VWR 200 Mini Stirrer Benchtop Magnetic Stir Plate with 1L Capacity and 1200 RPM Speed Control

The VWR 200 Mini Stirrer (Cat. No. 58940-158) is a compact, benchtop magnetic stir plate engineered for precise liquid mixing in laboratory settings. It features an electronic speed control allowing adjustable stirring speeds from 100 to 1200 RPM, making it suitable for diverse protocols requiring controlled agitation. The device effectively stirs volumes up to 1 liter (1,000 mL), accommodating small-scale bioprocessing and molecular diagnostics workflows.

Constructed with an aluminum housing and equipped with a robust motor coupled to an alnico magnet, it ensures consistent performance. The stirrer operates on 120V, 50/60Hz power, facilitating stable operation in research laboratories. Its design includes a ring stand mount and an integrated support rod holder with locking knob, enhancing usability and adaptability for applications like live-cell imaging sample preparation and synthetic biology experiments.

Measuring 7” (L) x 4” (W) x 4” (H) and weighing approximately 1.63 kg (3.6 lbs), it provides a portable yet durable stirring solution widely adopted in biotechnology and clinical diagnostics research. This magnetic stirrer is particularly valuable for repeatable, precise mixing critical in gene editing workflows, cell culture media preparation, and biomanufacturing process development.

Key Specifications:

• Speed Range: 100 to 1200 RPM (electronic control)
• Maximum Volume Capacity: 1 liter (1,000 mL)
• Construction: Aluminum case with alnico magnet
• Power Requirements: 120V, 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 7” x 4” x 4” (L x W x H)
• Weight: 1.63 kg (3.6 lbs)

The VWR 200 Mini Stirrer is essential for laboratories seeking compact, reliable stirring instruments for small-volume liquid mixing, making it a popular choice among molecular biology researchers and biotechnology professionals focused on bioprocessing and molecular cloning applications.