Hot Plate General Purpose (Product Code: SLE/LHP/01) is a compact electric heater for everyday warming, boiling and evaporation work on the bench. An 800W element enclosed under a round 20 cm top surface heats flat-bottomed vessels, and an energy regulator lets the user choose how hard it works. School and college chemistry labs, biology prep rooms and quality-control benches use it wherever an open flame is not wanted. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, for customers looking for a simple hot plate lab India teachers and technicians can run without training.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heating element | 800W, enclosed within the top surface |
| Top surface | Diameter 20 cm (8") |
| Body | Steel body on which the top surface is mounted |
| Temperature control | Energy regulator |
| Maximum surface temperature | Up to 350 °C |
This model suits routine tasks: warming water or buffer solutions, dissolving solids for crystallisation, concentrating a solution by evaporation, or keeping a staining reagent warm during a practical. An energy regulator works by switching the element on and off in cycles, so a low setting gives gentle warming and a high setting drives the surface towards its 350 °C maximum. For repeatable results, let the plate settle for a few minutes after changing the setting and check the liquid with a thermometer rather than relying on the dial position.
As general chemistry lab equipment school India practicals depend on, it is safest with flat-bottomed borosilicate beakers or conical flasks that sit fully on the plate. Keep flammable solvents away from the hot surface, place the unit on a heat-resistant bench away from paper and cables, and use tongs to lift hot vessels.
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, a manufacturer of laboratory heating and teaching equipment located in Ambala, Haryana. The company profile explains who we are and what we make.
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How hot does this hot plate get?
The maximum surface temperature can reach up to 350 °C. The liquid inside a vessel will stay lower than the plate surface, so measure it directly when the temperature matters.
What size vessels can I use?
The top surface is 20 cm (8") in diameter. Choose flat-bottomed beakers or flasks whose base sits within the plate for even heating.
How is the temperature set?
By an energy regulator knob, which controls the proportion of time the 800W element is powered. It does not display a numeric temperature, so pair it with a thermometer for recorded work.
What supply voltage does it need?
Please confirm the supply voltage and plug type for your country through our contact page so the unit is prepared for your mains supply.
How should I clean the top surface?
Switch off, unplug and let the plate cool completely, then wipe with a damp cloth. Remove spilled crystals or residue promptly so they do not bake onto the surface at the next use.
Is a calibration certificate available?
Please discuss calibration documentation with us before ordering; we will tell you what can be provided for this model.
Can schools order in bulk?
Yes. For class sets or institutional purchases in India and international markets, send the quantity and delivery address and we will prepare a quotation with warranty terms.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026