies
• Extraction processes
• Batch processing
• Polymer research
• Specialty chemical development
• Fine chemical synthesis
• Product development trials
• Reaction engineering studies

Process Connections & Integration

The modular design enables the reactor to be configured with different auxiliary components according to the intended process.

Possible integrations include:

• Feed vessels
• Addition vessels
• Dropping funnels
• Condensers
• Reflux condensers
• Product receivers
• Vacuum connections
• Sampling arrangements
• Temperature probes
• Pressure gauges
• Vacuum gauges
• Heating/cooling circulators
• Drain connections
• Product discharge arrangements
• Process instrumentation
• Control panels

This flexibility enables the reactor system to be configured around specific R&D and process-development workflows.

Benefits

• Bridges the gap between laboratory and production scale
• Supports systematic process scale-up
• Multiple capacity options
• Broad temperature operating range
• Jacketed design for thermal control
• Supports heating and cooling applications
• Efficient mixing through overhead agitation
• Compact pilot-scale footprint
• Organized skid-mounted construction
• Flexible process configuration
• Suitable for research and industrial development
• Adaptable to different chemical processes
• Supports repeatable process studies
• Multiple accessories can be integrated
• Customizable for specific applications
• Suitable for long-term laboratory and R&D use

Applications

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development
• Chemical Research Laboratories
• Fine Chemical Industry
• Specialty Chemical Industry
• Process Development Laboratories
• Pilot Plants
• Industrial R&D Centers
• Chemical Engineering Laboratories
• Universities
• Research Institutes
• Polymer Research Laboratories
• Formulation Development Laboratories
• Reaction Engineering Laboratories
• Product Development Facilities
• Process Optimization Centers
• Scale-Up Studies

Industries Served

The Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor can be configured for use across various research and process-development sectors, including:

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Specialty Chemicals
• Fine Chemicals
• Polymer Research
• Academic Research
• Chemical Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Industrial Research & Development
• Formulation Development

Optional Accessories

• Heating & Cooling Circulator
• Vacuum Pump
• Condenser Assembly
• Reflux Condenser
• Feed Vessel
• Addition Vessel
• Receiver Vessel
• Temperature Controller
• Temperature Probe
• Pressure Gauge
• Vacuum Gauge
• Variable Speed Controller
• Sampling Arrangement
• Additional Process Ports
• Process Control Panel
• Agitator & Impeller Options
• Product Collection Arrangement

Customization Options

The reactor system can be customized according to specific laboratory and process requirements. Depending on the project, customization may include:

• Reactor capacity
• Jacket configuration
• Agitation system
• Motor configuration
• Impeller design
• Process ports
• Feed arrangements
• Condenser configuration
• Receiver arrangement
• Vacuum connection
• Temperature measurement
• Pressure monitoring
• Sampling arrangement
• Heating/cooling integration
• Control and instrumentation

SKU System

MT-PSJLR-10 – Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor, 10 L
MT-PSJLR-15 – Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor, 15 L
MT-PSJLR-20 – Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor, 20 L

FAQs

What is a Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor?

A Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor is a reaction system designed for conducting controlled chemical processes at an intermediate scale between small laboratory experiments and industrial production. It is particularly useful for process development, optimization, and scale-up studies.

What capacities are available?

Standard configurations are available in 10 L, 15 L, and 20 L capacities.

What is the operating temperature range?

The specified system supports an operating temperature range of approximately -40°C to 250°C, depending on the selected configuration and associated thermal control equipment.

What is the maximum operating pressure?

The specified configuration is designed for pressure up to 0.5 barg. Actual operating limits should be confirmed for the final reactor configuration and process conditions.

Is the reactor jacketed?

Yes. The reactor is available with single-jacket or double-jacket configurations for controlled heating and cooling.

What is the purpose of the reactor jacket?

The jacket allows suitable thermal fluid to circulate around the reaction vessel, enabling controlled heating, cooling, and temperature stabilization during processing.

Does the reactor include an agitation system?

Yes. The system incorporates an overhead agitation arrangement. The agitator and impeller configuration can be selected according to the intended process.

Can the reactor be used for process scale-up?

Yes. It is specifically suited to process development and pilot-scale studies where a laboratory process needs to be evaluated at larger batch volumes before moving toward industrial production.

Can vacuum accessories be integrated?

Yes. Vacuum connections, pumps, gauges, condensers, receivers, and related components can be incorporated depending on the required configuration.

Can heating and cooling equipment be connected?

Yes. A suitable heating/cooling circulator can be connected to the jacket for controlled process temperatures.

Can the reactor system be customized?

Yes. Micro Technologies can configure the reactor according to capacity, jacket arrangement, agitation requirements, auxiliary vessels, process connections, instrumentation, and application requirements.

Where is the Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor commonly used?

It is suitable for pharmaceutical R&D, chemical laboratories, specialty chemical development, fine chemical research, polymer research, universities, process engineering laboratories, and industrial pilot plants.

Can Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactors be supplied for institutional projects?

Yes. Micro Technologies can supply reactor systems for universities, research institutes, industrial R&D laboratories, institutional procurement, OEM requirements, government tenders, and project-based installations.

Why Choose Our Products

• Application-oriented reactor systems
• 10 L, 15 L and 20 L capacity options
• Wide process temperature range
• Single and double jacket configurations
• Efficient overhead agitation
• Compact skid-mounted design
• Flexible auxiliary equipment integration
• Custom process configurations
• Suitable for R&D and scale-up studies
• Quality-controlled manufacturing
• Institutional and industrial supply
• OEM and project requirements supported
• Technical assistance for system configuration
• Reliable after-sales support

Call to Action

Move confidently from laboratory experimentation to larger process development with the Pilot Scale Jacketed Laboratory Reactor from Micro Technologies. Contact us for 10 L, 15 L and 20 L models, customized jacket and agitation configurations, technical quotations, pharmaceutical and chemical R&D projects, institutional procurement, government tenders, OEM requirements, distributor inquiries, and bulk supply.