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A laboratory stand for secure, adjustable support of glassware and instruments. The weighted base and corrosion-resistant rod keep setups steady, while clamps and rings position burettes, funnels, and flasks with precision. Ideal for titration, filtration, distillation, and heating tasks in schools, research labs, and QC environments. Improves safety, saves bench space, and speeds repeatable setups—an essential workhorse for any chemistry workspace.
Description
A laboratory stand—also called a retort or ring stand—is a stable support system used to hold glassware and instruments at a fixed height and position during experiments. It typically combines a heavy base with a vertical metal rod and accepts clamps, bossheads, and rings to secure flasks, burettes, condensers, funnels, and thermometers. This modular setup keeps hands free, improves safety around heat sources, and makes setups repeatable from one experiment to the next.
Key features and benefits:
• Rigid metal rod and weighted base for excellent stability on the bench
• Corrosion-resistant finish that withstands routine cleaning and common lab chemicals
• Adjustable bossheads and clamps to position glassware with fine control
• Interchangeable rings for funnels, separatory funnels, or wire gauze and beakers over a burner
• Non-slip feet that protect work surfaces and dampen vibration
• Compatible with standard lab accessories, enabling quick, flexible setups
• Easy to assemble, disassemble, and store for teaching labs and mobile benches
Common uses and applications:
• Titration with a burette, including indicator viewing at eye level
• Filtration with a funnel and vacuum or gravity setup
• Distillation and reflux, supporting flasks, condensers, and adapters
• Heating beakers or crucibles above a Bunsen burner with ring and wire gauze
• Holding thermometers, probes, or electrodes in reaction vessels
• Demonstrations and practicals in schools, colleges, and training labs
Compared with tripods or simple supports, a stand offers safer height adjustment, greater accessory compatibility, and better workspace organization. Lattice frames can hold more items at once, but stands are faster to set up and ideal for single-station tasks. Choose clamp types to match the job: three-prong for round-bottom flasks, burette clamps for titrations, and coated jaws for delicate glassware.
