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Overhead Stirrers

Overhead Stirrers

Product catalog summary

Overview
IKA overhead stirrers are designed for powerful and safe stirring across a range of viscosities and volumes up to 200 liters. They include a safety circuit, clear display, and compatibility with labworldsoft® software. Various stirring tools are available, such as propeller, anchor, and spiral stirrers.

Personalized Application Support
IKA provides an Application Center for testing stirrers and optimizing processes with expert assistance. A global service network ensures spare parts availability for 10 years.

Product Series

NANO-, MICRO-, and MINISTAR Series: Compact and reliable stirrers with constant torque, digital or control variants, fast response display, USB interface, and high IP54 protection.
EUROSTAR Series: Designed for complex applications with features like electronic safety circuit, overload operation, and wireless control. Includes a removable wireless controller and real-time torque trend display.
RW Series: Mechanically controlled stirrers for high viscosity applications, suitable for laboratories and pilot plants.

Technical Specifications

NANO-, MICRO-, and MINISTAR: Speed up to 2000 rpm, torque up to 80 Ncm, various digital/control models.
EUROSTAR: Speed up to 6000 rpm, torque up to 660 Ncm, features like temperature monitoring and programmable functions.
RW Series: Suitable for large volumes with high torque, speed up to 2400 rpm, no reverse or intermittent operation.

Safety and Updates
Stirrers feature hardened, chemical-resistant glass displays and IP54 protection. Vibration sensors in control versions stop processes if thresholds are exceeded. USB interfaces allow for easy software updates and parameter documentation.

Technical Specifications
Models are detailed with dimensions, weight, permissible ambient temperature, moisture, protection class, interface availability, voltage, and frequency. All models operate within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C and a relative moisture of 80%. Protection classes vary from IP 20 to IP 54, and all models lack USB/RS 232 interfaces. Voltage requirements are 220 – 240 V, except for one model requiring 3 x 400 Y.

Product Features
The RW series digital stirrers are highlighted for their digital display, robust design, and constant power-drive. They offer two speed ranges for universal use, with adjustable speeds suitable for stirring quantities from 20 to 200 liters of water. Optional accessories like safety switches and fixing devices enhance operational safety.

Stirring Elements
Various stirring elements are listed, including propeller, turbine, centrifugal, dissolver, anchor, and paddle stirrers. Each type is described with specifications such as shaft length, diameter, maximum speed, and material. Compatibility with different stirrer models is indicated.

Applications and Performance
Stirrer types are categorized by flow direction, mixing speed, shear forces, viscosity range, and specific applications. For example, propeller stirrers are suitable for general mixing, while turbine stirrers are ideal for homogeneous mixing and heat exchange.

Accessories
A range of accessories is available, including flexible couplings, beaker caps, floor stands, clamps, and temperature sensors. These accessories enhance the functionality and safety of the stirring systems.

Quality Standards
IKA overhead stirrers comply with DIN EN IEC 61010-1 and DIN EN IEC 61010-2-051 standards, ensuring safety and reliability. They are designed for constant torque and can handle short-term overloads.

FAQs
Common questions address topics such as explosion-proof systems, torque trend displays, operational duration, rotational direction, differences between electronic and mechanical stirrers, and processing capacities. The document clarifies that IKA stirrers can operate continuously and handle a wide range of quantities and viscosities.

Specifications and Procedures
The document provides guidelines for the operation of IKA stirrers, emphasizing the importance of the stirrer element's position relative to the vessel wall, especially for high viscosity materials. The ambient conditions required for optimal operation include a temperature range of 5°C to 40°C and humidity not exceeding 80%.

Technical Concepts
Torque: Defined as the vector product of force and lever arm, calculated as M = F * r. Torque is crucial for the relationship between mixing tool geometry, medium viscosity, and rotation speed.
Viscosity: Refers to dynamic viscosity, a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. It is a critical parameter in mixing, emulsifying, and transferring fluids. The document lists typical viscosity values for various substances, highlighting the difference between Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids.

Applications and Industries
The document outlines various applications across industries such as food (butter, mayonnaise), cosmetics (creams, shampoo), pharmaceuticals (pills, glycerin), abrasives (silicon carbide), inks and coatings, adhesives, plastics, and construction materials.

Contact Information
Contact details for IKA offices worldwide, including Germany, USA, Poland, UK, Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Malaysia, India, Japan, Brazil, and Korea, are provided for further inquiries.

Catalog excerpts

Overhead Stirrers POWERFUL STIRRING

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Overhead Stirrers Overhead Stirrers /// Stirring at the highest level /// Powerful stirring IKA overhead stirrers are strong, sturdy and safe because we understand the most important aspects during development. From low to high viscosities, and with up to 200 liters of stirring volume, all mixing and stirring tasks constitute no challenge for our stirrers. This is a good foundation for differentiated functionalities, which include: a safety circuit, a clear display, convenient control using labworldsoft® laboratory software and a wide range of stirring tools. Whether it is propeller stirrers,...

