Stuart SB160 heating plate: professional reliability for your protocols
The Stuart SB160 heating plate is much more than just a laboratory heating tool. Carefully designed to combine performance, safety and durability, it features an aluminium/silicon alloy construction that can withstand the daily shocks of a demanding scientific environment. It is a robust device designed to last, even with intensive use, and ensures even heat distribution across its entire surface.
Equipped with a microprocessor control system, the SB160 offers increased precision in temperature control. Unlike conventional analogue devices with an arbitrary scale from 1 to 10, this plate has a scale in degrees Celsius printed directly around the control knob. This level of precision ensures reproducible experimental conditions, an essential criterion in the laboratory.
User safety is at the heart of this hot plate's design. The "Hot" indicator light remains on as long as the plate temperature exceeds 50°C, even if the device is switched off but still connected to the mains. This prevents any risk of accidental burns. In addition, an independent safety circuit protects the device from overheating, ensuring the durability of the equipment and the safety of its operating environment.
Thanks to its compact size (160 x 160 mm heating surface, overall dimensions 190 x 300 x 110 mm), the Stuart SB160 fits easily into small workspaces. Its 700 W heating power allows rapid temperature rise up to 325 °C, making it ideal for everyday use in chemistry and biology laboratories and in pharmaceutical research.
This plate is compatible with a full range of accessories designed to maximise its performance: water/oil baths, blocks for round-bottom flasks, sand baths and silicone protective covers. These accessories allow the device to be adapted to a variety of experimental protocols while ensuring enhanced safety and simplified everyday use.
