Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory hardware 81
Laboratory Hardware

The laboratory hardware listed provides a comprehensive range of products suitable for
most general test applications.

Stands, Bossheads and Clamps

Ordering Information
Model number Description
EL81-0080 Bosshead. 12.7 mm V-slot, with 2 clamping screws.
EL81-0090 Clamp. Jaw capacity 0 to 88 mm.
EL81-0094 Support Assembly.
Comprising retort stand, bosshead and clamp.

Spatulas
Ordering Information
Model number Description
EL81-0100 Spatula. 100 mm blade with wooden handle.
EL81-0120 Spatula 150 mm blade with wooden handle.
EL81-0140 Spatula. 200 mm blade with wooden handle.
EL81-0180 Chattaway Spatula. 125 mm long.

Scoops and Shovels

Ordering Information
Model number Description
EL81-0200 Scoop. 70 x 110 x 40 mm, cast aluminium with handle.
EL81-0220 Scoop. 120 x 190 x 70 mm, cast aluminium with handle.
EL81-0222 Scoop. 250 mm long x 125 mm dia. stainless steel, 5 kg capacity
EL81-0240 Shovel. With flat blade 250 x 300 mm. Weight 3 kg

Trowels and Floats

Ordering Information
Model no. Description
EL81-0310 Trowel. Gardeners type, stainless steel blade.
EL81-0335 Trowel. Gauging with steel blade 200 mm long,
complies with BS 4550.
EL81-0340 Float. Plasterer’s type, with steel blade 280 x 115 mm.
Weight 450 g

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Rubber Tubing
Ordering Information
Model number Internal diameter Outside diameter
EL81-0375 6.5 mm 16.5 mm

Rubber tubing is priced per metre.

EL81-0375 is suitable for vacuum applications.

Watches and Clocks

Ordering Information
Model no. Description
EL81-0518 Timer Clock. Battery-operated.
Easy to read digital display of hours, minutes and seconds.Timer
counts down and sounds beeping tone. Clock functions
independently of timer. Supplied complete with battery.
Dimensions 13 x 64 x 58 mm (l x w x h).
EL81-0521 Stop Watch. LCD quartz watch, features alarm, time/calender
display, 30 minute count in 1/100 sec. Battery-operated.
Dimensions 20 x 60 x 80 mm (l x w x h).

Miscellaneous Laboratory Hardware

Ordering Information
Model no. Description Size/capacity Weight
EL81-0480 Crucible Tongs. Straight, 200 mm long 100 g
EL81-0500 Heavy-duty Rubber Gloves 700 g
EL81-0508 Heat-resistant Gloves, 500 g
with gauntlet
EL81-0594 Chisel, masonry type 300 x 20 mm 1 kg
EL81-0588 Vernier Callipers 200 x 0.02 mm 100 g
EL81-0590 Vernier Callipers, LCD 200 x 0.01 mm 100 g
EL81-0701 Wax Ladle, 500 g
for molten wax pouring
EL81-0703 Wax Brush 700 g
EL81-0705 Wire Brush 300 g
EL81-0708 Wire Saw 700 g
EL81-0710 Trimming Knife 130 mm long 150 g
EL81-0715 Straight Edge 455 mm long 600 g
EL81-0800 Magnetic Base 3 kg
EL81-0805 Engineer’s Steel Rule 300 mm 100g
EL81-4765 Polythene Bag 380 x 254 mm 25 g
EL81-4775 Polythene Bag, pack of 100 450 mm x 1000 mm 205 g
EL81-5100 Rubber Bucket 9 litres (2 gal) 3 kg

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Moisture Content Tin and Sample Containers
Ordering Information
Model number Description Weight
EL81-2979 Moisture Content Tin. Tin plate, (unnumbered). 18 g
90 mm diameter x 20 mm deep. 90 g capacity.
EL81-3000 Sample Container. Tinned Steel. Lever Lid, 0.5 litres 100 g
EL81-3040 Sample Container. Tinned Steel. Lever Lid, 2.5 litres 200 g
EL81-3060 Sample Container. Tinned Steel. Lever Lid, 10 litres 600 g
EL81-3500 Sample Container. Plastic, Snap-on lid, 1 litre 100 g
EL81-3540 Sample Container. Plastic, Snap-on lid, 10 litres 600 g
EL81-3545 Transport/storage Container. 22 litres 1 kg

