Laboratory Equipment

Robust Laboratory Support: Retort Stands, Rods, and Clamping Apparatus

PSAW India: Stable Foundation for Every Lab Experiment

**Stand Bases, Rods, and Rings** are the non-negotiable foundations in any scientific setting. Collectively known as **Retort Stands** and associated clamps, this equipment provides the necessary stability to hold costly or sensitive glassware, **PSAW Heating Equipment**, and measuring instruments during complex procedures like distillation, titration, and heating. Our range of **Laboratory Clamping Apparatus** is designed for maximum safety, corrosion resistance, and load-bearing capacity, specifically meeting the high standards required by research and educational labs across **India**.

Key Components and Their Function

Bases and Rods (The Stability)

  • **Base Plates:** Heavy, rectangular, or triangular (Tripod Stands) cast iron bases to prevent tipping.
  • **Support Rods:** Made of corrosion-proof stainless steel or plated metal for height adjustment.
  • **Function:** Provides the vertical mast onto which all clamps and apparatus are mounted.

Clamps, Rings, and Bosshead (The Grip)

  • **Bosshead:** The dual-action coupler that connects clamps securely to the support rod.
  • **Laboratory Clamps:** Variety of two-prong and three-prong clamps (coated for grip) for holding flasks, burettes, and thermometers.
  • **Rings:** Circular supports used with wire gauze to heat glassware evenly over a burner.

**PSAW Quality Assurance:** We ensure that all our **Laboratory Support Equipment** meets stringent weight-bearing standards, vital for large-scale industrial and chemical synthesis work being conducted throughout **India**.

Support Apparatus FAQs

Q1. What is the correct way to use a Retort Ring?

The **Retort Ring** should be attached to the support rod, and then a piece of wire gauze is placed on top. This setup diffuses the heat from a burner, preventing direct flame contact and cracking of the glass beaker or flask.


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