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IKA TS 25-3 Cleaning tool, cleaning tool for T 25 disperser, 0020003013

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Maximum analytical reliability through impeccable hygiene: the IKA TS 25-3 Cleaning Tool

In modern laboratory practice – be it in strictly regulated pharmaceutical quality control, highly sensitive food analysis or microbiological research – sample preparation is by far the most critical step. High-performance dispersing tools break down tissue, emulsify oils or suspend powders using immense shear forces. In the process, microscopically small sample particles are inevitably forced deep into the narrow gap between the rotor and stator, as well as into the tool’s internal plain bearings. If these residues are not removed one hundred per cent after every single sample, there is a risk of the dreaded cross-contamination (carry-over). Even invisible traces of DNA, allergens or active pharmaceutical ingredients from the previous sample can completely skew the subsequent analysis, leading to fatal misinterpretations or costly product recalls. Manually scrubbing the sharp-edged tools under running water is not only extremely time-consuming, but also poses a high risk of injury to laboratory staff. To standardise this essential cleaning process, make it safer and significantly speed it up, IKA has developed the TS 25-3 Cleaning Tool (MPN 0020003013). This intelligent cleaning system is the ultimate solution for all users of the T 25 disperser series who cannot afford to compromise on the cleanliness of their instruments.

The systematic 3-stage cleaning procedure

At the heart of the IKA TS 25-3 system lies not only the hardware itself, but also the establishment of a validatable Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for your laboratory. With this tool, IKA recommends a precisely defined and highly effective cleaning process comprising three consecutive steps:

  1. Pre-cleaning (solvent): In the first step, coarse contamination is removed. The contaminated dispersing tool is inserted into the first tube, which is filled with a solvent suitable for your sample. Switching on the dispersing drive creates a powerful suction that forces the solvent through the shear gap with high kinetic energy, mechanically and chemically dislodging even stubborn, greasy or sticky residues.
  2. Main cleaning (cleaning agent): In the second step, you move on to the next tube, which is filled with a specific laboratory cleaning agent (surfactant mixture). Here, proteins are denatured, fats are emulsified and any remaining organic or inorganic deposits are separated from the tool’s high-quality stainless steel at a molecular level.
  3. Final cleaning (rinsing): The third and final step takes place in the last tube, which contains pure, demineralised water. This rinsing cycle thoroughly washes all remaining traces of the previously used solvents and cleaning agents out of the tool. The result is a chemically pure, residue-free dispersion tool that is immediately ready for the next highly sensitive sample.

Occupational health and safety at the highest level

In addition to analytical purity, the TS 25-3 Cleaning Tool offers an invaluable advantage in terms of occupational health and safety. When solvents or aggressive surfactants are dispersed openly in a beaker to clean a tool, dangerous aerosols are inevitably produced, which can be inhaled by laboratory staff. The TS 25-3 system eliminates this hazard. The ingenious tube holder secures the three supplied tubes firmly and stably. Thanks to the matching caps, the cleaning process takes place in a largely enclosed system. This effectively prevents toxic solvents or hot cleaning solutions from being sprayed out. It also eliminates the need for dangerous manual handling with brushes near the razor-sharp, rotating blades of the dispersing tool.

Comprehensive compatibility with the T 25 ecosystem

IKA has seamlessly integrated this cleaning tool into its existing product portfolio. The TS 25-3 Cleaning Tool is designed exclusively for use in combination with the globally proven high-performance dispersers of the T 25 class, namely the T 25 digital and the modern high-tech drives T 25 easy clean digital and T 25 easy clean control. In terms of tools, the system covers an enormous range. It has been specifically developed for cleaning a wide variety of stainless steel dispersing tools, including models from the S 25 N series (e.g. S25N-18G/18G-ST, S25N-25G/F/25G-ST), the S 25 KR series (e.g. S25KR-18G/18G-ST, S25KR-25G/25F/25G-ST) and the vacuum-sealed S 25 KV series (S25KV-18G/25G/25F).

