StarFish Work Station

The StarFish Multi-Experiment Work Station

Whether you want to just heat and stir, or perform more complex parallel experiments, StarFish really can make your life easier and improve productivity.

Fits all leading brands of stirring hotplate
Accepts standard vials, test tubes, beakers and flasks
Set-up vessels individually or in parallel
For popular heating and stirring applications
Such as Synthesis, Distillation or Extraction

What are the benefits?

Space saving – uses less space than multiple heating and stirring set-ups
Increases productivity – multiple positions allow you to heat, stir and reflux experiments in parallel
Cost effective – use your existing stirring hotplate and glassware. Eliminate the cost of multiple set-ups

Safer, cleaner working – eliminate oil baths, reduce spills, mess and accidents
Flexible – use as many positions as you want
Easy to use and quick to assemble
Compact – store spare components in a drawer and not on the bench

StarFish has proven popular in the following laboratories:

Teaching and university
Chemistry and biochemistry
Environmental analysis
Food testing
Analytical

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Key features
The range
Downloadable resources
Case studies
Blog

Gas/Vacuum Manifold

Even distribution to up to five positions or vessels
Quick-release connectors
Leak-proof shut-off valves

Central Support Rod

Single or two piece options
Screws into baseplate
Stainless Steel

Universal 3 or 5-way Telescopic Clamps

Adjusts to hold a wide variety of glassware
Velcro or rubber straps

Water Manifold

Distributes water to up to five condensers simultaneously
Quick-release connectors
Leak-proof shut-off valves

MonoBlocks or PolyBlock

Wide choice of block options
From vials to 500 ml flasks

Use your own hotplate and glassware

Compatible with all popular brands of stirring hotplate

Choice of Base Plates

For round or square hotplates
Optional handles

500 ml MonoBlock and Clamp

Accepts 3 x 500ml flasks
Universal 3-way telescopic clamp

Base Plates and Accessories

RR95010 StarFish Base Plate 135mm (for Radleys and IKA)
RR95020 StarFish Base Plate 145mm (for Heidolph)
RR95040 StarFish Base Plate 184 x 184mm (for Cimarec)
RR95100 StarFish Base Plate Handles (Pair)
RR95665 650mm Rod
RR95666 650mm Split Rod
RR95980 Adjustable Spanner

MonoBlock Range

RR95125 MonoBlock for 3 x 500ml Flasks
RR95130 MonoBlock for 5 x 250ml Flasks
RR95135 MonoBlock for 16 x 25mm Tubes
RR95140 MonoBlock for 16 x 24mm Tubes
RR95145 MonoBlock for 40 x 16mm Tubes
RR95150 MonoBlock for 40 x 12mm Tubes
RR95152 MonoBlock for 16 x 28mm Vials
RR95155 MonoBlock for 20 x 21mm Vials (4 dram)
RR95160 MonoBlock for 40 x 17mm Vials (2 dram)
RR95165 MonoBlock for 40 x 15mm Vials (1 dram)
RR95170 MonoBlock for 40 x 12mm Vials (2ml)

PolyBlock Range

RR95230 PolyBlock for 1 x 250ml Flask
RR95235 PolyBlock for 3 x 25mm Tubes
RR95240 PolyBlock for 3 x 24mm Tubes
RR95245 PolyBlock for 9 x 16mm Tubes
RR95250 PolyBlock for 9 x 12mm Tubes
RR95252 PolyBlock for 3 x 28mm Vials
RR95255 PolyBlock for 3 x 21mm Vials (4 dram)
RR95260 PolyBlock for 7 x 17mm Vials (2 dram)
RR95265 PolyBlock for 9 x 15mm Vials (1 dram)
RR95270 PolyBlock for 9 x 12mm Vials (2ml)

Reducing inserts for flasks

Aluminium reducing inserts for flasks from 5 ml to 150 ml fit in 250 ml MonoBlock or PolyBlock wells.

