Magnetic Stirrers

Check the maximum stirring capacity listed for each model, usually given in millilitres or litres. A small mini stirrer suits single beakers, while a larger plate handles bigger flasks or several small containers at once.

A wide adjustable speed range gives you control from a gentle stir up to a strong vortex. Confirm the top speed suits the viscosity of what you typically mix, thicker liquids generally need higher RPM.

A digital display lets you set and repeat an exact speed for consistent results across sessions. An analogue dial is simpler and more affordable, suited to routine mixing where exact repeatability matters less.

Some stirrer units ship without a PTFE stir bar. If yours does not include one, add a compatible bar and a retriever tool to your order so the unit is ready to use straight away.

Pricing depends mainly on stirring capacity, speed range, and whether the display is digital or analogue. Browse this collection to compare current pricing across our range of compact and mini magnetic stirrers.

A magnetic stirrer only mixes, with no heating element. A hot plate stirrer combines stirring with a heated surface, useful for reactions or dissolving that need warmth as well as mixing.

Check the product listing, as this varies by model. If a stir bar is not included, our Magnetic Stirrer Bars collection has a range of sizes and shapes to match your container.

Light to moderately viscous liquids mix well with a magnetic stirrer, but very thick or heavily loaded samples can stall the stir bar. For thick mixtures, a mechanical overhead stirrer is a better choice.

A stirrer bar retriever, a rod with a magnetic tip, lifts the bar out cleanly without you needing to reach into the liquid or tip the container.