Product Description

MRC 300°C Aluminum Hotplates with External Digital Control

deliver precise, uniform heating for laboratory and industrial applications. Equipped with MRC Laboratories’ advanced Digital Temperature Programmer Control Box, these hot plates provide reliable external control with PID microprocessor accuracy, making them ideal for production process control, process engineering, quality control specialists, and laboratory teams. Available in multiple sizes and power ratings, from compact 175×175 mm units to large-format 600×600 mm plates, the HP-SPL series ensures consistent performance across demanding heating tasks.

Applications

• Chemical & Pharmaceutical

  • Precise heating for digestions, reagent prep, and compound synthesis.

  • Sample drying and evaporation

  • Acid/base digestions for trace metal analysis

  • Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) plate heating

• Electronics & Semiconductor

  • Uniform surface heating for wafer baking, adhesives, and solder curing.

• Materials & Manufacturing

  • Reliable heat control for viscosity testing, coatings, and composites.

  • Reaction optimization and process validation

  • Thermal curing of adhesives, solder, and pastes

Features & Benefits

• Accurate PID Control — Maintains precise temperatures with digital set-point and real-time readout.

• Flexible Sensing — Control via plate surface sensor or optional thermocouple immersion probe.

• Safety First — Automatic heater shutdown if a sensor fault is detected.

• High Temperature Range — Ambient to 300 °C standard, optional 400 °C models available.

• Uniform Heating — Excellent thermal conductivity ensures consistent heat distribution across the plate.

• Durability — Chemical-resistant aluminum top plate, easy to clean and built for continuous operation.

• Versatile Control Options — Compatible with RS232/RS485 communications and external programmer boxes.

Specifications

• Up to 300°C (optional 400°C)

• Temperature stability: ±1°

• Input Power:  240VAC, North America plug (NEMA 6-20P)

Options

• External Temperature Probe (P/N TP-01): External Temperature Sensor (200 mm length, Ø3.2 mm) stainless steel, K-Type Thermocouple with Teflon insulation for precise immersion temperature control.

• RS232 Communications Interface: Control a single hotplate from your PC.

• RS485 Communications Interface: Manage multiple hotplates from a single PC for integrated lab setups.

• Higher Temperature Applications: Inquire about our 400°C version for more demanding heating needs. 

• Electrical: Provide appropriate plug and wiring for worldwide applications.

Contact us by email at sales@labgearusa.com or call +01 650-254-8333 (M-F, 9am-4pm Pacific) to discuss your requirements or request more information.

FAQs

Warranty & Support

All MRC hotplates are backed by a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal laboratory use. For support, contact sales@labgearusa.com or call +01 650-254-8333. 

Ensure reliable and precise heating performance in your lab or production environment by choosing the best MRC 300°C Aluminum Hotplate with External Control model for your application today!

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