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Chemical Plants in Stainless Steel and Special Alloys

Since 1927, JUCHHEIM (formerly Karl-Kurt Juchheim Laborgeräte) has been supplying high-quality equipment to universities and industrial R&D facilities around the world. Generations of scientists have relied on their high-quality and durable equipment.

JUCHHEIM manufacture chemical and technical pilot plants made of stainless steel and special alloys according to customer specifications on a laboratory or pilot plant scale, with reaction volumes ranging from millilitres to 150 litres. A pilot plant may be used for data collection, optimisation, and the gathering of technical experience in chemical process R&D.

Discover more about JUCHHEIM’s pressure reactors and process systems for laboratory and pilot plant use.

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Pressure Vessels

JUCHHEIM pressure vessels, made of stainless steel or Hastelloy®, offer corrosion resistance and durability.

A wide range of pressure reactors are available for use in the laboratory and pilot plants. Volumes from 50 ml up to 200 litres and operating pressures from vacuum to 500 bar are available, up to 500°C.

Products have a surface roughness of less than 0.8 µm Ra as standard, meaning they are easy to clean and have significantly increased chemical resistance. A surface roughness of less than 0.4µm Ra with electrochemical polishing for passivation is available as an option.

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LabClave – Lab and pilot-scale pressure reactors

  • LabClave and PiloClave vessels are customisable for lab and pilot plant use.
  • Central lid bushing allows easy attachment of various stirrers (anchor, impeller, propeller, etc.).
  • Lid includes sight glass, illumination glass, thermometer socket, and replaceable screw-in connections.
  • Optional add-ons: filler necks, distillation sections, columns, bottom valves, vessel lifts, sensors, actuators.
  • Hastelloy®, tantalum coatings or a PTFE/PFA coating are available for high media resistance requirements
  • Cocoon™ technology offers glass-like corrosion resistance

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HiClave Series

JUCHHEIM set the standard for laboratory and pilot plant applications with the HiClave series of autoclaves and reactor systems.

  • HiClave™ chemical reactors support high-pressure reactions up to 500 bar and 500°C.
  • Available as single autoclaves or complete systems with heating & stirring.
  • Constructed from stainless steel, Hastelloy, PTFE/PFA, or tantalum-coated materials.
  • Optional heating/cooling systems, magnetic or overhead stirrers, as well as a wide variety of gas and liquid supplies are available.
  • Optional PTFE or glass liners, catalyst baskets, and other accessories available.
  • Offered as single or parallel reactor plants, with bespoke configurations on request.

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HiClave-S

The compact HiClave-S laboratory autoclave is designed for the smallest test volumes in the range of 25 to 125 ml. The interchangeable container sizes and various connection options enable the system to be flexibly adapted to different requirements. Simple and intuitive operation is supported by a handy quick-release fastener that can be opened and closed without tools.
Various equipment options allow for individual adaptation to specific requirements and provide a reliable basis for reproducible test results. This makes the HiClave-S a versatile solution for research and development on the smallest scale.

  • Reaction volume from 25 – 125ml
  • Temperature up to 350 °C
  • Pressure up to 150 bar
  • Ergonomically shaped closure cap
  • Internal and replaceable seal
  • Stainless steel, Hastelloy® or stainless steel with Tantal-surface
  • Additional PTFE-inlays for inert surfaces (max. 250°C) are available
  • Up to 5 configurable connections
  • Suitable for magnetic stir plates


HiClave-Q

The HiClave-Q laboratory autoclave is ideal for small volumes. The quick-closing lid makes the reactor vessel quick to use and easy to clean.
Various vessel sizes, a passage for a stirrer head as well as connection options for liquids and temperature sensors allow the system to be adapted to your application.
The HiClave-Q laboratory autoclave is the ideal solution for mixing processes – even for quick vessel changes in the laboratory.

  • Reaction volume from 250 – 1000 ml
  • Temperature up to 350°C
  • Pressure up to 100 bar
  • Quick-closing lid
  • Internal and replaceable seal
  • Stainless steel, Hastelloy® or stainless steel with Tantal-coating
  • Additional PTFE-inlays for inert surfaces (max. 250°C) are available
  • Up to 8 configurable connections
  • Suitable for (magnetic) stirrer head or magnetic stirring plate


HiClave-F

The HiClave-F laboratory autoclave is ideal for small volumes that still require high temperatures and high pressures, made possible by its durable, solid lid.
Various vessel sizes, a passage for a stirrer head, and connection options for liquids and temperature sensors allow the system to be adapted to your application.
The HiClave-F laboratory autoclave is the ideal solution for smaller mixing processes – even under high temperatures and high pressures!

  • Reaction volume from 250 – 1000 ml
  • Temperature up to 350°C, or 500°C depending on configuration
  • Pressure up to 400 bar
  • Internal and replaceable seal
  • Stainless steel, Hastelloy® or stainless steel with Tantal-coating
  • Additional PTFE-inlays for inert surfaces (max. 250°C) are available
  • Up to 8 configurable connections
  • Suitable for (magnetic) stirrer head or magnetic stirring plate

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Agitator Systems

JUCHHEIM has a wide portfolio of stirrer drives, stirrer elements, stirrer feedthroughs, and accessories.

JUCHHEIM agitators are trusted across a wide range of industries, including:

  • Chemicals
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics
  • Paints and coatings
  • Plastics
  • Biofuels
  • Wastewater
  • Basic materials
  • Foodstuffs
  • Mineral oils and fats
  • Paper and pulp,
  • Metal processing

Depending on the application, different designs may be required. ATEX agitators are designed for use in explosive environments.

