Glass Reactors

A glass reactor is a versatile piece of equipment fit for laboratories, pilot plant facilities, and industrial uses. At Goldleaf we produce our own line of jacketed glass reactors with a key emphasis on the ability to customize and design the exact chemical reactor our clients need. In house glassblowing and manufacturing allows for a quick and exact production of custom options. Reach out for any inquiries about custom parts for your jacketed reactor you may need.  

Glass reactor manufacturers tend to specialize in one field, only offering off the shelf solutions. Goldleaf aims to provide a range of custom options as every chemical reactor build is different based on its final purpose. With our in house glassblowing, these jacketed reactors can be modified to fit any purpose. 

Goldleaf’s laboratory glass reactors are equipped with jacketed or non-jacketed glass bodies, a stainless steel frame, ptfe seals, and top quality electronics. Made with high quality 3.3 borosilicate glass, these are widely used as chemical reactors due to their range of chemical compatibility. A double layer glass reactor can be used for precise temperature control thanks to the external jacketed layer allowing for insulation from heating or cooling fluid to control the temperatures of a chemical reaction. There are even three layer glass reactors that have an additional layer of jacketing that is vacuumed down for further insulation, much like a Stanley travel mug that has a layer of vacuum insulation. You can choose between a double glass reactor or three layer glass reactor based on the amount of energy you want to preserve. A jacket glass reactor can hold precise temperatures either way.  We offer the best customer support for any glass reactors including warranties, installation, consulting, and replacement parts.

We have an in house glassblowing, machining, and electronics assembly which allows us to offer anything from small customizations to complete custom skids including manufacturing the chemical reactor to your exact specifications.

Types of Jacketed Glass Reactors We Offer

At Goldleaf Scientific, we offer a variety of jacketed glass reactors online. Our selection includes glass chemical reactors of various sizes and complete kits that include all the components you need to get started. Our selection includes:

Lifting or Non-Lifting Lab Glass Reactors

Some chemical reactors require a lifting function to easily remove the lid and access the interior of the glass body.  This could be for collection, cleaning, or other maintenance. All of our polit scale glass chemical reactors have a lifting function offering if the customer chooses one. 

Non jacketed lab glass reactors

A non jacketed reactor vessel comes with no extra layers of insulation. Temperature control can use a heat blanket wrapped around the body but these usually obstruct the view of the solution which is the main point of a glass chemical reactor. 

Single and Double Jacketed lab glass reactors

A single jacketed reactor comes with one additional layer of insulation to connect a heater or chiller for temperature control. A double jacketed reactor has an additional layer of insulation that is vacuum jacketed to prevent energy loss. 

Glass Chemical Reactor

Goldleafs chemical reactors are versatile pieces of laboratory equipment. Chemical compatibility and safety are key for these types of reactors Our chemical reactors offer explosion proof options for volatile solvents. These jacketed chemical reactors are great for chemical synthesis as the jacketed reactor body maintains tempers to preserve delicate compounds. 

Filtration Reactors

Many laboratory glass reactors require some form of filtration. We have glass lab reactors with an integrated filter plate for easy separation. Our filter plates are made from ptfe to ensure chemical compatibility with our reactors. These filtration systems also come with jacketed reactor options to heat solutions for quicker filtration or cool them to crystallize compounds. Reach out for any questions about a filtration chemical reactor. 

Lab Glass Reactor

A lab glass reactor requires a few additional pieces of equipment such as sensors, condensers, and manifolds to manufacture certain biological, pharmaceutical, or chemical products. All attachments for our jacketed reactors are customizable and upgradeable. Reach out for help with setting up your glass lab reactor.

Benchtop Glass Jacketed Reactor

Our benchtop glass jacketed reactor is the perfect option for processes that require a small batch size and small scale chemical processing or testing. This is the most cost-effective chemical reactor option for researchers and scientists who require the benefits of a jacketed glass reactor in their processes. The benchtop chemical reactor is compact and can fit under a fume hood, is easy to use, and offers the same benefits of scalability and visibility as larger reactors. Benchtop reactors are most commonly used for process development and optimization. 

Pilot Plant Glass Reactors

The 10L to 150L reactors also known as a “pilot plant glass reactor” is a great option for researchers and scientists who require scalability in their processes. Pilot scale reactors allow the production of chemicals in a large enough size for material testing, thermodynamic evaluation, and final production.

Full Reactor Kits

In addition to our standalone reactors, we also offer a selection of complete chemical processing reactor kits. Our kits include a jacketed glass reactor and all the components you need to get started. These chemical reactor kits are designed to be plug-and-play, making them the perfect option for researchers and scientists who are new to using jacketed glass reactors. 

Parts and Accessories

We also offer a selection of parts and accessories. Our parts and accessories include a variety of components that can be used to customize your glass lab reactor or to upgrade its capabilities. These parts include everything from temperature probes to mechanical seals.

Heaters and Chillers

A jacketed reactor needs a recirculating temperature control unit to control the conditions inside the reactor. These jacketed glass bodies can reach temperatures down to -30 degrees celcius and over 200 celcius. We offer a range of compatible heaters and chillers to pair with your glass reactor. Reach out for help selecting and connecting your temperature control unit to your jacketed glass reactor.

Connection Fittings and Manifolds

There are a number of reasons a glass lab reactor may have specialized connections and manifolds on the inlet port, drain port, or jacketed connections. Goldleaf offers a number of temperature resistant and chemically compatible fittings and hoses, and have even created custom glassblown manifolds for systems. Reach out for help with plumbing your jacketed glass reactor. 

Stirring Motors

All jacketed and non jacketed reactors come with your choice of stir motor and impeller. There are standard and explosion proof options along with motors that use integrated temperature sensors and data collection. Choose between stainless steel or ptfe coated impellers based on your chemical reactor compatibility. Reach out for help selecting the proper stir setup for your jacketed reactor. 

Replacement Parts

If you break or damage any part of your glass lab reactor, Goldleaf is prepared to help with replacements of glassware. If your jacketed or non jacketed vessel happens to break, we will look into manufacturing a new one. This may take time, upwards of 3 weeks as making the jacketed reactor bodies can be a long process. If you break or damage any parts of your jacketed or non jacketed reactor please reach out and we will be happy to help. 

Browse Our Chemical Reactors!

For more details on our glass chemical reactors, please browse through our website and product listings for specs, videos, and other details. 

Glass Lab Reactor Cost

The cost of your glass lab reactor ranges from cost due to a number of features, A chemical reactor may have different requirements than a biological laboratory glass reactor. The main cost breakdowns are chemical compatibility, the number of jacketed layers on the reactor, and what type of additional hardware like glass and sensors are needed. Reach out for a formal quote for one of our chemical reactors. 

We are a leading glass reactor manufacturer and we aim to serve our customers. At Goldleaf Scientific, our selection of jacketed glass reactors online is unmatched. We offer a variety of chemical reactors and reactor kits that are perfect for a wide range of processes. Our reactors are designed to offer scalability, visibility, and precise temperature control. Don’t forget to check out our blog post to learn more about glass reactors. Shop our selection of jacketed glass chemical reactors today!