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4 | NANO-, MICRO- and MINISTARS NANO-, MICRO- and MINISTARS | 5 NANO, MICRO- and MINISTARS /// Compact and reliable The space-saving high performers of the NANOSTAR, MICROSTAR and MINISTAR series convince with perfect basic functionalities, have a compact design and are easy-to-use. Compact design The reduced design and the focus on the most essential aspects make the NANOSTAR, MICROSTAR and MINISTAR stirrers reliable laboratory companions. Constant torque All models of the NANOSTAR, MICROSTAR and MINISTAR series guarantee a constant torque over the entire rpm range. The MICROSTAR and MINISTAR...

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6 | NANO-, MICRO- and MINISTARS /Shaft protector included Special safety precautions The display of the stirrers is made of hardened and chemical-resistant glass. The stirrers' protection class IP54 ensures maximum safety. In addition, the state-of-the-art vibration sensors integrated in the control version detect deviations from permissible thresholds and automatically stop the process. The external, low-voltage power supply unit also contributes to increased safety. MICROSTARS ■ IX A® NANOSTAR 7.5 IIVM digital / o c n / u u u IT NANO-, MICRO- and MINISTARS | 7 Original size Fast updates Periodic...

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8 | NANO-, MICRO- and MINISTARS NANO-, MICRO- and MINISTARS | 9 Temperature sensor included Technical data Technical data General data NANO- MICRO- AND MINISTAR digital | control Speed display Motor type Torque max. at stirring shaft Setting accuracy speed Deviation of speed measurement n > 300 rpm 0.8 kg Deviation of speed measurement n < 300 rpm Chuck range diameter Hollow shaft (push-through when stopped) Housing material Alu-cast coating/ thermoplastic polymer Technical data MICROSTAR 7.5 digital | control MICROSTAR 15 digital | control MICROSTAR 30 digital | control MINISTAR 20 digital |...

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EUROSTARS III The key to successful mixing Designed to optimize complex stirring applications, IKA offers the very best in overhead stirrer technology. Our EUROSTAR series provides the perfect solution to all of your laboratory stirring and mixing needs, from lower to higher viscosities. Twin technology The EUROSTAR digital and control series are conceptually similar; both series feature a speed display and an overload protection. Furthermore, the control version is designed with a removable wireless controller and is eguipped with a torgue trend display, TFT display, RS 232 and USB interface....

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The only two stirrers with clockwise and counter clockwise rotation for intensive applications and better mixing results. EUROSTAR 100 control | P4 control EUROSTAR 20 high speed digital | control › aboratory stirrer designed for highly viscous L applications and intensive mixing › Digital display for precise monitoring of set and actual speeds › lockwise and counter clockwise rotation C › emovable wireless controller (WiCo) for easy R and user-friendly operation › FT display for better image quality and easy T navigation › igh-speed stirrer for intensive mixing H › xtremely powerful laboratory...

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The optimal stirrer for your application OVERHEAD STIRRERS FOR LIGHT STIRRING TASKS ULTRA HIGH TORQUE OVERHEAD STIRRERS HIGH-SPEED OVERHEAD STIRRERS EUROSTAR 20 digital Ident No. 0004442000 EUROSTAR 40 digital Ident No. 0004444000 EUROSTAR 60 digital Ident No. 0004446000 EUROSTAR 60 control Ident No. 0004440000 EUROSTAR 100 control P4 Ident No. 0025004384 EUROSTAR 200 control P4 EUROSTAR 20 high speed digital EUROSTAR 20 high speed control Ident No. 0025001314 POWERFUL OVERHEAD STIRRERS FOR UNIVERSAL STIRRING TASKS PILOT SCALE OVERHEAD STIRRERS reddot design award winner 2012 EUROSTAR 100 digital...

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Technical data /// Stirring larger volumes Powerful, mechanically controlled laboratory stirrers designed for highly viscous applications. The stirrers of the RW series are suitable for intensive mixing for use in laboratories and pilot plants. Technical data Chuck range Hollow shaft Torque trend measurement Temperature measurement Temperature measuring range Permissible ambient temp. Digital speed display Push-through agitator shafts Overload protection Error code display Robust, ergonomic design Quiet operation With constant power-drive Intermittent operation Reverse operation › Infinitely...

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Accessories Stirring elements Shaft length Shaft diameter Product Stirrer diameter Max. speed Material Ident. No. Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel PTFE-coated axial flow tangential flow Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel...

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Flow direction (Diagram) f=: Tip speed / circumferential speed (m/s) Direction Mixing speed Shear forces Viscosity AXIAL Medium - high Medium Low - medium AXIAL Medium - high Medium Low - medium AXIAL Medium - high Low Low AXIAL Medium - high Low Low AXIAL Medium Very low Low - medium AXIAL Low - medium low Medium - high RADIAL Medium - high High Low - medium RADIAL Medium - high Very High Low Flow-efficient design to provide up and bottom flow pattern while creating minimum shearing forces. Standard stirring element for general mixing applications. It creates local shearing forces and axial...

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