Retort Rings & Boss Heads

Check that the ring's inner diameter suits the funnel or beaker base you plan to rest on it, so it sits securely without wobbling.

Confirm the ring's stem is long enough to clamp onto your stand rod at the height and angle you need.

Buying the ring and boss head separately lets you mix and match components as you build out a multi-point stand setup.

A chrome-plated ring resists rust and wipes clean easily, keeping it reliable through years of regular lab use.

A retort ring is the circular support platform itself, while a boss head is the connector clamp that locks the ring's stem onto the vertical stand rod at a right angle.

Yes, topped with a square of wire gauze, a retort ring gives a flat-bottomed beaker or flask a stable, even platform for heating over a bunsen burner.

Match the ring's inner diameter to the funnel or vessel base you use most often, so it rests securely without slipping through or sitting unevenly.

Multiple rings can be mounted at different heights along a single rod, limited only by the rod's length and how much space each setup needs.

Yes, SmartLabs stocks rings and boss heads individually, letting you mix and match components as you expand or customise your stand setup.