Quick Answer: The Universal Clamp, Sheet Metal holds glassware from thermometers up to large condensers on a retort stand. It has 3-prong or 4-prong jaws lined with cork, vinyl or rubber, two independent adjusting screws and an integrated 10mm to 12mm rod.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
3-prong or 4-prong universal jaws
Cork, vinyl or rubber sleeves on the prongs
Dual-screw independent jaw adjustment with wing nuts
Integrated metal extension rod, 10mm to 12mm diameter
Swivels through 360 degrees in a boss head
Acid-resistant powder coating
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Jaw design
3-prong or 4-prong
Grip lining
Cork, vinyl or rubber sleeves
Adjustment
Dual-screw independent jaws
Extension rod
Integrated, 10mm to 12mm diameter
Finish
Acid-resistant powder coating
Swivel
360-degree with boss head
About This Product
One clamp can hold a thermometer, a burette or a condenser, which is why a universal clamp is often the first one fitted to a new retort stand. Students centre the glass with the two screws and turn the clamp in its boss head to set the angle for distillation or titration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What diameter rod does the Universal Clamp have?
It has an integrated metal extension rod of 10mm to 12mm diameter.