Distillation System Specialist
Pilodist was founded in 1995 by former employees of the historic FISCHER Labor- und Verfahrenstechnik GmbH, thereby inheriting more than 40 years of experience in developing sophisticated distillation system technology. As a result, the company specialized in fully automatic distillation equipment for crude oil, in accordance with various ASTM standards.
In Portugal, Pilodist’s range is represented by Norleq, which, in addition, provides technical advice and specialized support to help customers choose the most suitable distillation system for their needs.
Laboratory and Industry
Pilodist’s high-precision distillation system range is designed for demanding laboratory and industrial applications. Since its founding, in fact, the company has produced all critical components of its distillation equipment in-house — glass parts, electronic and mechanical systems, and control software — thereby ensuring high quality standards and consistent performance.
High-Precision Fractional Distillation System
First of all, this fractional distillation system allows separation of sample components with a high melting point, with interchangeable columns and operation under atmospheric pressure or vacuum. This way, it ensures versatility for different types of distillation.
See the 104 HT Distillation System.
Fully Automatic Crude Oil Distillation Unit
Next, this fully automatic crude oil distillation unit follows the ASTM D-1160 standard under vacuum, with single-fraction collection or an automatic collector for up to 4 flasks. Thus, it ensures strict compliance with the standard procedure.
See the Petrodist 300 CC – Automatic Distillation System.
Rapid Crude Oil Distillation
In turn, this benchtop distillation solution enables a rapid analysis of crude oil composition, with complete distillation in about 2 hours, according to the ASTM D-2892 standard. Consequently, it supports fast decision-making in industrial settings.
See the Quickdist 500Q – Rapid Distillation System.
Short-Path Molecular Distillation Technology
On the other hand, this short-path distillation technology enables molecular distillation of thermally unstable, high molecular weight, or high viscosity organic products, under high vacuum. This way, it complements the other Pilodist equipment for more demanding applications.
See the SP 200 Short-Path Evaporator.
Distillation Equipment for Sensitive Compounds Under Extreme Vacuum
In addition, this wiped-film molecular still operates under extreme vacuum, lowering the boiling point of thermally sensitive products without decomposition. For this reason, it is widely used in the continuous production of high-viscosity distillates.
See the Prescott SP1000 Distiller.
Liquid/Vapor Equilibrium for Distillation Systems
Finally, this liquid/vapor equilibrium determination equipment provides fundamental data for defining the number of theoretical plates in a distillation system, operating at atmospheric pressure, under vacuum, or up to 3 bar.
See the VLE-110 – Liquid/Vapor Equilibrium Determination Equipment.
Liquid-Liquid Extraction to Complement Distillation
Additionally, these liquid-liquid extraction systems complement Pilodist’s distillation equipment in separating compounds from liquid mixtures, with low energy consumption and applications in both industrial and educational settings.
See the EMS 250 SR Liquid-Liquid Extractor.
Automatic and Custom Pilodist Solutions
Thanks to its extensive in-house expertise, Pilodist designs and manufactures a custom distillation system, tailored to specific technical requirements. This flexibility, therefore, allows the company to respond effectively to complex projects and non-standard applications.
See the full range of Pilodist distillation equipment.
Choosing the Right Distillation System for Your Application
The choice of a distillation system depends on the sample type, the applicable standard, and the operating conditions required by the process. For this reason, selecting the right equipment must take into account the specific characteristics of each application.
In addition, Norleq helps you identify the distillation system configuration best suited to your laboratory’s or industrial process’s needs.
Pilodist Representative in Portugal
Norleq is the official representative of Pilodist’s distillation range in Portugal, thereby ensuring local proximity, technical support, and specialized market knowledge.
Beyond helping you choose and purchase the right distillation system, moreover, our team also supports you through installation, operation, and maintenance of the solution. So, you can always count on specialized support, before and after your purchase.
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