General purpose, reliable stirrer/hotplates with compact 150X150mm top plate. These units have microprocessor control of temperature allowing a calibrated scale to be printed around the control dial in ?C. With a choice of robust aluminium or chemically resistant ceramic tops and advanced saftey features: Flashing ‘hot’ warning light to warm when top plate is too hot to touch. Spillproof design to deflect spills away from the controls abd the user. Independent saftey circuit to protect against overheating. Microprocessor control for accurate temperature setting. The ‘hot’ warning light will flash whenever the plate temperature is above 50?C and will operate even when the hotplate is turned off and connected to the mains. Powerful magnets and motor give stirring speeds up to 2000rpm and is capable of mixing large volumes (up to 15 litres). Model UC152 has a glass ceramic top which has excellent chemical resistance and allows high plate temperatures for faster heating. Max temp: 450?C