Beehive Shelves Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Beehive Shelves (Product Code: SLE/CH/191) are small white porcelain stands, 75 mm in diameter, that sit under water in a pneumatic trough and support an inverted gas jar while a gas is collected over water. Glazed both inside and out, they resist staining and are easy to rinse clean between experiments. Chemistry teachers in schools and colleges rely on them as a standard part of gas collection apparatus for preparing oxygen, hydrogen and carbon dioxide in class. They are made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala.

Specifications

Typical Use

To collect a gas by downward displacement of water, fill the pneumatic trough, place the beehive shelf on its floor so it is covered with water, and lead the delivery tube from the reaction flask in through the opening at the side of the shelf. A gas jar filled completely with water is then inverted over the top of the shelf. As the reaction runs, bubbles rise through the shelf into the jar and push the water out; when the jar is full of gas, a cover is slid under its mouth before it is lifted away. This simple arrangement is a staple of junior science lab equipment because students can watch the gas displace the water.

Let the first few bubbles escape before placing the jar, since they are mostly air from the apparatus. After the lesson, rinse the shelf in clean water and dry it; the glazed surface does not hold residues. Porcelain can chip if dropped into a trough, so lower it in by hand.

Manufacturer

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, is based in Ambala, Haryana and supplies apparatus for chemistry, physics and biology teaching labs. The company is incorporated under CIN U29309HR2020PTC087597 and manufactures at its licensed factory at 449, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala (Factory Licence AMB-ONLINE-CHD-J-414). See the company profile for more.

Related Chemistry Lab Equipment

The rest of a gas-collection-over-water set-up:

• Pneumatic Trough — the water trough in which the beehive shelf stands.
• Gas Jar, Glass — the jar inverted over the shelf to collect the gas.
• Gas Jar Cover — closes the jar before it is lifted out of the water.
• Delivery Tube — carries gas from the generating flask into the shelf.
• Beehive Shelf, Porcelain — a separately listed porcelain beehive shelf you can compare.

Find more apparatus in the Chemistry Lab Equipment category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What diameter are the Beehive Shelves?
75 mm.

What are they made of?
White porcelain, glazed both inside and out, which keeps them smooth and easy to clean.

Will they fit my pneumatic trough and gas jars?
They are intended for use in pneumatic troughs. Check that your trough is deep enough to cover the shelf with water and that your gas jar mouth sits comfortably over a 75 mm shelf.

Which gases can be collected with them?
Gases that are not very soluble in water, such as oxygen and hydrogen, are commonly collected over water in school practicals. Very soluble gases need a different collection method.

How many should a school order?
Usually one per pneumatic trough, plus a few spares in case of breakage. Tell us how many student stations you have and we can suggest quantities.

What warranty and delivery terms apply?
These are stated in the quotation. Ask through the contact page for delivery within India or to international markets.

Request a Quote

Request a quotation for Beehive Shelves via the contact page, or add them to the enquiry cart with troughs, gas jars and delivery tubes to price the full set-up.

Last updated: 24 September 2026