Drying Tubes

Drying tubes are designed to remove moisture from gases entering or leaving reaction vessels.Manufactured from borosilicate glass, they provide chemical resistance and reliable performance.Australian laboratories use drying tubes to maintain dry conditions in sensitive chemical reactions.
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Bent Drying Tube with Ground Joint, BORO 3.3 Glass

  • Bent jointed drying tube for laboratory glassware setups
  • Manufactured from BOROSILICATE 3.3 glass
  • Designed to help protect moisture-sensitive reaction vessels
  • Suitable for use with compatible drying agents
  • Ground glass joint connection for integration with laboratory apparatus
  • Available joint sizes include 19/26 and 24/29
  • Supplied as 1 piece per pack
  • Useful for organic chemistry and moisture-control workflows
  • Suitable for school, university and research laboratory use
  • Confirm joint size and glassware compatibility before ordering
  • Drying agent and reaction vessel are not included
  • Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision

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Glass U-Form Drying Tubes with Side Arms, BORO 3.3

  • U-form glass drying tube range for laboratory and educational use
  • Designed for drying small amounts of gases
  • Side arms support connection to compatible gas tubing or apparatus
  • Suitable for use with compatible desiccants such as calcium chloride
  • Useful for absorbing moisture from gas streams during demonstrations
  • Available in 110 × 12 mm, 125 × 15 mm and 150 × 20 mm sizes
  • U-shaped format supports placement of drying agent inside the tube
  • Suitable for chemistry, gas preparation and teaching laboratory workflows
  • Confirm tubing fit, desiccant suitability and gas compatibility before use
  • Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision

From AUD 7.50 (Ex GST)
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Glass U-Form Plain Drying Tubes, BORO 3.3

  • Plain U-form drying tube range for laboratory gas drying work
  • Made from BORO 3.3 glass
  • Designed for drying small amounts of gases
  • Suitable for compatible desiccants such as calcium chloride
  • Helps absorb moisture from gas streams during approved experiments
  • Plain U-shaped format without side arms
  • Available in 100 × 12 mm, 125 × 15 mm, 150 × 12 mm and 150 × 20 mm sizes
  • 150 × 12 mm option lists 40 mm width between the two tubes
  • Suitable for chemistry, gas preparation and teaching laboratory workflows
  • Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision

From AUD 6.50 (Ex GST)
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U-Shaped Drying Tube with Side Arms and Shut-Off Valves, BORO 3.3 Glass

  • U-shaped drying tube for drying gases and removing moisture in laboratory setups  
  • Made from BORO 3.3 borosilicate glass for strong chemical and thermal resistance  
  • Side arms support convenient connection with compatible tubing and apparatus  
  • Integrated shut-off valves allow controlled flow during drying applications  
  • Suitable for chemistry, education, research, and routine laboratory experiments  
  • Durable glass construction supports reliable use in controlled laboratory workflows 

AUD 34.90 (Ex GST)
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Drying Tubes are laboratory glassware components designed for drying and moisture-control workflows in chemistry, teaching, and general laboratory setups. This category includes Glass U-Form Drying Tubes made from BORO 3.3 glass, along with U-Shaped Drying Tubes with side arms and shut-off valves for more controlled connection and isolation during laboratory use.

The U-form drying tube design provides a practical glass pathway for placing suitable drying material within a laboratory setup where moisture control is required. BORO 3.3 glass supports high clarity, chemical resistance, and dependable laboratory handling, making these drying tubes suitable for routine chemistry work, demonstration assemblies, and controlled gas or vapour pathway applications where compatible drying media are used.

The U-shaped drying tube with side arms and shut-off valves provides added connection control compared with a basic U-form drying tube. Side arms allow connection into compatible laboratory apparatus, while shut-off valves assist with controlling or isolating flow pathways during setup, use, or disconnection. This makes the design useful where a more secure and controlled drying tube arrangement is required.

For material and quality reference, ISO 3585 specifies the properties of borosilicate glass 3.3 used for laboratory glassware, glass plant, pipeline, and fittings. ASTM E438 covers glasses used in laboratory apparatus, including Type I low-expansion borosilicate glass. ISO 9001 may also be used as a general quality management reference where supplier or manufacturer certification is available. These references should only be used as compliance claims where supported by manufacturer documentation and product certification.

For LabChoice Australia customers, Drying Tubes provide a practical category for chemistry laboratories, education facilities, and research workflows requiring BORO 3.3 U-form drying tubes, side-arm connection options, shut-off valve control, and clear laboratory glassware for moisture-control applications.