Jacketed Reactor

Jacketed Reactor Manufacturer in Gujarat

High-Performance Jacketed Reactors: Precision Thermal Control

In complex chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical processing, maintaining a stable temperature profile is critical to yield and safety. Our Jacketed Reactors provide a comprehensive solution for processes that require uniform heating or cooling over a large surface area. By utilizing a secondary outer chamber—the jacket—these reactors allow for the circulation of steam, oil, or chilled water, ensuring that your product is protected from localized hotspots and thermal degradation.

We offer three specialized configurations—Basic, Advance, and Pro—engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern industrial laboratories and large-scale production facilities.

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Technical Specifications & Model Comparison

Our Jacketed Reactors are fabricated with precision-machined shells and high-efficiency jackets designed to maximize heat transfer while maintaining structural integrity under vacuum or pressure.

Feature Comparison Table

Feature	Basic Model	Advance Model	Pro Model
Jacket Type	Conventional Full Jacket	Dimple Jacket / Baffled	Honeycomb / Split Jacket
Material Grade	SS 304	SS 316	SS 316L / Hastelloy
Agitation System	Single Anchor / Paddle	Turbine / Propeller	Multi-Stage High Shear
Shaft Sealing	Stuffing Box / Gland	Single Mechanical Seal	Double Mechanical / Mag-Drive
Internal Finish	Matte (180 Grit)	Mirror (240 Grit)	Electropolished (Ra < 0.2 µm)
Insulation	Glass Wool	Rockwool + SS Cladding	Vacuum / High-Density PUF
Control System	Manual Valve Control	Digital PID Controller	PLC-HMI / SCADA Ready

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Detailed Model Breakdown

1. Basic Model: Dependable Utility

The Basic Model is a cost-effective workhorse designed for atmospheric reactions and standard mixing tasks. It is ideal for educational labs and small-scale chemical units where manual oversight is preferred.

• Robust Construction: Features a high-quality SS 304 inner shell and jacket, providing excellent durability for non-corrosive chemical batches.

• Uniform Heat Flow: The conventional full jacket ensures a steady temperature throughout the vessel, preventing uneven reaction rates.

• Manual Precision: Includes high-quality manual ball valves for the regulation of steam or cooling water inlet and outlet.

2. Advance Model: The Industrial Standard

The Advance Model is engineered for versatile manufacturing environments that require faster thermal response times and higher purity standards.

• Baffled Jacket Design: Internal baffles direct the flow of the heating/cooling media in a spiral path, significantly increasing the heat transfer coefficient ($U$-value).

• High-Torque Agitation: Equipped with a geared motor and a turbine-style agitator, perfect for handling medium-viscosity liquids and ensuring homogenous mixing.

• Vacuum Compatibility: Designed to withstand high-vacuum conditions, allowing for efficient solvent recovery and low-temperature evaporation.

3. Pro Model: Ultra-High Precision

Our Pro Model is the definitive choice for the Pharmaceutical (API) and Biotechnology sectors, where sterility and precise data logging are non-negotiable.

• Dimple/Honeycomb Jacket: This advanced geometry allows for higher jacket pressures with thinner vessel walls, improving thermal responsiveness and reducing energy consumption by up to 20%.

• Aseptic Engineering: Features an electropolished internal surface and a completely “dead-leg-free” design to facilitate validated CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Steam-in-Place) cycles.

• Intelligent Automation: Controlled via a PLC-based touchscreen interface that manages automated pneumatic valves. It provides real-time data logging, recipe management, and remote monitoring capabilities.

• Safety & Compliance: Includes emergency cooling interlocks, rupture discs, and comprehensive DQ/IQ/OQ documentation for regulatory compliance (FDA/GMP).

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Key Advantages of Our Jacketed Design

• Superior Thermal Stability: The expansive jacket surface area prevents “scorching” of sensitive organic compounds, ensuring high-quality output every time.

• Customizable Nozzle Configuration: Standard models include nozzles for a thermowell, dip pipe, pressure gauge, and a sight/light glass for easy process observation.

• Energy Efficient: High-density insulation between the jacket and the outer SS cladding minimizes heat loss to the environment, keeping your workspace comfortable and safe.

• Zero Leakage Integrity: Our Pro models utilize double mechanical seals with a barrier fluid system to ensure 100% containment of hazardous vapors.

Technical Note: All reactors undergo 100% hydraulic testing of the jacket and inner shell at 1.5 times the working pressure to ensure lifelong reliability under stress.

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Industrial Applications

• Pharmaceuticals: Synthesis of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and vaccine production.

• Fine Chemicals: Specialty resins, polymers, and dye intermediates.

• Cosmetics: Emulsification of creams, lotions, and high-purity wax melting.

• Food Processing: Sauce preparation, flavoring extraction, and dairy pasteurization.