Tube holder TTHWH-BR-06

Overview
Ensure safety and precision during laboratory heating procedures with this professional-grade test tube holder. Engineered for high-stress lab environments, it secures the tube and protects the operator from thermal hazards.

Features

• Material: Solid brass jaws with hardwood handle
• Application: Laboratory heating and sample handling
• Grip style: Finger-operated sliding lock
• Compatibility: Accepts standard test tubes 10 mm to 25 mm diameter

Product variants (pack / SKU)

• Brass, Wooden handle — Pack of 6: TTHWH-BR-06
• Plated Steel, Wooden handle — Pack of 6: TTHWH-PS-06

Safety & Maintenance Protocol

• Thermal Safety: Hold the wooden handle at the far end to maximize distance from the heat source.
• Inspection: Before each use, inspect brass jaws for chemical erosion or misalignment.
• Cleaning: Wipe brass components with a dry cloth after use to avoid corrosive residue build-up.

Proper Technique for Test Tube Heating

• Secure the Tube: Slide the brass collar toward the jaws to lock the tube near its neck.
• Angled Heating: Point the tube mouth away from people to avoid injury from boiling or bumping.
• The Thermal Barrier: Grip only the wooden handle; hardwood is an insulator preventing heat transfer.
• Uniform Distribution: Move the tube continuously through the flame for even heating and to prevent glass stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why brass for the jaws? Brass resists corrosion from common reagents and endures repeated thermal cycles better than plain steel.
• Is the wooden handle safe near Bunsen flames? Yes—the hardwood handle is a thermal insulator; always grip the far end to increase distance from the flame.
• What tube sizes are supported? The spring-loaded sliding lock fits tubes from 10 mm to 25 mm diameter; the sliding brass collar adjusts tension for a secure, non-slip grip.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Osmosis Scientific
• Model / Commercial name: Brass Test Tube Holder with Wooden Handle
• Material (jaws): Solid Brass (option: Plated Steel)
• Handle: Hardwood (insulating)
• Grip style: Finger-operated sliding lock
• Compatibility: 10 mm – 25 mm diameter test tubes
• Pack size: 6
• Available SKUs: TTHWH-BR-06 (Brass), TTHWH-PS-06 (Plated Steel)
• Product ID (page): 22857