IKA MICROSTAR 15 digital Overhead Stirrer, up to 10 l, 15 Ncm, 0025004883
€879.00
% Manufacturer's RRP: €1,172.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Overhead stirrer for stirring volumes of up to 10 litres (H2O)
- Speed range 50 to 1,000 rpm, torque up to 15 Ncm
- Constant torque up to 8,000 mPas viscosity
- LED display, operation via rotary knob with ±1 rpm accuracy
- 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 15 digital Overhead Stirrer, up to 10 l, 15 Ncm, 0025004883"
In everyday laboratory work the highest speed is rarely what is needed, but rather reliable stirring performance for batches between 5 and 10 litres at medium viscosity. The IKA MICROSTAR 15 digital covers exactly this window with a torque of up to 15 Ncm and a stirring volume of up to 10 litres of water per stirring position, at a speed range of 50 to 1,000 rpm. The overhead stirrer is thus the middle model of the MICROSTAR series, between the faster MICROSTAR 7.5 and the higher-torque MICROSTAR 30.
Stirring performance up to 8,000 mPas
Up to a viscosity of 8,000 mPas, the unit keeps its torque constant over the entire speed range. Besides aqueous solutions, this allows mixing of medium-viscosity media such as creams, emulsions or reaction mixtures of increasing consistency. The motor power of 32 watts input and 22 watts output is identical to the smaller MICROSTAR 7.5 digital, and the higher torque of 15 Ncm results from the gearing, not from a stronger motor.
Design and operation
At 60 x 173 x 126 mm and 1.26 kg, the MICROSTAR 15 digital differs hardly at all in appearance from the MICROSTAR 7.5 digital, and its weight is only 80 grams higher. The speed is set by rotary knob with ±1 rpm accuracy and shown on an LED display. The chuck with a clamping range of 0.5 to 8.2 mm, the hollow shaft with an internal diameter of 8.5 mm and protection class IP 54 correspond to the rest of the digital series. The unit is mounted on a stand using a boss rod of 13 mm diameter and 160 mm length.
Accessories from the current range
For different stirring tasks, stirring elements with axial, radial and tangential flow direction are available from the accessories range of the series, from simple propeller stirrers to anchor and disc stirrers. In addition, LT Laborhandel carries base plate stands, telescopic stands and cross clamps for mounting, as well as a separate stirring shaft guard R 301 with its own stand holder for personal protection at an open vessel, in addition to the R 300 included in the scope of delivery.
Typical applications
- Mixing batches of up to 10 litres in the standard laboratory
- Stirring creams, emulsions and reaction mixtures of medium viscosity
- Routine testing in quality control and goods receiving
- Preparing reagents and test solutions for downstream analytics
Selection guide: MICROSTAR and MINISTAR at a glance
Within the MICROSTAR line, the MICROSTAR 15 digital sits in the middle performance class, between the faster 7.5 and the higher-torque 30. The twelve models of the digital and control series differ in torque, stirring volume, speed range and display, and the control variants additionally offer a timer and external temperature measurement.
| Model | Max. torque | Stirring volume (H2O) | Speed range | Display |
| MICROSTAR 7.5 digital | 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 (this product) | 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) | 10 l |
| Motor power, input | 32 W |
| Motor power, output | 22 W |
| Motor principle | Brushless DC |
| Speed display | LED |
| Speed range | 0/50 - 1000 rpm |
| Max. viscosity | 8000 mPas |
| Max. power at the stirring shaft | 15.7 W |
| Permissible duty cycle | 100 % |
| Max. torque at the stirring shaft | 15 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 | 1.26 kg |
Scope of delivery
- 1 x MICROSTAR 15 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 15 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 .