Hotplates & Stirrers

Ohaus Hotplates & Stirrers for Application-Based Model Selection

Ideal for routine testing, inspection, and quality-control workflows, where the right choice often depends on differences in configuration, range, portability, and application fit.

Dependable OHAUS Guardian 2000(TM) Hotplates and Stirrers are ideal for education and other lab environments that require affordable, everyday fast heating and reliable stirring up to 15L. All three sizes offer simple knob control to easily adjust the heating and stirring functions. The durable housing includes a built-in support rod holder which accepts the optional support rod. Stirring models include PTFE-coated stir bars.

Features

• Powerful stirring and fast heating at an economical price. Safely heat up to 500°C and stir up to 15L with easy to use knob control for simple and reliable everyday heating and stirring in the lab.
• Designed to last: The rugged metal housing has a spill resistant design for a long lifetime in the lab under harsh conditions. The smooth, chemical-resistant ceramic top plate is perfect for easy cleanup.
• Safety is of utmost importance, and the prominent hot top indicator light illuminates when the heater is above 40°C, keeping the end user safe during all heating applications.

Applications

Boiling Liquids, Basic Sample and Solution Preparation, Dissolving Buffers and Reagents, Preparing Media, Concentrating Samples

Display

Prominent hot top indicator light, green indicator lights when unit is heating and stirring

Operation

Simple knob control, stirring up to 1600 rpm, temperature up to 500°C (ceramic top) or 380°C (ceramic-coated stainless steel top), power cord (included), stirring models include PTFE-coated stir bar

Construction

Durable metal housing, PET front panel, control knobs, ON/OFF switch for heater disconnect, built-in support rod holder, easy to clean resin, ceramic or ceramic-coated stainless steel tops

Design Features

Hot top indicator light to protect user, green indicator lights illuminate when unit is heating and stirring

Related Products

For complementary lab equipment, consider the Advanced Hotplates & Stirrers for precision temperature control, the OHAUS Magnetic Stirrers for uniform mixing of liquids, or the Digital Hotplates for accurate temperature monitoring in research labs.

Product Q&A

What types of hotplates and stirrers are included in the Guardian 2000 series?

The Guardian 2000 series includes both hotplates and stirrers, capable of heating liquids up to 500°C and stirring volumes up to 15L. Stirring models come with PTFE-coated stir bars.

What makes these hotplates and stirrers durable?

The units feature rugged metal housing, spill-resistant design, and chemical-resistant ceramic or ceramic-coated stainless steel tops for long-term lab use.

How is user safety ensured?

Hot top indicator lights warn when surfaces are above 40°C. Additional green indicator lights show when heating or stirring is active.

How is operation simplified?

Simple knob controls allow easy adjustment of temperature and stirring speed, making everyday lab heating and stirring fast and reliable.

What are common applications for these hotplates and stirrers?

They are used for boiling liquids, preparing samples and solutions, dissolving buffers and reagents, preparing media, and concentrating samples in educational and industrial labs.

Are support rods included?

Each unit has a built-in support rod holder and accepts optional support rods for additional lab setups.

Maintenance and cleaning?

The ceramic and ceramic-coated stainless steel tops are easy to clean, and the metal housing is durable enough for harsh lab conditions.

Can these units be used in demanding lab environments?

Yes, their spill-resistant design, robust housing, and reliable heating/stirring capabilities make them suitable for education labs, research, and industrial use.