Cylinder, Measuring (Clear Glass)

Quick Answer: This is LabEquip’s standard Clear Glass Measuring Cylinder: a plain, chemically inert borosilicate glass vessel with a straightforward graduated scale and no special closure or protective base. Where the stoppered, screw-cap and hexagonal-base variants add a specific feature for sealing or stability, this is the simple, general-purpose cylinder for everyday volumetric measurement.

Product Description

The Clear Glass Measuring Cylinder is made from borosilicate glass, chosen for its chemical inertness and resistance to most laboratory reagents and moderate temperature changes. Its transparency allows the graduated scale to be read clearly against the liquid meniscus, making it suitable for routine volumetric measurement in pharmaceutical, educational and industrial laboratory settings where no sealed closure or specialised base is required.

What Makes This Instrument Distinct

LabEquip’s cylinder range includes versions built around a particular feature: a ground-glass stopper for sealed mixing, a threaded screw cap for leak-proof handling, and a hexagonal plastic base for a stable, impact-resistant footprint. This Clear Glass Measuring Cylinder is the plain baseline version without any of those additions, so it is the lightest and most economical option where a simple, unsealed graduated cylinder is all a task needs. Because it lacks a stabilising base or protective closure, it is best used on a flat, stable surface and handled with the same care as any plain glass labware.

Specifications

Care & Maintenance

• Rinse thoroughly after use and dry before storage to keep the graduated scale clearly readable.
• Since this cylinder has no protective base or stopper, place it on a stable, flat surface and away from bench edges to reduce the risk of tipping.
• Avoid sudden extreme temperature changes; borosilicate glass tolerates moderate thermal shock but is not designed for direct flame contact.
• Store upright, ideally separated from other glassware, to protect the graduated markings from scratching.

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip’s measuring cylinder range covers plain, stoppered, screw-cap and stable-base designs, so labs can pick exactly the level of sealing and stability a task needs without paying for features they don’t use. Explore related instruments:

• Cylinder, Measuring, With Stopper
• Cylinder, Measuring, With Screw Cap
• Cylinder, Measuring, Hexagonal Plastic Base

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this cylinder different from the stoppered or screw-cap versions?
This is the plain baseline cylinder without any added closure — it has no ground-glass stopper or threaded cap, so it is not intended for sealed storage or shaking, only open measurement and pouring.

Does it have a stabilising base like the hexagonal-base version?
No, this cylinder uses a standard round base rather than the hexagonal plastic base, so it should be used on a stable, flat surface.

What material is the cylinder made from?
Borosilicate glass 3.3, chosen for chemical inertness and resistance to most laboratory reagents.

What capacity and graduation interval is available?
Exact capacity and graduation intervals vary by size; please confirm your requirement with our sales team.

Is this cylinder suitable for pharmaceutical and industrial labs?
Yes, it is designed for general-purpose volumetric measurement across pharmaceutical, educational and industrial laboratory settings.

How should I care for this cylinder?
Rinse and dry it after use, store it upright on a stable surface, and avoid sudden extreme temperature changes.

Last Updated: September 2026