IKA TWISTER
The IKA TWISTER is a compact mixing device with magnetic drive. This powerful, single-position magnetic stirrer can be used for mixing up to 5L at a maximum speed of 3,000 RPM and a viscosity of up to 500 mPAS.
The innovative and useful way that this device differs from most magnetic stirrers is that it can be expanded to form a multi-position system with up to 30 stirring positions*. These can be controlled either separately or simultaneously (leader-following principle).
In addition, an optional shaker attachment transforms the magnetic drive into a vortex or orbital shaker.
With intuitive operation, and chemically resistant 360° LED glass display, information is conveyed without any alpha-numeric display. Speed and power rates can be displayed whilst stirring, and viscosity changes can be observed and displayed as a percentage. Mixing can be started by pressing a button as well as via integrated beaker recognition by placing a beaker on the platform, or touching a beaker already in situ.
The reverse function changes the direction of rotation at definable time intervals. This leads to a significant improvement of the mixing result, especially with samples that are difficult to mix.
Robust build quality and ultra-safe
The IKA TWISTER is suitable for use under harsh conditions. It can even be cleaned under the tap, for example, or operated in an incubator at temperatures up to 40°C.
The compact and innovative design has already been awarded the reddot Award 2022. It is particularly suitable for use in laboratories with limited space.
* Depending on the number of devices, a different power supply may have to be used. The included power supply is designed to power up to two devices.
| Number of stirring positions | 1 |
| Stirring quantity min. per stirring position (H2O) | 0.005 l |
| Stirring quantity max. per stirring position (H2O) | 5 l |
| Motor rating output | 5 W |
| Direction of rotation | right / left |
| Speed display set-value | LED |
| Speed display actual-value | LED |
| Speed adjustment | Touch key |
| Speed range | 100 – 3000 rpm |
| Setting accuracy speed | 100 rpm |
| Stirring bar length | 10 – 30 mm |
| Self-heating of the set-up plate by max. stirring (RT:22°C/duration:1h) | +6 K |
| Set-up plate material | glass |
| Set-up plate dimensions | 124 x 124 mm |
| Automatic reverse rotation | yes |
| Intermittent mode | optional |
| Viscosity trend measurement | yes |
| Break detection stirring bar | optional |
| Timer | optional |
| Time setting min. | 6 s |
| Time setting max. | 1 min |
| Graph function | optional |
| Programs | optional |
| Speed deviation (no load,nominal voltage, at 1500rpm + 25 °C) | ±2 % |
| Modular expandable stirring system (2-16 units, if more than 4 devices HUB is neccessary) | yes |
| Leader- follower operation (minimum 2 units required, leader unit controls synchronously follower unit) | yes |
| Vessel detection (optional activated/deactivated) | yes |
| Motor acceleration rise time adjustment (Only with HUB) | optional |
| Definition of stirring groups (Control with HUB up to 6 individuell stirring groups) | optional |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 135 x 24 x 135 mm |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Permissible ambient temperature | 5 – 40 °C |
| Permissible relative humidity | 80 % |
| Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 | IP 66 |
| RS 232 interface | optional |
| USB interface | optional |
| Bluetooth interface | optional |
| WiFi Interface | optional |
| Voltage | 100 – 240 V |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power input | 10 W |
| Power input standby | 2 W |
| DC Voltage | 24 V= |
| Current consumption | 400 mA |
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Martyn Fordham, MD
