VELP AREC 4 Series Heating Magnetic Stirrers
The VELP AREC 4 Series are compact ceramic hotplate stirrers featuring a 4x4-inch surface, engineered for efficient heating and stirring in labs where bench space is at a premium. Available in two variants, the analog AREC 4 and the digital AREC 4 Digital, both models deliver reliable stirring up to 5 L and heating up to 550 °C from the same compact footprint. The robust CerAlTop™ ceramic top plate offers exceptional chemical and scratch resistance and cleans easily with a simple wipe-down, while a brushless motor with SpeedServo™ torque compensation ensures consistent stirring performance regardless of sample viscosity. The AREC 4 Digital adds a digital interface with 1 °C temperature resolution and compatibility with Pt100, Pt1000, and VTF probes for precise medium thermoregulation. Designed and manufactured in Italy, the AREC 4 Series is a dependable and space-efficient solution for everyday heating and stirring applications.
Features
All Models
- 100 x 100 mm (4x4-inch) CerAlTop™ ceramic top plate with exceptional chemical and scratch resistance and easy wipe-down cleaning
- Brushless motor with SpeedServo™ technology maintains constant stirring speed as viscosity changes
- Heating range up to 550 °C for a wide range of thermal applications
- Hot top warning (illuminated icon or on-display message) when surface exceeds 50 °C, even when heating is off
- Stirring volume up to 5 L at 100-1,500 rpm
- Compact footprint ideal for labs with limited bench space
- Aluminum body with technopolymer enclosure for durable, long-lasting construction
- 280 W power input
AREC 4 Digital Only (F20510671)
- Digital user interface with 1 °C temperature setting resolution
- Pt100 and Pt1000 external probe connection for medium thermoregulation accuracy of ±1.0 °C (range: room temp. to 350 °C)
- VTF Digital Thermoregulator compatible for thermoregulation accuracy of ±0.5 °C (range: room temp. to 300 °C)
- Hot surface warning displayed on screen above 50 °C
Specifications
| Specification | AREC 4 (F20510670) | AREC 4 Digital (F20510671) |
|---|---|---|
| User Interface | Analog | Digital |
| Plate Material | CerAlTop™ | CerAlTop™ |
| Plate Dimension | 100 x 100 mm (4 x 4 in) | 100 x 100 mm (4 x 4 in) |
| Stirring Volume | Up to 5 L | Up to 5 L |
| Speed Range | 100-1,500 rpm | 100-1,500 rpm |
| Speed Control | Analog | Digital |
| Torque Compensation | SpeedServo™ | SpeedServo™ |
| Motor | Brushless | Brushless |
| Temperature Range | Room temp. to 550 °C | Room temp. to 550 °C |
| Heating Control | Analog | Digital |
| Temp. Setting Resolution | — | 1 °C |
| External Probe Connection | None | Pt100, Pt1000, VTF |
| Thermoregulation Range | — | Room temp. to 350 °C (Pt100/Pt1000) / to 300 °C (VTF) |
| Thermoregulation Accuracy | — | ±1.0 °C (Pt100/Pt1000) / ±0.5 °C (VTF) |
| Hot Top Warning | Illuminated icon | On display |
| Power Input | 280 W | 280 W |
| Permissible Ambient Temp. | 5-40 °C | 5-40 °C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 160 x 85 x 270 mm (6.3 x 3.3 x 10.6 in) | 160 x 85 x 270 mm (6.3 x 3.3 x 10.6 in) |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) | 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) |
| Input Voltage | 115 V / 60 Hz | 115 V / 60 Hz |
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
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