Cost-effectiveness and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

At first glance, a specialised cleaning tool may seem like nothing more than a luxury item. However, if a detailed full-cost analysis is carried out, the TS 25-3 pays for itself extremely quickly in laboratories with high sample throughput. The working time saved by highly qualified laboratory staff, who no longer have to stand at the sink for minutes on end, is considerable. Far more crucial, however, is the extension of the service life of your expensive dispersing tools. Improper manual cleaning often leads to microscopic scratches on the stator or damage to the sensitive plain bearings caused by dried-on sample residues. Hydrodynamic cleaning in the TS 25-3 is gentle on the material, prevents shafts from seizing up and thus massively reduces your ongoing spare parts costs. Investing in the IKA TS 25-3 Cleaning Tool means investing in certifiable process reliability, the protection of your staff and the uncompromising reliability of your analytical results.

Technical data

  • System type: 3-stage cleaning system for dispersing tools
  • Cleaning phases: 1. Solvent, 2. Detergent, 3. Demineralised water
  • Compatible drive motors: IKA T 25 digital, T 25 easy clean digital, T 25 easy clean control
  • Compatible tools (selection): S 25 N series (18G, 25G, 25F), S 25 KR series, S 25 KV series
  • Health and safety benefit: Reduces aerosol formation and contact with sharp rotor blades
  • Analytical benefit: Prevents cross-contamination (carry-over)

Contents

  • 1 x tube holder (sturdy base)
  • 3 x cleaning tubes
  • 3 x caps (for splash and aerosol protection)

(Please note: The dispersion drive and the dispersion tools are not included in the scope of delivery!)

Individual requirements & accessories

Have you switched to the newer generation of ‘easy clean’ (EC) tools in your laboratory, which can be cleaned without any dismantling? For machine cleaning in the laboratory dishwasher, we recommend the IKA HS 25 EC - DW Holder as a supplementary item. Do you work with highly infectious samples and wish to avoid cleaning altogether? In that case, we would be happy to advise you on IKA’s sterile, single-use plastic tools. Please feel free to contact our expert procurement service at any time for a bespoke optimisation of your laboratory processes.

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IKA T 25 digital ULTRA-TURRAX Dispergierer, 1 bis 2.000 ml, 3.000 bis 25.000 rpm, 0003725000, Produktansicht
IKA T 25 digital ULTRA-TURRAX disperser, 1 to 2,000 ml, 3,000 to 25,000 rpm, 0003725000
Manufacturer number: 0003725000

