IKA MICROSTAR 7.5 digital Overhead Stirrer, up to 5 l, 7.5 Ncm, 0025004715
€818.25
% Manufacturer's RRP: €1,091.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Overhead stirrer for stirring volumes of up to 5 litres (H2O)
- Speed range 50 to 2,000 rpm, torque up to 7.5 Ncm
- Constant torque up to 4,000 mPas viscosity
- LED display, hollow shaft can be passed through at standstill
- Housing protection class IP 54 according to DIN EN 60529
- 10 years IKA warranty with registration within 90 days of purchase
Product information "IKA MICROSTAR 7.5 digital Overhead Stirrer, up to 5 l, 7.5 Ncm, 0025004715"
Mixing small volumes at high speed without a batch foaming up or remaining uneven: that is the core task of the IKA MICROSTAR 7.5 digital. The overhead stirrer covers stirring volumes of up to 5 litres of water per stirring position and turns at up to 2,000 revolutions per minute, with a maximum torque of 7.5 Ncm at the stirring shaft. For cell culture batches, analytical sample preparation and small reagent batches in the routine laboratory, exactly this combination of speed and small footprint is in demand.
Speed reserve for low-viscosity media
The speed range starts at 50 rpm and extends up to 2,000 rpm, adjustable via a rotary knob with an accuracy of ±1 rpm. Up to a viscosity of 4,000 mPas, the torque remains constant over the entire range, so the unit does not noticeably drop off with thicker media. The motor power is 32 watts input and 22 watts output, and a maximum of 15.7 watts is available at the stirring shaft. For aqueous solutions, buffers and low-viscosity reagents in the laboratory, this power class is usually sufficient.
Operation, display and connection
The speed is shown on an LED display, and the digital model has no timer. The hollow shaft with an internal diameter of 8.5 mm can be passed through at standstill, and the chuck accepts tools from 0.5 to 8.2 mm. The firmware can be updated via the Micro-USB interface. At 60 x 173 x 126 mm (W x H x D) and 1.18 kg, the stirrer takes up little space on the laboratory bench, and it is mounted on a stand using a boss rod of 13 mm diameter and 160 mm length. The housing made of coated cast aluminium and thermoplastic is protected to IP 54, so dust and splashing water are not a problem in everyday laboratory use.
Typical applications
- Mixing cell culture batches of small volume
- Sample preparation in analytics
- Preparing reagents and buffers in the routine laboratory
- Formulation and quality control work with low-viscosity media
Selection guide: MICROSTAR and MINISTAR at a glance
The digital and control series of MICROSTAR and MINISTAR comprises twelve models, graded by torque, stirring volume and speed range. The MICROSTAR 7.5 digital covers the smallest stirring volume at the highest speed. The difference between digital and control lies in the display and additional functions: digital shows the speed by LED, while control adds an LCD display, timer and external temperature measurement.
| Model | Max. torque | Stirring volume (H2O) | Speed range | Display |
| MICROSTAR 7.5 digital (this product) | 7.5 Ncm | 5 l | 50 to 2,000 rpm | LED |
| MICROSTAR 7.5 control | 7.5 Ncm | 5 l | 30 to 2,000 rpm | LCD |
| MICROSTAR 15 digital | 15 Ncm | 10 l | 50 to 1,000 rpm | LED |
| MICROSTAR 15 control | 15 Ncm | 10 l | 30 to 1,000 rpm | LCD |
| MICROSTAR 30 digital | 30 Ncm | 20 l | 50 to 500 rpm | LED |
| MICROSTAR 30 control | 30 Ncm | 20 l | 30 to 500 rpm | LCD |
| MINISTAR 20 digital | 20 Ncm | 15 l | 50 to 2,000 rpm | LED |
| MINISTAR 20 control | 20 Ncm | 15 l | 30 to 2,000 rpm | LCD |
| MINISTAR 40 digital | 40 Ncm | 25 l | 50 to 1,000 rpm | LED |
| MINISTAR 40 control | 40 Ncm | 25 l | 30 to 1,000 rpm | LCD |
| MINISTAR 80 digital | 80 Ncm | 50 l | 50 to 500 rpm | LED |
| MINISTAR 80 control | 80 Ncm | 50 l | 30 to 500 rpm | LCD |
Technical details
| Max. stirring volume per stirring position (H2O) | 5 l |
| Motor power, input | 32 W |
| Motor power, output | 22 W |
| Motor principle | Brushless DC |
| Speed display | LED |
| Speed range | 0/50 - 2000 rpm |
| Max. viscosity | 4000 mPas |
| Max. power at the stirring shaft | 15.7 W |
| Permissible duty cycle | 100 % |
| Max. torque at the stirring shaft | 7.5 Ncm |
| Speed setting accuracy | ±1 rpm |
| Stirring tool mounting | Chuck |
| Chuck clamping range | 0.5 to 8.2 mm |
| Hollow shaft, internal diameter | 8.5 mm |
| Stand mounting | Boss rod |
| Boss rod diameter | 13 mm |
| Boss rod length | 160 mm |
| Housing material | Coated cast aluminium / thermoplastic |
| Permissible ambient temperature range | 5 - 40 °C |
| Permissible relative humidity | 80 % |
| Interface | USB (Micro-USB) |
| Connection values | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, device power consumption 32 W (standby 0.3 W), DC voltage 24 V=, current consumption 1300 mA, Micro-USB interface for firmware updates |
| Protection class | IP 54 (DIN EN 60529) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 60 x 173 x 126 mm |
| Weight | 1.18 kg |
Scope of delivery
- 1 x MICROSTAR 7.5 digital stirrer, basic unit
- 1 x stirring shaft guard R 300, with fixing screws (2 pieces)
- 1 x chuck key
Warranty and procurement service
IKA grants a 2-year manufacturer's warranty on the MICROSTAR 7.5 digital, extended to 10 years when registered at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. For stirring elements, stands or another model from the same series, the procurement service of LT Laborhandel is available. The entire range of stirring and mixing technology can be reached via the Stirring and mixing technology category .