Magnetic Stirrers
IKA magnetic stirrers deliver greater energy efficiency, reliable performance, and safe operation for laboratory applications ranging from micro-scale to high-volume. Available in heating and non-heating versions, they ensure precise temperature control, including solutions for heat-sensitive processes.
Magnetic Stirrers
IKA magnetic stirrers deliver 25% greater energy efficiency while providing the robust features laboratories depend on. Known for reliability and safety, IKA’s portfolio includes magnetic stir plates for both open and closed vessels, covering applications from micro-scale to high-volume.
Heating and non-heating magnetic stirrers are available, along with contact thermometers for precise temperature control in heat-sensitive applications.
IKA’s catalog includes magnetic stirrers such as:
🟦 Package stirrers for starter applications
🟦 Digital stirrers for enhanced programming and monitoring
🟦 MIXSTER magnetic laboratory stirrer models and sets for multi–position use (up to 30 positions), featuring a chemical-resistant glass surface
IKA stirrers integrate seamlessly into laboratory setups while ensuring precise control for complex mixtures.
IKA magnetic stirrers set the standard for safety, energy efficiency, and precise control, offering outstanding performance at a price that fits laboratory budgets. IKA’s models include:
🟦 Digital display options for real-time data feedback and enhanced control during mixing
🟦 Precision temperature control settings for a reproducible environment
🟦 Up to 25% greater energy efficiency
🟦 Built-in safety features, including overheat and spill protection
Types of IKA Magnetic Stirrers
IKA magnetic stir plates meet the diverse needs of academic, industrial, and pharmaceutical laboratories, combining innovation, safety, and reliability. IKA’s range includes:
🟦 Universal Magnetic Stirrers
Efficient, maintenance-free models without heating systems. Ideal for solution preparation, buffer mixing, and homogenization tasks. Compact and easy to use, making them suitable for teaching and quality control environments.
🟦 Hot Plate Magnetic Stirrers
Stir and heat mixtures within a single device for recrystallization, dissolution, and chemical synthesis. Maintain stable conditions during operation while reducing the need for multiple pieces of equipment.
🟦 Digital Magnetic Stirrers
Designed for real-time monitoring and precision control. Adjust speed, time, and temperature settings to enhance safety and improve reproducibility.
🟦 Multi-Position Magnetic Stirrers
Ideal for high-throughput environments requiring simultaneous sample processing. Suitable for academic research, food testing, and research and development applications, enabling efficient batch testing.
Key Features & Technologies
IKA magnetic stirrers incorporate advanced technologies designed to deliver robust control, regulatory compliance, and reproducible laboratory results. Engineered for demanding research and industrial environments, these systems combine intelligent monitoring, durable materials, and enhancedsafety features to ensure consistent performance.
🟦 Adjustable speed and temperature ranges – Flexible control from gentle agitation for delicate samples to higher speeds for intensive mixing, with precise hot plate temperature adjustment.
🟦 PTFE-coated stir bars – Excellent chemical resistance against corrosive agents and acids while preserving sample purity.
🟦 Built-in timers and digital displays – Integrated monitoring systems provide real-time operational feedback for improved control and reproducibility.
🟦 Maintenance-free brushless motors – Long-lasting performance with reduced vibration for enhanced mixing stability and reliable operation.
🟦 Overheat and spill protection – Advanced safety mechanisms maintain controlled temperature ranges and reduce overflow risks, with protection classes up to IP66 on selected models.
Lab Applications for Magnetic Stirring Technology
IKA magnetic stirrers support a wide range of laboratory environments, delivering reliable, precise, and reproducible mixing performance across research, quality control, and industrial applications.
🟦 Chemistry Laboratories
Magnetic stirrers ensure uniform homogenization and consistent solution preparation for spectroscopy, chromatography, and titration. Heating models are widely used in recrystallization, thermal decomposition, and solvent evaporation, providing stable and even distribution ideal for small-scale experiments.
🟦 Biotech & Pharmaceutical R&D
Designed for reproducible mixing conditions, IKA magnetic stir plates are suitable for cell culture and media preparation where complete dissolution is essential. Applications include protein and enzyme studies, fermentation, bioprocessing, pharmaceutical formulation, and quality control. Sterile and closed-system options support regulatory compliance requirements.
🟦 Academic Research
Magnetic stirrers are widely used in teaching laboratories for crystallization, dilution, titration, and solubility studies. They enable routine sample preparation, small-scale synthesis, and reagent preparation using safe, low-maintenance systems.
🟦 Food & Beverage Testing
Magnetic stirrers provide precise and reproducible sample preparation for chemical analysis, additive dissolution, and homogeneous safety testing. They support standardization of carbonation precursors, sweeteners, flavoring agents, and evaluation of emulsion stability.
🟦 Quality Control Laboratories
QC laboratories rely on magnetic stirrers for uniform dissolution and consistent sample preparation to meet ISO, GMP, and GLP standards. Temperature-controlled mixing and efficient homogenization improve testing accuracy and ensure regulatory compliance.