Sample Trays
Ordering Information
Model number Description Weight
EL81-4020 Sample Tray. Heavy-duty, galvanised steel, nesting 1.10 kg
306 x 306 x 38 mm
EL81-4030 Sample Tray. Heavy-duty, galvanised steel, nesting 1.60 kg
406 x 406 x 50 mm
EL81-4080 Sample Tray. Heavy-duty, galvanised steel, nesting 2.60 kg
610 x 610 x 63 mm
EL81-4160 Sample Tray. Heavy-duty, galvanised steel, nesting 8 kg
910 x 910 x 76 mm
EL81-4230 Sample Tray. Heavy-duty, galvanised steel, nesting 12.50 kg
1200 x 1160 x 50 mm
EL81-4700 Sample Tray. Stainless steel spinning, without seams 1.0 kg
305 mm diameter x 50 mm

Wire Baskets
Ordering Information
Model number Dimensions
EL81-4819 Wire Basket. BS 812 Type 1, EN 1367-2
65 mm dia x 80 mm deep, 150 µm wire mesh.
EL81-4821 Wire Basket. BS 812 Type 2, EN 1367-2
95 mm dia x 120 mm deep, 600 µm wire mesh.
EL81-4823 Wire Basket. BS 812 Type 3, EN 1367-2
95 mm dia x 120 mm deep, 1.18mm wire mesh.
EL81-4825 Wire Basket. BS 812 Type 4, EN 1367-2
120 mm dia x 120 mm deep, 3.35 mm wire mesh.

Beakers and Bowls

Ordering Information
Model number Description
EL81-4779 Beaker. 500 ml capacity, aluminium
EL81-5020 Bowl. 2 litre capacity, stainless steel
EL81-5040 Bowl. 6 litre capacity, stainless steel.
EL81-5060 Bowl. 11 litre capacity, stainless steel

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Glass and plastic ware

Glass and Plasticware

Beakers and Covers

Ordering Information
Model no. Description Capacity
EL82-0120 Beaker, borosilicate glass, squat form 100 ml
EL82-0200 Beaker, borosilicate glass, squat form 600 ml
EL82-0220 Beaker, borosilicate glass, squat form 1000 ml
EL82-0260 Beaker Cover, watch glass. Borosilicate glass,
100 mm dia
EL82-0276 Conical Beaker, with a 100 mm diameter glass cover. 500 ml
EL82-1620 Beaker, polypropylene, squat form with spout 100 ml
EL82-1680 Beaker, polypropylene, squat form with spout 600 ml

Measuring Cylinders, BS
Ordering Information
Model no. Description Capacity
EL82-0380 Measuring Cylinder, soda glass, spouted, BS EN 4788 100 ml
EL82-0420 Measuring Cylinder, soda glass, spouted, BS EN 4788 250 ml
EL82-0460 Measuring Cylinder, soda glass, spouted, BS EN 4788 500 ml
EL82-0500 Measuring Cylinder, soda glass, spouted, BS EN 4788 1000 ml
EL82-1840 Measuring Cylinder, plastic with spout, 100 ml
graduated to BS 5404
EL82-1860 Measuring Cylinder, plastic with spout, 250 ml
graduated to BS 5404
EL82-1880 Measuring Cylinder, plastic with spout, 500 ml
graduated to BS 5404
EL82-1900 Measuring Cylinder, plastic with spout, 1000 ml
graduated to BS 5404

Pipettes and Burettes

Ordering Information
Model no. Description Capacity
EL82-1240 Graduated Pipette, Type 1, Class B, BS 700 10 ml
0.10 ml sub-divisions (nominal)
EL82-1260 Graduated Pipette, Type 1, Class B, BS 700 20 ml
0.25 ml sub-divisions (nominal)
EL82-1300 Bulb Pipette, BS 1583 50 ml
EL82-1440 Burette, soda glass with single-bore stopcock, 50 ml
BS EN ISO 385 Class B, 0.10 sub-divisions (nominal)

