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Ratek RC4 Recirculating Cooler with Tank

Product Description

Model Name : RC4

The RC4 Refrigerated waterbath when used with an optional immersion heater circulator will provide accurate temperature controlled water at or below ambient temperatures. The waterbath has a capacity of approximately 12 litres. A built in heavy duty recirculating pump provides closed loop circulation at the rate of 7 litres per minute, and can offer a reliable and preferable alternative to the use of mains water for cooling Heat exchangers, Electrophoresis baths, Condensers, etc. To avoid accidental damage to the heat exchanger components the RC4 cooling is set to turn of at 4°c, however it can be factory set to have a minimum temperature of -10°C if required. Suitable additives would need to be added to the water for the -10°c version to avoid damage to the system. Polished grade 304 stainless steel is used for the tank, and surround, and the main case is constructed from a heavy duty plastic. Heat exchanger components are manufactured from copper. Only environmentally friendly R134a refrigerant is used in Ratek coolers.

Vendor: Ratek

This product is available upon request. Contact us for more information.

Product Model RC4
Power Requirements 240 VAC/690 Watts
Capacity Internal dimensions l275 x w200 x d200 (12 litres including heat exchanger)
Temperature Range -10° to ambient (using suitable additives)
Compressor ¼ hp air cooled hermetic condensing unit
Refrigerant 134a
Cooling capacity in watts Average approx. 580 Watts between 30ºC and 5ºC
Pump capacity 7 litres per minute at zero head, maximum pressure 220mBar
Overall Dimensions L480 x W340 x D510
Weight 27kg

Can be used in distillation and extraction systems, as well as for cooling laboratory apparatus and numerous other industrial applications.



Features at-a-glance:

  • - Open water tank can be used with thermoregulator
  • - Cools to -10¦C (with suitable additives)
  • - 7 LPM pump with external recirculation ports
  • - Below-ambient and sub-zero control with TH8000
  • - Stainless steel lid included as standard

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