IKA MINISTAR 20 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 15 l, 20 Ncm, 0025001988
€1,128.75
% Manufacturer's RRP: €1,505.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Stirring volume up to 15 l of water, torque 20 Ncm, speed up to 2,000 rpm
- LCD glass display with timer (0 to 6,000 min) and torque display as a trend
- External PT1000 temperature measurement with probe H 67.60 included in the scope of delivery
- Bluetooth/WPAN and micro-USB interfaces for labworldsoft
- Vibration detection with automatic shut-off in the event of imbalance
- 10-year IKA warranty upon registration within 90 days of purchase
Product information "IKA MINISTAR 20 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 15 l, 20 Ncm, 0025001988"
With a more powerful motor (60 watts power consumption instead of 32 watts) and a larger housing, IKA’s MINISTAR range picks up where the MICROSTAR models reach their limits. The MINISTAR 20 control stirs up to 15 litres of water at a torque of 20 Ncm and, with speeds ranging from 0/30 to 2,000 revolutions per minute and a viscosity of up to 10,000 mPas, covers a wide range, from low-viscosity to medium-viscosity samples.
LCD display, timer, PT1000 sensor
As with the other control models, the main difference between this and the structurally identical MINISTAR 20 digital lies in the display. A glass LCD display shows speed, temperature and a timer ranging from 0 to 6,000 minutes. The supplied H 67.60 stainless steel temperature probe measures temperatures in the range from -10 to 350 °C via a PT1000 sensor, with readings displayed directly on the screen. A torque reading is shown as a trend; it is not a calibrated absolute measurement. A micro-USB port and an integrated WPAN interface (Bluetooth) connect the stirrer to labworldsoft.
More motor power, same operating concept
The MINISTAR 20 control’s brushless DC motor draws 60 watts and delivers up to 42 watts to the stirring shaft, significantly more than the MICROSTAR models. The chuck accommodates stirring shafts from 0.5 to 8.2 mm; the hollow shaft with an 8.5 mm internal diameter can be inserted whilst the unit is stationary. The unit is held in place on the stand by an arm with a diameter of 13 mm and a length of 160 mm. A vibration detection system automatically switches off the motor if the stirring tool is running out of balance.
Housing and permissible operating environment
The speed can be adjusted via the rotary knob with an accuracy of ±1 rpm; the measurement deviation is a maximum of ±1 % above 300 rpm. A button lock protects the current setting from accidental adjustment, for example during cleaning. The housing, made of coated cast aluminium and thermoplastic, is chemical-resistant and protected against dust and splashing water in accordance with IP 54. Permissible ambient temperatures range from 5 to 40 °C, with a relative humidity of up to 80 %.
Typical applications
- Batches of up to 15 litres requiring greater power than MICROSTAR models
- Stirring of low- to medium-viscosity samples up to 10,000 mPas
- Temperature-controlled processes with PT1000 monitoring
- Laboratory tests at high speeds (up to 2,000 rpm) with documented curves via labworldsoft
- Transition range between compact MICROSTAR and large-volume MINISTAR applications
Selection guide: an overview of the MICROSTAR/MINISTAR series
Twelve models make up the MICROSTAR and MINISTAR series from IKA, six in the ‘control’ version and six in the structurally identical ‘digital’ version. The number in the model name indicates the maximum torque in Ncm; the ‘control’ and ‘digital’ versions differ in terms of display and additional functions, but not in torque class.
| Model | Series | Max. torque | Display | Timer | Temperature measurement | Bluetooth/WPAN |
| MICROSTAR 7.5 control | control | 7.5 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MICROSTAR 7.5 digital | digital | 7.5 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MICROSTAR 15 control | control | 15 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MICROSTAR 15 digital | digital | 15 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MICROSTAR 30 control | control | 30 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MICROSTAR 30 digital | digital | 30 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MINISTAR 20 control (this product) | control | 20 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MINISTAR 20 digital | digital | 20 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MINISTAR 40 control | control | 40 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MINISTAR 40 digital | digital | 40 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MINISTAR 80 control | control | 80 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MINISTAR 80 digital | digital | 80 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
Technical details
| Max. stirring volume (H2O) | 15 l |
| Max. torque at the stirring shaft | 20 Ncm |
| Speed range | 0/30 to 2,000 rpm |
| Speed setting accuracy | ±1 rpm |
| Max. viscosity | 10,000 mPas |
| Motor power (input / output) | 60 W / 46 W |
| Chuck clamping range | 0.5 to 8.2 mm |
| Hollow shaft, internal diameter | 8.5 mm |
| Time setting range for timer | 0 to 6,000 min |
| Temperature measurement range | -10 to 350 °C |
| Housing material | Coated cast aluminium / thermoplastic |
| Permissible ambient temperature / humidity | 5 to 40 °C / 80 % |
| IP rating | IP 54 (DIN EN 60529) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 70 x 193 x 154 mm |
| Weight | 1.56 kg |
| Connected load | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 69 W |
Scope of delivery
- MINISTAR 20 control, stirrer (basic unit)
- Stirring shaft guard R 300
- Fixing screws for the stirrer shaft guard (2 pieces)
- Temperature sensor H 67.60, stainless steel (PT1000)
- Chuck key
Warranty and procurement service
IKA provides a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on the MINISTAR 20 control; this is extended to 10 years if the unit is registered at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. For additional stirring elements, temperature sensors or a stand, our procurement service will take care of the assembly; the full range of stirring and mixing equipment is available in the shop.