The telescopic centrifuge stand is simply a stand and nothing more. It is the platform where you will place your actual centrifuge near your drill. The stand is very sturdy, and it is heavy duty enough to be capable of holding up a centrifuge and to keep relatively steady even when the machine is going. They are large enough to have ladders and walkway areas around the centrifuge in most cases. Sometimes, the stand does not actually hold the centrifuge, but it simply goes near the centrifuge so that you can climb to the top of the stand and get a better vantage point.