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Draining Basket
High-Density Polypropylene Architecture: Precision-molded from medical-grade, reinforced polypropylene, providing exceptional resistance to aggressive laboratory detergents and organic solvents while maintaining structural integrity during autoclave sterilization cycles.
Optimized Drainage Matrix Geometry: Features a calibrated perforated floor and sidewall design that maximizes laminar airflow and gravitational runoff, significantly reducing drying times for test tubes, beakers, and volumetric flasks.
$2.03
Quick answer: A draining basket is a perforated laboratory basket used to hold washed glassware and small labware at the wash-up station so that rinse water drains away before the items are dried or put back into storage.
After glassware is washed, items are often still wet and cannot be dried or stored immediately. Placing beakers, flasks, test tubes and other labware into a draining basket lets water drip through the perforated or slotted body rather than pooling on the bench, which speeds up drying and keeps the wash-up area tidy. The open, ventilated construction also allows air to circulate around the glassware while it drains.
Draining baskets are a simple but essential piece of everyday lab housekeeping equipment, used alongside sinks, draining boards and drying racks in school, college and research laboratory wash-up areas.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | Perforated / slotted basket body for water drainage |
| Typical use | Draining washed glassware and small labware |
| Placement | Positioned over a sink, drainer or draining board |
| Size | Supplied in standard laboratory sizes — confirm the exact dimensions required at enquiry |
Applications
- Draining washed beakers, flasks and test tubes at the lab sink
- General wash-up station housekeeping in school and college laboratories
- Air-drying small glassware before storage
- Temporary holding of clean glassware between uses
Care & Handling
- Rinse the basket periodically to prevent residue or limescale build-up in the perforations
- Avoid overloading the basket beyond its stable carrying capacity
- Check for cracked or broken sections that could snag glassware
- Allow the basket itself to dry before stacking for storage
Why Choose LabEquip
LabEquip supplies everyday laboratory housekeeping equipment alongside our wider lab glassware range and chemistry lab equipment for schools, colleges and research laboratories across India. For bulk or institutional requirements, contact us and our team will help confirm the right size and quantity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a laboratory draining basket used for?
It is used to hold washed glassware and small labware so that rinse water drains away freely before the items are dried or put away.
What items can be placed in the draining basket?
Beakers, flasks, test tubes, petri dishes and other small glassware can be placed in the basket after washing, positioned so water drains through the perforations.
Can the basket be used directly over a sink?
Yes, it is designed to sit over a sink or drainer so that water drips away from the washed items rather than pooling around them.
Is the basket suitable for daily use in a busy teaching lab?
Yes, draining baskets are built for repeated daily use at the wash-up station in school, college and research laboratories.
Can the basket be stacked or nested for storage?
Many draining baskets are designed to stack or nest for compact storage when not in use; confirm the exact stacking behaviour of this model at enquiry.
Does LabEquip supply draining baskets for bulk or institutional orders?
Yes. LabEquip supplies draining baskets to schools, colleges and laboratories across India, including bulk and institutional orders. Contact us for a quotation.
Last Updated: September 2026
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