RR95330 150ml Flask Insert
RR95335 100ml Flask Insert
RR95340 50ml Flask Insert
RR95345 25ml Flask Insert
RR95350 10ml Flask Insert
RR95355 5ml Flask Insert

Distribution Manifolds and Tubing

RR95500 Water Manifold with connectors
RR95510 Gas/Vacuum Manifold with connectors
RR95535 Tubing for Manifold outlets 15m x 6.4mm
RR95540 Tubing for Manifold inlets 15m x 8mm

Universal Clamps and Accessories

RR95400 Telescopic 5-way Clamp with Velcro
RR95405 Telescopic 3-way Clamp with Velcro
RR95410 Telescopic 5-way Clamp with Silicone Strap and Long Handle
RR95415 Telescopic 3-way Clamp with Silicone Strap and Long Handle
RR95450 RR95400 to RR95410 Conversion Kit
RR95412 Clamp Long Handle
RR95430 Self-Adhesive Velcro Pads
RR95432 Strap Securing Pins
RR95440 Velcro Loop Strips 200mm
RR95442 Silicone Strap 200mm
RR95444 Viton Strap 200mm

Round Bottom Flasks

RR94040 500ml Round Bottom Flask 24/29 Socket
RR94050 250ml Round Bottom Flask 24/29 Socket
RR94055 250ml Round Bottom Flask 19/26 Socket
RR94060 150ml Round Bottom Flask 24/29 Socket
RR94065 150ml Round Bottom Flask 19/26 Socket
RR94070 100ml Round Bottom Flask 24/29 Socket
RR94075 100ml Round Bottom Flask 19/26 Socket
RR94080 50ml Round Bottom Flask 24/29 Socket
RR94085 50ml Round Bottom Flask 19/26 Socket
RR94090 25ml Round Bottom Flask 24/29 Socket
RR94095 25ml Round Bottom Flask 19/26 Socket
RR94100 10ml Round Bottom Flask 14/23 Socket
RR94105 10ml Round Bottom Flask 10/19 Socket
RR94110 5ml Round Bottom Flask 14/23 Socket

Round Bottom Flasks with Sidearm

RR94145 500ml R/B Flask 24/29 with 19/26 Sidearm
RR94150 250ml R/B Flask 24/29 with 19/26 Sidearm
RR94155 100ml R/B Flask 24/29 with 19/26 Sidearm
RR94160 50ml R/B Flask 14/23 with 14/23 Sidearm
RR94165 25ml R/B Flask 14/23 with 14/23 Sidearm

Azeotropic Flask

RR94250 250ml Azeotropic Reaction Flask 24/29 with 19/26 Sidearm

Test Tubes (pack of 100, medium wall)

RR94005 24 x 150 T/Tube with Rim
RR94010 24 x 150 T/Tube without Rim
RR94015 16 x 100 T/Tube with Rim
RR94020 16 x 100 T/Tube without Rim
RR94025 12 x 100 T/Tube with Rim
RR94030 12 x 100 T/Tube without Rim

Condensers

RR94180 Liebig Condenser 208mm 19/26
RR94185 Liebig Condenser 250mm 24/29
RR94190 Liebig Condenser 250mm 29/32
RR94195 Coil Condenser 165mm 19/26
RR94200 Coil Condenser 165mm 24/29
RR94205 Coil Condenser 165mm 29/32
RR94210 Allihn Condenser 250mm 19/26
RR94215 Allihn Condenser 250mm 24/29
RR94220 Allihn Condenser 250mm 29/32

Soxhlet

RR94230 20ml Soxhlet 19/26 Cone 24/29 Socket
RR94235 40ml Soxhlet 24/29 Cone 29/32 Socket
RR94240 60ml Soxhlet 24/29 Cone 34/25 Socket
RR94245 100ml Soxhlet 24/29 Cone 40/38 Socket

Right Angle Adapters (pack of 5)

RR94260 Adapter B19 Cone to SQ13 Screwthread
RR94265 Adapter B24 Cone to SQ13 Screwthread
RR94270 Adapter B29 Cone to SQ13 Screwthread
RR94275 Adapter B34 Cone to SQ13 Screwthread

