Description
The inlet separator AKS 16 with DN 16 KF connection is a laboratory vacuum-line accessory designed to protect pumps from liquid droplets, aerosols and particulate matter entering from the process side. Equipped with a standard DN 16 KF flange, it attaches rapidly to vacuum manifolds, traps or pump inlets used throughout analytical and preparative laboratories. By intercepting contaminants before they reach the pump, the separator helps maintain vacuum performance and reduces the risk of internal contamination or corrosion. Supplied as a single-piece unit from manufacturer WELCH, the AKS 16 model fits directly into existing KF-based vacuum systems. It is grouped among other laboratory materials intended for vacuum protection and system integrity. The compact construction allows installation even in confined apparatus layouts typical of rotary evaporators, freeze dryers or filtration rigs. Use of an inlet separator supports longer pump service life and more stable vacuum levels during continuous or intermittent operation. The AKS 16 therefore forms a practical element of preventive maintenance strategies in research, quality-control and teaching laboratories that rely on oil-sealed or dry vacuum pumps.
This article is part of Hose connectors, adapters & fittings, in Tubing, hoses & fittings.
Key features
- Pack size: 1 pc
- Product type: Inlet separator
- Model: AKS 16
- Connection: DN 16 KF
- Flange standard: KF
- Technical Information Sheet:
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Inlet separator AKS 16, DN 16 KF is the article on this page. Luminix Health distributes WELCH for laboratory use. It sits in Hose connectors, adapters & fittings, inside Tubing, hoses & fittings, in Labware.
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