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Agitators

  • Custom stirrer geometries available in stainless steel or Hastelloy®, per customer specifications.
  • Stirrer blades can be coated with PTFE or tantalum if needed.
  • Wall-mounted stirrers available with replaceable PTFE or PEEK wipers.
  • Gassing stirrers offered, for hydrogenation.
  • Suitable for both cylindrical and conical vessels.

These stirring elements are available in stainless steel, Hastelloy or with a coating (tantalum or PTFE/PFA):

  • Anchor stirrer
  • Double anchor stirrer
  • Helical anchor stirrer
  • Spiral agitator
  • (Adjustable) cross beam stirrer
  • Impeller stirrer
  • Dispersing disk stirrer
  • (Adjustable) Rushton turbine
  • Intermixer
  • Gassing stirrer
  • Bespoke designs

Stirrer Drives

  • Stirrer drives feature mechanical or electronic speed control; electronic versions support automation.
  • Optional torque measurement provides signals for monitoring reaction progress and detecting phases.
  • Useful for reaction calorimetry, rheology, and scale-up experiments.
  • ViscoVar™ stirrer drive: variable gear, 3-phase connection, up to 100 Nm torque.

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Agitator Coupling Systems

JUCHHEIM Stirrer feedthroughs (also called stirring seals or mechanical seals) are a key component of a pressure or vacuum reactor. They enable stirring inside a sealed, pressure-resistant vessel by either sealing the rotating shaft or transmitting torque through the reactor wall using powerful magnets.

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Stirrer Feedthroughs

  • Magnetic couplings provide a fully sealed, leak-free system – ideal for process development.
  • Best suited for vessels < 50L or media < 10Pas due to torque limits.
  • Standard magnetic couplings transmit up to 32Nm, 200bar, and 350°C.
  • Higher torque and high-pressure/high-temperature versions available on request.
  • Direct shaft transmission allows for maximum torque (from a few Nm up to 100 Nm); seals (O-ring or mechanical) support several hundred Nm depending on the model.
  • Lubricant-free design with quick, easy bearing replacement.
  • Mechanical seals (graphite or SiC) feature integrated circulation cooling (no external peripherals) and support up to 50 bar; suitable for GMP applications.

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Special Valves

JUCHHEIM manufacture a wide range of special valves for laboratories and pilot plants, offering:

  • High working pressure
  • Temperature range
  • Media resistance

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Dead space free bottom drain valves

  • JUCHHEIM bottom outlet valves come with different closing methods, including ball, flap, and GMP designs.
  • Optional features include heating and thermal insulation for specialised applications.
  • They support a wide range of operating conditions and functions, with a compact design.
  • Valves can be automated using pneumatic or electric actuators with position feedback.
  • Suitable for high-pressure operations, such as emptying autoclaves (up to 200 bar) or transferring media into cascaded pressure vessels.
  • Flush bottom drain valve up to 400°C and 200 bar vessel pressure.
  • Pressing to a downstream pressure vessel (e.g. stirred tank cascade) is possible up to 100 bar and 250°C.
  • Optional heated valve, for the extrusion of plastics
  • Heated and thermally insulated, for homogeneous temperature distribution.
  • Pneumatically controlled, for integration into an automated system (up to 50 bar).

JUCHHEIM also offer:

  • Safety valves
  • Bottom drain valves – special valves up to 200 bar and 400°C.
  • Ball valves
  • Pin valves

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Juchheim Bench top Reactor Systems

Benchtop Systems

Juchheim Bench top Reactor Systems

JUCHHEIM offer ready to use laboratory reactor systems, digitised with a data logger and control.

Their complete pressure reactor system solutions fit into any fume hood. The stainless steel or Hastelloy® reactors offer everything needed for operation:

  • Stirrer drive
  • Heater
  • Vessel stand
  • Lifting device

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Small system, big effect

Manufactured for Heating, stirring and measuring.

  • Quick to open
  • Accelerated cooling
  • Easy handling
  • Fits in any fume hood.

The system is designed to enable comfortable and efficient work, for easy filling, emptying, and cleaning.

The lifting device is used to lift the reactor with the heater and close the quick-action lock.

The reactor can be easily removed from the heater. This allows fast cooling and intensive cleaning.

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Juchheim System and Plant Engineering

System and Plant Engineering

Juchheim System and Plant Engineering

Process equipment for laboratories and pilot plants, manufactured by JUCHHEIM, are designed for reaction, polymerisation, extraction and distillation.

JUCHHEIM manufacture chemical engineering test systems to laboratory and pilot plant scale, according to customer requirements.

  • 10 ml to 200 litre reaction volume.
  • Manufactured with stainless steel or nickel-based alloys.
  • Optional PTFE/PFA or tantalum coating if required.

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Core functions of process engineering equipment

  • Stirring / Mixing / Homogenising
  • Tempering / Heating / Cooling
  • Dissolving / Leaching
  • Suspending / Emulsifying / Gassing
  • Phase separation / filtration / sedimentation
  • Extraction / Distillation / Condensation
  • Batch and conti reactions

Industrial and research applications

  • Process development
  • Process optimisation
  • Small quantity production (also GMP)
  • Tests during production
  • Organic Chemistry Research
  • Bioprocess Development

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