VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE Chemistry Diaphragm Vacuum Pump System – Brand New
The VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE Chemistry Diaphragm Vacuum Pump System is a premium oil-free laboratory vacuum system designed for rotary evaporation, solvent evaporation, vacuum distillation, concentration, and other demanding chemistry applications requiring precise automatic vacuum control and efficient solvent recovery. Combining a four-head, three-stage chemistry diaphragm pump, integrated VACUU·SELECT vacuum controller, VARIO variable-speed motor control, protective inlet separator, and a dry-ice exhaust condenser, the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE provides exceptional process control while minimizing solvent emissions and eliminating the need for cooling water at the exhaust condenser.
With an ultimate vacuum of 2 mbar (1.5 Torr) and maximum pumping speed of 1.18 cfm at 60 Hz, the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is capable of handling many common and higher-boiling laboratory solvents while maintaining automatic pressure control throughout evaporation. This brand-new VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is available from American Instrument Exchange for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemistry, analytical, and research laboratories seeking a sophisticated vacuum system for repeatable solvent-processing workflows.
VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE Key Features
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Brand-new VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE chemistry vacuum system
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Oil-free, chemically resistant diaphragm pump technology
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Four pump heads and three pumping stages
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2 mbar / 1.5 Torr ultimate vacuum
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1.18 cfm maximum pumping speed at 60 Hz
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Integrated VACUU·SELECT vacuum controller
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VARIO variable-speed vacuum regulation
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Automatic boiling-point detection
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Continuous optimization of vacuum during solvent evaporation
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Predefined laboratory applications
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Manual set-point operation
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Fully automated distillation capability
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User-programmable vacuum workflows
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Dry-ice condenser at the pump exhaust
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No cooling-water connection required for the TE condenser
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Efficient solvent recovery
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Protective inlet separator for particles and liquid droplets
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Excellent performance even with continuous condensate purge
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Extremely quiet operation at approximately 42 dBA
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Very low vibration
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Ethernet and USB connectivity
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NRTL-certified configuration
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Available brand new from American Instrument Exchange
VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE Overview
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is designed for laboratories that need more than a vacuum source—they need a vacuum system that actively controls and optimizes an evaporation process.
The integrated VACUU·SELECT controller monitors system pressure and can automatically identify solvent boiling conditions. Once boiling is detected, the controller continuously adjusts pump motor speed to maintain efficient evaporation without requiring the operator to continually manipulate a manual vacuum valve.
This is particularly valuable during rotary evaporation and distillation, where changing solvent composition, bath temperature, condenser temperature, and sample concentration can shift the optimal boiling pressure throughout the process.
The VARIO motor control system responds directly to changing vacuum demand. Rather than running the pump continuously at maximum speed and throttling vacuum through a valve, motor speed increases or decreases as needed to maintain the required pressure.
The TE configuration adds a dry-ice condenser at the exhaust, providing efficient vapor capture without requiring a chilled-water connection. This makes the system especially attractive in laboratories where cooling-water availability is limited or where reducing laboratory water consumption is a priority.
VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE Key Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
VACUUBRAND |
| Model |
PC 3001 VARIO Select TE |
| Equipment Type |
VARIO Chemistry Diaphragm Pumping Unit |
| Pump Design |
Oil-Free Chemistry Diaphragm |
| Number of Heads |
4 |
| Number of Stages |
3 |
| Vacuum Controller |
VACUU·SELECT |
| Vacuum Control |
Electronic Variable-Speed VARIO |
| Maximum Pumping Speed at 60 Hz |
1.18 cfm |
| Maximum Pumping Speed at 50 Hz |
2.0 m³/h |
| Ultimate Vacuum |
2.0 mbar / 1.5 Torr |
| Ultimate Vacuum with Gas Ballast |
4 mbar / 3 Torr |
| Inlet Separator |
Protective-Coated Glass |
| Exhaust Condenser |
Dry-Ice Condenser |
| Cooling Water Required for Exhaust Condenser |
No |
| Maximum Back Pressure |
1.1 bar absolute |
| Inlet Connection |
Hose Nozzle DN 6–10 mm |
| Outlet Connection |
Hose Nozzle DN 8–10 mm |
| Rated Motor Power |
0.16 kW / 160 W |
| Operating Ambient Temperature |
10°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-10°C to 60°C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) |
301 × 341 × 493 mm (11.8 × 13.4 × 19.4 in.) |
| Weight |
8.7 kg (19.2 lb) |
| Sound Pressure Level |
Approximately 42 dBA
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| Protection Class |
IP20 |
| Interface |
Ethernet (RJ45), USB Type A; RS-232 with Adapter |
| Electrical Requirements |
100–120 VAC or 200–230 VAC, 50/60 Hz; configuration dependent |
| U.S. Article Number |
20700223 |
| Certification |
NRTL C/US |
| Condition |
Brand New |
Energy Efficiency & Operating Costs
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is designed to minimize unnecessary energy consumption by controlling vacuum through motor-speed adjustment rather than continuous full-speed operation.
