IKA MINISTAR 80 control overhead stirrer, up to 50 l, 80 Ncm, 0025001990
€1,323.00
% Manufacturer's RRP: €1,764.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Stirring volume up to 50 l of water, torque 80 Ncm, speed up to 500 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 80 control overhead stirrer, up to 50 l, 80 Ncm, 0025001990"
With a torque of 80 Ncm and a stirring volume of up to 50 litres of water, the MINISTAR 80 control is the most powerful model in the entire MICROSTAR/MINISTAR series, designed for samples up to 60,000 mPas at speeds ranging from 0/30 to 500 revolutions per minute. Whilst speed is the key feature of the smaller models, it is power that counts here above all else, whilst the housing and weight are virtually identical to those of the MINISTAR 40 control.
LCD display with temperature measurement and timer
As with the other ‘control’ models, the difference compared to the structurally identical MINISTAR 80 digital lies in the display and additional functions. An LCD glass display shows speed, temperature and a timer ranging from 0 to 6,000 minutes; the supplied H 67.60 stainless steel temperature probe measures via PT1000 in the range from -10 to 350 °C. A torque display provides a trend value, not a calibrated absolute measurement. A micro-USB port and an integrated WPAN interface (Bluetooth) connect the device to labworldsoft.
Drive for heavy loads
The brushless DC motor draws 60 watts and delivers up to 42 watts to the stirring shaft, with a duty cycle of 100 % in continuous operation. 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. On the stand, the unit is mounted on an arm with a diameter of 13 mm and a length of 160 mm. A vibration detection system switches off the drive as soon as the stirring tool becomes unbalanced, an important safeguard for both the motor and the sample, particularly at this torque level.
Robustness for continuous use
The speed is adjusted via a rotary knob with an accuracy of ±1 rpm; above 300 rpm, the deviation is a maximum of ±1 %. A button lock prevents the setting from being accidentally altered whilst the unit is running, particularly with the larger, longer-running batches for which this model is typically used. The chemical-resistant housing, made of coated cast aluminium and thermoplastic, is protected against dust and splashing water in accordance with IP 54; permissible ambient temperatures range from 5 to 40 °C with up to 80 % relative humidity.
Typical applications
- Large batches of up to 50 litres in production and pilot plants
- Stirring of highly viscous samples up to 60,000 mPas
- Temperature-controlled processes with PT1000 monitoring
- Documented stirring logs via labworldsoft for applications requiring high torque
- Batches that would otherwise require a larger, stationary stirrer
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 | 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 (this product) | control | 80 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MINISTAR 80 digital | digital | 80 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
Technical details
| Max. stirring volume (H₂O) | 50 l |
| Max. torque at the stirring shaft | 80 Ncm |
| Speed range | 0/30 to 500 rpm |
| Speed setting accuracy | ±1 rpm |
| Max. viscosity | 60,000 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 | 1.72 kg |
| Connected load | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 69 W |
Scope of delivery
- MINISTAR 80 control, stirrer (base unit)
- R 300 stirrer shaft guard
- Fixing screws for the stirrer shaft guard (2 pieces)
- Temperature probe H 67.60, stainless steel (PT1000)
- Chuck key
Warranty and procurement service
IKA provides a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on the MINISTAR 80 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 handle the assembly; the full range of stirring and mixing equipment is available in the shop.