Surge Scientific · Model MI0102003 · Economical Series
5" Magnetic Hot Plate Stirrer
Economical Version
Φ135 mm Ceramic Plate · 310°C Max · LED Digital · 50–325°C Safety · Brushless DC · Explosion-Proof
The MI0102003 is the entry-point digital hot plate stirrer in the 5" range — same Φ135 mm ceramic-coated plate, same 310°C heating ceiling, same brushless DC explosion-proof motor as the higher-tier units, paired with an LED digital display and 3D digital wheel control. Built for labs that need real digital hot-plate-stirrer hardware without paying for the external PT1000 probe and dual-sensor configuration.
Why the Economical Version Earns Its Place
Most "economical" lab gear cuts corners where it matters — cheap brushed motors that wear out, painted aluminium plates that scratch off, no real safety hardware. The price stays low; the lifetime stays short, and the unit ends up in a stockroom drawer two years later.
The MI0102003 keeps the parts that determine actual performance — the brushless DC explosion-proof motor, the ceramic-coated plate, the 50–325°C safety cutoff, the enclosed heating plate that resists splashes, and the optimized PID controller. The cost savings come from a single internal sensor instead of dual PT1000s, no external probe in the box, and a streamlined housing — features most aqueous chemistry workflows simply don't need.
310°C Heating · PID Control
Stainless steel plate with ceramic coating heats to 310°C with optimized PID program control. Safety temperature cutoff 50–325°C protects the unit and the sample.
LED Digital + 3D Wheel
Bright LED display shows speed and temperature precisely. 3D digital wheel sets both with the precision a written protocol can use — not a knob position guess.
Brushless · Explosion-Proof
Maintenance-free brushless DC motor with no brushes to wear and no carbon dust. Explosion-proof design keeps the unit safe on solvent-rich chemistry benches.
Enclosed Anti-Splash Plate
Sealed plate edge keeps liquid spills from reaching the internal electronics. Hot-surface warning protects operators when the plate is still cooling down.
"310°C. Brushless DC. PID controlled. Economical price." — The MI0102003 keeps the hardware that determines real-world performance — and saves cost only on the dual-sensor configuration most aqueous chemistry doesn't need.
Key Features
- LED digital display — speed + temperature
- 3D digital wheel adjustment
- Heating range RT to 310°C
- Safety temperature cutoff 50–325°C
- Optimized PID program control
- High accuracy temperature and speed
- Hot-surface warning indicator
- Brushless DC motor — maintenance-free
- Explosion-proof motor design
- Φ135 mm (5") set-up plate
- Stainless steel with ceramic coating
- Easy-clean ceramic surface
- Enclosed heating plate — anti-splash
- High-temperature, flame-retardant casing
- Speed range 50–1500 RPM
- Max stirring volume 20 L (H₂O)
- Stable at 5 L (H₂O) at 1500 RPM
- Max stir bar 55 × Φ10 mm
- Working temp range 5–40°C
- Working RH up to 80%
- Compact bench footprint
- Dual voltage: 100–240V, 50/60 Hz
Ideal Applications
General Chemistry
Heated reagent prep, dissolutions, and routine aqueous chemistry where digital hot-plate control matters but PT1000 closed-loop is overkill.
Teaching & Education
Student labs and instructional chemistry — robust digital interface, real safety hardware, and a price point that supports outfitting a full classroom.
Routine QC
Buffer warming, dissolution prep, and audit-ready QC mixing where the LED setpoint is what matters — not laboratory-grade temperature traceability.
What's in the Box
The MI0102003 ships ready for bench use — no add-on accessories required to start your first run.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | MI0102003 (Economical) |
| Type | Digital — LED display + 3D digital wheel |
| Stirring Positions | 1 |
| Set-Up Plate Material | Stainless steel with ceramic coating |
| Set-Up Plate Dimension | Φ135 mm (5.3") |
| Heating Range | RT to 310°C |
| Safety Temperature | 50–325°C (over-temperature cutoff) |
| Hot-Surface Warning | Yes |
| Speed Range | 50–1500 RPM |
| Control | 3D digital wheel · Optimized PID |
| Display | LED — speed + temperature |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC — maintenance-free, explosion-proof |
| Max Stirring Quantity | 20 L (H₂O); 5 L stable at 1500 RPM |
| Max Stir Bar | 55 × Φ10 mm |
| Heating Plate | Enclosed — anti-splash |
| Casing | High-temperature, flame-retardant |
| Working Ambient Temp | 5–40°C |
| Working Relative Humidity | ≤ 80% |
| Voltage / Frequency | 100–240V, 50/60 Hz |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. The MI0102003 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, accessory selection, quotes, and technical assistance.