Clamps
Adjustable devices designed to securely hold two objects together or to hold an object in place; used with standard-taper and ball-and-socket joints, glass and tubing assemblies, and with ring stands. Available as plastic joint clips, stainless steel pinch clamps, and taper clips.
A laboratory clamp is an essential piece of equipment used to support and secure labware and other laboratory apparatus such as flasks, reaction vessels, tubing, thermometers, probes, columns, funnels, and overhead stirrers.
Some laboratory clamps consist of a shaft and boss head, secured with hand-tightened thumbscrews, knurled nuts, or wingnuts onto a supporting rod, stand or scaffold. They may also include two- or three-pronged, adjustable closing jaws designed for gripping objects safely and securely.
Laboratory clamps are constructed of metals such as stainless steel, nickel-plated zinc, plated brass or diecast aluminum alloy for enhanced chemical, heat, and corrosion resistance. However, some components such as the adjusting screws may be made of plastic, and the prongs may also be lined or covered with cork, plastic, glass-fiber, or rubber for enhanced grip with minimal damage or breakage.
Laboratory Clamp Styles and Designs
• Universal, general-purpose clamps that are fully adjustable for accommodating and securing a wide range of items of different sizes such as columns and thermometers
• Retort clamps for securing round-bottom flasks and similar glassware
• Fork clamps for securing and supporting cone-and-socket ground glassware joints
• Three-prong extension clamps, sometimes available with spring-loaded jaws, for holding irregularly shaped or outsized objects
• Specialized clamps for securing burettes and condensers or reaction vessels
• Chain clamps, which incorporate a circular, adjustable chain loop to hold cylinders and beakers
Grainger Fork End 304 SS Cable Size 9/32
The Loos Wire Rope Clevis Fitting is a forged steel clevis with a 3/4" diameter hole that can accommodate wire rope up to 5/8" diameter. It is rated up to 9 tons working load limit. The clevis has a black oxide finish and includes a cotter pin for securing the wire rope. This heavy duty clevis fitting is ideal for creating an attachment point for wire rope in rigging applications. Made in the USA by Loos & Co., this clevis provides a safe and durable termination for wire rope.
Cole-Parmer Standard 3-Prong Extension Clamp, Dual, Large, Stainless Steel
Designed to securely hold a large variety of glassware and apparatus. Ideal for irregularly shaped objects. Choose single adjustment style for standard use where one prong or "finger" is adjusted using a wing nut, while the other prong remains stationary or for a more versatile clamp choose the dual adjustment style. Utilizing thumbscrews, both prongs are easily adjusted over a wider range. Available in 3 sizes, small, medium, and large. Dual adjustable clamps are offered in either stainless steel or nickel plated zinc. Supplied with non-slip vinyl sleeves or for temperatures above 212°F (100°C), fiberglass covers.
Cole-Parmer Hosecock Clamp, Regular, Stainless Steel
Hosecocks have a convex clamping surface and rounded edges that prevent accidental cuts and tears of tubing. Adjustment screw with an oversized head provides one-handed flow regulation.
Grainger 3M, Respirator, Half Facepiece, Medium, 6200, 20/Box
The Grainger 9K328 is a 3M Scotch-Brite General Purpose Hand Pad that can be used for a variety of cleaning applications. This 8" x 4" x 1/2" hand pad has an open web construction with non-scratching fibers that are gentle on surfaces. It effectively removes grease, oil, dirt, food residue, and more from pots, pans, dishes, countertops, floors, walls, and other surfaces. The pad is disposable and ideal for kitchen, bathroom, garage, and industrial cleaning tasks. It provides an economical and convenient cleaning solution.
World Precision Instrument FrameWorks Small Clamp with Rod
These high quality components are made of stainless steel and polymer that resists organic solvents and corrosion. They can be easily assembled to make a stand-alone setup for student laboratory equipment or to make a complicated frame for research labs. Use these components to custom build your own stands for laboratory glassware, manipulator stands or any other laboratory application you can envision.
