Heat-On is a unique block to replace traditional oil baths and the safety issues associated with them. Contacts: Dmytro Korzhniev Organisation: University of Connecticut Country: USA Product: Heat-On Case Study No: CS1065 The situationAt the University of Connecticut they were experiencing problems with their old hotplates and sand baths: High failure rate of existing brand hotplates Sand baths typically give poor temperature control and overshoots It is messy as sand gets everywhere The apparatus set-up is difficult The objective Management drive to improve safety Reduce long term costs Simplify apparatus set-up The resultsThe group chose Radleys Heat-On, provided by Heidolph, based on their aims of improving safety and reducing costs. With the new equipment they can provide student-proof chemistry teaching labs. The added benefit of Heat-On is reduced maintenance costs and down-time.