Quick Answer: The Retort Ring with Boss Head 3 is a closed steel or cast-iron ring with a side-opening bosshead, used to hold separatory funnels, filter funnels and large beakers on a retort stand. It fits rods up to 16 mm and is locked with a thumb screw.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Full closed ring supporting the vessel all round
Integrated side-opening bosshead clips onto the rod from the side
Thumb screw for tool-free height adjustment
Epoxy powder-coated finish
Fits standard rods up to 16 mm
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Mild steel or cast iron
Finish
Epoxy powder coating
Connector
Integrated side-opening bosshead
Ring
Full circular closed loop
Rod compatibility
Up to 16 mm diameter
Locking
Steel thumb screw
About This Product
With the ring clamped to a retort stand, students can rest a separatory funnel or filter funnel at the height they need and move it without taking the set-up apart. It is used in school and university chemistry for gravity filtration and liquid-liquid extraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the ring be fitted without dismantling the stand?
Yes. The bosshead opens at the side, so the ring can be attached to or removed from the support rod without taking the set-up apart.