Overview
The Brinkmann 30102 Horizon Variomag stirrer is a laboratory-grade magnetic stirring system engineered for reproducible mixing in beakers, flasks, and small vessels. Unlike conventional magnetic stirrers with spinning motors and permanent magnets, the Brinkmann 30102 uses stationary magnetic coils driven by varying current to produce a rotating magnetic field. This innovative design eliminates mechanical wear and motor maintenance while delivering consistent, precise speed control for research, quality assurance, and analytical work.
Key Features
- Variomag Technology: Stationary magnetic coil design with no rotating motor or moving parts—dramatically reduces maintenance and extends service life
- Flat Design: Compact footprint suitable for confined bench spaces and multi-position lab layouts
- High-Precision Speed Control: Variable magnetic field produces reproducible, stable stirring speeds with digital display visibility
- No Wear Components: Absence of mechanical bearings and brushes eliminates common failure points in traditional stirrers
- Laboratory-Grade Performance: Suitable for cell culture media preparation, chemical reactions, sample mixing, and analytical applications
Technical Specifications
Operating Conditions:
- Weight: <3 lbs
- Design: Stationary magnetic coil with electronic field modulation
- Speed Control: Variable, electronically regulated
- Display: Digital speed readout
- Footprint: Compact horizontal profile
Typical Vessel Compatibility:
- Beakers and Erlenmeyer flasks
- Small volume spinner flasks
- Sample vials and culture vessels
- Ideal for volumes up to standard laboratory glassware sizes
Typical Applications
- Cell Culture & Biopharmaceutical: Preparing culture media and maintaining homogeneous mixing in research vessels
- Chemical Research & QA: Mixing reaction solutions, suspensions, and solutions requiring precise speed control
- Pharmaceutical & Analytical: Sample preparation, dissolution testing, and analytical method development
- Educational & Laboratory: General-purpose stirring for university labs, teaching institutions, and research facilities
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard laboratory vessels (beakers, flasks, spinner cultures)
- Magnetic stir bars (compatible with Variomag coil design)
- Laboratory bench power infrastructure (standard AC mains)
- Cell culture media preparation systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Brinkmann 30102 is functionally equivalent to other Brinkmann Horizon Variomag MONO single-position stirrer configurations. Verify compatibility with your specific laboratory setup and vessel requirements before ordering.
Works With
- Brinkmann Horizon magnetic stir bar ecosystem
- Standard AC power supplies
- Laboratory vessel holders and clamps (third-party compatible)
- Multi-position Horizon lab automation systems (with appropriate controllers)
