Hot Air Blower
Product Code : EL-C-10971
Quick answer: The Hot Air Blower is a hand-held hot air unit with two heat settings, 600 W and 1200 W, a detachable blow-dry nozzle and an automatic safety cutout. In the chromatography lab it dries TLC plates and paper chromatograms quickly before the spots are located, and it also dries washed glassware. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heat settings | 600 W or 1200 W |
| Nozzle | Detachable blow-dry nozzle |
| Safety | Automatic safety cutout |
| Supply | 220/240 V |
| Style | Hair-dryer style unit |
How it is used
After a TLC plate or paper chromatogram is developed, the solvent must be driven off before the spots can be located by UV light, iodine vapour or a spray reagent. Left in air this can take several minutes; a stream of warm air from the blower does it in a fraction of the time, so a class can move straight on to measuring Rf values.
The 600 W setting suits delicate work such as drying a thin-layer plate without scorching it or blowing a sprayed reagent across the layer, while 1200 W gives faster drying for glassware or a slower-evaporating solvent. The detachable nozzle concentrates the airflow on one area, and the automatic cutout protects the unit against overheating during long use.
- Fit the nozzle when a directed airflow is needed.
- Select 600 W for plates and chromatograms, or 1200 W for faster drying.
- Hold the blower a short distance from the plate and move it evenly across the surface until the solvent has evaporated.
- Switch off and let the unit cool before storing it.
Keep open containers of flammable solvent away from the hot air stream and work in a well-ventilated area.
Key features
- Two heat settings, 600 W and 1200 W
- Detachable blow-dry nozzle for focused airflow
- Automatic safety cutout against overheating
- Runs on 220/240 V
- Dries TLC plates, chromatograms and washed glassware
Documentation and supply
A manual is supplied with the blower. Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the hot air blower at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
Related Chromatography products
- Chromatography TLC Plates, 'Polygram' Pre-Coated (EL-C-10970)
- Chromatography Separation Ink (EL-C-10972)
- Chromatography TLC Plates (EL-C-10969)
- Chromatography Column, Pyrex (EL-C-10973)
The full range is in the Chromatography section of the Chemistry Lab range.
Frequently asked questions
What heat settings does the hot air blower have?
Two settings, 600 W and 1200 W.
Is the hot air blower protected against overheating?
Yes. It has an automatic safety cutout.
What is the hot air blower used for in chromatography?
Drying developed TLC plates and paper chromatograms before the spots are located, and drying glassware after washing.
What is the price of the hot air blower?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the hot air blower to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code EL-C-10971 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the hot air blower?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the hot air blower at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code EL-C-10971.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code EL-C-10971 and the quantity, or add the hot air blower to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
