Scilogex

Scilogex Laboratory Instruments for Mixing, Heating, and Evaporation

Most laboratory days are built from unglamorous operations: stirring a solution, holding a sample at temperature, rocking a plate, pulling a vacuum, concentrating a sample down. These are the instruments a lab touches dozens of times a week, which makes reliability and control accuracy matter more than headline specifications. Scilogex builds its catalog around exactly this layer of benchtop work, and MediDepot carries 68 Scilogex configurations spanning stirrers, hotplates, shakers, rockers, mixers, rotary evaporators, vacuum equipment, and spectrophotometry.

What makes the range practical for a lab manager is that it covers both analog and digital tiers of the same instrument type. A teaching lab can specify an analog magnetic stirrer while a research group down the hall gets an LCD digital model with programmable control, and both come from the same manufacturer with consistent build and service expectations.

Labs That Run on This Equipment

Scilogex instruments serve laboratories performing routine sample preparation, mixing, heating, and concentration work. This collection is a fit for:

• Academic research laboratories and university teaching labs
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology R&D laboratories
• Chemistry and analytical testing laboratories
• Clinical and hospital research laboratories
• Environmental and food testing facilities
• Quality control laboratories in manufacturing
• Contract research organizations

The Instrument Families Available

MediDepot’s Scilogex range breaks into several equipment groups across 68 configurations.

Magnetic Stirrers and Hotplates The largest category with 15 magnetic stirrer configurations. Options include the SCI550-S LED digital 7x7 magnetic hotplate stirrer, the SCI500HS-Pro LCD digital 10x10 magnetic hotplate stirrer package, the SCI340-4 four-channel digital hotplate stirrer with ceramic plates, and the SCI-S10 analog magnetic stirrer in a 10-channel package. Dedicated heating includes the SCI500H-Pro LCD digital 10x10 hotplate rated to 500°C max, the SCI380H-Pro LCD digital hotplate at 380°C max, and the SCI550-H LED digital 7x7 square hotplate with a ceramic-glass plate.

Rotary Evaporators and Related Glassware Five rotary evaporator configurations including the SCI100-Pro 5L with vertical coiled condenser, the SCI100-Pro 5L with vertical dry-ice condenser, the SCI100-S 5L in both coiled and dry-ice condenser versions, and the SCI20L-Pro 20L with vertical coiled condenser. Supporting parts include the 18900178 vertical coiled glass condenser.

Shakers, Rockers, and Mixers Orbital and linear shaking equipment including the SCI-O330-Pro orbital LCD digital shaker with 7.5 kg capacity, the SCI-O180-S orbital digital shaker with platform options, the SCI-O180-S2 with dual platforms, and the SCI-L Series LCD digital linear shaker with capacity options. Rockers include the SCI-RS digital see-saw rocker at 7° angle, the SCIR-Pro LCD digital see-saw rocker at 9° angle, and the SCI-3DPro LCD digital 3D rocker at 9° angle. Tube and plate mixing includes the SCI-T6-S analog tube roller, the SCI-RL-E analog and digital tube rotator mixer, the SCI-RD Series analog/digital tube rotator, the SCI-M analog microplate mixer running 100-1500 rpm, and the SCI-100HM-Pro LCD digital thermal mixer.

Overhead Stirrers and Homogenizers The SCI20-Pro overhead LCD digital stirrer is available in package configurations with capacity options, alongside laboratory homogenizers with probe sets, stands, and support accessories.

Vacuum Equipment and Aspiration The 18200745 PTFE chemical diaphragm resistant vacuum pump, available in a 100-120V/50/60Hz configuration, suits corrosive-vapor applications. Control and accessories include the SCI100VC benchtop vacuum controller rated 1-1000 mbar and the 18900186 vacuum regulator and moisture trap with gauge and valve. The SCIVac-E aspiration system is offered with capacity options.

Temperature Control and Reaction Equipment The SCIP5-Mini LED recirculating chiller covers -20°C to ambient, and the 181010XX Reaction Block Series is available for round bottom flasks with capacity options.

Spectrophotometry The SCI-UV1000 spectrophotometer series covers 190-1100 nm with lamp options, and an additional SCI UV spectrophotometer series covers the same range with bandwidth options. Accessories include the 18900340 8-position auto cell changer and Wave Professional Windows PC software.

Cryogenic and Specialty Dewar flasks in four configurations and the DILVAC dry-ice maker with hose and gauge.

Analog Compared to Digital Models

Narrowing the Selection

With 68 configurations across many instrument types, working from the application backward keeps the choice manageable.

