Precision Microscope Stand 22" Tall 1" Pole Fine 4mm Height Adjustment Lab

Precision Microscope Stand 22" Tall 1" Pole Fine 4mm Height Adjustment Lab

This is a heavy-duty freestanding microscope stand measuring 22 inches tall, built for precise positioning of a microscope or similar optical instrument. A knurled silver fine-adjustment knob on the base raises and lowers the mounting carriage by up to 4mm, enabling precise height placement without repositioning the main column. The vertical mounting pole measures 1 inch in diameter, and the sliding carriage locks securely at any position along the chrome rail.

Specifications & What's Included

• Type: Precision freestanding microscope stand
• Total height: 22 inches
• Mounting pole diameter: 1 inch
• Fine adjustment range: 4mm (via knurled knob on base)
• Construction: Cast metal base and column, chrome vertical rail
• Color: Blue (painted cast metal)
• Form factor: Benchtop / freestanding
• Includes: Stand only — no microscope, optics, or accessories included

Applications

Freestanding microscope stands like this are standard equipment in optical labs, quality control benches, and research environments where a compound or stereo microscope needs stable, repeatable vertical positioning. The built-in fine-adjustment mechanism is especially useful for applications requiring incremental height changes without disturbing the coarse position — common in materials inspection, biological sample work, and industrial measurement setups. Stands of this style and construction date from the mid-to-late 20th century era of heavy cast-iron and cast-aluminum lab furniture, designed for long-term stability on a bench surface. They remain in active use today wherever a sturdy, simple mounting solution is needed for an upright or stereo microscope.