VAPODEST 500: The Benchmark for Automated Kjeldahl Distillation in High-Demand Laboratories
The VAPODEST 500 by C. Gerhardt represents the pinnacle of automation in Kjeldahl analysis, combining all distillation and titration steps into a single high-performance unit. Designed for laboratories seeking maximum efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance, this premium system streamlines every stage of nitrogen analysis using intelligent, intuitive, and high-precision technologies.
Engineered for continuous operation and high sample throughput, the VAPODEST 500 features a maintenance-free steam generator, chemically resistant components, and a fully integrated control software. It significantly reduces manual handling through automated reagent addition (NaOH, H₂O, H₃BO₃) and residue removal. Titration is performed inline using a calibratable micro-dosing pump and automatic endpoint detection via a pH electrode—delivering unmatched accuracy without the need for daily calibration.
The system offers exceptional flexibility, supporting sample tubes from 100 to 1,200 mL and Kjeldahl flasks from 250 to 750 mL, making it suitable for a wide range of protocols. Continuous monitoring of coolant water, reagent levels, and tube positioning enhances operational safety. Its energy-saving standby mode ensures the unit is always ready for the next analysis.
Through integration with the C. Gerhardt Dashboard, the VAPODEST 500 provides multi-user access, full traceability in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and GLP standards, and direct export of results to LIMS. The system also features illuminated glass components for real-time visual monitoring of the process.
With its outstanding reliability, cost-effectiveness, safety, and adaptability, the VAPODEST 500 is a strategic investment for modern laboratories aiming to automate, standardize, and elevate the quality of their Kjeldahl nitrogen analysis.
