
This laboratory vacuum desiccator Revit family features a compact benchtop configuration with a clear glazed viewing window. Designed for precise moisture control and sample preservation, this vacuum desiccator exhibits a robust, functional form typical of modern scientific apparatus. The unit consists of a rectangular main housing with a transparent front panel, allowing for clear observation of internal contents during experimental processes. A side-mounted valve connection point is integrated into the chassis for vacuum pump interface, while the base features small support feet for stability on laboratory workbenches. The geometry is clean and simplified, prioritising technical accuracy for BIM documentation over complex ornamental detail, ensuring efficient performance in large-scale facility models.
The download is a 92 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.
Within a Revit project, this family is best utilised as a component within laboratory layouts or research facility documentation. Users should load the RFA file into the project environment and place it on work surfaces using the standard component tool. The model is designed for host-based placement, allowing for easy alignment with existing casework or lab benches. It can be managed through visibility graphics to control level of detail, ensuring the model remains lightweight while maintaining accurate spatial requirements for equipment coordination.
Laboratory Vacuum Desiccator
Free
This asset is intended for use in the design and documentation of scientific research centres, university laboratories, and clinical testing facilities. It is particularly valuable during the schematic and design development stages when coordinating laboratory equipment layouts and utility connections. Professionals searching for this item may use terms such as lab equipment, research apparatus, or scientific furniture to populate their BIM models. It pairs effectively with standard laboratory casework and utility service families to create realistic, compliant technical interior environments for various institutional projects.
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What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
Free to use in personal and commercial projects, including paid client work.
Covers 1 seat.