Electrical Heating Mantles with Controllers

Electrical heating mantles with controller include a controller device to regulate the uniform distribution of heat on laboratory glassware such as round-bottomed flasks. With expansive temperature exposure ranges available, the controller is used to increase temperature or maintain a constant process temperature on flask.

Electrical heating mantles with controllers are available in two configurations: as a single unit comprised of a mantle and integrated controller, or as a separate mantle and controller that are sold together. Common uses are boiling, distillation, extraction, and digestion.

Mantles with chamber linings that are soft-sided and flexible in shape can accommodate irregularly shaped glassware like round-bottomed flasks. Others have a more-defined shape that can be used only with straight-sided vessels, like beakers.

Electrical heating mantles may also include a number of safety features:

• Exterior
• Plastic-coated or chemical-resistant metal housing to minimize damage from spills
• Heat-resistant polypropylene housing to protect users from accidental burns

 

• Electrical systems
• Separate individual power controllers for each recess
• Thermally insulated and grounded
• Automatic shut-off when contact with liquid is detected
• Heating elements are insulated to prevent accidental contact

Electrical heating mantles may include a magnetic stirring feature to simultaneously mix and heat, with places for optional support rods to which clamps and other apparatuses may be attached. Indicator lights can show on-off status or may warn about residual heat after the units are turned off.