KA Magnetic Stirrers: Smarter Stirring for Modern Labs
At Lab Supply, we pride ourselves on offering cutting-edge solutions to researchers, scientists, and technicians across New Zealand. With decades of innovation behind them, IKA magnetic stirrers have earned a reputation for precision, safety, and durability. From routine sample preparation to complex synthesis and automated workflows, a reliable magnetic stirrer is a laboratory essential. The latest IKA range builds on that legacy, combining powerful performance with smarter features designed for today's laboratories.
With each new launch, IKA refines and enhance their products, integrating smarter features, improved performance, and user-centric design. The latest generation of IKA magnetic stirrers continues this legacy, offering even greater efficiency and control to meet the evolving needs of modern science.
RCT Basic: Compact, Powerful, Reliable
The RCT basic is designed to handle the demands of everyday laboratory work without taking up valuable bench space.
Key features include:
- Compact 135 mm footprint, ideal for busy workspaces and fume hoods
- Heating up to 340°C
- Stirring speeds up to 1,700 rpm
- Robust IP54-rated housing for protection against spills and vapours
- Maintenance-free brushless motor
- Programmable timer and intuitive operation
- Strong magnetic coupling for dependable stirring performance
RET Basic: Ready for Connected Laboratories
For labs embracing automation and digital workflows, the RET basic takes things a step further.
In addition to all the capabilities of the RCT basic, it offers:
- Integrated wireless connectivity
- Ethernet networking
- Compatibility with the IKA Lab Assistant App
- Cloud monitoring through IKA Lab Monitor
- Seamless integration into connected laboratory environments
The RET basic is ideal for laboratories looking to improve efficiency, monitoring, and process control. View on Lab Supply - IKA20133785
Safety Built Into Every Stirrer
When heating samples, safety is critical. That's why IKA has incorporated multiple layers of protection into its magnetic stirrers.
Features include:
- Independent overheating protection with dual temperature sensors
- Hotplate warnings when temperatures remain above 50°C
- Delta T safety monitoring to prevent overheating
- Intelligent fault detection for issues such as sensor errors or sudden temperature changes
These built-in safeguards help protect users, samples, and equipment, particularly during longer or unattended experiments.
Designed for Modern Workflows
One of the standout innovations in the new RCT and RET platforms is their ability to communicate directly with IKA EUROSTAR overhead stirrers. This creates a coordinated heating and stirring system that's particularly valuable for high-viscosity samples or reactions where viscosity changes over time. The result is improved process stability, safer unattended operation, and more reliable temperature control. Whether you're running routine procedures or advanced synthesis work, IKA's latest magnetic stirrers are designed to help you work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. With solutions available through Lab Supply, it's easier than ever to find the right stirrer for your laboratory.