Discover Reactor-Ready Flex, a modular jacketed lab reactor system from Radleys, engineered for adaptability, safety and efficiency in chemical synthesis and process development. Designed for labs that need flexibility across multiple vessel sizes and process conditions, Reactor-Ready Flex offers a configurable solution tailored to your application and budget. In this detailed demo, Ollie Radley explains how to build a complete system and highlights the differences between the Pro and Starter configurations.

System Overview – Configure Your Ideal Setup:

1. Choose your framework: Reactor-Ready Pro or Starter
2. Select vessel kits: 100 mL to 5 L, single or vacuum jacketed
3. Pick your overhead stirrer: Compatible with most brands (10 mm shaft)
4. Select a circulator: Use any suitable unit (Huber or others)
5. Add AVA Lab Control Software: Available for PC or AVA Pad
6. Choose software modules: Including pH, gravimetric addition, syringe pump control and more
7. Select Radleys glassware and accessories for a complete system

Reactor-Ready Flex Pro – Advanced Functionality:

– Rapid, tool-free vessel exchange
– Integrated carbon-filled PTFE vessel clamp for quick-release
– Drop-in, self-aligning stirrer coupling reduces misalignment and PTFE shedding
– Three-rod stainless steel frame with enhanced strength and stability
– Insulated hose manifolds with integrated air vent and drain valve
– Minimises glass stress and supports quick, clean fluid changes
– Optional AVA software integration for control and data logging

Reactor-Ready Flex Starter – Budget-Conscious Simplicity:

– Manual vessel alignment and basic clamp setup
– Circulator hoses connect directly to vessel sidearms
– Stirrer boss attaches to one support rod and requires manual alignment
– Optional hose supports help reduce sidearm strain
– Retains many of the Pro system’s core safety and performance features
– Fully upgradeable to Pro as your needs evolve

Why Choose Reactor-Ready Flex? With its modular design and future-proof architecture, Reactor-Ready Flex enables you to tailor your lab reactor setup without compromise. Whether you require a basic entry-level system or full-featured flexibility, this platform grows with your research demands.