IKA Magnetic Stirring Hot Plates are designed to handle a maximum stirring load of up to 55 lb. The maximum stirring volume is 20 L. Burns are a common laboratory accident. The fixed safety circuit shuts the IKA Magnetic Stirring Hot Plate off when it reaches 370°C. Heat output is 600 W. An encased housing protects the unit from spills. Other accessories (support rod, support stand, and temperature probes) can be ordered separately. This RCT Basic model of the IKA Magnetic Stirring Hot Plate allows the user to control the speed and temperature with a set of control knobs. The speed can be set from 0 to 1100 rpm and temperature can be set in increments of 50°C.