
Nutech 2104 Canister Cleaning System
Nutech 2104 Canister Cleaning System is designed for automated cleaning and evacuation of canisters used in ambient air VOC analysis. By repeatedly filling the container with ultra-pure nitrogen or zero air, followed by controlled evacuation, the system helps remove residual VOCs and prepares clean, evacuated canisters for the next sampling task.
With automated cleaning sequences, built-in humidification, automatic leak check, real-time process monitoring, and cleaning report generation, the 2104E provides laboratories with a reliable and efficient solution for canister reuse in TO-15, TO-15A, and other VOC monitoring workflows.
The standard system supports 4 canisters, and can be expanded up to 32 canisters upon request. For laboratories requiring heated cleaning, the optional Nutech 2108 Canister Cleaning Oven enables simultaneous heated cleaning of up to eight 6 L canisters, improving cleaning reliability for routine high-throughput operation.
Application Notes
Nutech 2104 Canister Cleaning System Key Features
1. Automated Cleaning with One-Click Operation
The 2104 automates the full canister cleaning process, including pressurization, vacuum evacuation, venting, and multi-cycle cleaning. Operators can select Fast, Regular, or Deep cleaning modes, enter the canister ID, and start the cleaning sequence with one click.
Customer value:
Reduces manual operation, improves consistency between operators, and makes routine canister preparation easier for busy VOC laboratories.
2. Excellent Cleaning Performance for TO-15 VOC Applications
The system is designed to reduce residual TO-15 VOCs to <0.1 ppbv after cleaning, helping laboratories prepare canisters suitable for trace-level VOC sampling and analysis.
Customer value:
Lower background contamination means better data quality, fewer failed blanks, and greater confidence in low-level VOC monitoring.
3. Deep Vacuum Capability
The 2104 can achieve a maximum vacuum of <50 mTorr, supporting effective evacuation after cleaning and helping canisters reach an ideal vacuum state before sampling.
Customer value:
A clean and well-evacuated canister is the foundation of reliable air sampling. Strong vacuum capability also helps reduce residual gas carryover between sampling events.
4. Built-in Humidification for More Reliable Cleaning
The system includes a humidification device that introduces humidified zero air or nitrogen during cleaning. This is useful because moisture can help desorb polar or surface-retained compounds from canister walls during purge-and-vacuum cycles.
Customer value:
Improves cleaning reliability, especially for canisters used in trace VOC monitoring where surface adsorption and memory effects matter.
5. Automatic Leak Check
The 2104 includes an automatic leak check function. The software monitors pressure changes over time and displays a real-time pressure curve during the leak test.
Customer value:
Helps laboratories identify leaking connections or faulty canisters before cleaning or sampling, reducing invalid samples and troubleshooting time.
6. Real-Time Software Monitoring
The software displays the cleaning process in real time, including current step, pump status, pressure/vacuum level, cleaning progress, elapsed time, cleaning cycle, and canister ID.
Customer value:
Operators can clearly see what the system is doing, which reduces uncertainty and makes troubleshooting easier.
7. Cleaning Reports for QA/QC Traceability
All cleaning records can be saved or printed, including method name, fill pressure, number of cycles, final vacuum, start time, end time, cleaning duration, completion status, and canister ID.
Customer value:
Supports laboratory QA/QC documentation and helps build traceable records for canister preparation.
8. Expandable Capacity for Growing Laboratories
The standard 2104 system supports 4 canisters, and the system can be expanded up to 32 canisters upon request.
Customer value:
Suitable for both small laboratories and higher-throughput VOC labs that need scalable canister preparation capacity.
9. Optional Heated Cleaning with Nutech 2108 Oven
For applications requiring heated cleaning, the optional Nutech 2108 oven supports simultaneous heated cleaning of up to eight 6 L canisters. The recommended default cleaning temperature is 80 °C, and the oven temperature is adjustable.
Customer value:
Heated cleaning improves the removal of less volatile or more strongly adsorbed residues, making it especially useful for TO-15A-related workflows and routine lab canister management.
Intuitive Software for Operation and System Monitoring

Technical Data
| Maximum Vacuum | ≤5mTorr |
| Number of Canisters | 4, 8, 12, 18 (customizable) |
| Heating Mode | Heating Belt (Standard), Oven (Optional) |
| Cleaning Gas | Ultrapure Nitrogen or Zero Air |
| Voltage | 110V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz±10% |
| Operating Environment | Temperature:-5~50℃; Humidity: 0-95%RH |
| Maximum Power | 1kW |
| Dimensions | 290x455x476mm |
| Ports | TCP/IP |
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 |
Canister Cleanning Oven Options
8, 12, 18 Canisters Supported
Capacity for 8 6L canisters

Capacity for 12 6L canisters with quick connectors

Capacity for 12 6L canisters with quick connectors

On-site Pictures of 2104 Canister Cleaning System


FAQ
Supported Methods & Standards
Nutech instruments are designed to support a wide range of internationally recognized monitoring methods and standards.
US EPA Method TO-14A/15/15A
Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air Collected in Specially Prepared Canisters and Analyzed by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
US EPA Method 327
Fugitive and Area Source Measurement of Selected Volatile Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants Using Specially Prepared Canisters
US EPA Method OTM-50
Sampling and Analysis of Volatile Fluorinated Compounds from Stationary Sources Using Passivated Stainless Steel Canisters
NIOSH Method 3900
Volatile Organic Compounds, C1 to C10, Canister Method
ASTM D5466-21
Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Atmospheres (Canister Sampling, Mass Spectrometry Analysis Methodology)
GAW (Global Atmosphere Watch) Report 204
Standard Operating Procedures for Air Sampling in Stainless Steel Canisters for Non-Methane Hydrocarbons Analysis
China HJ 759
Ambient air-Determination of volatile organic compounds- Collected by specially-prepared canisters and analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry
China HJ 1444
Ambient air-Determination of 10 sulfur compounds-Collected in canisters and analyzed by preconcentration/gas chromatography
Japan National VOCs Analysis Standard (7 Compound with TO-17 and 14 Compound with TO-15)
Manual for Measurement Methods for Monitoring Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Concentrations in Ambient Air
Japanese original name: 環境大気中の揮発性有機化合物(VOC)濃度モニタリングに係る測定方法マニュアル
Taiwan NIEA A715.16B
Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air Collected in Canisters and Analyzed by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Taiwan NIEA A741.12B
Method for Determination of N-Butyl Acetate and Other VOCs in Air Collected in Canisters and Analyzed by GC/MS











