Stuart's HM series of controlled heating mantles have been completely redesigned. The new units are now constructed with a tough, lightweight aluminium casing, rather than plastic. An emergency cut-out feature, which will automatically trigger in the event of a spillage, has been added to all models in the range.

Providing controlled heating up to 450ºC, Stuart heating mantles are available in five different sizes to accommodate round-bottomed flasks from 50 ml to 1000ml. All units now include an integrated clamp rod fitting to secure a standard clamp rod, with hot-surface warning lights and non-slip feet also contributing to safe use.

Jackie Taylor, Stuart Product Manager, commented: ‘All Stuart benchtop equipment is designed, manufactured and marketed in an ISO9001:2008 environment. Our quality-focused culture ensures that we continually deliver product enhancements aimed at achieving total customer satisfaction. The latest heating mantles illustrate this commitment, combining a stylish redesigned casing, which is both robust and easy to clean, with a new emergency cut-out for enhanced safety in chemical laboratories.'

For further information visit www.stuart-equipment.com

About Bibby Scientific

One of four new companies established by Nova Capital from the former Barloworld Scientific business which it acquired in November 2007, Bibby Scientific Limited focuses on the design, manufacture and distribution of four world-leading benchtop laboratory equipment brands: Jenway^®, Stuart^®, Techne^® and Electrothermal.

The 2011 acquisition of Electrothermal, market leaders in heating mantle design and manufacture, adds an extensive range of outstanding products which complement Bibby Scientific's broad-based portfolio.

All four brands are available through good laboratory distributors worldwide and Bibby Scientific Ltd has subsidiaries in the USA, France, Italy and Singapore, as well as an associated company in the Middle East.