During periods of high vapor load, the pump increases speed to maintain target pressure. As the process stabilizes, motor speed automatically decreases. This reduces power consumption, operating noise, diaphragm wear, and unnecessary pumping compared with fixed-speed systems that run continuously at maximum output.
The TE dry-ice condenser provides another potential operating advantage because it does not require cooling water. For laboratories that would otherwise use a continuous chilled-water supply or tap-water condenser, this can reduce water consumption and simplify installation.
Oil-free operation also eliminates oil purchases, oil changes, contaminated-oil disposal, and oil backstreaming associated with rotary vane vacuum pumps.
Specifications compiled from VACUUBRAND manufacturer literature and American Instrument Exchange product information.
Common Applications
The VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is particularly well suited for rotary evaporation, solvent evaporation, vacuum distillation, concentration, chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical process development, reaction workup, vacuum drying, and evaporation of higher-boiling solvents.
Its combination of 2 mbar ultimate vacuum and automatic solvent boiling-point detection allows the system to support a broader range of evaporation conditions than shallower-vacuum diaphragm systems.
Ideal Laboratory Types
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is an excellent choice for pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, medicinal chemistry laboratories, organic chemistry groups, university research laboratories, analytical chemistry facilities, contract research organizations, process-development laboratories, pilot plants, and industrial R&D departments.
It is especially valuable in laboratories that operate rotary evaporators frequently or process multiple solvents and want consistent evaporation performance with reduced operator intervention.
Automatic Vacuum Control with VACUU·SELECT
The integrated VACUU·SELECT controller is one of the defining features of the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE.
The graphical interface provides predefined applications for common laboratory processes, including straightforward manual pressure control and automated distillation workflows. Users can also create customized applications for specialized processes.
During solvent evaporation, VACUU·SELECT can detect when the solvent begins to boil and automatically modify pump speed to maintain stable conditions. This helps reduce trial-and-error pressure adjustment and allows the operator to focus on other laboratory tasks.
VARIO Variable-Speed Process Control
VARIO technology regulates vacuum by directly changing pump speed.
In a conventional fixed-speed vacuum system, the pump may operate continuously at full speed while a control valve limits effective vacuum. VARIO instead varies motor speed according to actual process demand.
This provides smooth pressure changes and can improve control over foaming and bumping during evaporation. It also reduces mechanical wear and helps extend diaphragm and valve maintenance intervals.
Dry-Ice Exhaust Condenser – What Makes the TE Version Different?
The TE configuration incorporates a dry-ice condenser on the exhaust side of the pump.
Rather than relying on circulating chilled water, the condenser uses a dry-ice cooling mixture to capture vapors leaving the pump. VACUUBRAND specifically notes that no cooling-water connection is required for this configuration.
This has several practical advantages:
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Reduced laboratory water consumption
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No requirement for a dedicated cooling-water line
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Efficient solvent recovery
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Reduced solvent emissions to the laboratory exhaust system
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Simplified installation in locations without convenient chilled-water access
The condenser also provides a convenient means of collecting recovered solvent for proper disposal or reuse where appropriate.
