ALab™ CCP5-Mini Mini Low-Temperature Circulator
Product Detail
ALab™ CCP5-Mini Mini Low-Temperature Circulator supplies temperature-controlled coolant to laboratory equipment from a housing compact enough for a bench, an under-bench space or a fume hood. It covers −20 °C to room temperature — the upper limit follows the ambient temperature rather than a fixed setpoint — with ±0.3 °C stability, combining PID control with proportional refrigeration, and delivers 700 W of cooling at a 20 °C coolant temperature — a compact laboratory recirculating chiller for rotary-evaporator condensers and process cooling.
Why choose the CCP5-Mini
How much cooling does your process need?
The duty a condenser has to remove is set by how fast solvent evaporates and how much latent heat that solvent carries — water demands roughly three times the cooling of ethanol at the same rate. Pick your solvent and evaporation rate to compare the condensing duty with the published capacity:
Model: the condensing duty is the latent heat released as vapor condenses, Q = rate × density × ΔHvap, using enthalpies of vaporization at the normal boiling point. It excludes sensible cooling of the vapor and returning coolant, ambient gain in the hoses and any heat the bath adds, so real duty is higher — allow margin. The 700 W line is the manufacturer’s published figure at a 20 °C coolant temperature; capacity at lower setpoints is not published and is lower. A schematic teaching tool, not selection software.
Product specifications
| Parameter | CCP5-Mini |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALab™ by ACS Material |
| SKU # | ALCCP5MN |
| Temperature Range | −20 °C to room temperature (upper limit follows the ambient temperature) |
| Temperature Stability | ±0.3 °C |
| Temperature Control | PID control with proportional refrigeration |
| Temperature Display | LED · display accuracy 0.1 °C |
| Cooling Capacity at 20 °C | 700 W |
| Pump Pressure | 0.3 bar |
| Pump Suction | 0.2 bar |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 22 L/Min |
| Tank Size | 4.5 L |
| Cooling Water Tubing | Silicone insulation tube, 1.8 m × 2 pcs (supplied) |
| Connection Size | For silicone insulation tube of 8 mm inner diameter |
| Communication Interface | Optional RS232 / RS485 |
| Low-Level Alarm | Optional |
| Heating Function | Optional (heating power and upper temperature limit not published) |
| Dimensions [W×D×H] | 220 × 420 × 495 mm |
| Operating Environment | 5–32 °C |
| Power Supply | 220 V / 50 Hz |
CCP5-Mini or DCP-5?
Both circulators reach 700 W at a 20 °C coolant temperature from a 4.5 L tank with the same 22 L/Min maximum flow and 8 mm connections — they are, however, different models with different ranges, supplies and options.
| Parameter | CCP5-Mini | DCP-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range | −20 °C to room temperature | −20 to 40 °C |
| Temperature figure | ±0.3 °C stability | ±0.3 °C control accuracy |
| Power supply | 220 V / 50 Hz | 100–120 V / 200–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 220 × 420 × 495 mm | 230 × 490 × 450 mm |
| Pump suction | 0.2 bar | Not published in the catalogue |
| Options | RS232/485, low-level alarm, heating | Not published in the catalogue |
| Supplied tubing | Silicone, 1.8 m × 2 pcs | Not published in the catalogue |
The CCP5-Mini column reproduces the manufacturer’s product brochure for that model; the DCP-5 column reproduces the manufacturer’s equipment catalogue. The two documents differ in scope and level of detail, so “not published” means the parameter is absent from that document — not that the feature is absent from the product.
Sizing against the still. The manufacturer positions the CCP5-Mini for cooling rotary evaporators of the 3 L class, reaction kettle systems, bioreactors, distillation and extraction equipment and analytical instruments — that positioning reflects typical duties at that scale, not a hard limit derived from the 700 W figure, and the two should be checked together for your solvent and rate. For many benchtop organic-solvent duties the estimated latent load falls below the 700 W reference at 20 °C — but final suitability depends on the required coolant setpoint, evaporation rate and heat losses. At the RE100-Pro’s maximum water rate of 1.56 L/h the latent duty alone approaches 1 kW, which is beyond this unit. Use the estimator above for a first look, then confirm with us.
FAQ
Is 700 W enough for my rotary evaporator?
It depends on the solvent and the rate. At 1.5 L/h the latent duty is roughly 275 W for ethanol but close to 1 kW for water — water carries about three times the latent heat per litre. The estimator on this page gives a latent-only first-pass number; add margin for sensible cooling, hose gain and equipment losses. The 700 W figure applies at a 20 °C coolant temperature, and most condenser duties run colder, so confirm the capacity available at your setpoint before deciding.
What is the difference between the CCP5-Mini and the DCP-5?
They share the headline cooling figure, tank size, maximum flow and 8 mm connection, but they are different models: the CCP5-Mini runs from −20 °C to room temperature on a 220 V / 50 Hz supply with optional RS232/485, low-level alarm and heating, while the DCP-5 is specified from −20 to 40 °C on a 100–120 V / 200–240 V supply. The comparison table above lists what each manufacturer document states.
Which mains supply does it need?
The manufacturer specifies 220 V / 50 Hz. Confirm the supply available at the destination laboratory before ordering, and ask us if a different supply is required for your site.
What coolant should I use?
Below 0 °C water alone will freeze, so a heat-transfer fluid suitable for the setpoint is required. The manufacturer’s brochure does not specify approved fluids or concentrations — follow the operating manual, and note that fluid choice affects viscosity and therefore the flow the pump can actually deliver.
How does it connect?
The connection is sized for silicone insulation tube of 8 mm inner diameter, and two 1.8 m silicone insulation tubes are supplied with the unit. Pump pressure (0.3 bar), suction (0.2 bar) and maximum flow (22 L/Min) are separate published limits, not a simultaneous operating point.
What is in the box?
The circulator, two 1.8 m silicone insulation tubes, and the certificate, warranty card and operating manual. RS232/485 communication, the low-level alarm and the heating function are listed as options. The manufacturer’s brochure does not publish the heating power or the upper temperature limit reached with the heating option — ask us if the heated configuration matters for your process.
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ALab™ is a trademark of ACS Material, LLC. Disclaimer: ACS Material, LLC believes the information on this page is accurate and represents the best and most current information available to us. Specifications reflect the manufacturer's current documentation; final configurations are confirmed at quotation — always refer to the model datasheet for guaranteed ratings, and follow your laboratory's safety procedures for heat-transfer fluids and low-temperature operation. The interactive estimator is a schematic teaching tool, not selection software. ACS Material makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding suitability for any purpose, and will not be responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.