IKA Stainless Steel Bath IB 9 pro, 9 Litre, with Bath Drain, 4248500
€497.25
% Manufacturer's RRP: €663.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Compact size S stainless steel bath with 9 litre volume
- Designed for working temperatures up to 200 °C
- Integrated bath drain for easy liquid change
- Space-saving external dimensions 377 x 374 x 195 mm
- Also suitable for oil baths and high-temperature media
Product information "IKA Stainless Steel Bath IB 9 pro, 9 Litre, with Bath Drain, 4248500"
Not every laboratory has room for a large bath vessel, and not every application needs more than a small but capable volume. The IKA stainless steel bath IB 9 pro (MPN 4248500) is, at 9 litres, the most compact stainless steel bath in this range, yet despite its size S it is approved for working temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius, considerably more than the identical-design plastic version IB R 9 eco with the same nominal capacity, which only works up to 100 degrees Celsius and exclusively with water. Anyone who wants to stay flexible in the future without going straight to the largest model in the series will find in the IB 9 pro a good compromise between compactness and temperature reserve, which is also suitable for workstations with limited space where no compromises on temperature range are wanted all the same.
Compact size S for space-saving use
With internal dimensions of 292 x 230 x 150 millimetres and external dimensions of 377 x 374 x 195 millimetres, the IB 9 pro takes up little floor space and can easily be placed next to other equipment on a normal laboratory work surface. For applications with individual vessels or smaller sample quantities this is sufficient, without unnecessary bath liquid volume having to be heated and cooled down again, which has a positive effect on both the heating time and the energy consumption. Particularly with frequently changing test series at different target temperatures, the smaller volume also results in shorter waiting times until the desired temperature is reached.
Stainless steel instead of plastic for the extended temperature range
The decisive difference from the identical-design plastic version IB R 9 eco lies in the material and the associated temperature window: while the eco version is limited to 100 degrees Celsius and pure water as the bath medium, the stainless steel version of the IB 9 pro allows temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius and is therefore also suitable for oil baths or other high-temperature media. Anyone who also wants to work above 100 degrees Celsius in the future is on the safe side with the pro version and does not have to switch to a larger or different bath later when requirements change. For many laboratories, this future-proofing justifies the extra cost compared with the plastic version even at the time of the initial purchase.
Bath drain even in the compact format
Despite its compact size, the IB 9 pro also has a bath drain, which makes it easier to change the bath liquid. Particularly with smaller baths that change more frequently between different applications and bath media, this detail noticeably saves time in everyday laboratory work compared with a bath without a drain option. The drain valve also allows controlled, drip-free emptying, which, particularly with hot bath liquids, is a relevant safety advantage over pouring out manually. Even when changing daily between different batches, the drain noticeably reduces the cleaning effort compared with a bath that would have to be tipped out completely.
Placement in the IKA IB series
Within the pro series, the IB 9 pro is the smallest of the three stainless steel baths, complemented by the mid-sized IB 12 pro with 12 litres and the large-volume IB 20 pro with 20 litres. All three models share the same bath drain and the same maximum working temperature of 200 degrees Celsius, but differ clearly in footprint and capacity. For workstations with particularly limited space or for applications with only one or a few vessels, the IB 9 pro is the obvious choice within the stainless steel series, while the more spacious models IB 12 pro and IB 20 pro are better suited to larger sample series.
Typical applications
As a compact, space-saving high-temperature stainless steel bath, the IB 9 pro is suitable, among other things, for:
- Temperature control of individual vessels or smaller sample series in limited space
- Oil baths and other applications above 100 degrees Celsius for which the eco plastic baths are not suitable
- Calibration baths for thermometers in the medium to high temperature range
- Second bath at workstations where a larger bath is already in use
Technical details
| Bath type | Open stainless steel bath (accessory for immersion circulators) |
| Size | S |
| Volume | 9 l |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Max. working temperature | 200 °C |
| Bath drain | Yes |
| Internal dimensions | 292 x 230 x 150 mm |
| External dimensions | 377 x 374 x 195 mm |
Scope of delivery
- 1 x IKA stainless steel bath IB 9 pro (MPN 4248500)
Individual requirements & procurement service
The IB 9 pro requires an IKA immersion circulator for operation, which takes care of heating and circulation. Suitable circulators of the IC and ICC series and further accessories are available through our procurement service.