Efficient Solvent Recovery
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is designed to recover solvent vapors rather than simply discharge them from the pump exhaust.
During evaporation, the pump transports solvent vapor from the process. The dry-ice condenser then captures much of that vapor as condensate before it leaves the vacuum system.
Efficient solvent recovery can reduce laboratory emissions, decrease odor, improve environmental performance, and simplify solvent handling.
For laboratories processing valuable or high-volume solvents, recovered material may also be suitable for reuse depending on process purity requirements.
Protective Inlet Separator
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE includes a protective inlet separator designed to help prevent particles and liquid droplets from entering the diaphragm pump.
This is particularly important during rotary evaporation and distillation, where bumping or foaming can occasionally send liquid into the vacuum line.
Capturing liquid before it reaches the pump can help reduce contamination, protect diaphragm components, and extend service life.
PC 3001 VARIO Select TE for Rotary Evaporators
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is particularly well matched to laboratory rotary evaporators.
Its 2 mbar ultimate vacuum supports evaporation of many common and higher-boiling solvents at reduced temperatures, while VACUU·SELECT automatically regulates pressure as boiling conditions change.
The dry-ice condenser adds integrated solvent recovery at the exhaust without requiring cooling water, creating a complete vacuum solution for laboratories that want efficient, automated rotary evaporation.
High-Boiling Solvent Applications
VACUUBRAND specifically identifies the PC 3001 VARIO Select platform as suitable for high-boiling-point solvents.
The 2 mbar ultimate vacuum allows solvents to boil at much lower temperatures than at atmospheric pressure, helping reduce thermal exposure of heat-sensitive compounds.
This makes the system valuable in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical development, natural-products research, and chemical synthesis where difficult-to-evaporate solvents are encountered.
PC 3001 VARIO Select TE vs. MZ 2C VARIO Select
Both systems provide automated VACUU·SELECT control and variable-speed operation, but the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE offers substantially greater capability.
The MZ 2C VARIO Select reaches approximately 7 mbar and is an excellent system for many routine rotary evaporation and solvent distillation workflows.
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE reaches 2 mbar, uses a four-head, three-stage pump, and adds a dry-ice exhaust condenser for solvent recovery.
For routine evaporation of common solvents, the MZ 2C VARIO Select may be sufficient. For laboratories needing deeper vacuum, higher-boiling solvent capability, and integrated solvent recovery, the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE provides a more comprehensive solution.
PC 3001 VARIO Select TE vs. MZ 2C NT +2AK
The MZ 2C NT +2AK is a fixed-speed chemistry vacuum system emphasizing liquid protection and condensate management.
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE adds automatic electronic vacuum regulation, variable-speed operation, deeper 2 mbar vacuum, and dry-ice exhaust condensation.
The MZ 2C NT +2AK is an excellent general-purpose chemistry vacuum source for concentrators, gel dryers, filtration, and evaporation. The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is better suited for laboratories requiring automated and highly controlled solvent evaporation.
Recommended Laboratory Applications
The VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is recommended for:
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Rotary evaporation
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High-boiling solvent evaporation
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Vacuum distillation
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Sample concentration
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Pharmaceutical process development
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Organic synthesis
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Medicinal chemistry
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Reaction workup
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Solvent recovery
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Vacuum drying
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Automated evaporation
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Heat-sensitive sample processing
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Chemical research
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Process optimization
Application suitability should always be evaluated based on target pressure, solvent compatibility, vapor load, condenser requirements, and laboratory safety procedures.
Connectivity & Process Documentation
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE includes Ethernet and USB connectivity, with RS-232 communication available through an adapter.
These interfaces can support data transfer, controller updates, process integration, and compatible laboratory automation workflows.
Electronic vacuum control also improves reproducibility compared with purely manual systems because pressure can be managed consistently from one evaporation cycle to the next.
Brand-New VACUUBRAND Vacuum Systems from American Instrument Exchange
American Instrument Exchange offers the VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE brand new, giving laboratories access to current VACUUBRAND automatic vacuum-control and solvent-recovery technology from an established laboratory equipment supplier.