Click to download these resources

StarFish Work Station Brochure

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Multi-Scale Synthesis Workstation Application Bulletin

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StarFish Instructions

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StarFish Manifold Instructions

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Radleys International Product Guide

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StarFish improves repeatability and productivity over traditional vial heating for Sigma-Aldrich

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StarFish reduces energy, waste and costs

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StarFish saves valuable laboratory space

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Scientist Katie cuts her work time in half while using the StarFish

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How Radleys can help you reduce your carbon footprint

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Tips for choosing the right stirring bar for your experiment

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Boosting reproducibility in the lab

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StarFish Baseplates

Base Plates – for round or square hotplates

StarFish base plates fit securely on all popular brands of stirring hotplate with both round or square top plates and are designed to maximise thermal contact with the heated top plate.

Lifting handles – insulated

Optional insulated handles can be screwed to the base plate, allowing the
safe removal of the base plate from the hotplate whilst still hot.

Support rods – stainless steel

Stainless steel 12mm ø x 650mm long. Rods screw directly into the base plate.
Choose from two rod options; a single piece and a two piece for when shorter set-ups.

StarFish MonoBlocks

Single blocks with multiple wells all of the same size

Chemical-resistant anodised aluminium for rapid heating of vials, tubes and flasks up to 260 ˚C.
MonoBlocks are single blocks with multiple wells all of the same size.
MonoBlocks are stackable to maximize lab space
MonoBlocks have a 3.5 mm hole for a temperature probe
MonoBlocks are individually labelled for easy identification
Optional reducing inserts for 250 ml block

StarFish PolyBlocks

Small segments that can be mixed to accommodate any combination of vessel

Chemical-resistant anodised aluminium for rapid heating of vials, tubes and flasks up to 260 ˚C
Polyblocks segments that can be mixed to accommodate any combination of vessel (5 per StarFish)
PolyBlocks are stackable to maximize lab space
PolyBlocks have a 3.5 mm hole for a temperature probe
PolyBlocks are individually labelled for easy identification
Optional reducing inserts for 250 ml block

StarFish Reducing Inserts

Aluminium reducing inserts for flasks – 5 ml, 10 ml, 25 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml and 150 ml wells in PolyBlocks and MonoBlocks

StarFish Gas/Water Manifolds

Quick, convenient and tidy connections for for gas, vacuum and water

Make the connection of water or gas/vacuum to multiple vessels quick and easy
Manifolds can be used independently of StarFish
Screw-tightening allows location of manifolds in any position on a standard 12mm ø support rod
Quick-release gas/fluid connectors
Leak-proof shut-off valves close when the couplings are parted

StarFish Gas/Water Manifolds

Water Manifold

Allows coolant from a single source to be evenly distributed to up to five condensers and then re-combined to one outlet pipe. Two manifolds are used in each set-up.

Gas/Vacuum Manifold

Allows gas or vacuum from a single source to be evenly distributed to up to five positions or vessels. (Does not control or regulate gas/vacuum flow).

StarFish Universal Clamps

3- and 5-way Universal Clamps are designed to safely support flasks, condensers and other glassware. They feature adjustable telescopic arms and flexible straps to hold glassware.

Designed to be raised or lowered with glassware in-situ
Choice of Velcro or rubber supporting straps
Rubber straps grip glassware from 15 to 70mm in diameter – ideal for lifting vessels
5-way clamp features a slot which allows it to be located on to the support rod from the side
Velcro straps are designed specifically not to grip glassware tightly, allowing condensers to slide through the strap, whilst still being safely restrained
Optional Viton rubber straps offer superior chemical resistance

StarFish Glassware

How do the clamps work?

Grip the flask neck with a rubber strap on the lower clamp for lifting, whilst the condenser above slides through the Velcro strap on the upper clamp.

Accessory Glassware

StarFish blocks are designed to accept standard laboratory glassware
For your convenience we offer a range of standard glassware
StarFish will also accommodate glassware from the Radleys’ Carousel 12 Plus, 6 Plus and GreenHouse

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