Quick Answer: The Tripod Stand, Sheet Type, MS has a heavy-gauge mild steel sheet plate on three reinforced mild steel legs, for holding glassware and wire gauzes above a Bunsen burner. It comes in 150 mm and 200 mm heights.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Heavy-gauge mild steel sheet plate, triangular or circular
Reinforced mild steel rod legs, zinc plated
Detachable threaded legs for flat storage
Black enamel or powder-coated finish
Plate sizes of 100 mm and 125 mm
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Plate
Heavy-gauge mild steel sheet
Legs
Reinforced mild steel rods, zinc plated
Finish
Black enamel or powder coating
Plate shape
Equilateral triangular or circular
Leg attachment
Detachable, threaded
Height
150 mm and 200 mm
Side / diameter
100 mm and 125 mm
About This Product
A sheet-plate tripod is the usual support for heating a beaker or flask on a wire gauze over a burner in school science lessons. The legs unscrew, so a class set can be stored flat between practicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What heights does the sheet type MS tripod come in?
It is available in 150 mm and 200 mm heights, with 100 mm or 125 mm plates.