Being Scientific BOV-50 Laboratory Vacuum Oven

Being Scientific BOV-50 Laboratory Vacuum Oven

The Being Scientific BOV-50 Laboratory Vacuum Oven is a precision vacuum drying oven designed for drying, curing, degassing, outgassing, heat treatment, and moisture removal of temperature-sensitive materials under reduced pressure. Featuring a 53-liter (1.8 cu. ft.) stainless steel chamber, four-sided jacket heating, programmable microprocessor controls, and an inert gas inlet, the BOV-50 provides excellent temperature uniformity while minimizing oxidation and thermal degradation of valuable samples. This refurbished Being Scientific BOV-50 Vacuum Oven from American Instrument Exchange offers a cost-effective alternative to new equipment while delivering dependable performance for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, analytical, materials science, and industrial laboratories.

Being Scientific BOV-50 Laboratory Vacuum Oven Key Features

• Being Scientific BOV-50 laboratory vacuum oven

• 53 L (1.8 cu. ft.) chamber capacity

• Four-sided jacket radiant heating

• Temperature range from Ambient +10°C to 200°C

• Digital PID microprocessor controller

• Programmable multi-step operation

• Maximum vacuum level of 133 Pa

• Mirror-finish stainless steel chamber

• Tempered observation window

• Inert gas inlet for nitrogen or other inert gases

• Temperature deviation and over-temperature protection

• LED chamber illumination

• Includes three adjustable shelves (expandable to seven)

• Refurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange

• 90-day warranty included from American Instrument Exchange

Being Scientific BOV-50 Laboratory Vacuum Oven Overview

The BOV-50 is engineered for laboratories that require precise thermal processing while protecting sensitive materials from oxidation, contamination, or excessive thermal stress. By reducing chamber pressure, solvents and moisture evaporate at significantly lower temperatures than under atmospheric conditions, making vacuum drying especially valuable for heat-sensitive pharmaceuticals, polymers, electronic components, powders, and specialty chemicals.

The oven combines four-sided radiant jacket heating with PID temperature control to provide excellent chamber uniformity while eliminating many of the hot spots associated with conventional convection ovens. An integrated inert gas port allows users to introduce nitrogen or other inert gases for applications requiring oxygen-free processing, while the programmable controller supports complex multi-step drying protocols for reproducible laboratory workflows.

Being Scientific BOV-50 Laboratory Vacuum Oven Key Specifications

Energy Efficiency & Operating Costs

Vacuum drying reduces the boiling point of water and many solvents, allowing samples to dry at substantially lower temperatures than conventional ovens. This often shortens drying times while reducing thermal stress on valuable materials. The BOV-50's insulated chamber, efficient jacket heating system, and PID temperature control minimize unnecessary heater cycling, while programmable operation allows laboratories to automate drying protocols and reduce operator intervention.

Specifications compiled from Being Scientific manufacturer literature, distributor technical references, and American Instrument Exchange product information.

Common Applications

The Being Scientific BOV-50 is commonly used for drying pharmaceuticals, powders, catalysts, polymers, specialty chemicals, electronic components, composite materials, optical components, laboratory glassware, and moisture-sensitive materials. It is also well suited for solvent removal, vacuum curing, accelerated outgassing, resin processing, desiccation, and research applications requiring controlled atmosphere processing.

Ideal Laboratory Types

This laboratory vacuum oven is well suited for pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, university research laboratories, analytical chemistry laboratories, materials science laboratories, electronics manufacturers, aerospace research facilities, environmental testing laboratories, and industrial quality control laboratories. Laboratories utilizing analytical balances, vacuum pumps, rotary evaporators, freeze dryers, centrifuges, and laboratory water purification systems frequently incorporate vacuum ovens into their sample preparation workflows.

Vacuum Drying Performance & Workflow Flexibility

Operating under reduced pressure allows moisture and solvents to evaporate at temperatures significantly below their atmospheric boiling points, helping preserve heat-sensitive compounds while improving drying efficiency. The BOV-50's programmable controller allows laboratories to establish repeatable drying cycles for research, production, and quality-control applications. The inert gas inlet provides additional flexibility for oxygen-sensitive materials, while the adjustable shelving system accommodates a wide range of sample sizes and laboratory vessels.

Recommended Sample Types

The BOV-50 is designed for pharmaceuticals, chemical powders, polymers, catalysts, electronic assemblies, ceramics, composites, specialty chemicals, laboratory glassware, vacuum-compatible components, and other materials requiring low-temperature drying or processing under vacuum. Users should verify compatibility between sample materials, solvents, vacuum conditions, and processing temperatures before operation.

Refurbishment and Testing Process

At American Instrument Exchange, each refurbished vacuum oven is inspected and evaluated by our technicians prior to shipment. Testing procedures may include verification of chamber heating performance, temperature accuracy, controller operation, vacuum integrity, door seal condition, chamber lighting, display functionality, electrical safety, and overall operational performance. The chamber, shelving, controls, and vacuum connections are inspected for proper operation, and serviceable components are repaired or replaced as needed. Final cleaning and inspection are completed before packaging and shipment.

Shipping and Installation Considerations

The Being Scientific BOV-50 should be installed on a stable laboratory bench with adequate ventilation and connected to an appropriately sized laboratory vacuum pump. Buyers should verify electrical compatibility and ensure that vacuum tubing, fittings, and inert gas connections are suitable for their intended applications. The oven is carefully packaged to protect the chamber, controller, heating system, and observation window during shipment.

Related Laboratory Equipment

Laboratories purchasing vacuum ovens often also require rotary evaporators, freeze dryers, vacuum pumps, analytical balances, laboratory water purification systems, recirculating chillers, centrifuges, and chemical fume hoods. American Instrument Exchange offers a wide selection of refurbished laboratory equipment to support pharmaceutical development, analytical chemistry, biotechnology research, materials science, and industrial laboratory operations.

Being Scientific BOV-50 Laboratory Vacuum Oven Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a vacuum oven instead of a conventional laboratory oven?

Vacuum ovens lower the boiling point of moisture and solvents, allowing materials to dry at significantly lower temperatures. This helps protect heat-sensitive samples from oxidation, discoloration, and thermal degradation while often reducing drying time.

What is the maximum chamber temperature?

The BOV-50 operates from Ambient +10°C to 200°C, making it suitable for a broad range of laboratory drying, curing, and thermal processing applications.

Can the oven be used with nitrogen?

Yes. The BOV-50 includes an inert gas inlet that allows laboratories to introduce nitrogen or other inert gases for oxygen-sensitive applications.

Does the oven include shelving?

Yes. The BOV-50 includes three adjustable shelves as standard and can accommodate up to seven shelves depending on the application and spacing requirements.

What warranty is included?

This refurbished Being Scientific BOV-50 Laboratory Vacuum Oven includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.