IKA RW 16 Mechanical Overhead Stirrer
Overview
The IKA RW 16 is a mechanical overhead stirrer designed for routine mixing and agitation of liquid samples in laboratory vessels. The instrument provides mechanical speed adjustment through a stepped gearbox, allowing controlled stirring of solutions with varying viscosities. Its robust construction supports stable operation during continuous mixing processes. The RW 16 is commonly used in chemical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories for preparation and processing of liquid mixtures.
Highlights
- Mechanical overhead stirrer with manual speed adjustment
- Two-speed gearbox providing speed ranges from 40 to 2000 rpm
- Maximum stirring volume up to 50 L (H₂O)
- Suitable for mixing medium-viscosity laboratory solutions
At-a-glance
- Model
- RW 16
- Instrument type
- Mechanical overhead stirrer
- Speed range
- 40 to 2000 rpm
- Speed control
- Mechanical gearbox with stepped adjustment
- Maximum stirring volume
- 50 L (H₂O)
- Maximum torque
- 150 N·cm
- Manufacturer
- IKA
- Condition
- Functional working Condition
Applications
This overhead stirrer is used in chemical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories for mixing and homogenising liquid samples. Typical applications include preparation of solutions, suspension mixing, emulsification, and agitation of medium-viscosity materials where controlled mechanical stirring is required.
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