Teflon-Coated Magnetic Stir Bar, PTFE Teflon coated magnetic stirring bars, Spinwedge Magnetic Stirrer Bars Teflon-coating Stirrers and Stir Bars A magnetic stir bar is a magnet that is encased in material that won’t react with the fluid it is immersed in. The HSMAG stir bar magnets included a molded layer of PTFE (a.k.a. Teflon), which [...]
Magnetic Stirring Bar Selection & Use Magnetic stirring is used in a number of common laboratory procedures, yet the importance of selecting the best stirring bar for each particular application is often overlooked. The drive magnet, vessel shape, viscosity and abrasiveness of the materials should all be considered when choosing the size, shape [...]
3D PRINTED MAGNETIC STIRRER FOR YOUR DIY PROJECTS When mixing or agitating delicate solutions in the chemistry lab, a magnetic stirrer is often the tool of choice. They’re able to be easily sterilized and cleaned, while maintaining isolation between the mechanical parts and the solutions in question. While they can be purchased off the shelf, [...]
