VTA VKS-70 Wiped-Film Distillation System (2018) — Very Clean — Includes Heaters/Chillers & Vacuum

Overview

German-built VTA VKS-70 stainless wiped-film short-path system (Root Sciences/VTA line). Single-owner, very well maintained, and operated in a clean, licensed facility. Ideal for high-throughput, continuous cannabinoid distillation with stable temperatures and repeatable results.

Condition

    •    Overall: Very good; fully operational and currently powered down for sale

    •    Use: Light to moderate production use; no abuse

    •    Facility: Clean, compliant environment

    •    Reason for sale: Consolidating equipment footprint

Included with sale

    •    VKS-70 evaporator body with wiper drive (stainless, fully jacketed)

    •    Control cabinet with integrated temperature and vacuum controls

    •    Feed and discharge gear pumps for continuous operation

    •    Process heater and two process chillers sized for the 70-series (all functioning)

    •    High-vacuum pump, foreline trap, and vacuum gauges (tight system, pulls deep vacuum)

    •    Process hoses and fittings, power cabling, spare seals and gaskets, manuals and documentation

Key specs (typical for 70-series)

    •    Continuous wiped-film evaporator, stainless and fully jacketed

    •    Electrical: 208–240 V, single-phase, approximately 60 A (verify on nameplate)

    •    Footprint: Compact, skidded components for straightforward rigging and transport

    •    Throughput: Commercial-scale platform suitable for full-day production runs

Maintenance and history

    •    Routine preventive maintenance performed on schedule

    •    Seals and wipers in spec; stainless evaporator body (no glass to crack)

    •    Last preventive service completed Q2 2025; system test-run was clean

What you get (quick list)

    •    VKS-70 main skid (evaporator and wiper)

    •    Control cabinet

    •    Feed and discharge gear pumps

    •    Heater plus dual chillers for condenser/evaporator service

    •    High-vacuum pump with vacuum hardware and gauges

    •    Hoses, gaskets, spares, and manuals