Glass apparatus

Complete Glass Apparatus Solutions for Research Labs

I've spent years working with lab glass, and honestly, there's nothing quite like the reliability of a well-crafted borosilicate setup. Our glass apparatus collection covers everything from basic distillation rigs to complex extraction systems, and I'm genuinely excited about how these pieces can transform your workflow.

Whether you're running organic syntheses or quality control protocols, having dependable glass equipment makes all the difference between smooth experiments and frustrating leaks at 2 AM.

Borosilicate Glass Properties and Advantages

Premium borosilicate 3.3 glass construction gives you the chemical inertness you need for aggressive reagents and solvents.

• Thermal shock resistance from -70°C to +500°C means you can go from ice baths to heating mantles without cracking
• Crystal-clear transparency lets you monitor reactions visually - I can't tell you how many times this has saved an experiment
• Autoclavable design for sterile work in pharmaceutical and biological applications
• Precision-ground joints create leak-proof connections that actually stay sealed during vacuum work
• ISO 3585 compliance ensures dimensional accuracy across different manufacturers

Works beautifully alongside Measuring cylinders and Measured cylinder, plastic basis options when you need volumetric precision in your setup.

Custom Assembly Configurations Available

I love how modular these systems are - you can build exactly what your protocol demands.

Distillation assemblies pair perfectly with Round funnels for addition work, while Soxlet extraction apparatus configurations handle solid-liquid extractions that would take forever with manual methods.

Pro tip from the bench: Always check joint sizes before ordering - standard taper 14/20, 19/22, and 24/40 fittings ensure everything connects smoothly. I keep adapters on hand, but matching sizes from the start saves headaches.

Graduated cylindrical funnels integrate seamlessly when you need controlled addition rates during sensitive reactions.

Compatibility with Standard Laboratory Setups

• Standard taper joints fit existing clamps, stands, and support systems you already own
• Multiple volume options from micro-scale (10mL) to preparative scale (5000mL+)
• Compatible with heating mantles, stirrers, and vacuum pumps - no special adapters needed
• Works with automated sampling systems in industrial QC environments

The low expansion coefficient means these pieces maintain their dimensions even after hundreds of heating cycles, so your calibrated setups stay accurate over time.