IKA MINISTAR 40 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 25 l, 40 Ncm, 0025001989
€1,226.25
% Manufacturer's RRP: €1,635.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Stirring volume up to 25 l of water, torque 40 Ncm, speed up to 1,000 rpm
- LCD glass display with timer (0 to 6,000 min) and torque display as a trend
- External PT1000 temperature measurement with sensor H 67.60 included in the scope of delivery
- Bluetooth/WPAN and Micro-USB interface for labworldsoft
- Vibration detection with automatic shut-off in case of imbalance
- 10 years IKA warranty with registration within 90 days of purchase
Product information "IKA MINISTAR 40 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 25 l, 40 Ncm, 0025001989"
25 litres of stirring volume and 40 Ncm of torque position the MINISTAR 40 control in the middle of the MINISTAR series, for samples of up to 30,000 mPas at speeds of 0/30 to 1,000 revolutions per minute. Compared with the MINISTAR 20 control, the focus is more on volume and viscosity than on high speed, while compared with the MINISTAR 80 control it retains more speed range for thinner phases within the same batch.
What the control display shows
The MINISTAR 40 control differs from the identically constructed MINISTAR 40 digital by an LCD glass display, a timer from 0 to 6,000 minutes and external temperature measurement via the supplied sensor H 67.60 (PT1000, -10 to 350 degrees Celsius). A torque display additionally provides a trend value, not a calibrated absolute measurement. The unit can be connected to labworldsoft via Micro-USB or the WPAN interface (Bluetooth) to document measurement series.
Mechanics for thicker samples
With 60 watts input power and up to 42 watts at the stirring shaft, the brushless DC motor delivers enough power for the higher viscosity class of this model. The chuck accepts stirring shafts from 0.5 to 8.2 mm, and the hollow shaft with an internal diameter of 8.5 mm can be passed through at standstill. The boss rod for stand mounting measures 13 mm in diameter and 160 mm in length. If the stirring tool runs with imbalance, vibration detection automatically switches off the drive.
Setting, housing and operating limits
The rotary knob controls the speed with an accuracy of ±1 rpm, and above 300 rpm with a deviation of at most ±1 percent. The key lock holds a selected setting, even when the unit runs unattended during longer stirring series. Housings made of coated cast aluminium and thermoplastic are chemical-resistant and protected against dust and splashing water to IP 54. The MINISTAR 40 control may be operated at 5 to 40 degrees Celsius ambient temperature and up to 80 percent relative humidity, values that cover typical pilot plant rooms without additional air conditioning.
Typical applications
- Larger batches of up to 25 litres in pilot plant and production
- Stirring thick samples of up to 30,000 mPas
- Temperature-controlled processes with PT1000 monitoring
- Documented stirring protocols via labworldsoft
- Medium-sized batches for which neither the 20 nor the 80 model hits the right power class
- Batches with changing viscosity, where the torque trend on the display gives a first indication
Selection guide: the MICROSTAR/MINISTAR series at a glance
Twelve models make up the IKA MICROSTAR and MINISTAR series, six in the control version and six in the identically constructed digital version. The number in the model name indicates the maximum torque in Ncm in each case, and control and digital differ in display and additional functions, not in power 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 | control | 20 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MINISTAR 20 digital | digital | 20 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MINISTAR 40 control (this product) | 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) | 25 l |
| Max. torque at the stirring shaft | 40 Ncm |
| Speed range | 0/30 to 1,000 rpm |
| Speed setting accuracy | ±1 rpm |
| Max. viscosity | 30,000 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 |
| Timer setting range | 0 to 6,000 min |
| Temperature measuring range | -10 to 350 °C |
| Housing material | Coated cast aluminium / thermoplastic |
| Permissible ambient temperature / humidity | 5 to 40 °C / 80 % |
| Protection class | IP 54 (DIN EN 60529) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 70 x 193 x 154 mm |
| Weight | 1.72 kg |
| Connection values | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 69 W |
Scope of delivery
- MINISTAR 40 control, stirrer (basic unit)
- Stirring shaft guard R 300
- Fixing screws for the stirring shaft guard (2 pieces)
- Temperature sensor H 67.60, stainless steel (PT1000)
- Chuck key
Warranty and procurement service
IKA grants a manufacturer's warranty of 2 years on the MINISTAR 40 control, extended to 10 years when registered at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. For additional stirring elements, temperature sensors or a stand, the procurement service of LT Laborhandel takes care of putting the order together; the entire range of stirring and mixing technology is available in the shop.