Low Form Beaker with Glass Handle – Ergonomic Laboratory Beaker
The SGC LABS® Low Form Beaker with Glass Handle — also called
a Griffin beaker with handle — is precision-manufactured from
Borosilicate Glass 3.3 with a fused glass handle seamlessly
integrated into the beaker body. The handle eliminates the safety risks and
discomfort associated with using bare glass beakers, making it ideal for laboratories
where frequent transfer, heating, or carrying of beakers is routine.

Why a Glass Handle? – Safety and Ergonomics
While plastic handles conduct heat and may leach chemicals, and metal clamp-on
handles can slip or damage the beaker rim, a fused glass handle provides
the ideal solution:

Chemically inert: Same borosilicate material as the beaker — no risk of contamination or chemical leaching
Heat-resistant: Remains cool-to-touch when the beaker is gently heated; can withstand thermal shock with the beaker during heating
Permanently fused: No attachment points to fail; integral part of the beaker structure
Comfortable grip: Rounded profile reduces hand fatigue during extended lab work
Reduces breakage: Better grip reduces accidental drops and slips in the lab
Autoclave-safe: Withstands sterilization up to 121°C — the handle does not degrade

Key Features

Material: Borosilicate Glass 3.3 (beaker and handle both) – chemically inert, thermal shock resistant
Form: Low form (Griffin) – wide base, excellent stability
Handle: Fused glass, seamlessly integrated, ergonomic profile
Graduations: White enamel markings – printed on body for easy reading
Spout: Moulded pouring spout for precise, drip-free pouring
Rim: Flat, smooth rim – suitable for watch glass covers
Capacity range: 250ml, 400ml, 500ml, 600ml, 1000ml, 1500ml, 2000ml
Temperature range: Suitable for heating on hot plates and Bunsen burners
Autoclave-safe: Sterilizable up to 121°C
Conforms to: ISO 3819, DIN 12331, ASTM E960

Beaker Handle Comparison – Glass vs Plastic vs Metal Clamps

Handle Type
Chemical Inertness
Heat Resistance
Durability

Bare glass (no handle)
Excellent
Good
Good

Plastic handle
Poor (risk of leaching)
Poor (melts/softens)
Low (cracks/breaks)

Metal clamp handle
Good
Good
Moderate (can slip/damage rim)

Glass handle (fused)
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent (permanent)

Ideal Applications

Teaching laboratories – students benefit from safer, easier-to-use beakers
Clinical and pharmaceutical labs – frequent beaker transfers and heating
Quality control (QC) labs – technicians working long hours with repetitive beaker use
Hot plate and Bunsen burner operations – where heat-resistant handle is essential
Industrial process development – where safety and ergonomics reduce workplace injuries
Hospitals and diagnostic labs – for sample preparation and mixing

Why Choose SGC LABS®?
The glass handle is seamlessly fused using precision glass-to-glass thermal
bonding — no adhesives or weak attachment points. SGC LABS® uses the same
borosilicate 3.3 material for the handle as the beaker body, ensuring perfect
thermal expansion matching and long-term durability through autoclave cycles.
Manufactured in Ambala, India and exported to laboratories, teaching institutions,
and hospitals across 20+ countries.