Tripod Stand
Product Code : SCL-CLE-11944
The StemAids Tripod Stand is a fundamental laboratory support instrument designed to hold glassware and apparatus over a heat source, typically a Bunsen burner or spirit lamp. Its three-legged design is mathematically optimized for stability, ensuring a level and wobble-free platform even on slightly uneven laboratory benches. Manufactured from heavy-duty mild steel or cast iron with a zinc-plated or powder-coated finish, it is engineered to withstand prolonged exposure to direct flame and high temperatures without structural warping.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Material |
Mild Steel (Zinc-plated) or Cast Iron (Black Enamel) |
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Design |
Circular or Triangular top with three divergent legs |
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Standard Heights |
150mm,200mm, or 250mm |
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Top Diameter |
100mm to 150mm |
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Leg Configuration |
Bent outward for increased footprint and stability |
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Safety Features |
Plastic/Rubber feet available for bench protection and slip-resistance |
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Thermal Limit |
Rated for continuous exposure to Bunsen burner flames (>1000?C) |
Key Pedagogical & Laboratory Outcomes
- Thermal Interface: Facilitates student understanding of Heat Distribution. Learners identify how the tripod serves as a bridge between the heat source and the vessel, allowing for the placement of a wire gauze to prevent glass "hot spots."
- Assembly Application: Enables the configuration of Standard Heating Rigs; learners apply the tripod to support beakers, flasks, and evaporating dishes during boiling, concentration, or distillation experiments.
- Physics Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Center of Gravity"; students evaluate how the three-point contact system provides superior stability compared to four-legged designs on non-perfect surfaces.
- Workflow Evaluation: Provides a platform for evaluating experimental efficiency; by choosing the correct tripod height, students learn to optimize the "hottest zone" of the flame (the tip of the inner blue cone) relative to the vessel.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade, high-density bulk packaging. Legs are often detachable or nested to minimize shipping volume; units are packed with protective interleaving to prevent the finish from scratching during maritime transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and Laboratory Safety Guidelines.
- Durability: The steel used is "Stress-Relieved," ensuring that the legs do not "splay" or become brittle after repeated heating and cooling cycles.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring StemAids Tripod Stands directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Leg Angle Precision: Direct oversight of the bending process ensures that all three legs are mathematically identical, eliminating the "rocking" common in lower-quality, hand-bent stands.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finishes: We use high-grade zinc plating or heat-resistant stove enamel that prevents the rapid oxidation (rusting) typically caused by the water vapor and chemicals produced during combustion.
- Direct Factory Inventory: Guaranteed availability of matching Wire Gauzes (Ceramic Center) and Pipeclay Triangles to provide a complete heating solution.
- Quality Assurance: Every batch undergoes a "Load Test" to ensure the frame does not sag or deform when supporting a 2000ml water-filled flask at peak temperature.