Magnetic stirrer FLATSPIN DLAB

Quick Answer: Magnetic stirrer FLATSPIN DLAB is a slim, low-profile magnetic stirrer from DLAB that mixes liquids with a rotating stir bar. As its name suggests, the DLAB FlatSpin magnetic stirrer keeps the vessel close to the bench, which helps wherever height is limited.

Why a Flat Stirrer Helps

Most bench stirrers raise the vessel several centimetres above the worktop. With a burette clamped above a flask, that height eats into the burette’s travel, and in a fume cupboard or under a shelf it can make tall flasks awkward to reach. A flat housing lowers the vessel, so burettes, condensers and funnels need less clearance, and a tall flask stands with a lower centre of gravity.

The title lists no heating function, and the FlatSpin is treated here as a stirring-only unit. Warm solutions therefore need a hotplate stirrer, while the FlatSpin handles room-temperature mixing in the spaces a taller unit cannot reach.

A slim stirrer is also easy to move between benches and to keep in a drawer. Because it is low and light, stand it on a level, dry surface and centre heavier vessels carefully, so it does not slide when the bar starts to turn.

Handling the FlatSpin

• Stand the stirrer on a level surface and centre heavy vessels before switching on.
• Keep liquids off the slim housing, and wipe spills straight away with the stirrer unplugged.
• Do not rest hot glassware on it; a stirring-only top is not made to take heat.
• Store it flat in a drawer or on a shelf, with the cable coiled loosely rather than wrapped tightly around it.

Specifications

Where a Low Stirrer Fits

• Titrations with long burettes, where a lower flask leaves more room for the burette tip and clamp
• Stirring inside a fume cupboard with the sash lowered to its working height
• Mixing in tall media bottles that would be top-heavy on a higher stirrer
• Portable stirring on a trolley or at a demonstration bench

Why Choose LabEquip

Low-profile stirrers suit laboratories short of height or bench space, including titration benches and fume cupboards. LabEquip lists the FlatSpin in its General Lab Products range, and titration glassware such as the calibrated glass burette can be ordered with it; for several units, use the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of a flat magnetic stirrer?

It keeps the vessel close to the bench, giving more clearance under burettes, condensers and fume cupboard sashes, and making tall vessels steadier.

Does the FlatSpin heat?

The title lists no heating, so it is used for stirring at room temperature. A hotplate stirrer is needed when a method calls for warming.

Can a hot beaker be placed on it?

Avoid it. A stirring-only unit is not designed to take heat, and a hot vessel can mark or warp the top. Let glassware cool first, or use a heating stirrer.

Is a slim stirrer as strong as a larger one?

Stirring strength depends on the drive magnet and motor, not on height alone. Stay within the rated volume for the model, especially with long bars and thick liquids.

Can it be used for titrations?

Yes. Place the conical flask in the centre, use a small bar at moderate speed and add titrant from the burette while watching the colour. The low height leaves more room for the burette.

How should the stirrer be carried between rooms?

Switch off and unplug it, remove the vessel and stir bar, and carry it flat. Coil the lead loosely so the cable entry is not strained.

Last Updated: September 2026