Product Details
The next generation Guardian 5000™ hotplate stirrers are engineered for safety and versatility across research, academic, and industrial settings, offering powerful heating and mixing with premium hardware and software to support diverse users safely and reliably. Heating models reach up to 550° C and feature three temperature control modes for quick heating or precise heating without overshoot. Users can select from five models with three plate sizes. These devices are suitable for temperature-sensitive chemistry and biology applications, including heat fixation, solution pH optimization, solution sterilization, endothermic reactions, denaturing of organic material, sample and solution preparation, dissolving buffers and reagents, preparing media, and boiling. The hotplate stirrers feature a backlit LCD display with white characters and integrated heating/stirring status indicators in green, along with a prominent hot top indicator in yellow. Operation is supported by 100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz power entry with rotary switch knob controls. Communication is enabled via RS232 for data logging and remote control. The construction includes a robust full metal housing with either a ceramic square top plate or a ceramic-coated aluminum round top plate and a high-performance SMCO magnet. Design features include a large DIP angle front panel for easy monitoring from a distance, smooth enclosure surfaces for easy cleaning, an audible alarm, IP32 protection, and an optional rapid install splashing shield. Warranty information is provided according to standard terms.
