Quick Answer:The Boss Head Die Cast Alloy is a powder-coated die-cast alloy boss head for laboratory stands that holds rods up to 16 mm in diameter at right angles to each other, with metal thumbscrews for adjustment.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Made of die-cast alloy with a powder-coat finish.
Accepts rods up to 16 mm in diameter.
Holds two rods at right angles to one another.
Metal thumbscrews allow adjustment.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Die-cast alloy
Finish
Powder coat
Rod capacity
Up to 16 mm diameter
Thumbscrews
Metal
How It Is Used
Fitted to a laboratory stand, this boss head clamps onto the stand rod and holds a second rod, such as the arm of a clamp, at right angles to it. Loosening the metal thumbscrews lets the clamp be moved up, down or round before it is locked again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Boss Head Die Cast Alloy be used with laboratory stands?
Yes. It is made for use with laboratory stands and accepts rods up to 16 mm in diameter, holding them at right angles to one another.