IKA England Ltd
About us
IKA is your reliable partner in laboratory, analysis and process technology. When it comes to applications in the areas of stirring, mixing, tempering , distilling or grinding, market leaders rely on our proven products and technology. We are continually working to further develop our portfolio according to the needs of our customers. Building on this, we network our products and services to create holistic, application-oriented solutions and enable our customers to achieve the best possible results and step into the digital age.
Products
RCT BASIC - NEW
The new Benchmark for Laboratory Safety and Efficiency The new RCT basic magnetic stirrer sets a benchmark as the smallest unit with 800 W heating power, combining maximum safety, robustness, efficiency, and intuitive operation. Compact, durable design With IP54 protection and a die‑cast aluminum housing, it resists liquids, aggressive vapors, and mechanical impact—ideal for continuous use in harsh lab environments. Its compact footprint (160 × 200 × 100 mm) saves fume‑hood space and supports flexible, parallel setups. Made in Germany Produced in a fully automated German facility, the RCT guarantees top quality, reliability, and long service life. Improved heating plate & functions An optional anodized heating plate offers scratch and chemical resistance while ensuring
Mills
Laboratory Mills, Grinders & Crushers Crush soft, hard or fibrous material with an IKA grinder mill. Batch grind brittle or hard, dry items with laboratory mills, like our M 20 Universal mill. Our laboratory grinding mills feature variable speed control, enabling precise: - Grinding fineness levels - Course size selection - Powder-level milling - Consistent testing - Industrial and scientific applications
Thermoshakers
Thermoshakers Our MATRIX thermo shaker combines mixing, heating, and cooling into one reliable device. Even small sample quantities achieve consistent results for use in laboratories that focus on: Biologicals Pharmaceuticals Biochemicals For example, our thermoshakers work well even with the smallest quantities, such as PCR, deep well plates, and reaction vessels. The MATRIX family of products offers complete mixing capabilities without cross-contamination. Sensitive applications, like those using blood samples, ELISA assays, and DNA/RNA applications, are some of the areas where our thermoshakers excel. Intuitive operation allows for variable inserts and different vessel types, with precision temperature control. MATRIX offers the flexibility labs need for small and large sample sizing with unmatched reliability. Whether your application requires rapid mixing or gentle tampering, these all-in-one thermo shaker models eliminate the need for multiple devices. When reproducible results matter, choose MATRIX thermoshakers.
Shakers
IKA offers the perfect lab shaker for mixing and shaking tasks. In addition to the tried and tested orbital shakers and horizontal shakers, the innovative incubator shaker KS 4000 is gaining popularity in laboratories. Its precise temperature control makes the incubator shaker a reliable asset in every lab. IKA products boast speeds of up to 3,000 revolutions per minute during continuous operations. A digital display, timer function, and controlling options via the lab software Labworldsoft ensure optimal working conditions. Integrated end point positioning allows for automated sampling. An extensive array of attachments enables the use of vessels in every shape and size. Functionality, safety, and longevity are the main goals in the development of IKA lab shakers.
Laboratory Software
It's the cockpit for your digital laboratory labworldsoft® 6 laboratory software networks, controls, and evaluates: Over 700 laboratory instruments, mini-plant systems, and technical items from more than 55 manufacturers are pre-installed in your new laboratory cockpit. We would be more than happy to implement your desired device in the equipment library if it isn't already there. labworldsoft® 6 lets you digitize your laboratory. All the equipment can be operated right from your PC: You can specify dependencies between processes, automate routine tasks, define measured value representation and real-time calculations.
Vacuum
IKA’s small but excellent product group of vacuum pumps is perfectly suitable for many dry and oil-free applications in the laboratory. The devices stand out due to their high suction capacity and ease of service. Their membranes are particularly chemical resistant, as well. The diaphragm vacuum pumps are suitable for many vacuum tasks in the lab such as separation, filtration or degassing. They are even suitable to construct a laboratory vacuum system in which you can switch any number of vacuum controllers in series according to the application. In addition, they perfectly complement your rotary evaporators or laboratory reactors.
