The Tornado synthesis solution from Radleys is suitable for stirring both viscous samples and delicate solids where conventional magnetic stirring is not appropriate.
Magnetic stirring, using PTFE stirring bars or fleas, is not suitable for viscous samples because the magnetic stirring bars simply do not have the power to mix the sample.
Where the chemistry requires the dispersing of delicate solids or resins, magnetic stirring bars can damage the sample by grinding.
As a result, there is a need for a system that can offer mechanical or overhead stirring that is more suited to these and similar applications.
The Tornado system evenly distributes high-torque stirring from a conventional overhead stirrer to six round bottom flasks, from 50ml to 250ml, and offers overhead stirring, heating, cooling, refluxing and an inert atmosphere to six positions simultaneously.
The system delivers overhead stirring at a fraction of the cost of multiple systems, coping with highly viscous liquids (up to 10,000cps at 500rev/min), according to the company.
'Pinch-grip' stirrer guides on each of the six flasks maintain an inert atmosphere during stirring and enable the rapid exchange of stirrer shafts.
The Tornado accepts a range of round bottom flasks from 50ml to 250ml, including flasks with wide necks, side arms and integral baffles.
