SR180 Solvent Recycler – 48 Gallon

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Description

SR180 Solvent Recycler — 48 Gallon (180 L) Batch Distillation System

Product name: SR180 Solvent Recycler – 48 Gallon (180L) | Brand: Kresco / ISTpure | Price: Call for Price / Request a Quote

Front view of the new-generation Kresco SR180 solvent recycler with control panel, pressure gauges, pump switches and stainless boiler lid — New-generation Kresco SR180: control panel with pressure gauges and pump switches beside the 48-gallon boiler.

The SR180 is a large-capacity batch solvent recycler built for shops with daily solvent use up to about 180 liters. It distills your dirty solvent and returns 97%+ clean, reusable solvent in a 4–6 hour cycle — cutting what you spend on new solvent and slashing hazardous-waste volume by up to 90%. Compact, explosion-proof, and processor-controlled, it recovers mineral spirits, flexo and litho solvents, and most common cleaning solvents.

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Why the SR180

97%+ recovery — reuse nearly all your solvent instead of buying new.
Up to 90% less toxic waste — far less to store and haul away.
4–6 hour cycle, hands-off: processor-controlled with a positive-seal cover and easy residue removal.
ROI in as little as 4–12 months from solvent and disposal savings.
Vacuum option (SR180V) for high-boiling or heat-sensitive solvents — lower temperatures, better recovery.
Optional lift system makes bag changeover easy on the operator.

Specifications

Boiler capacity	180 liters (~48 gallons)
Recovery rate	97% and higher
Recycle time	4 to 6 hours
Waste reduction	Up to 90%
Solvents	Mineral spirits, flexo, litho, and most common solvents
Control	Processor-controlled; positive-seal cover; residue removal
Certification	QPS certified USA & CAN to UL 2208, Class I, Div 1, Group D
Codes	Meets NFPA 30, 33, 70 (verify certification for your facility)
Vacuum version	SR180V available for high-boiling solvents

Consumables & support

The SR180 uses 48-gallon Heavy Duty (3 mil) recycling bags, plus thermic oil and lid seals. Already run an older ISTpure/ECOpure unit? See our PPCTS / ISTpure parts & service page.

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We’ll help you confirm the SR180 is the right size for your solvent and volume, and we offer financing to spread the investment.

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How the SR120 / SR180 / SR240 Recycles Your Solvent

Waste solvent is heated indirectly by thermic oil in a sealed distillation tank. Clean solvent vapor condenses and drains to your collection container, while paint solids and contaminants remain in the boiler for simple disposal. Automated PLC controls run the full 4–6 hour cycle unattended.

Documentation & Downloads

Kresco SR180V 48-gallon solvent recycler with integrated vacuum, three-quarter right view showing the control panel, boiler lid and lower cabinet — SR180V with integrated vacuum, three-quarter view.

SR180 / SR180V Technical Specifications (Kresco Data Sheet)

Boiler volume / working capacity	60 US gal (227 L) / 48 US gal (180 L)
Distillation rate	10–15 gal/h (brochure) or 7–15 gal/h (data sheet) of toluene, MEK or acetone; other solvents vary with heat of vaporization
Heater	15 kW explosion-proof electric resistance, 200–550°F
Electrical	3 Ph, 60 Hz: 42 A at 380 V; 20 A at 480 V; 16.9 A at 600 V
Boiler construction	304 stainless steel, 1/8″ wall, 1″ thermal-oil jacket, 4″ insulation, 28″ inside diameter
Rating	Full vacuum to 100 psig internal pressure, to 600°F / 315°C
Operating temperature	Ambient to 450°F
Vacuum (V model)	Air-operated vacuum pump; clean compressed air 80–90 psi, 5–8 scfm, 1/4″ NPT; 22″–27.5″ Hg
Heat-up / cool-down	20–30 min / about 60 min (longer for some solvents)
Feed	Two 3/4″ diaphragm pumps standard: one loads dirty solvent, one transfers clean solvent
Pressure relief	1.5 psi on the cover with progressive release
Controls	Microprocessor, in an explosion-proof enclosure certified Class I, Div. 1, Group D; distillate/sludge, oil, cycle and safety status readings
Weight empty / full	990 lb / 1,470 lb
Dimensions (H × W × D)	85″ × 73″ × 46″
Shipping (W × L × H / weight)	55 × 80 × 86 in., 1,200 lb
Clearance	1 ft above and around (18″ recommended)
Certification	CSA certified USA and Canada, Class I, Div. 1, Group D; meets NFPA 30, 33, 70

Source: Kresco SR Series data sheet and brochure (2026). Assembled and factory-tested as one unit (recycler plus optional vacuum tank); customer provides power, compressed air and piping to the dirty and clean solvent tanks unless the hose kit is ordered. Thermal oil is replaced every 2,000 hours; the optional High Temperature Kit extends distillation point to 225°C / 437°F.

Replacement Parts

Keep your SR180 running with genuine replacement parts — condensers, heating elements, fuse kits, motors, sensors, and boiler cover gaskets. Not sure which part fits your unit? Our ISTpure / Kresco parts & service team can confirm fit before you order, or contact us with your serial number.

Watch It in Action

Consumables: keep cycles clean with the right liner — see solvent recycler bags for every SR model, in-stock case pricing.

Class I Division 1: Every SR-series solvent recycler is C1D1 rated for flammable-solvent environments — lacquer thinner, acetone, alcohols and ethanol — so you can scale from 8 to 64 gallons without leaving the hazardous-location envelope.

Extraction lab? See our guide to C1D1 ethanol recovery for extraction labs — every SR unit is rated for flammable-solvent service.

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