The Vapourtec R-Series has become an indispensable part of our flow chemistry setup. Its modular design offers outstanding flexibility allowing us to mix and match different pump types, integrate sample loops, an autosampler, and easily add upstream or downstream modules depending on the complexity of the process. The ability to use acid-resistant or high-pressure pumps alongside third-party syringe pumps has made it possible to adapt the platform to a wide range of chemistries.
One of the key strengths of the system is the variety of reactor formats available. Beyond standard tubular coils Vapourtec offers options like CSTRs, UV reactors, cooled reactors, and packed bed units, all of which are plug-and-play with the R-Series. This range allows us to design reaction systems that match the chemistry, rather than the other way around.
Another game-changing element is Vapourtec’s API. Being able to interface directly with the system has unlocked the data-rich potential of flow chemistry, enabling real-time monitoring, automated experiments, and tight integration with our own optimisation tools. The combination of the R-Series with inline PAT (such as UV-vis, IR, or MS) makes for a highly versatile and informative setup, giving us much more insight into our reactions and enabling smarter, faster process development. Vapourtec continue to innovate and support users via hardware and software updates, with the already highly robust and versatile SF-10 peristaltic pump, recently having been reimagined with integrated heating, alongside an oscillatory function added to the control software, a valuable tool when working with suspensions.
Overall, the R-Series offers a rare combination of reliability, configurability, and data access. It’s a platform that adapts to the way we work, whilst empowering us to push forward into unexplored reaction spaces and chemistries.