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When to Select an Overhead or Magnetic Stirrer

Mixing and stirring operations in the laboratory are generally conducted to achieve the same outcome – that is combining multiple ingredients by mixing or stirring (or blending for that matter) them to make something new. Lab equipment designed to perform this function can be classified as lab mixers or lab stirrers. At CAT Scientific we…

Temperature Verification in Lab Stirring

Temperature specifications are critical when laboratory researchers are developing new processes to produce most anything where temperature plays a role in achieving the desired results. While this may seem a no-brainer the point we wish to make is that first, establishing then second, verifying temperature on an ongoing basis can present challenges.

Streamlining Cannabis Post-Processing | Step-by-Step Guide

Ethanol Purge via CAT MCS78 Hotplate Stirrer Regardless of your final product, eliminating ethanol from the solution is paramount. At CAT Scientific, we’ve tirelessly worked to outfit equipment and processes which streamline this essential process. Whether your solution is winterized or if you’re undertaking an ethanol extraction, the following procedure effectively eliminates ethanol from the…

Magnetic Stirrer Operation Guide

Device Programming Tips The fundamental principles of magnetic stirrers may seem simplistic: to thoroughly mix compounds within a sterile environment. At first glance, it appears these essential devices automate a rather standard procedure; however, magnetic stirrers have swiftly evolved into complex and sophisticated pieces of machinery. An excellent example of such evolution is the CAT…

Broadening Your Knowledge | Essential Magnetic Stirrer Terms

Since the advent of magnetic stirrers in 1944 by Arthur Rosinger, these powerful pieces of equipment have become a maintain in laboratories around the world. Granted U.S. Patent 2,350,534*, magnetic stirrers streamline the operation of mixing low viscosity liquids to enhance the efficiency of small-scale experiments. Although the technology utilized by CAT Scientific in our…

Magnetic Stirrers – The Unsung Hero of Your Laboratory

Since its original design in 1917, magnetic stirrers have altered the efficiency and productivity of laboratories throughout the world. These compact benchtop units streamline production while simultaneously delivering a more sterile, accurate and efficient outcome to both simple and complex solutions.