If your laboratory carries out repetitive Multi‑Position Heating Mantle extractions, refluxing, or distillation, you know how critical uniform heating and operational safety are. The Multi‑Position Heating Mantle (Combo Mantles) is designed specifically to eliminate temperature irregularities, reduce equipment downtime, and offer you a flexible, space‑saving solution for three‑ or six‑position setups.

This Multi‑Position Heating Mantle supports both low‑temperature (450 °C, RX series) and high‑temperature (650 °C, RJ series) applications, making it a versatile companion for food, textile fiber, water/wastewater, petroleum, and chemical labs. Whether your workflow requires simultaneous different temperatures per position or a uniform heating profile, this Multi‑Position Heating Mantle adapts to your needs without compromising accuracy or safety.

? Why Laboratories Choose This Multi‑Position Heating Mantle

The Multi‑Position Heating Mantle is engineered to solve three common bench‑top frustrations:

• Inconsistent heating between positions → Each zone can be set independently, so you can run multiple samples at different temperatures on the same unit.

• Long equipment repair times → A revolutionary replaceable‑element container system allows you to swap a burned‑out heating element in minutes, not hours.

• Chemical spills damaging the work surface → The blue PTFE‑resin‑coated top resists aggressive chemicals, protecting both the instrument and your lab bench.

✅ Key Benefits

• Improves experimental reproducibility – Closed‑element electrical heating provides even heat distribution across each flask, reducing hot spots and improving extraction efficiency.

• Enhances laboratory safety – The clear anodized aluminum cabinet with chemically resistant coating prevents corrosion and minimises fire hazards associated with open‑flame heating.

• Saves valuable bench space – Lower profile design and space‑saving configurations (three‑place for 500–1000 ml flasks, six‑place for 100–300 ml flasks) fit neatly into crowded work areas.

• Reduces maintenance costs – The user‑replaceable element containers eliminate the need to send the entire unit back for service, cutting downtime and repair expenses.

• Streamlines multi‑sample workflows – Each position can be set to a different temperature independently, allowing you to run various extraction, digestion, or distillation protocols simultaneously.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

Model / Part Number: RX394

Order Number: W3031394

Replacement Element Order Number: RX100024E

• Maximum temperature: 450 °C (RX series) / 650 °C (RJ series)

• Flask capacity: 1000 ml

• Maximum flask diameter: 130 mm

• Bottom shape: Round

• Heating power per position: 290 W

• Heating method: Closed electrical heating mantle

• Temperature control: Automatic, per‑position independent adjustment

• Display: LED dual display – set temperature and actual temperature shown simultaneously

• Display resolution: 0.1

• Cabinet material: Clear anodized aluminium

• Top surface coating: Blue PTFE resin for chemical resistance

• Configurations available: Three‑place (for 500–1000 ml flasks) and six‑place (for 100–300 ml flasks)

• Heating element container: Replaceable, with spill containment design

• Replacement element accessibility: Replaceable in minutes

• Safety features: Over‑temperature protection, spill‑containment element containers

• Compliance / certification: CE, ISO 9001 (manufacturer‑level certification)

• Included accessories: Spring‑type glassware clamps (one per position), horizontal support rods

• Dimensions (six‑place, low‑temperature version): 743 (W) × 241 (D) × 133 (H) mm

• Intended applications: Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, refluxing, distillation, petroleum testing, wastewater analysis, textile fibre testing

? What’s Included

• One fully assembled Multi‑Position Heating Mantle unit (RX394)

• Spring‑type glassware clamps for each position

• Horizontal support rods

• Replaceable heating element containers (pre‑installed)

• User manual and quick‑start guide

• Power cord

• IQ/OQ documentation and operation manual (provided with tender/order)

• CE and ISO certificates (provided with tender documents)

?️ Warranty & Support

• Warranty: One (01) year from the date of acceptance and commissioning

• Additional services warranty: Five (05) years from the date of acceptance and commissioning – supplier ’s technical personnel CV must be provided

• Authorization: Distributor / third‑party / manufacturer authorisation required to ensure quality

• Documents: IQ/OQ and operation manual supplied with the equipment

• Quality standard: CE/ISO certificates supplied with tender documents

• Local training: The supplier will install the equipment on site and organise extensive training for at least two personnel on operation and routine maintenance

❓ Common Questions About the Multi‑Position Heating Mantle

Q: Can I run totally different temperatures on each position?
Yes. The independent temperature control allows each position to be set to the same or a completely different temperature, depending on your experimental requirements.

Q: What happens if a heating element burns out?
The revolutionary replaceable‑element container system means you can swap the faulty element in a matter of minutes without specialised tools.

Q: Is this heating mantle suitable for Soxhlet extraction?
Absolutely. It is widely used for repetitive Soxhlet, Kjeldahl, and other extraction procedures in food, petroleum, and environmental labs.

Q: Does the unit comply with international safety standards?
Yes. Wiggens holds ISO 9001 and CE certifications, and the requested tender documents will include the relevant certificates.

? Ready to Upgrade Your Multi‑Sample Heating Workflow?

Contact our laboratory equipment specialists to request a quotation, discuss custom configuration options, or schedule a live demonstration of the Multi‑Position Heating Mantle at your facility.