The VacIT Vacuum Trap System from Chromatography Direct is the safest vacuum system available today.
Laboratory users should always place an appropriate trap between the apparatus and the vacuum source. This trap protects the pump and house vacuum lines from fluids/micro-organisms and prevents vapours and odours from being released into the laboratory. Fluid entry into the vacuum pump can results in a costly repair while any bacteria getting into the system could lead to contamination issues and safety risk.
Improper trapping can allow vapour to be emitted from the exhaust of the vacuum system. Traditional methods of using glass flasks, rubber stoppers and tubing are expensive, unstable, and breakable, leading to Chromatography Direct developing VacIT as the safe, stable and cost-effective alternative.
The VacIT system is delivered “ready-to-use”, attach to your vacuum and begin your work. Our full systems combine shatterproof bottles (available in autoclavable PP or chemically-resistant HDPE) with a small footprint secondary containment unit (which will maintain stability even when tilted up to 35º) and a 0.2µm PTFE inline vent filter to retain any aerosolized bacteria. Each system is connected via chemically resistant TPE tubing featuring a “pinch” clamp for quick shutoff and a TrapCap which prevents tubes from tangling when disconnecting as the lines stay attached to the cap. TrapIT systems can also be extended to include additional overflow containers, secondary containment, and up to 8ft line extensions.