A batch of formulation in a beaker, an emulsion in a 500-millilitre flask, a batch of cell suspension for sample preparation: the T 25 digital ULTRA-TURRAX is the classic drive unit for all tasks in everyday laboratory work involving volumes between 1 millilitre and 2 litres. It covers a speed range from 3,000 to 25,000 revolutions per minute and is supplied as a drive unit only, without a dispersing tool, so that each laboratory can choose the appropriate tool geometry itself.Electronic speed control for reproducible batchesThe speed can be adjusted continuously between 3,000 and 25,000 rpm, with a deviation of just 1 per cent. An LED display shows the set value directly, whilst electronic overload protection and an error code display ensure reliable operation. Without an attachment fitted, the unit remains comparatively quiet at 75 dB(A); the maximum viscosity is 5,000 mPas. For batches that alternate between low- and medium-viscosity phases, the speed can be readjusted at any time during the process without switching off the unit.Compact drive for the laboratory benchMeasuring 87 x 271 x 106 millimetres and weighing 2.5 kilograms, the T 25 digital takes up little bench space; the arm measures 13 millimetres in diameter and 160 millimetres in length. The power input is 800 watts, whilst the power output is 500 watts. The unit operates at 220 to 240 volts at 50 or 60 hertz; a voltage variant of 100 to 120 volts is also available. Protection class IP 20 in accordance with DIN EN 60529 and a permissible duty cycle of 100 per cent round off the key technical specifications; the permissible ambient temperature range is from 5 to 40 degrees Celsius with up to 80 per cent relative humidity.Assemble tools and stand as requiredAs no dispersing tool is supplied, each laboratory selects the geometry to suit the application: reusable stainless steel tools such as the S 25 N - 18 G - ST (Ident 0004447300) or the S 25 N - 25 G (Ident 0001713300), as well as disposable plastic tools in two sizes for applications where cross-contamination between samples must be ruled out. The S 25 KV – 25 G dissolver tool (Ident 0002466900) is suitable for more viscous media. For stationary operation, the R 1826 plate stand (ID 0003160100) with R 182 cross-sleeve (ID 0002657700) is available; for cleaning, the TS 25-3 Cleaning Tool (ID 0020003013) or the disposable tube S 18/25-ET50 (ID 0003452500) are suitable for cleaning.Typical applicationsHomogenisation of wastewater samples in environmental analysisDispersion tasks in laboratory reactorsWork under vacuum or pressure with suitable accessoriesSample preparation in medical researchSelection guide: individual drive unit or complete setIf you do not wish to put together the tool and stand separately, you will find the same technology, including accessories, in the T 25 digital Solution. For smaller tasks involving temperature measurement, the T 25 mini control ULTRA-TURRAX is the more compact alternative; for a housing design that is easier to clean, the T 25 easy clean digital is the choice. If the volume range of up to 2 litres is no longer sufficient for larger batches, the T 50 digital ULTRA-TURRAX handles volumes of up to 30 litres.Technical detailsMotor power input / output800 W / 500 WProcessing volume (H₂O)0.001 to 2 lMax. viscosity5,000 mPasSpeed range3,000 to 25,000 rpm, continuously variable (1 per cent deviation)Speed displayLEDNoise level (without tools)75 dB(A)Boom diameter / boom length13 mm / 160 mmProcess typebatchPermissible duty cycle100%Permissible ambient temperature range / humidity5 to 40 °C / 80 % (up to 31 °C), decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °CProtection classIP 20 in accordance with DIN EN 60529Rated power220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 800 W (additional voltage variant 100 to 120 V available)Dimensions (W x H x D)87 x 271 x 106 mmWeight2.5 kgContentsT 25 digital ULTRA-TURRAX drive unitA dispersing tool is not included and must be selected separately to suit the specific application.Regulatory informationThis device is an electrical appliance within the meaning of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The WEEE registration number of the manufacturer, IKA, is DE 66784213. Information on the return of end-of-life equipment can be found on our Environment and Disposal page.Warranty and procurement serviceThe T 25 digital is covered by IKA’s manufacturer’s warranty: 2 years, extended to 3 years upon registration at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. Our procurement service puts together dispersing tools, stands and other accessories to suit your existing drive; on request, it can also provide factory calibration certificates and qualification documents for regulated areas.

Sale price: €1,998.75 Manufacturer's RRP: €2,665.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
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IKA T 25 easy clean digital ULTRA-TURRAX Dispergierer, 1 bis 2.000 ml, 3.000 bis 25.000 rpm, 0025002560, Produktansicht
IKA T 25 easy clean digital ULTRA-TURRAX disperser, 1 to 2,000 ml, 3,000 to 25,000 rpm, 0025002560
Manufacturer number: 0025002560

