Retort Base
Product Code : LSK-PL-10291
Retort Base (SKU LSK-PL-10291) is a tripod-pattern base with a rod clamp that holds a vertical support rod of up to 10 mm diameter. In the physics laboratory it serves as a stand for the discharge sphere used with a Van de Graaff generator, and for other rod-mounted apparatus in school and college labs. Science Lab Supplies manufactures the base at its Plot 448 unit in the HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, India, supplying schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors direct.
Specifications
The base follows a tripod pattern and carries a clamp that grips a rod up to 10 mm in diameter. Any rod-mounted accessory within that size, such as the discharge sphere on its stainless steel rod, can be held upright on it for a demonstration or practical.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-PL-10291 |
| Pattern | Tripod |
| Rod clamp | Yes |
| Maximum rod diameter | 10 mm |
| Typical use | Stand for the discharge sphere and other rod-mounted apparatus |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Retort Base
A retort base gives rod-mounted apparatus a steady footing on the bench. It is listed as a stand for the discharge sphere used beside a Van de Graaff generator, and any accessory on a rod of 10 mm or less can be clamped to it for demonstrations and practical work.
- Electrostatics: holding the discharge sphere beside a Van de Graaff.
- Radioactivity: holding a GM tube on its 10 mm support rod.
- General use with rods up to 10 mm.
Standard Scope of Supply
The Retort Base is supplied as a single tripod-pattern base with its rod clamp, as described above. Support rods and the apparatus mounted on them, such as the discharge sphere, are separate items; they can be listed on the same quotation if you need them.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A quotation can be prepared for one base or for enough to equip every bench, and it lists the packing, delivery time and price for the quantity requested. The apparatus a base supports, such as the discharge sphere, can go on the same quotation.
Science Lab Supplies is a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code and is able to ship to buyers in Vietnam, Malaysia, Peru, Egypt, Iraq and Nigeria. Contact the team from the contact page, add the base to the enquiry cart alongside other products, or read the lab tender page for tenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rod size does the Retort Base take?
The rod clamp accepts rods with a maximum diameter of 10 mm. Thicker rods will not fit, so check the rod diameter of the apparatus you want to mount before ordering.
Can it hold the discharge sphere?
Yes. The base is listed as a stand for the discharge sphere, which is sold without a base. The two can be ordered together on the same quotation for a Van de Graaff demonstration.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
The base is manufactured by Science Lab Supplies, a science apparatus manufacturer in India, at its own factory in Saha, Ambala. As the maker, the company prepares the quotation itself and arranges packing and dispatch without an agent.
How does it differ from the Retort Squat Base?
This Retort Base has a tripod pattern. The Retort Squat Base in the same range is a stump-shaped cast iron base with a thumb-screw clamp for 10 mm rods; choose by the footprint that suits your bench.
Related Stands and Electrostatics Equipment
A base is only useful with the apparatus it supports, and different bench setups call for different stands. The four items below include the equipment this base is meant to hold, the generator it works beside and two alternative stands, all available on one quotation.
- Discharge Sphere — 10 cm stainless steel sphere on a 41 cm rod, sold without a base.
- Van De Graaff Generator — belt-driven electrostatic generator.
- Retort Squat Base — stump-shaped cast iron base with thumb-screw clamp.
- Retort Stand with Boss Head and Clamp — cast-iron base, stainless steel rod, boss head and clamp.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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