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B/R Instrument Industry-leading equipment for fractional distillation, crude oil analysis, and solvent recycling. Trusted by laboratories worldwide since 1966.

Recover. Reuse. Reduce Costs. Increase ROI.What are your solvents really costing your laboratory or business?B/R Instrum...
09/10/2026

Recover. Reuse. Reduce Costs. Increase ROI.

What are your solvents really costing your laboratory or business?

B/R Instrument’s ROI Calculator can help you estimate how much you could save by recovering and reusing solvents such as xylene, alcohol and formalin—instead of continually purchasing new solvent and paying for waste disposal.

Want to learn more? Join our monthly Solvent Recycling Virtual Info Session, held on the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The next session is September 15th - register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/YHHFVeO0Sm2EK534uW_BbA

During this free educational session, we’ll cover:

• How solvent recycling works
• Steps for recovering and reusing solvents
• How to estimate your potential savings
• Which system may fit your application
• Common mistakes to avoid

Explore the ROI Calculator at https://www.brinstrument.com/products/solvent-recycling-roi or call 410-820-8800.

What actually happens inside a fractional distillation column?Unlike simple distillation, fractional distillation create...
09/09/2026

What actually happens inside a fractional distillation column?

Unlike simple distillation, fractional distillation creates repeated contact between rising v***r and descending liquid. Each stage improves separation, producing sharper fractions and higher-purity results.

Our latest article breaks down:

🔹 The essential components of a laboratory fractional distillation system
🔹 How theoretical plates affect separation
🔹 The differences between spinning band and packed columns
🔹 Common laboratory applications
🔹 What to consider when selecting the right system

If you work with close-boiling compounds, valuable samples, or demanding purity targets, understanding the column is a good place to start.

Read the full article:
https://www.brinstrument.com/blog/fractional-distillation/laboratory-fractional-distillation-apparatus

Every day, laboratories and processing facilities lose money through unnecessary solvent disposal and replacement costs....
09/08/2026

Every day, laboratories and processing facilities lose money through unnecessary solvent disposal and replacement costs.

B/R Instrument’s Solvent Recycling Virtual Info Session will show you how solvent recovery can help improve efficiency and reduce operational expenses.

During the session, you'll learn:
• How solvent recycling systems work
• Easy steps to recover and reuse valuable solvents
• How to estimate annual cost savings
• Which recovery systems fit different applications
• Common efficiency mistakes laboratories make

Why B/R Instrument?
• Proven distillation and recovery expertise
• High-purity performance
• Industrial-grade reliability
• Experienced technical support
• Trusted by laboratories worldwide for 60 years

Bring your questions! Our specialists will be available to discuss your specific process and goals.

Solvent Recycling Info Sessions are held the third Tuesday of each month at 11am eastern. Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/YHHFVeO0Sm2EK534uW_BbA

B/R Instrument is proudly celebrating 60 years of engineering precision-driven laboratory distillation systems and techn...
08/26/2026

B/R Instrument is proudly celebrating 60 years of engineering precision-driven laboratory distillation systems and technical solutions trusted by customers around the world.

Founded in 1966 by Roger Roark Sr. and Harry Brown, B/R Instrument began as a manufacturer of laboratory glassware before becoming a pioneering force in spinning band distillation systems under a DuPont patent in 1968. The company’s name itself reflects its origins: Brown / Roark = B/R.

What began as a small technical operation grew into a globally recognized name in laboratory distillation equipment, known for reliability, innovation, and long-lasting performance across industrial, scientific, research, and laboratory environments.

For more information visit www.brinstrument.com

MEET B/R’S ROAD WARRIOR: JEFF SANDERSWhether he’s traveling across the country—or around the world—Jeff Sanders is commi...
08/25/2026

MEET B/R’S ROAD WARRIOR: JEFF SANDERS

Whether he’s traveling across the country—or around the world—Jeff Sanders is committed to keeping B/R customers and their equipment running smoothly.

As one of our experienced service technicians, Jeff provides on-site installations, preventive maintenance, training, and technical support wherever our customers need him. When he isn’t on the road, he works with our sales team, helping customers find the right solutions for their unique distillation needs.

Off the clock, Jeff is an avid reader and competitive pool player. You’re most likely to find him exploring the Cosmere in the latest Brandon Sanderson novel—or running the table in a pool tournament.

From solving technical challenges to sinking the eight ball, Jeff is always ready for his next adventure.

Thank you, Jeff, for going the distance for B/R and our customers!

Your lab budget just found its new best friend.A B/R Instrument Solvent Recycler helps your laboratory:💰 Spend less on c...
08/24/2026

Your lab budget just found its new best friend.