Evaporating Dishes
Ordering Information
Model no. Description
EL82-1970 Evaporating Dish, shallow form with spout, porcelain
100 x 40 mm nominal diameter x height
EL82-2000 Evaporating Dish, shallow form with spout, porcelain
150 x 45 mm nominal diameter x height
EL82-2010 Evaporating Dish, shallow form with spout, porcelain
200 x 55 mm nominal diameter x height

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Funnels and Flasks
Ordering Information
Model no. Description Capacity
EL82-1000 Volumetric Flask soda glass, 100 ml
stoppered to BS ISO 1042 Class B
EL82-1020 Volumetric Flask soda glass, 250 ml
stoppered to BS ISO 1042 Class B
EL82-1040 Volumetric Flask soda glass, 500 ml
stoppered to BS ISO 1042 Class B
EL82-1060 Volumetric Flask soda glass, 1000 ml
stoppered to BS ISO 1042 Class B
EL82-1120 Conical Flask (Erlenmeyer), borosilicate glass, 500 ml
wide mouth graduated, 100 ml sub-divisions (nominal)
EL82-1140 Conical Flask (Erlenmeyer), borosilicate glass, 250 ml
wide mouth graduated, 50 ml sub-divisions (nominal)
EL82-2350 Filter Flask conical type with integral side arm 1000 ml
EL82-2200 Buchner Funnel size no. 5 accepts 110 mm diameter filter paper.
Supplied with rubber bung. For use with EL82-2340 Filter Flask.
EL82-2660 Funnel polythene, 200 mm diameter

Desiccators
Ordering Information
Model no. Description
EL82-2100 Desiccator non-vacuum type 200 mm internal diameter
borosilicate glass. Supplied with perforated zinc disc.
EL82-2110 Desiccator Cabinet non-vacuum Internal dimensions
300 x 300 mm acrylic plastic.
Supplied with 1 shelf and 2 desiccant trays.
EL82-2170 Desiccator vacuum type 280 mm internal diameter, soda glass.
Supplied with perforated zinc disc and stopcock.
EL82-2180 Safety Cage for EL82-2170.

Bottles, Containers and Crucibles

Ordering Information
Model no. Description
EL82-1540 Weighing Bottle glass with stopper,
25 x 50 mm diameter x height
EL82-2500 Wash Bottle polythene, 500 ml capacity
EL82-3060 Reagent Bottle 1000 ml, amber glass plastic stopper
EL82-3110 Glass Jar approximately 1 kg capacity, complete with lid and seal.
EL82-3145 Polythene Bottle wide neck, screw cap, 1 litre
EL82-3149 Polythene Bottle wide neck, screw cap, 5 litres
EL82-3300 Silica Crucible 35 mm diameter x 38 mm high
EL82-3320 Porcelain Crucible 30 ml capacity
EL82-3325 Porcelain Lid for EL82-3320

Syringe and Stirring Rod

Ordering Information
Model no. Description
EL82-2820 Syringe with rubber bulb. Weight 500 g
EL82-4005 Glass Stirring Rod 7 mm diameter x 200 mm long. Pack of 10

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Temperature measurement

Hydrometers, Aggregate Testing

BS 812, EN 1367-2, ASTM C88, AASHTO T104

Ordering Information
EL82-3505
Hydrometer, type L50, ASTM C 88 graduated 1150 to 1200 relative density (used
with sodium sulphate method).

EL82-3510
Hydrometer, type L50, ASTM C 88 graduated 1250 to 1300 relative density (used
with magnesium sulphate method).

