Achieving precise liquid temperature control is essential for sample tempering, analytical chemistry, and materials testing. Professional laboratory heating thermostats and immersion circulators provide the uniform heat distribution required for sensitive laboratory applications. As a vital component of our heating and cooling technology ecosystem, these units provide the foundational thermal stability required for the specialized processes found in our heating range, ensuring consistent results across long-term research applications.
Why Choose Professional Heating Thermostats?
Our curated collection of immersion and bath circulators is designed for modularity and technical accuracy:
- Compact Immersion Circulators: We stock the IKA ICC 100 Lite Eco and ICC 150 Lite Pro series, featuring various bath sizes (8 L to 18 L) and versatile bridge mounting for universal laboratory use.
- Durable Polycarbonate Tanks: Utilize PolyScience Open Tanks, available in 17 L and 28 L capacities, offering transparent views of samples during heating cycles.
- Precise Flow Control: The IKA ICC 150 Lite Pro 9 C and 12 C models provide advanced circulation capabilities, ensuring high temperature stability and rapid heat-up times.
- Specialized Bath Accessories: Enhance your setup with Grant Raised Shelves (S26) to optimize sample positioning or IKA M24x1.5IG adapters for secure fluid connections.
LabFriend supplies heating thermostats from world-leading manufacturers specialized in professional thermal management:
- IKA: The primary provider of ICC series immersion circulators, known for their precision and integration with various bath sizes.
- PolyScience: Specialist in high-durability polycarbonate open tanks and advanced liquid temperature control systems.
- Grant Instruments: Leading manufacturer of laboratory bath accessories, including raised shelving for optimized sample management.
- JULABO: Renowned for high-performance constant temperature equipment and advanced digital heating circulators.
- Peter Huber: Specialist in high-precision thermal control and compact circulators designed for space-saving laboratory environments.
- Lauda: Leading manufacturer of high-precision constant temperature equipment and specialized heating solutions for analytical workflows.
Modular liquid heating is the foundation of many temperature-controlled workflows; to further enhance your laboratory system, we recommend exploring these related categories:
- Water Baths: Use Grant JB Nova or JBA5 units for standard heating tasks that do not require active circulation.
- Cooling Thermostats: Utilize Peter Huber Ministat or CC units for applications requiring sub-ambient temperature control.
- Dynamic Temperature Control Systems: Explore JULABO PRESTO units for rapid thermal compensation and extreme temperature ranges.
- Shaking Water Baths: Use JULABO or Grant OLS units for applications requiring simultaneous immersion heating and mechanical agitation.
Unsure if your workflow requires a compact IKA ICC 100 Lite or a high-capacity PolyScience 28 L tank setup? Our team provides local technical support to help you find the correct heating solution with fast shipping and competitive pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between the IKA ICC Eco and Pro models?
The IKA ICC 150 Lite Pro models generally offer a higher maximum temperature (up to 150°C) and more advanced circulation features compared to the standard 100 Lite Eco models.
2. Why choose a polycarbonate tank like the PolyScience 28L?
Polycarbonate tanks are transparent, allowing for full visual monitoring of your samples, and are resistant to temperatures up to approximately 100°C, making them ideal for aqueous applications.
3. Can I use IKA immersion circulators with other bath tanks?
Yes, IKA ICC immersion circulators are designed with universal clamps or bridges, allowing them to be mounted on various bath vessels, provided they meet safety and volume requirements.
4. What is the purpose of the Grant Raised Shelves?
Raised shelves, such as the S26 model, are used within a bath to lift samples off the bottom, ensuring better fluid circulation around the vessels and preventing direct contact with heating elements.
