Quick Answer: The Retort Stand, Cast Iron is a laboratory support made of a heavy cast-iron rectangular base and a vertical rod that screws into it. Base sizes run from 150x100mm to 300x200mm, with rod lengths of 500mm to 1000mm.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Heavy cast-iron base with a levelled underside
Nickel-plated mild steel or stainless steel rod
Blue or black oven-baked powder coating
Threaded rod socket at the centre-edge of the base
Takes standard bossheads, burette clamps and rings
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Base material
Cast iron
Rod material
Nickel-plated mild steel or stainless steel
Finish
Blue or black powder coating
Base sizes
150x100mm, 200x125mm, 225x150mm or 300x200mm
Rod lengths
500mm, 600mm, 750mm or 1000mm
Compatibility
Standard bossheads, burette clamps and rings
About This Product
A retort stand is the upright that most bench set-ups are built around, from a single burette for titration to a full distillation train. The weight of the cast-iron base keeps the assembly from tipping when a condenser or separatory funnel is clamped out to one side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What base and rod sizes are offered?
Bases come in 150x100mm, 200x125mm, 225x150mm or 300x200mm, and rods in 500mm, 600mm, 750mm or 1000mm lengths.