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Aluminum Heating Mantle — 9 Capacity Variants (50 mL to 20 L), PID Temp Controller, Powder-Coated
Aluminum Heating Mantle — 9 Capacity Variants (50 mL to 20 L), PID Temp Controller, Powder-Coated
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Aluminum heating mantle for controlled heating of round-bottom flasks in laboratory distillation, reflux, extraction, organic synthesis, and solvent evaporation workflows. Electrically-heated knitted glass yarn element (no joints — even heat distribution) inside one-piece spun aluminum body (non-rusting, powder-coated + stove-enamel painted). Full-feature control panel with energy-regulator/temperature controller, temperature indicator, and mains switch. 9 capacity variants from 50 mL to 20 L covering every standard round-bottom flask size. $99 (50 mL) to $699 (20 L) direct.
Variant / capacity selection
| Variant | Wattage | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mL | 60 W | Microscale synthesis, small-volume distillation | $99 |
| 100 mL | 60 W | Small-scale organic synthesis, teaching lab | $139 |
| 250 mL | 150 W | Standard undergraduate + research synthesis | $179 |
| 500 mL | 200 W | Standard lab distillation workhorse | $219 |
| 1000 mL (1 L) | 300 W | Prep-scale organic synthesis | $349 |
| 2000 mL (2 L) | 450 W | Pilot-scale distillation, solvent recovery | $399 |
| 3000 mL (3 L) | 450 W | Pilot-scale prep + fractional distillation | $449 (est.) |
| 5000 mL (5 L) | 600 W | Small pharma pilot + kilo lab | $449 |
| 10000 mL (10 L) | 2 × 500 W | Pharma pilot production + extraction | $599 |
| 20000 mL (20 L) | 3 × 700 W | Small production distillation + extraction | $699 |
Applications
- Organic synthesis — reflux, distillation, extraction workflows
- Solvent evaporation — Rotovap adjunct, solvent recovery
- Fractional distillation — with fractionating column
- Steam distillation — essential oil + volatile compound extraction
- Ayurvedic + herbal extraction — Bhasma preparation, Taila (medicated oil) manufacturing
- Essential oil manufacturing — aromatherapy + fragrance industry
- Pharmaceutical R&D — API synthesis, formulation development
- Nutraceutical + herbal extract production
- University chemistry teaching — undergraduate + graduate organic chemistry
Best for
- University chemistry + pharma teaching labs (250 mL / 500 mL / 1 L most common)
- Small pharma + nutraceutical R&D
- Herbal + Ayurvedic extract manufacturers
- Essential oil + aromatherapy producers
- Contract testing labs
- International pharma + herbal manufacturing via DDP
Buying for a lab or manufacturing facility?
- Volume pricing on 3+ mantle orders (bundle multiple capacities)
- Net-30 invoicing for verified accounts
- SAM.gov compliant for federal + academic labs
- Replacement knitted glass yarn heating elements ($60-150 by capacity) stocked
- International DDP shipping — huge pharma + Ayurvedic manufacturing markets globally
FAQ
Which capacity should I buy?
Match to your round-bottom flask size. 250 mL is the undergraduate workhorse. 500 mL is the graduate research workhorse. 1 L for prep-scale synthesis. 5-20 L for pilot + small production. Don't oversize — mantle should snugly fit the flask for optimum heat transfer.
How does this compare to Glas-Col / Barnstead heating mantles?
Feature parity — knitted glass yarn heater, aluminum body, PID/energy regulator control. Glas-Col + Barnstead have slightly better temperature uniformity + longer warranty. Price differential varies but SciMed typically 30-50% below premium OEM.
Temperature range?
Typical operation: ambient to ~450°C at flask surface. Actual max depends on solvent boiling point + flask geometry + insulation. Never operate empty (heating element degrades without thermal load).
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