Heating Mantle
Product Code : EL-HM-10683
Quick answer: A heating mantle is an electric heater that wraps a flask in a flexible element, used for boiling, refluxing and distilling liquids without an open flame. This model has a rolled aluminium body, heats up to 350 °C under an energy regulator and is offered for flasks of 50 ml to 5000 ml. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for teaching and research laboratories.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body | Rolled aluminium |
| Heating element | Flexible, insulated, anchored in glass fabric |
| Temperature control | Energy regulator |
| Maximum temperature | Up to 350 °C |
| Capacity options | 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000 and 5000 ml |
| Power rating options | 60, 150, 200, 300, 450 and 600 W |
Capacity and power options are listed separately; state the flask capacity needed when requesting a quotation.
How the heating mantle is used
The mantle is sized to the flask it heats: the cavity follows the curve of a round bottom flask of the stated capacity, so the glass-fabric element touches most of the lower surface. Heat is spread evenly, bumping is reduced and there is no open flame, which makes the mantle a standard heat source for distillation and reflux set-ups.
The energy regulator works by switching the element on and off in a repeating cycle; a higher setting keeps the element on for a larger share of each cycle. It sets the heat input rather than reading the liquid temperature, so a thermometer in the flask is used to follow the process.
- Choose the mantle that matches the flask capacity so the glass sits fully in the cavity.
- Clamp the flask neck to a retort stand and fit the condenser or still head.
- Start at a low regulator setting and raise it gradually until the liquid boils steadily.
- Watch the thermometer and reduce the setting if boiling becomes too vigorous.
- Turn the regulator to zero and let the mantle cool before removing the flask.
Key features
- Energy regulator for step-by-step adjustment of heat input
- Flexible, insulated heating element anchored in glass fabric
- Even heating of glassware without substantially increasing the risk of shattering
- Rolled aluminium body
- Eight capacity sizes from 50 ml to 5000 ml
- Power ratings from 60 W to 600 W across the range
Documentation and supply
Installation instructions and a manual are supplied with the apparatus. Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the Heating Mantle at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to school, college, research and industrial laboratories in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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- Heating Mantle with Stirrer (Rota Mantle) (EL-HM-10681)
- Multi Position Heating Mantle (EL-HM-10680)
- Heating Mantle 1000ml (EL-HM-10679)
- Heating Mantle 250ml (EL-HM-10678)
The full range is in the Heating Mantle section of the Laboratory Equipment range.
Frequently asked questions
What flask sizes does the heating mantle take?
It is offered for 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000 and 5000 ml flasks. Choose the size that matches the flask so the glass sits fully in the cavity.
How is the temperature of the heating mantle controlled?
An energy regulator sets the heat input, and the mantle can reach up to 350 °C. A thermometer in the flask shows the actual liquid temperature.
What is the heating mantle made of?
The outer body is rolled aluminium, and the flexible, insulated heating element is anchored in glass fabric that lines the cavity.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code EL-HM-10683 and the quantity, or add the Heating Mantle to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
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