American Instrument Exchange offers a growing range of new VACUUBRAND diaphragm, chemistry diaphragm, VARIO, rotary vane, and Chemistry-HYBRID vacuum pumps. This allows laboratories to select vacuum equipment based on actual process requirements—from filtration and aspiration to rotary evaporation, solvent recovery, vacuum concentration, freeze drying, and high-vacuum research.
Shipping and Installation Considerations
The VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE is supplied as a completely assembled pumping unit ready for installation.
The TE exhaust condenser requires an appropriate dry-ice cooling mixture rather than a chilled-water connection. The condenser should remain accessible for filling, inspection, and removal of recovered condensate.
The U.S. model is available for 100–120 VAC or 200–230 VAC, 50/60 Hz operation, and buyers should verify the exact electrical configuration of the specific unit before installation.
Vacuum tubing should be properly rated and chemically compatible with the solvents being processed. Laboratories handling hazardous, flammable, corrosive, or toxic vapors should provide suitable ventilation and process-specific engineering controls.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Laboratories purchasing automatic chemistry vacuum systems often also require rotary evaporators, recirculating chillers, cold traps, vacuum ovens, laboratory reactors, analytical balances, solvent recovery equipment, and chemical fume hoods. American Instrument Exchange offers new and refurbished laboratory equipment for pharmaceutical development, chemistry, biotechnology, analytical research, process development, and industrial R&D.
VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE primarily used for?
The system is particularly well suited for rotary evaporation, solvent evaporation, vacuum distillation, concentration, and other chemistry applications requiring automatic vacuum control and solvent recovery.
What is the ultimate vacuum of the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE?
The pump reaches an ultimate vacuum of 2 mbar, or approximately 1.5 Torr.
What is the pumping speed of the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE?
Maximum pumping speed is approximately 1.18 cfm at 60 Hz or 2.0 m³/h at 50 Hz.
What does TE mean on the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE?
The TE configuration includes a dry-ice condenser at the pump exhaust, allowing efficient solvent recovery without requiring a cooling-water connection.
Does the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE require cooling water?
No. The TE dry-ice exhaust condenser does not require a cooling-water connection.
Does the system automatically control vacuum?
Yes. The integrated VACUU·SELECT controller detects solvent boiling and automatically adjusts pump motor speed to maintain controlled evaporation conditions.
Can the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE be used with a rotary evaporator?
Yes. Rotary evaporation is one of the strongest applications for this system because it combines automatic vacuum control, deep diaphragm-pump vacuum, and exhaust-side solvent recovery.
Is the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE suitable for high-boiling solvents?
Yes. VACUUBRAND specifically identifies the PC 3001 VARIO Select platform as suitable for high-boiling-point solvents.
Is the pump oil-free?
Yes. The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE uses oil-free chemistry diaphragm technology, eliminating vacuum pump oil changes and oil backstreaming.
How many pump heads and stages does the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE have?
The system uses four diaphragm heads arranged in three pumping stages, enabling it to reach an ultimate vacuum of 2 mbar.
What does the inlet separator do?
The protective-coated glass inlet separator helps prevent liquid droplets and particles from entering the pump, reducing the risk of contamination or damage during evaporation processes.
How loud is the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE?
VACUUBRAND specifies a sound pressure level of approximately 42 dBA, making it exceptionally quiet for a chemistry vacuum system with this level of performance.
What are the dimensions of the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE?
The system measures approximately 11.8" L × 13.4" W × 19.4" H and weighs approximately 19.2 lb.
What is the difference between the PC 3001 VARIO Select TE and MZ 2C VARIO Select?
The PC 3001 VARIO Select TE reaches a deeper 2 mbar vacuum, uses four heads and three stages, and includes a dry-ice exhaust condenser for solvent recovery. The MZ 2C VARIO Select reaches approximately 7 mbar and is better suited for less demanding evaporation workflows.
Is this VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE refurbished or used?
No. This VACUUBRAND PC 3001 VARIO Select TE Chemistry Diaphragm Vacuum Pump System is brand new, not refurbished or previously used, and is available from American Instrument Exchange.
