Quick Answer: The Tripod Stand, Heavy Cast Iron has a cast-iron plate on three zinc-plated mild steel legs and stands approximately 200 mm high. It holds glassware or porcelain crucibles over a Bunsen burner.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
High-density cast iron upper plate
Triangular or circular plate
Detachable threaded legs in zinc-plated mild steel
Plate sizes of 100 mm, 125 mm and 150 mm
Black hammer-tone or polished plate with silver-zinc legs
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Plate material
Cast iron
Legs
Mild steel, zinc plated
Plate shape
Equilateral triangular or circular
Leg attachment
Detachable, threaded
Side / diameter
100 mm, 125 mm and 150 mm
Height
Approximately 200 mm
Finish
Black hammer-tone or polished plate; silver-zinc legs
About This Product
The tripod sits over a Bunsen burner and carries a wire gauze with a beaker or flask, or a crucible, while it is heated. Its heavy cast plate keeps it steady on the bench, and the legs unscrew so stands can be packed flat in the prep room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the legs of the cast iron tripod stand be removed?
Yes. The legs are threaded and detachable for assembly and storage.