Support plate for stands for heated magnetic stirrers

Quick Answer: The Support Plate for Stands for Heated Magnetic Stirrers is a support plate for heated magnetic stirrers: an accessory plate that works with a stand rod so clamps, probes or condensers can be held over a vessel on the stirrer. The listing photograph shows a shallow, round, blue anodised aluminium plate with a raised rim.

Why Heated Stirrers Need a Support Plate

A heated magnetic stirrer handles the heating and mixing, but many jobs also need something held in position above the vessel: a temperature probe in the liquid, a condenser on a flask, a burette over a titration beaker or a pH electrode during an adjustment. Some stirrers have a socket for a support rod built into the housing; many do not. A support plate designed for stands fills that gap by giving the rod a solid, level base that works together with the stirrer.

The photograph on this listing shows a round, shallow plate with a raised rim, finished in blue anodised aluminium. Anodising puts a hard oxide layer on aluminium that resists corrosion and wear. The image file refers to an accessory from a stirrer maker’s range, but the listing does not say which stirrer models the plate fits, how the stand attaches or what diameter it has.

Because the photo and the title describe the plate in general terms, the fit is the thing to check first. Send us the make and model of your heated stirrer and the rod you intend to use, and we will confirm that this plate suits them.

Specifications

Set-ups That Use a Stand Support Plate

• Holding an external temperature probe at a fixed depth in a stirred beaker
• Supporting a condenser above a flask heated on the stirrer
• Positioning a burette or electrode over a titration beaker during stirring
• Building a compact heating and stirring station without a separate retort stand base

Care & Handling

• Keep the stand rod vertical and the heaviest items low on the rod to avoid tipping
• Allow the plate to cool before moving it if it has been close to the hot top plate
• Clean anodised surfaces with mild detergent; strong alkalis attack the anodised layer
• Check fixings and clamps before each heated run

Why Choose LabEquip

Labs that have just bought a heated magnetic stirrer often ask for a support plate once they start adding probes and condensers to it. LabEquip can confirm fit against your stirrer model and supply the plate with rods and clamps from our general lab products range as one order; contact us with the model details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a support plate for heated magnetic stirrers used for?

It gives a stand rod a stable base alongside a heated stirrer, so clamps can hold a temperature probe, condenser, burette or electrode steadily over the vessel being stirred.

Do I need this plate if my stirrer already has a rod socket?

Usually not. Stirrers with a built-in rod socket can take a rod directly. A support plate is most useful for stirrers without a socket or where a heavier, wider base is wanted.

What is the plate made of?

The listing photograph shows blue anodised aluminium. Aluminium is light and does not rust, and the anodised layer adds resistance to scratching and corrosion.

Which heated stirrers does the plate fit?

The listing does not name the compatible models. Send us your stirrer make and model through the contact page and we will check the fit.

Can the plate take the heat from the stirrer?

Aluminium itself withstands normal hotplate temperatures, but the rod, clamps and anything plastic attached to them may not. Keep plastic parts away from the hot top plate.

How do I keep the stand from tipping?

Keep the rod upright, mount heavy items such as condensers low, and centre the load over the plate. Check all clamps are tight before switching on heating or stirring.

Last Updated: September 2026