Tongs
Tools used to grip and lift objects instead of holding them directly with hands; available in a variety of shapes and with a range of prong counts for specialized applications including holding crucibles, beakers, or flasks.
Lab tongs are typically shaped to accommodate specific objects, with long handles to keep the user at a safe distance from an object that is heated or may be otherwise hazardous to hold.
- The arms of beaker tongs are shaped to help hold beakers of various diameters. To reduce slippage and to avoid heating the metal tongs, some beaker tong arms are plastic-coated. Typically used to hold beakers that have been heated, the ends of the jaws may also be wrapped or coated with an insulated material.
- Crucible tongs are typically made of metal and have two curved and concave pincers. The arms themselves may also be curved to accommodate the shape of crucibles, flasks, beakers, or other glassware items. Because crucibles are typically heated to very high temperatures, the tongs must also be able to tolerate high heat. In addition, some crucible tongs can be securely attached to the crucible with a locking device for added security. Crucible holders may have other shapes that are suited to specific applications (melting precious metals, for example).
- Julian tongs are made from a single piece of metal that is bent in half and has a sliding bracket to adjust the distance between the jaws.
Eisco™ Safety Flask Tongs
Fits flasks of any shape from 100 to 2000mL.
Eisco™ Flask Tongs
Give a firm grip to flasks of any shape from 100 to 2,000mL.
Eisco™ Heavy Duty Flask Tongs
Heavy Duty Flask Tongs feature a cork lined jaw for handling hot flasks and glassware. and have a square opening for miscellaneous applications. Permits handling of hot flasks and glassware.
Flask Tongs
Flask tongs with V-jaws provide wide opening and secure grip
United Scientific™ Crucible Tongs with PTFE Coating, 20 in.
Crucible tongs with PTFE coating allows for the safe handling of crucibles.
United Scientific™ Tongs, Stainless Steel with PTFE Tips
Safely move items using these tongs with a firm grip.
Eisco™ Stainless Steel Beaker Tongs
With rubber coated tips, useful for grasping beakers with 50 - 2,000 mL capacities
Eisco™ General Use Crucible Tong
Crucible tongs for flasks, test tubes, dry ice and other laboratory items.
Eisco™ Metal Beaker Tongs
With rubber coated tips, useful for grasping beakers with 25 - 100 mL capacities
Eisco™ Nickle Plated Sampling Tong
Nickle Plated Sampling Tong splits in half vertically which is useful for collecting hot samples of thick materials. Designed to handle mercury safely. Scalloped spoon design, half scallop splits into a quarter per side.
United Scientific Supplies Beaker Tongs
Beaker Tongs provide a safe and sturdy way to transfer beakers without having to grab them with your hand.
Supertek Scientific Crucible Tongs
Jaws corrugated inside.
LabScientific Cryogenic Tongs for Vial Retrieval.
Cryogenic Tongs for Vial Retrieval, effective length 36" (91cm)
Grainger Pom Tong Clear 6.44 In PK12
The Carlisle 6-7/16" Salad Tongs are made of stainless steel with a satin finish. They feature serrated tips to securely grip food and have a hanging loop for convenient storage. The overall length is 6-7/16 inches. These salad tongs are dishwasher safe. They are manufactured in China and meet FDA requirements. The Carlisle brand focuses on delivering quality and affordability for foodservice items like these salad tongs.
Grainger Pom Tong Red 6.44 In PK12
The Grainger 14D283 is a Westward brand 1/4-inch drive socket adapter that converts a 1/4-inch square drive to a 3/8-inch square drive. It is made from chrome vanadium steel for durability and has a black oxide finish to resist corrosion. This socket adapter allows you to use 1/4-inch drive tools with a 3/8-inch drive ratchet, extension, or other accessory. It is rated up to 20,000 psi torque and measures approximately 2-1/2 inches long. The Westward 14D283 provides a simple way to increase the versatility of your 1/4-inch drive tools.