Extraction Thimbles

I.W. Tremont offers a wide selection of high quality extraction thimbles
available in a variety of dimensions to fit most Soxhlet extraction units.
Our extraction thimbles are manufactured in high purity cellulose fibers or
high purity glass binderless microfiber. They also feature a consistent wall thickness.

Custom manufacturing is available for tubes, sleeves and additional sizes.

Common Thimble Applications

  • Soxhlet extraction
  • Air and waste gas analysis
  • Collection of solid particles such as dust
  • Smoke stack gas monitoring
  • Analysis of pesticide residues
  • Oil/fat content of solid foods
  • Oil & grease analysis of solid wastes
  • Elution for biochemical analysis

Material Specifications

Extraction thimble measurements as expressed by our company are standard measurements of Inner Diameter (I.D.) x Height.

Outer diameter measurements can be estimated by adding twice the wall thickness plus inner diameter.

Automated version thimbles are designed to be compatible with apparatus such as; Foss,Velpe, Büchi, Dionex and Gerhardt.*

 

*no trademark ownership or license is implied.  

 

EXTRACTION THIMBLE MEASUREMENTS

 

extraction thimble measurements automated extraction apparatus

Extraction thimble measurements as expressed in the Products Tab are standard measurements of Inner Diameter (I.D.) x Height. Outer diameter measurements can be estimated by adding twice the wall thickness plus Inner Diameter.

Upon ordering, please mention instances requiring precise outer diameter measurements for use in automated extraction apparatus such as Foss, Velpe, Büchi, Dionex, and Gerhardt.*

*Owners of their respective trademarks

   

Technical Specifications for Cellulose Extraction Thimbles

Max temperature (ºC) Binder Wall thickness (mm)
120º None 1.0, 1.5,2.0

Technical Specifications for Glass Microfiber Extraction Thimbles

Max temperature (ºC) Binder Wall thickness (mm)
500º None 1.0, 1.5,2.0