Heavy stainless-steel IV stands come with a high-quality, rounded, die-formed base, providing: (a) no flat surfaces for dirt to collect; (b) a safe housing for casters with no projections; (c) great balance and tip resistance from four-legged support. Also available, lighter-weight stainless and chrome IV stands on four- and five-legged bases, and even a heavy-duty, six-legged base with a variety of height-adjustment mechanisms and accessories