A1-FFX Torrential Series

Intended to perform low temperature distillations at scale, these systems are a cornerstone of chemical processing across the globe. FFEs most efficiently remove the bulk load of solvent from your product stream and are generally intended to leave 10-20% of solvent in the mixture. A secondary stage is often employed, such as a thin film evaporator, to more efficiently remove the residual solvent left behind.

The A1-FFX Torrential series begins at 10m² evaporative surface area. Systems are scaled to meet the specific project specifications and all ancillary glassware, vessels, motors, temperature control and pumps scale appropriately.

The APICAL A1-FFX Torrential series ranges in sizes beginning at 10m² of evaporative surface area. With solvent recovery throughputs varying significantly based on the at hand, Apical calculates and then sizes FFEs to meet your needs. FFEs are typically employed in scenarios requiring >100LPH of solvent distillation on a pilot-scale, with FFE systems exceeding 10,000LPH regularly within plant-scale processes. Apical has the flexibility to fit systems to your scenario without compromise.

And, with our systems being built to c/EU-GMP and FDA standards, we remain conscious of OSHA safety guidelines. Apical ensures the safety of your operators with the addition of insulation, warning labels, low pressure heat transfer fluids, shielding and comprehensive training.

These systems utilize large tubing to ensure an unimpeded vapor path which is critical to maintaining vacuum at the process rather than just at the pump. With that, systems are insulated for increased efficiency and to meet OSHA specifications for touch burns. Apical engineers these solutions with scale-up being a key factor.

Scaling these dimensions appropriately is one of the keys to high throughputs, successful process development and efficient commercialization.

Apical has taken years of validated field experience and product trials to develop practical technologies that work every day. We combine academic principles with cutting-edge design to provide equipment that can be relied on for years to come with safe, easy operation, high throughputs and consistent product.

No myths about residence time, degradation or physics, no designs with built-in obsolescence, no exaggerations about system capabilities or pay-to-play obstacles to efficient processing.

Apical has tested a wide range of designs under production settings to pierce the veil and remove the mystique around distillations so business operators can focus on the customer and not a daily headache.