The T 25 easy clean digital ULTRA-TURRAX is the drive unit in the IKA T 25 easy clean series, designed for laboratories that need to clean quickly and thoroughly between batches. The tool can be opened for cleaning without having to completely dismantle the rotor-stator unit, which saves time when changing products frequently and prevents cross-contamination. A dispersing tool is not included with the unit; it is selected separately to suit the specific application.The easy-clean principle in practiceTools in the easy-clean series are identified by the abbreviation ‘EC’ in their name and can be opened for cleaning without the need to dismantle the entire drive unit. This saves users the time-consuming process of changing tools and completely dismantling the unit when, for example, they are processing a cosmetic emulsion in the morning and a different formulation in the afternoon. A brushless DC motor drives the tool, which reduces carbon dust in the cleanroom and keeps operation comparatively quiet at 70 dB(A) when no tool is fitted.Display, timer and operationThe speed is shown on an LED display and can be adjusted continuously between 3,000 and 25,000 revolutions per minute with a tolerance of 2 per cent. A built-in timer with its own LED display manages recurring process times, meaning a batch does not need to be stopped manually. A micro-USB interface is provided for connection to labworldsoft, via which parameters can be documented.Performance data and mechanical designWith a power consumption of 500 watts and an output power of 400 watts, the unit processes volumes of 1 to 2,000 millilitres of water and media with a viscosity of up to 5,000 mPas. The arm measures 13 millimetres in diameter and 160 millimetres in length; the housing is protected against dust and coarse foreign particles to IP 30 in accordance with DIN EN 60529 and is designed for a 100 per cent duty cycle. The unit operates on a mains supply of 220 to 240 volts; for locations outside the European mains supply, a 100 to 120-volt version is available on request.Documentation and ConformityThe unit comes with its own EU Declaration of Conformity available for download, as well as a data sheet in PDF format. The operating instructions cover not only this drive unit but also the ‘control’ variant of the T-25 easy-clean series and are available in 14 languages, ranging from German and English to Chinese, Thai and Korean. This means that the same set of instructions can be used at multiple workstations in locations with an international workforce.Typical applicationsThe wide speed range and the ‘easy-clean’ cleaning system make the unit particularly attractive in situations where there are frequent changes between different samples.Homogenisation of medical and pharmaceutical samples with frequent product changesEmulsification of cosmetic formulations on a laboratory scaleSuspending paints and coatingsDispersing under vacuum or pressure in conjunction with an IKA laboratory reactorSelection guide: digital or control, single unit or set?If you do not require temperature measurement, this digital drive unit is a good choice. If the sample temperature needs to be monitored during dispersion – for example, with heat-sensitive formulations – the T 25 easy clean control ULTRA-TURRAX is a better option; it measures temperatures between 0 and 125 degrees Celsius via an RFID-enabled tool. If you do not yet own a dispersing tool, the T 25 easy clean digital Solution saves you the trouble of selecting a separate tool; the set comes complete with the tool, stand and cross-coupling. For more compact applications with Wi-Fi connectivity and smaller volumes, the T 25 mini control ULTRA-TURRAX is also available; for larger volumes requiring higher performance, the T 25 digital ULTRA-TURRAX is the ideal choice.Technical detailsThe following table summarises the key specifications for the drive, operation and connections, as specified by IKA for the digital version of the T 25 easy clean series.Motor power input / output500 W / 400 WProcessable volume (H₂O)1 to 2,000 mlMax. viscosity5,000 mPasSpeed range3,000 to 25,000 rpm, continuously variable (2% deviation)Speed displayLEDMotor typebrushless, direct currentNoise level without tools70 dB(A)Boom diameter / boom length13 mm / 160 mmTimerYes, LED displayPermissible duty cycle100 %Permissible ambient temperature / humidity5 to 40 °C / 80 %Protection classIP 30 in accordance with DIN EN 60529USB interfaceMicro-USBPower rating220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 500 W (alternative voltage option: 100 to 120 V)Dimensions (W x H x D)89 x 270 x 161 mmWeight3 kgContentsT 25 easy clean digital ULTRA-TURRAX drive unitUSB cable, USB A to Micro-B, 2 mA dispersing tool is not included in the scope of delivery and must be selected separately to suit the application.Regulatory informationThis device is an electrical appliance within the meaning of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The WEEE registration number of the manufacturer, IKA, is DE 66784213. Information on the return of end-of-life equipment can be found on our Environment and Disposal page.Warranty and procurement serviceThe IKA manufacturer’s warranty applies to the T 25 easy clean digital ULTRA-TURRAX: 2 years, extended to 3 years upon registration at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. For dispersing tools, stands and other accessories, our procurement service will put together the appropriate set to complement the unit.

Sale price: €1,965.75 Manufacturer's RRP: €2,621.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP