Welcome to Camlab's comprehensive list of blogs covering the subject of stirring and heating in the laboratory. As a leading supplier of laboratory equipment, we understand the importance of having access to reliable information. Our collection of blogs covers a range of topics within the stirring and heating fields, including the latest technology advancements, best practices, and expert insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our blogs are an invaluable resource for anyone working with laboratory equipment. Browse our selection and stay up to date with the latest trends in stirring and heating technology.
Hotplate stirrers are vital tools in laboratories and research facilities. A quality hotplate stirrer can stir and precisely change temperature in a range of scientific applications. In order to sustain optimal performance, regular maintenance along with cleaning is paramount. In this Blog post, we will direct you through the cleaning and maintenance process, along with troubleshooting tips fo...
Ohaus Guardian series of hotplate stirrers consists of the 2000, 3000, 5000 and 7000 series. The uses range from being ideal for educational and laboratory applications, to research, academic and industrial applications. This blog will go over their Hot Top Indicator to help increase safety in the lab.
Guardian hotplate stirrers heated over 40oC
Hot Top Indicator
The Guardian hotplate...
2Mag have a wide range of magnetic stirrers, with some having an internal controller, and others requiring an external controller. The stirrers that require an external controller can be submersed in water baths, up to 95oC. These stirrers come with a single stirring point, or multiple stirring points.
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2mag external controllers -MIXcontrol
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Hotplates or combined hotplate stirrers are used in most laboratories for basic heating and stirring applications.
Many models are offered with either a ceramic, ceramic coated or aluminium top plate. But what is the difference?
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The Camlab Choice range has a selection of different bench top shakers and rockers. Below we describe the difference between shakers and rockers and the key features of each type.
Shakers
A shaker contains a platform that moves only in the horizontal plane (parallel to the bench) - be that back and forth as seen in linear shakers or in a circular motion as seen in orbital shakers. Shakers...
Sand baths have been used in labs since the time of alchemists. Simply, a sand bath is made by placing a container on a heated surface and filling with sand. A vessel to be heated is then submerged into the sand which conducts the heat from the heated surface into the sides of the vessel. In modern labs, sand baths are still used and are typically set up using a hotplate or heating mantle on to...
Some hotplates and hotplate stirrers have the ability for you to be able to connect an external temperature probe. The function of the external temperature probe is so that you can monitor and control the temperature of your heated sample. This is in contrast to simply controlling the hotplate surface temperature.
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A hotplate stirrer is used extensively in the lab and is ideal for mixing up and preparing solutions . The Camlab Choice range contains a selection of hotplate stirrers each combining value for money with a range of features. With five models available, you'll be sure to find something suitable for your application. As an overview, the hotplate stirrers can be grouped according to their plate ...
The Ohaus Guardian 7000 range of hotplate stirrers are changing the way we use small bench top appliances in the laboratory. How many of us have set the hotplate to run and then got distracted with other tasks, only to find a horrible burning smell and a dried out beaker on the hotplate! Not only is it inconvenient it's also very dangerous as it could catch fire and cause noxious fumes.
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Ohaus has a reputation for great quality balances and more recently they have added centrifuges and small bench top equipment to their range.
The range included a few basic magnetic stirrers, but now they have launched the new Guardian range of hotplate stirrers - a game changer in terms of safety features, which are unrivalled in the market place.
Guardian 7000
The Guardian 7000 is th...
The EUROSTAR 100 Control by IKA features a unique reversible - clockwise and counter clockwise stirring action. It's a laboratory overhead stirrer packed with many advanced features including a removable wireless controller, digital TFT display for easy navigation and RS232/USB interface to control and document all parameters, including temperature with a pt1000 sensor (included with the unit)!...
There are a variety of stirrers available for laboratory use, each having their own qualities which make them more suitable for certain applications than others. Below is an outline of the types of stirrers available and what they are more suitable for: Magnetic Stirrers Magnetic stirrers use a rotating magnetic field to cause a stirrer bar (of flea), immersed within a l...
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I came across your article about "DPD Tablets" on Camlab Info, and it's a valuable resource for anyone seeking information about water testing and analysis using DPD tablets. Your explanation of their usage and significance in water quality monitoring is quite informative.
This article on nanocolor tube tests is a gem for analytical enthusiasts. The idea of zero calibration is intriguing, and your detailed explanation makes it accessible. The step-by-step process helps demystify the technique for beginners like me. The use cases you've highlighted, particularly in...
Grant have introduced the new Controlled Rate Freeze Thaw (CRFT), which is a liquid nitrogen and cryogen free controlled rate freeze and thaw system for cryopreservation in a wide range of applications. Cryopreservation is a process where biological materials such as cells, tissues...
A dipslide is a means of testing the microbial content of liquids. This is a common method of monitoring and measuring microbial activity within many systems and commonly cooling systems. Usually the use of a dipslide is the first line of defence for the testing of microbial issues that could be...
Purchasing items using donated funds without the burden of VAT will now save many Millions of pounds each year which can be put to better use in advancing scientific knowledge to provide new treatments and cures that will shape the medicines of the future.
Working with pressure/vacuum conditions in the lab is common but not all products are designed to withstand this. Products with appropriate geometry and wall thickness are suitable for working safely with pressure. For example, filtering flasks, desiccators, or flat flange vessels, as well as...
