Rectangular Hot Plate is fabricated using mild steel or highly polished stainless. The body is made up of thick mild steel and duly finished with powder coating. The heat is controlled by three position rotary switch and is offered with an indicator lamp for mains. Temperature is controlled by energy regulator.

Specific Features :

• ❖ Body made of thick M.S. / S.S.
• ❖ Top Plate over hangs by supporting of ceramic heeds.
• ❖ Ensures air insulation between plate and base unit.
• ❖ Selection cast iron / S.S.Plate.
• ❖ Maximum surface temperature 300'C.
• ❖ Temperature controlled by energy regulator.
• ❖ Long last nichrome elements.
• ❖ Various sizes available.
• ❖ To work on 230 Volts A.C. only.

Sizes	Rating Watts
25 x 30 cm	1500
25 x 40 cm	2000
30 x 45 cm	2000
45 x 60 cm	3000

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Rectangular Hot Plate

A Rectangular Hot Plate is a flat, rectangular-shaped device used to heat materials, typically in laboratory, industrial, or culinary settings. It provides a consistent, controlled heat source and is often made from materials like stainless steel or ceramic with embedded heating elements. The rectangular shape offers more surface area, making it suitable for heating multiple containers or larger items evenly.

Features of Rectangular Hot Plate

• Flat Rectangular Surface: Provides even heat distribution. Accommodates multiple vessels or large flat items.
• ❖ Temperature Control: Digital or analog thermostats for precise temperature settings. Some models include programmable temperature profiles.
• ❖ Heating Technology: Electric resistance, infrared, or ceramic heating elements. Fast heat-up times and consistent performance.
• ❖ Material & Construction: Surface often made of aluminum, ceramic, or stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. Enclosure is typically heat-resistant and chemically resistant.
• ❖ Safety Features: Over-temperature protection. Indicator lights for “hot surface” warnings. Thermal cut-off or auto shut-off features.
• ❖ Portability: Compact and lightweight models available for bench-top use.
• ❖ Power Specifications: Usually available in a range of wattages and voltage requirements. Some models include energy-saving modes.
• ❖ Optional Features: Magnetic stirring function (in combined hot plate stirrers). Timer functionality. Remote control or digital interface (via USB or Bluetooth).

Applications of Rectangular Hot Plate

• ❖ Laboratory Use: Heating chemical solutions or samples during experiments, evaporation of solvents in beakers or flasks, maintaining controlled temperature for reactions.
• ❖ Industrial Processes: Preheating components in manufacturing, drying or curing materials such as adhesives or coatings, testing thermal resistance of materials.
• ❖ Food Industry: Keeping food warm in buffet setups or commercial kitchens, cooking or grilling on a flat surface (e.g., griddles), chocolate tempering or candy making.
• ❖ Electronics: Soldering/desoldering of components, heat testing PCBs and semiconductors, encapsulation and sealing processes.
• ❖ Medical and Pharmaceutical: Warming reagents or samples, sterilizing instruments using dry heat, preparing pharmaceutical mixtures.
• ❖ Educational Purposes: Demonstrations of heat transfer in science labs, controlled heating experiments in physics and chemistry classes.