RC 5 Hot Plate Velp Scientifica

RC 5 Hot Plate Velp Scientifica

Product Description

The RC 5 Hot Plate is a reliable heating solution designed for everyday laboratory tasks. Featuring a 135 mm aluminum alloy top plate, it ensures uniform temperature distribution and efficient heat transfer across the entire surface.

Suitable for routine applications such as boiling liquids, preparing solutions and media, or dissolving buffers and reagents, the RC 5 offers simple and precise heating control through its analog knob. Capable of accommodating flasks up to 15 liters, it provides versatility for a wide range of laboratory workflows.

Its compact, robust epoxy-painted aluminum housing enhances durability, while the hot plate warning system ensures user safety by illuminating when the surface exceeds 50 °C.

Key Features

• 135 mm aluminum alloy plate for excellent heat transfer and temperature uniformity

• Simple analog knob for easy temperature adjustment up to 310 °C

• Suitable for everyday laboratory heating applications

• Safety indicator illuminates when plate temperature exceeds 50 °C

• Robust and compact epoxy-painted aluminum housing

• Lightweight and easy to integrate into any lab setup

Applications

• Boiling liquids and basic heating tasks

• Preparation of solutions, buffers, and media

• Dissolving reagents for analytical or industrial purposes

• Routine laboratory heating requirements in research, academic, and industrial environments

Technical Data

• User interface: Analog

• Housing material: Epoxy painted aluminum structure

• Plate material: Aluminum alloy

• Plate diameter: 135 mm

• Temperature range: Room temp – 310 °C

• Heating control: Analog

• Hot plate warning system: Illuminated icon (when the temperature is above 50 °C)

• Protection class: IP 42

• Power input: 630 W

• Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 160x270x85 mm (6.3×10.6×3.3 in)

Conclusion

The RC 5 Hot Plate offers reliable performance, safety, and durability for everyday laboratory heating applications. Its efficient heating surface, user-friendly analog control, and lightweight design make it an essential tool for research, education, and routine lab work.