Quick Answer: Laboratory Digital Rectangular Hot Plate is a heavy duty rectangular cast iron plate on an MS body, with a PID controller working from an external temperature probe and a top surface that reaches up to 350°C.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Rectangular cast iron plate mounted on an MS body
Heavy duty heating element enclosed in the top plate
PID controller with external temperature probe
Top surface up to 350°C
External temperature probe, support rods and clamps included
Ratings of 1.2 kW and 1.6 kW
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Plate
Cast iron, rectangular
Body
MS
Control
PID controller with external probe
Max. top surface temperature
350°C
Rating
1.2 kW, 1.6 kW
Sizes
30 x 25 cm (12 x 10 in), 40 x 25 cm (16 x 10 in), 45 x 30 cm (18 x 12 in)
About This Product
Heat from the heavy duty element is spread through the rectangular cast iron top, which can reach up to 350°C, while the PID controller provides precise regulation through the external probe. It is a PID-controlled option among Hot Plates, offered in 30 x 25 cm, 40 x 25 cm and 45 x 30 cm sizes with 1.2 kW or 1.6 kW ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What sizes is the Laboratory Digital Rectangular Hot Plate made in? 30 x 25 cm (12 x 10 in), 40 x 25 cm (16 x 10 in) and 45 x 30 cm (18 x 12 in).
Q2. How is the temperature controlled? By a PID controller that provides precise temperature regulation of an external probe; the top surface can go up to 350°C.