• Analog, LED digital, or LCD Pro. If your protocol requires recording exact speeds or temperatures, choose a digital or Pro model. For routine stirring where approximate settings suffice, analog models cost less.
• Heating requirement. Confirm maximum temperature against your application: the SCI500H-Pro reaches 500°C while the SCI380H-Pro reaches 380°C. Hotplate stirrers combine heating with magnetic stirring in one footprint.
• Channel count. Multi-position units such as the SCI340-4 four-channel hotplate stirrer and the SCI-S10 ten-channel analog stirrer suit labs running parallel samples from one instrument.
• Evaporator volume and condenser type. Rotary evaporators here come in 5L and 20L capacities, with vertical coiled or dry-ice condensers. Dry-ice condensers suit low-boiling-point solvents.
• Shaking motion type. Orbital shakers, linear shakers, see-saw rockers (7° and 9°), and 3D rockers each produce a different mixing action. Match the motion to what your samples need rather than defaulting to orbital.
• Vacuum chemistry. For corrosive vapors, the PTFE chemical-resistant diaphragm pump is the appropriate specification rather than a standard pump.
• Spectrophotometer configuration. The SCI-UV1000 series offers lamp options and the companion series offers bandwidth options across 190-1100 nm, so confirm which variable matters for your assays.

Specifications Worth Confirming

Scilogex instruments in this collection vary widely by family and control tier. Documented details available on the collection page include:

Buyers should confirm plate dimensions, voltage, capacity ratings, chemical compatibility, and included accessories directly on each product page before ordering, since configurations differ between analog, LED, and Pro variants. MediDepot does not represent that any instrument satisfies a specific laboratory’s validation, quality system, or regulatory requirements; lab managers should verify equipment against their own protocols and validate performance before use in documented work.

Equipping a Bench Efficiently

Benchtop instruments are usually bought in small batches as needs arise, which makes it easy to end up with a mismatched collection over time.

• Standardize the control tier where you can. A lab where every stirrer has a different interface slows down training and increases setting errors.
• Buy multi-position units when running parallel samples. A four-channel hotplate stirrer occupies far less bench space than four single units.
• Match vacuum equipment to your chemistry from the start. Running corrosive vapors through a standard pump shortens its life considerably compared to specifying a PTFE-resistant unit initially.
• Plan accessories alongside instruments. Condensers, cell changers, software, probe sets, and stands are often required to make the core instrument usable for your specific method.
• Consider bench space and heat load. Hotplates and chillers both affect the thermal environment of a bench, which matters in small or poorly ventilated labs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the analog, LED digital, and LCD Pro models?

Analog models such as the SCI-S10 and SCI-M use knob control without a numeric display, suiting routine work where exact settings are not recorded. LED digital models such as the SCI550-S show numeric values. LCD Pro models such as the SCI500HS-Pro and SCI-O330-Pro add a fuller interface with more precise control, which suits method-sensitive or documented work.

Which rotary evaporator condenser should I choose?

This collection includes rotary evaporators with vertical coiled condensers and with vertical dry-ice condensers, in both 5L (SCI100-Pro, SCI100-S) and 20L (SCI20L-Pro) capacities. Dry-ice condensers are typically selected for low-boiling-point solvents where a coiled water condenser provides insufficient condensation.

What is the difference between a see-saw rocker and a 3D rocker?

See-saw rockers such as the SCI-RS (7° angle) and SCIR-Pro (9° angle) tilt along a single axis, producing a wave motion across the platform. The SCI-3DPro 3D rocker (9° angle) adds a second axis of movement for a more complex mixing action. The right choice depends on how your samples need to be agitated.

When do I need a PTFE chemical-resistant vacuum pump?

The 18200745 PTFE chemical diaphragm resistant vacuum pump is specified when the vapors being drawn are corrosive or chemically aggressive. Standard pumps exposed to such vapors degrade faster. Confirm chemical compatibility for your specific solvents before ordering.

Can one instrument both heat and stir?

Yes. The magnetic hotplate stirrers in this collection, including the SCI550-S, SCI500HS-Pro, and the four-channel SCI340-4, combine heating and magnetic stirring in a single unit, which saves bench space compared to separate hotplate and stirrer instruments.

What is the wavelength range on the Scilogex spectrophotometers?

Both the SCI-UV1000 series and the companion SCI UV spectrophotometer series cover 190-1100 nm. The SCI-UV1000 is offered with lamp options while the other series is offered with bandwidth options, so confirm which configuration variable matters for your assays.

Build Out Your Bench

With analog through LCD Pro tiers across every major instrument family, comparing control level and capacity against your actual protocols before ordering avoids both overspending and under-specifying. MediDepot offers Medical Equipment Financing to help spread the cost of equipping a lab bench, along with a Price Match Guarantee so you can order with confidence. Extended Warranty coverage is available on eligible equipment for labs that want protection beyond standard manufacturer terms, and a Military Discount is available for qualifying buyers. Browse the full Scilogex collection above, or contact the MediDepot team for help matching instruments to your methods.