Quick Answer:The Retort Stand, or support stand, is a heavy rectangular base with an upright rod for mounting clamps and apparatus, made with rods of 500, 600, 750 or 1000 mm and 10–12 mm diameter.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Weighted base keeps a low centre of gravity under load.
Rectangular base from 200 × 125 mm up to 300 × 200 mm.
Rod screws into the base on an M10 metric thread.
Chemical-resistant powder coating in black or blue.
Levelling feet available for uneven benches.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Base size
200 × 125 mm up to 300 × 200 mm
Rod height
500, 600, 750 or 1000 mm
Rod diameter
10–12 mm
Thread
M10 (10 mm metric)
Finish
Chemical-resistant powder coating, black or blue
How It Is Used
As the upright support for distillation set-ups, titration stations and filtration rigs, the laboratory retort stand carries clamps fixed with boss heads. Screw the rod tightly into the base, keep clamps and glassware over the centre of the base rather than out to the side, and wipe the rod now and then with a lightly oiled cloth where acid fumes are present.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rod lengths are available on the Retort Stand?
500, 600, 750 or 1000 mm, with a rod diameter of 10–12 mm.
How can the Retort Stand be kept stable?
Screw the rod tightly into the base and place clamps and glassware directly over the centre of the base, not overhanging to one side.
