Vessel Covers with Centre Branch

Vessel Covers with Centre Branch

Vessel Covers with Centre Branch are engineered to provide a sealed interface for glass vessels while allowing installation of central agitators, stirrers, condensers, or process probes. At Bhanu Scientific Glass Co., these covers are fabricated from premium borosilicate glass 3.3, ensuring chemical resistance, thermal stability, and optical clarity.

The centre branch design provides a direct path for central agitation or process instrumentation, maintaining process efficiency, safety, and uniform mixing.

Key Features

• Central vertical branch for agitator, condenser, or instrument mounting
• Precision-ground flange for leak-tight sealing
• Supports mechanical seals, stuffing boxes, or magnetic couplings
• Handles vacuum, mild pressure, and thermal cycling
• Smooth internal surfaces for easy cleaning and low contamination risk
• Customizable nozzle count and positioning
• Optional side ports for sampling, addition, or venting

Technical Specifications

• Material: Borosilicate glass 3.3
• Flange Type: Standard or custom ground glass
• Centre Branch Diameter: Customizable for stirrer shafts or condensers
• Nozzles / Ports: Side branch for feed, vent, thermowell, pressure gauge
• Operating Pressure: Atmospheric to mild vacuum / positive pressure
• Temperature Range: Compatible with standard glass process conditions
• Customization: Adaptable to specific vessel size and process layout

How It Works

1. The cover is mounted on the top flange of the vessel, forming a secure seal
2. A central agitator or condenser is installed in the centre branch
3. Side ports allow for additional feeds, sampling, or sensors
4. System operates under controlled temperature, vacuum, or pressure
5. The centre branch ensures balanced agitation and uniform thermal distribution

Applications

• Agitated glass reactors
• Distillation or reflux vessels
• Crystallization and extraction processes
• Pilot and laboratory-scale reaction setups
• Vacuum or controlled-atmosphere reactions

Benefits

• Uniform mixing and turbulence for better reaction efficiency
• Visual monitoring of process through transparent glass
• Easy cleaning & maintenance
• Secure sealing under vacuum or mild pressure
• Reduced contamination risk
• Flexibility to integrate with multiple accessories

Industries Served

• Pharmaceutical and biotech
• Specialty chemicals
• Food & beverage R&D
• Pilot chemical plants
• Fine chemical and intermediate manufacturing

Customization Options

• Custom centre branch diameter and height
• Side ports for sampling, addition, and venting
• Integration with metal support frames
• Flange layout adjustments
• Optional mechanical seals, magnetic couplings, or stuffing boxes

Safety & Operational Advantages

• Thermal expansion relief for high-temperature operations
• Proper support design for safe agitation under load
• Leak-proof design to prevent vapour or chemical loss
• Glass thickness optimized for mechanical stress and vacuum stability

Why Choose Bhanu Scientific Glass Co.?

• Expertly crafted borosilicate glass equipment
• Customizable design for any lab or industrial application
• Long-term durability with replaceable parts
• Designed for safe, efficient, and precise chemical processes

Order Your Vessel Cover with Centre Branch Today

Enhance your glass vessel systems with our precision-engineered vessel covers with centre branch.

Contact Bhanu Scientific Glass Co. for custom specifications, quotations, and design consultation.