A B/R Instrument Solvent Recycler helps your laboratory:

💰 Spend less on continually purchasing fresh solvent
♻️ Reduce hazardous-waste disposal costs
📦 Minimize supply chain dependence
⏱️ Avoid costly downtime and backlogged work when fresh solvent is delayed

Instead of purchasing solvent, using it once, and paying to dispose of it, recover and reuse it—keeping more money in your budget and giving your lab greater control over its operations.

Contact B/R Instrument to discuss the potential return on investment of a Solvent Recycler for your laboratory.
410-820-8800
www.brinstrument.com

Solvent Recycling Info Sessions are held the third Tuesday of each month at 11am eastern. Register here:https://zoom.us/...
08/13/2026

Solvent Recycling Info Sessions are held the third Tuesday of each month at 11am eastern. Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/YHHFVeO0Sm2EK534uW_BbA

Every day, laboratories and processing facilities lose money through unnecessary solvent disposal and replacement costs.
B/R Instrument’s Solvent Recycling Virtual Info Session will show you how solvent recovery can help improve efficiency and reduce operational expenses.

During the session, you'll learn:
• How solvent recycling systems work
• Easy steps to recover and reuse valuable solvents
• How to estimate annual cost savings
• Which recovery systems fit different applications
• Common efficiency mistakes laboratories make

Why B/R Instrument?
• Proven distillation and recovery expertise
• High-purity performance
• Industrial-grade reliability
• Experienced technical support
• Trusted by laboratories worldwide for 60 years

Bring your questions! Our specialists will be available to discuss your specific process and goals.

Solvent Recycling Info Sessions are held the third Tuesday of each month at 11am eastern. Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/YHHFVeO0Sm2EK534uW_BbA

60 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP. 60 YEARS OF TRUST.Since 1966, B/R Instrument has helped lead the laboratory distillation and sol...
08/12/2026

60 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP. 60 YEARS OF TRUST.

Since 1966, B/R Instrument has helped lead the laboratory distillation and solvent-recovery industry through specialized expertise, precision engineering, quality craftsmanship, and dependable customer support.

But industry leadership is about more than building exceptional equipment. It is about building relationships.

Customers come to know B/R through our experience and technical knowledge. They come to like working with a team that listens, understands their applications, and stands behind its work. And they come to trust B/R because we have consistently delivered reliable equipment and knowledgeable support—year after year, decade after decade.

That know, like, and trust connection cannot be manufactured overnight. It is earned through every system built, every problem solved, and every customer relationship maintained.

For 60 years, businesses around the world have trusted B/R Instrument with their most important laboratory processes. We are proud to have earned that confidence—and committed to carrying it forward into the next 60 years.

RECOVER MORE. WASTE LESS.For 60 years, B/R Instrument has helped laboratories turn used solvents into reusable resources...
08/10/2026

RECOVER MORE. WASTE LESS.

For 60 years, B/R Instrument has helped laboratories turn used solvents into reusable resources.

Solvent recovery can help reduce purchasing needs, disposal volume, storage demands, and dependence on outside waste-handling schedules—all while giving laboratories greater control over their operations. The result can be a smarter, more efficient workflow with both financial and environmental benefits.

B/R systems are built to help laboratories get more value from materials they already use. Because sometimes the best way to improve a process isn’t to buy more—it’s to recover what would otherwise be lost. With just a few numbers, you can get an idea of how much money you could be saving your lab by recycling solvents with our Return on Investment Calculator. https://brinstrument.com/products/solvent-recycling-roi

Want more information? Attend one of our Info Sessions. Solvent Recycling Info Sessions are held the third Tuesday of each month at 11am eastern. Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/YHHFVeO0Sm2EK534uW_BbA

COULD YOUR LAB KEEP OPERATING IF ALCOHOL, XYLENE, OR FORMALIN SUDDENLY BECAME DIFFICULT TO GET?COVID exposed a risk many...
08/07/2026

COULD YOUR LAB KEEP OPERATING IF ALCOHOL, XYLENE, OR FORMALIN SUDDENLY BECAME DIFFICULT TO GET?

COVID exposed a risk many histology and pathology labs had never seriously considered: dependence on a steady supply of new solvents—and reliable access to outside waste removal.

Labs already recycling solvents onsite were better prepared. Some had reduced their solvent purchases by as much as 90%, giving them a valuable buffer against shortages, price increases, and supply-chain disruptions.

Our new blog article explores why solvent recycling is more than a cost-saving measure. It can also help laboratories build greater stability, control, and operational resilience.

Read the article: The Unexpected Risk Facing Histology and Pathology Labs https://brinstrument.com/blog/solvent-recycling/unexpected-risk-facing-histology-and-pathology-labs

Want to learn how onsite solvent recycling could work in your laboratory? Join us for our upcoming Solvent Recycling Virtual Info Session, featuring practical information and a live online Q&A with the B/R Instrument team.

Info Session Dates, Times, and Registration details: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/YHHFVeO0Sm2EK534uW_BbA

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