Thermolyne Aluminum Top Hot Plate

Thermo Scientific Thermolyne Benchtop Hot Plate with Heavy-Duty Aluminum Top (HPA1915B)

The Thermo Scientific Thermolyne HPA1915B Hot Plate is a heavy-duty, compact benchtop heating platform engineered for precise, uniform surface heating across routine chemistry, biological sample preparation, and industrial quality control testing. Built with a cast aluminum top plate, this instrument offers exceptional thermal conductivity and mechanical impact resistance, making it an ideal heating tool for handling flat-bottomed glassware, stainless steel vessels, and metal containers. Powered by a bi-metallic thermostat assembly with a stepless control dial, the HPA1915B delivers smooth, continuous temperature adjustment from 38 degrees C up to 371 degrees C. Encapsulated in a corrosion-resistant, epoxy-coated steel body, the unit is constructed to withstand chemical splashes, thermal expansion, and demanding continuous-duty laboratory operations.

Technical Performance & Structural Attributes

• High-Conductivity Cast Aluminum Top Plate: Cast aluminum surface distributes heat rapidly and evenly across the entire surface while resisting thermal cracking and mechanical shock from heavy sample vessels.
• Stepless Demand-Type Thermostat Control: Micro-adjustable manual control knob allows exact temperature selection and maintains steady thermal output throughout extended incubation runs.
• Heavy-Gauge Epoxy-Coated Steel Chassis: Durable housing protects internal wiring and heating elements from solvent spills, corrosive chemical vapors, and high ambient temperatures.
• Integrated Safety Indicator Light: Front-panel illumination lamp alerts laboratory operators when power is actively supplied to the internal heating coil.
• Compact Benchtop Footprint: Space-saving design fits easily inside fume hoods, laminar flow cabinets, and crowded laboratory work benches.

Product Specifications

• Model / Part Number: HPA1915B
• Primary Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific / Thermolyne
• Equipment Category: Laboratory Benchtop Heating Hot Plate
• Top Plate Material: Cast Aluminum
• Top Plate Surface Dimensions: 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. (8.9 cm x 8.9 cm)
• Temperature Range: 38 degrees C to 371 degrees C (100 degrees F to 700 degrees F)
• Temperature Control Type: Bi-Metallic Thermostat Dial
• Overall Dimensions (L x W x H): 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm (4.5 in. x 4.5 in. x 4.5 in.)
• Operating Conditions: 0 to 40 degrees C (Up to 80% RH Non-Condensing)
• Power Requirements: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz (325 W Heating Power)

Key Benefits & Applications

• General Laboratory Sample Preparation: Rapidly heats reagents, media solutions, and culture broth in flat-bottomed Erlenmeyer flasks and beakers.
• Acid Digestions & Chemical Syntheses: Durable aluminum top plate provides reliable thermal transfer for routine evaporation, boiling, and digestion protocols in fume hoods.
• Industrial & Materials Testing: Ideal for warming adhesives, curing specialized coatings, and baking analytical sample mounts under uniform thermal conditions.

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