McCampbell Analytical Improves Efficiency and Safety with Organomation's ROT-X-TRACT-S
Introduction
McCampbell Analytical, a leading UCMR 5-approved laboratory in Pittsburg, CA specializing in environmental and PFAS testing, sought to increase extraction throughput and lab efficiency. Extractions Supervisor Carlos Madrigal upgraded the lab’s workflow by adopting Organomation’s ROT-X-TRACT-S Soxhlet Extractor, transforming how the team manages day-to-day sample processing.
The Challenge
Traditional Soxhlet extractors occupied substantial bench and hood space, used outdated heating methods, and required staff for manual shutdowns on weekends. With increasing sample throughput and safety requirements, McCampbell Analytical needed an instrument that would reclaim space, reduce manual oversight, and enhance safety.
The ROT-X-TRACT-S Solution
Organomation’s ROT-X-TRACT-S directly addressed McCampbell’s operational bottlenecks:
1. Compact Design & Major Space Savings
The ROT-X-TRACT-S Soxhlet extractor consolidates up to ten Soxhlet positions in a compact footprint, just 24 x 19 inches for a 10-position model. In contrast, ten individual traditional Soxhlet setups can consume 30–40 square feet of hood space.
The ROT-X-TRACT-S provides an estimated 90% reduction in hood space usage, freeing up valuable laboratory workspace and maximizing efficiency.
See table below for direct comparison:
|
Configuration |
Typical Hood Space Required |
ROT-X-TRACT-S Footprint |
Space Savings Estimate |
|
10 Traditional Soxhlets |
30–40 sq. ft (full-width hoods) |
3.2 sq. ft (24” x 19”) |
~90% reduction |
|
8 Traditional Soxhlets |
24–32 sq. ft |
1.7 sq. ft (16” x 15”) |
~90% reduction |
2. Efficient Heating
Gentle water steam bath replaces hazardous wire or sand baths, guaranteeing even, safe sample heating.
3. Timer-Controlled Safety
Digital timer guarantees automatic shutdown at the end of extraction cycles.
4. Durable Design & Support
All-stainless steel construction and lifetime Organomation support ensure reliability and longevity.
Experience at McCampbell Analytical
Supervisor Carlos Madrigal noted:
- Space savings were immediate and dramatic—the lab could repurpose hood space previously dedicated to rows of individual extractors.
- Weekend staffing requirements for shutdowns were eliminated with the ROT-X-TRACT-S timer function.
- Sample throughput increased while maintaining confidence in safety.
"The nice thing about this unit [ROT-X-TRACT-S] is that it saves space and also doesn’t require somebody to turn it off. It has the timer so it automatically shuts down. We used to have someone come in on Saturdays to turn off the older Soxhlet units, but now we have this timer feature and can trust it will shut off the next day."
— Carlos Madrigal, Extractions Supervisor, McCampbell Analytical
Conclusion
By consolidating multiple extraction positions into a single, compact instrument, McCampbell Analytical saved 90% of hood space, improved safety, increased throughput, and enhanced environmental responsibility. Organomation’s ROT-X-TRACT-S is now a cornerstone of McCampbell’s workflow, delivering proven benefits in a fast-paced analytical laboratory.