CD162: Precise Digital Control for Medical Applications
The Stuart CD162 is a digital heating stirrer specifically designed for medical and clinical laboratories, where reliability and precision are of paramount importance. Its chemical-resistant ceramic plate ensures increased durability and extremely fast heating, significantly reducing waiting times when preparing biological and chemical samples. Thanks to the PTFE-coated probe, the liquid temperature can be regulated with an accuracy of ±0.5 °C, even over long periods of time. This accuracy ensures stable conditions for sensitive solutions, which is essential in medical analyses where every variable can influence the final result. The bright fluorescent display allows the programmed and actual temperatures to be monitored simultaneously, ensuring permanent and intuitive control.
Enhanced Safety for Continuous Use
In addition to its heating and stirring performance, the CD162 focuses on user safety. A flashing indicator light clearly signals that the surface is still hot, reducing the risk of accidents in the laboratory. The device is also equipped with an independent safety circuit that automatically cuts off the heating if the temperature exceeds the set value by 20°C. This feature protects both samples and equipment, while allowing for extended unattended operation, even overnight. This increased safety is particularly appreciated in hospital and research environments where instruments may be in continuous use. The thermal homogeneity achieved through agitation limits hot spots in liquids, enhancing the reliability of medical preparations and reducing the risk of uncontrolled reactions.
Agitation Performance and Reproducibility
The CD162 does more than just heat: it also provides powerful and consistent stirring. Capable of reaching speeds between 200 and 1300 rpm and handling volumes of up to 15 litres of water, it meets the varied needs of medical laboratories, from small preparations to large volumes of solutions. Its robust motor and powerful magnets guarantee homogeneous mixing, which is essential for reproducible results. The digital display of the stirring speed allows the exact same conditions to be repeated with each use, a major advantage for standardised protocols and quality control procedures. When the probe is disconnected, the device offers the option of directly controlling the temperature of the plate, which is useful for specific applications such as drying microscope slides orheating microarrays.
