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Utility clamp

A utility clamp is a laboratory apparatus resembling a pair of scissors. The screw in the middle works as the wide adjustment of 2-prong. It is composed of 3 parts: 2-prong adjust, metal rod, and clamp down. This apparatus is connected to a ring stand or retort stand. It is used to hold round laboratory glassware, such as beakers, and flasks, etc. This type of clamp is made from stainless steel.

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Utility clamp
2-prong utility clamp attached with ring stand
UsesHold rounded laboratory glassware
MaterialStainless steel
Components2-prong adjust, metal rod, and clamp down

A utility clamp is a laboratory apparatus resembling a pair of scissors. The screw in the middle works as the wide adjustment of 2-prong.1 It is composed of 3 parts: 2-prong adjust, metal rod, and clamp down (the clamp is attached to the ring stand for adjusting the height). This apparatus is connected to a ring stand or retort stand. It is used to hold round laboratory glassware, such as beakers, and flasks, etc.2 This type of clamp is made from stainless steel.3

  • Top view of 2-prong utility clamp
    Top view of 2-prong utility clamp
  • Side view of 2-prong utility clamp
    Side view of 2-prong utility clamp
References

References

  1. "MR. Eisley. July 7, 2004". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  2. "Lab Equipment List" (PDF).
  3. Cole-Parmer. "CLAMPS & Support" (PDF).