General Glass Thermometers

Model number Range Divisions Immersion
EL82-5020 –10 to +110 ºC 1.0 ºC 76 mm
EL82-5230 –10 to +250 ºC 1.0 ºC 76 mm

Portable Dial-type Thermometers

Model number Description Range ºC
EL82-5243 Portable Thermometer, 64 mm diameter dial 50 to 250
with a 650 mm long stem
EL82-5244 Portable Thermometer, 25 mm diameter dial –30 to +60
with a 90 mm long stem and protective sheath
EL82-5245 Portable Thermometer, 25 mm diameter dial 0 to 250
with a 100 mm long stem and protective sheath
EL82-5246 Portable Thermometer, 50 mm diameter dial –20 to +60
with a 200 mm long stem and protective sheath
EL82-5247 Portable Thermometer, 50 mm diameter dial 50 to 250
with a 180 mm long stem
EL82-5248 Portable Thermometer complies with BS 598 0 to 250
for temperature measurement of bituminous mixes
prior to and during laying. Graduated in 2ºC divisions
with a stem length of 300 mm and accurate to ± 2ºC

IP Thermometers
Model number IP ref Range ºC Divisions Immersion
EL82-5255 IP38C 23 to 27 0.1ºC Total
EL82-5257 IP28C –6 to +400 2.0ºC 25 mm
EL82-5261 IP60C –2 to +80 0.2ºC Total
EL82-5263 IP61C 30 to 200 0.5ºC Total
EL82-5265 IP89C –1 to +175 0.5ºC Total

General-purpose Thermometers
Model no. Description Range
EL82-5311 Surface Thermometer flat surface type, 0 to 160ºC
with approximately 64 mm diameter dial.
Accuracy ±3ºC
EL82-5314 Protected Thermometer –15 to +60ºC
fitted in protective case
EL82-5315 Maximum and Minimum Thermometer –38 to +50ºC

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Digital Thermometers

Hand-held Digital Thermometers

■ Splash-proof membrane circuitry
■ Complete with probes and case

This Hand-held Digital Thermometer is ideal for laboratory or site use.The unit provides
for Celsius and/or Fahrenheit display to a clear LCD, powered by a standard 9 V PP3
battery or equivalent.The thermometer is supplied complete with surface probe,
penetration probe, battery and case.

Specification
Range –75 to +1200ºC or –30 to +199.9ºC or –75 to +1999ºF
Resolution and accuracy 1ºC (–75 to +1200ºC), 0.2 % ± 0.1ºC,
0.1ºC (–30 to +199.9ºC) 0.2% ± 1.0ºC,
1ºF (–75 to +1999ºF), 0.2 % ±2.0 ºF
Cold junction (automatic) 0 to 45ºC
Weight 500 g

Ordering Information
EL82-5442
Digital Thermometer –75°C to +1200ºC

Accessory
EL82-5440/10 Thermocouple Wire 3 metre length, suitable for EL82-5440
Digital Thermometer.The thermocouple is NiCr/NiAi PTFE
covered with a naked exposed junction. Supplied with a coupling
unit the maximum reading is 250ºC with a tip diameter of 0.5 mm.
(Pack of 5).

Digital Pocket Thermometer

Specification
Dimensions (l x w x h) 150 x 45 x 19 mm
Range –49.9 to 199.9ºC
Resolution 0.1ºC
Accuracy ±0.4ºC
Weight 105 g

Ordering Information
EL82-5420
Digital Pocket Thermometer. The stainless steel probe carries a highly accurate
platinum sensor and when not in use folds back in to the side of the instrument. With a
clear 8 mm high LCD display this instrument is powered by a standard 12 V MN21 battery
or equivalent.

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General

Chemicals, Test and Reference Materials

Ordering Information
Model no. Description
EL82-7031 Paraffin Wax. No hazard (congealing point approx 49ºC).
5 kg block.
EL82-7091 Silica Gel coarse. No hazard. 500 g
EL82-7171 Sodium Sulphate anhydrous. No hazard. 3 kg
EL82-7341 Mould Oil. No hazard. 25 litre drum
EL82-7401 Standard Sand 600/300 µm, Fraction C,
No hazard. 50 kg
EL82-7411 Standard Sand 300/150 µm, Fraction D,
No hazard. 50 kg
EL82-7441 Standard Sand ASTM. No hazard. 50 kg
EL82-7451 Standard Sand 850/600 µm, BS 4550:Part 6. No hazard.

