The Best Vapour Pressure Analyser 2025 is the ATAC 1354 – originally developed and manufactured by Hallikainen – and now part of the ATAC group of brands. Read more to find out why it compares favourably with its rivals, Bartec and Icon.
Best Vapour Pressure Analyser 2025 – What are the criteria?
With any physical property analyser, there will be features and benefits that make a real difference on any installation. We have selected those that influence its operation and its maintenance. This includes:
- Output – a continuous output ensures that changes or upset conditions are immediately visible, leading to a saving in production time and expense. Operators can react immediately and divert off-spec or contaminated product.
- ASTM – ASTM D323 is the oldest and most recognised of the methods for determining Vapour Pressure. It is reliable and has been tested for decades. It is suitable for the vast majority of products. ASTM D5191 is a more recent and limited determination of DVPE (dry vapour equivalent) of gasoline.
- Aircon or 3 sided shelter – A 3 sided shelter removes the need for an aircon unit. Aircon requires maintenance and increases the power required to operate the unit.
- Atmospheric Drain requirement – Without an atmospheric drain, no sample recovery unit is required and the sample can be returned straight back to process. This reduces time and loss of product.
- Moving Parts – An analyser without moving parts involved in the analysis method reduces the requirement to replace them due to wear and tear, as well as reducing the risk of clogging.
Best Vapour Pressure Analyser 2025 – Who are the competitors?
There are three companies that stand out in the Vapour Pressure Analyser market. Perhaps the most established manufacturer is Hallikainen, now part of the ATAC group of brands. Another major player in the market is Bartec, whilst the third company is Icon.
How do they compare?
| Feature | ATAC (Hallikainen) | Bartec Benke | Bartec ORB | ICON |
| Continuous Output | Yes | No | No | No |
| ASTM | D323 | D5191 | D323 | D5191 |
| Aircon or 3-sided shelter | 3-sided shelter | Aircon | Aircon | Aircon |
| Atmospheric Drain required | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Moving parts (analysis method) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The Winner
According to the criteria listed above, the ATAC Hallikainen 1354 is the clear winner. It is a low maintenance, well-designed analyser with many advantages over its rivals. It has a long heritage, having originally been developed by Hallikainen. Now part of the ATAC group of brands, Hallikainen was once the by-word for physical property analysers.
We are proud to have the best vapour pressure analyser 2025 as part of our portfolio of products. ATAC also manufacture market-leading process viscometers – again originally developed by Hallikainen – as well as colour and opacity monitors. They also have a laboratory viscometer as part of their range.
Contact
To contact ATAC to receive a quotation for any of their products, email sales@atacgroup.com or phone them on +44 (0)1380 818411.