Posts Tagged ‘magnetic hotplate stirrers’
How to Verify Lab Stirring Temperatures
Establishing optimum temperatures to first develop then commercialize new products in the research lab should not be left to chance. Because stirring is often involved in developing new products researchers depend on an accurate means of determining the optimum processing temperature. This post describes how to accurately verify lab stirring temperatures. A Common Example of…
Read MoreOverhead Stirrer, Magnetic Hotplate Stirrer, or Both?
Depending on your specific application, you may discover that it is necessary to process active ingredient, extracts, or concentrates that are highly viscous. Viscosity poses obvious challenges when it comes to the blending, stirring, and mixing of disparate substances. Start With a Magnetic Hotplate Stirrer So what specific equipment will you need to process these…
Read MoreThe Pitfalls of Blending Distillate and Terpenes with a Hotplate Stirrer
When manufacturing cannabis distillates, such as CBD or THC, processors have discovered it makes sense to reintroduce an appropriate measure of terpenes. Blending distillates and terpenes helps make a more appealing product. It also happens to make a substance that’s easier to work with during processing and packaging. That’s because natural cannabis terpenes help reduce…
Read MoreHow Microprocessors Improve CAT Hotplate Magnetic Stirrer Performance
Hotplate magnetic stirrers perform mixing cycles that can reach temperatures as high as 450⁰C (840⁰F). Accidents or malfunctions at these temperatures can result in significant problems – including burns to lab personnel and damage to adjacent equipment. In this post you will understand how microprocessors contribute to processing accuracy and safety in CAT hotplate magnetic…
Read MoreHow to Process Samples in Round Bottom Flasks
Before providing tips on how to process samples in round bottom flasks it might be useful to describe how these flasks are used in the R&D lab and to set up pilot plant operations. We’ll then get into describing how you use these flasks – focusing on equipment you’ll want to have to conduct processing…
Read MoreHow to Eliminate Contaminants from Magnetic Stirrers
There is no lack of news articles announcing product recalls due to contamination and associated health risks. Sources of contamination are many and can include improper cleaning of equipment used in processing. This post will discuss preventive measures to be taken to eliminate contaminants from magnetic stirrers – commonly used tools in R&D labs to…
Read MoreComputer Controlled Magnetic Stirring | CAT Scientific
How to Use Computer Controlled Hotplate Magnetic Stirrers A computer controlled hotplate magnetic stirrer is designed to accomplish a variety of processing tasks, generally originating in the R&D facility. Its application can migrate to use in pilot plants and even to small-scale production facilities. A goal of using computer controlled hotplate magnetic stirrers is developing…
Read MoreTips for Selecting the Ideal Magnetic Stirring Bar
When it comes to expediting experiments and streamlining commercial production of cannabis-based solutions, few devices have altered the laboratory landscape to the extend of magnetic stirrers. These compact and efficient pieces of equipment effortlessly combine ingredients so researchers may swiftly identify optimum processing procedures. The ability to control stirring speed – with or without heat…
Read MoreThe Thickness of Innovation – Magnetic Stirrers and Liquid Viscosity
At the heart of any experiment or processing procedure is the simple act of mixing. Although one may not believe the act of stirring is a paramount element to experiment success, improper mixing eliminates the possibility of accurate processing. For decades, laboratory personnel were required to spend hours manually stirring solutions. However, thanks to the…
Read MoreTemperature Probe | An Accessory for Efficiency
Empowering Experiments | The Importance of Magnetic Stirrer Temperature Probes Whether you’re investigating a new formula or processing ingredients for a best seller, the star device within any laboratory is the magnetic stirrer. CAT Scientific is leading the industry with its technologically advanced devices with real-world scalability. While there are many elements within the actual…
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