Filter Papers Box of 100

Fast
EL82-7861 Filter Paper no. 55 x 400 mm diameter
Medium
EL82-7901 Filter Paper no. 74 x 150 mm diameter
Slow
EL82-7931 Filter Paper no. 95 x 110 mm diameter

Vacuum Pumps
Specification
Construction Moulded plastic body
Ultimate vacuum 12 to 15 torr (12 to 15 mm Hg)
Water supply pressure required 14 kPa
Weight 200 g

Ordering Information
EL82-7700
Filter Pump

Specification
Type Single stage
Pump Oil filled rotary
Ultimate vacuum 4 x 10–2 mbar
Displacement 42 Litres per minute (2.4 m3/hour)
Electrical supply 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph
Weight 12.7 kg

Ordering Information
EL82-7720/01
Vacuum Pump

Accessory
Rubber Tubing see EL81-0375
Spare
EL82-7720/10 Vacuum Oil 4 litre

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Water Baths
Specification EL82-8500/01 EL82-8600/01
Capacity 12 litres 18 litres
Working area 210 x 300 mm 390 x 300 mm
Tray Yes Yes
Max water depth 130 mm 130 mm
Controller Digital Digital
Temperature
Range ºC 0 to 99.9 0 to 99.9
Stability ºC ± 0.1 ± 0.1
Electrical supply 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph
Rated power kW 1.5 1.5
Weight 8.1 kg 9.2 kg

Distilled Water Still

Specifications
Dimensions (l x w x h) 590 x 530 x 940 mm
Boiling chamber Glass
Condenser Borosilicate glass
Output 3.5 litres/hr when permanently connected to water supply
Electrical supply 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph
Rated power 2.75 kW
Weight 12 kg

Ordering Information
EL82-8020/01
Distilled Water Still

Masonry Saw
Specification
Dimensions (l x w x h) 1195 x 705 x 1350 mm
Cutting depth with 300 mm diameter blade 110 mm
Electrical supply 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph, separate fused
power supply and switching required
Rated power 2200 W
Weight 120 kg

Ordering Information
EL82-8950/01
Masonry Saw

Accessories
EL82-8950/12 Diamond Blade wet cutting. Blade diameter 350mm, depth of
cut 110 mm

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General

Air Compressors
When a laboratory requires a number of constant but independent and variable pressure
sources, the use of a pneumatic compressor is recommended.

Ordering Information
Model number EL83-1730/01 EL83-1735/01 EL83-1740/03
Dimensions (l x w x h) (mm) 483 x 457 x 864 1321 x 457 x 914 1500 x 500 x 950
Free air delivery 2.0 cfm 6.0 cfm 16.0 cfm
Receiver capacity 50 litres 116 litres 150 litres
Maximum pressure 1000 kPa 1380 kPa 1380 kPa
Continuous working pressure 700 kPa 1000 kPa 1000 kPa
Electrical supply 220 – 240 V AC 220 – 240 V AC 400 – 440 V AC
50 Hz, 1 ph 50 Hz, 1 ph 50 Hz, 3 ph
Water Trap No Yes Yes
Weight 57 kg 149 kg 206 kg

Furnaces
Muffle furnaces are widely used for determining various properties of construction
materials.

Note:
EL83-4160/01 complies with the following Standards: BS 3797; EN 13279-2; ISO 6245; IP 4.
EL83-4140/01 complies with the following Standards: BS 1016:4; EN13454-2; ISO 344, 1171;
ASTM D2361,D2795, D3714.

Ordering Information
Model number EL83-4160/01 EL83-4140/01
Dimensions (l x w x h)
External 410 x 410 x 580 mm 740 x 430 x 650 mm
Work chamber 200 x 180 x 165 mm 455 x 170 x 90 mm
Internal volume 5.9 Litres 6.9 Litres
Maximum temperature 1000ºC 1100ºC
Electrical supply 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph
Power supply 2000 W 3900 W
Weight 15 kg 63 kg

Note: EL83-4160/01 not suitable for Ashing

Back type
A B C Dial Gauges
Model Diameter Travel Graduation Scale Anvil Back
number mm mm mm type
EL83-5416 57 25 0.01 RH Ball C
EL83-5421 57 25 0.01 RH Flat C
EL83-5451 57 10 0.002 RH None B
EL83-5456 57 10 0.01 RH Ball A

Key: RH scale – clockwise rotation.

LH scale – anticlockwise rotation
Back type – see diagram

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