Synthesis Reactors
IDEAL FOR ORGANIC AND AQUEOUS SYNTHESES EasySyn is the reactor system for organic or aqueous syntheses. And the only reactor system for which you can get all the complementary components from a single source: Overhead stirrers, circulators, vacuum pumps and controllers, sensors and automation software. All from IKA and all perfectly matched to each other. With its double-walled reactor vessels from 100 ml to 5000 ml, EasySyn is a medium-sized and very flexible upscaling system. It ensures safe and reproducible chemical reactions.
Rotary Evaporators
Distillation has never been more easy and intelligent Distillation is one of the most critical functions in the laboratory. Irrespective of whether an experiment is conducted for academic, pharma, chemical, or other industries, distillation is central to most applications. For a successful distillation, the laboratory requires an effective rotary evaporator with modular design and highest precision at best.
Viscometer
Viscometers The ROTAVISC viscometer series determines the viscosity of liquids in all areas of application ranging from the laboratory to quality control. The four devices measure in different viscosity ranges. Regardless of a simple or demanding viscosity measurement – the ROTAVISC viscometer delivers rapid and accurate results.
Temperature Control
Temperature Control IKA offers a wide range of high-precision temperature control systems according to DIN 12876 for temperature ranges of -20°C to 250°C. The product portfolio includes immersion circulators, heating bath circulators and recirculating chillers. Precise technology and user-friendly design make temperature control easy for any application. All IKA temperature control instruments meet the highest standards in terms of safety, power and intelligence. In addition, IKA provides a wide range of accessories for its temperature control systems such as baths, bridges, thermal fluids and much more.
Dispersers
Proven and precise technology for homogenizing The IKA range of dispersers are used for volumes ranging from 0.5 to 50,000 ml (H2O) and come equipped with a digital display. These homogenizers offer a wide speed range up to 30,000 rpm that enables users to work at high circumferential speeds even with small rotor diameters. The high performance drive ensures immense speed stability. Due to their broad spectrum of dispersing tools, IKA dispersers are highly effective for a variety of uses.
Overhead Stirrers
POWER, PRECISION AND VERSATILITY FOR ALL MIXING NEEDS Overhead mixing utilizes a motor-driven shaft with an impeller or blade immersed in the material to be mixed. Mounted above the mixing vessel, this setup provides perfect flexibility for handling a wide range of viscosities from liquid to high-viscous samples and different volumes. From gentle stirring to high-intensity mixing, overhead stirrers excel across laboratory and industrial applications. The IKA overhead stirrers of the EUROSTAR and RW series play an important role in various industries, offering efficient, reliable and versatile solutions for mixing, blending, homogenizing and processing materials.
Magnetic Stirrers
IKA magnetic stirrers deliver 25% greater energy efficiency while providing the robust features laboratories depend on. Known for reliability and safety, our portfolio includes magnetic stir plates for both open and closed vessels, covering applications from micro-scale to high-volume. Non-heating and heating magnetic stirrers are available along with contact thermometers for precision temperature control for heat-sensitive applications. Our catalog includes magnetic stirrers such as: - Package stirrers for starter applications - Digital stirrers for greater programming and monitoring - MIXSTER magnetic lab stirrer models and sets for multi-position (up to 30 positions) with a chemical-resistant glass surface. Our stirrers fit seamlessly into your lab setup while ensuring precise control for complex mixtures.
Electrochemistry Kit
In a unique endeavor, IKA owner René Stiegelmann has partnered up with Professor Phil S. Baran of the world-renowned Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California (USA). Over the past three years, engineers and chemists have worked hand in hand to develop a product combining two divisions of chemistry communities: the Electrochemical and the mainstream Synthetic Organic Chemistry Communities that traditionally don’t have much in common. ElectraSyn 2.0 combines three products in one and will facilitate the mass adoption of electrochemistry for preparative organic synthesis: a potentiostat, an analytical device and a stir plate.
