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.
United Scientific™ Crucible Tongs with PTFE Coating, 20 in.
Crucible tongs with PTFE coating allows for the safe handling of crucibles.
Eisco™ General Use Crucible Tong
Crucible tongs for flasks, test tubes, dry ice and other laboratory items.
Eisco™ Stainless Steel Beaker Tongs
With rubber coated tips, useful for grasping beakers with 50 - 2,000 mL capacities
Eisco™ Safety Flask Tongs
Fits flasks of any shape from 100 to 2000mL.
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.
Eisco™ Metal Beaker Tongs
With rubber coated tips, useful for grasping beakers with 25 - 100 mL capacities
Eisco™ Heavy Duty Beaker Tongs
Heavy Duty Beaker Tongs permits the handling of hot beakers from 100 mL to 1500 mL capacity
United Scientific Supplies Beaker Tongs
Beaker Tongs provide a safe and sturdy way to transfer beakers without having to grab them with your hand.
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.
Eisco™ Flask Tongs
Give a firm grip to flasks of any shape from 100 to 2,000mL.
Flask Tongs
Flask tongs with V-jaws provide wide opening and secure grip
Supertek Scientific Crucible Tongs
Jaws corrugated inside.
Mitegen CryoVial Tong Set, For Safe & Secure Grasping, Positioning & Transfer of CryoVials in Cryogenic Environments
This CryoVial Tong Set provides an essential solution for the safe, secure, and precise manipulation of CryoVials such as SKUs CV-1-50, CV-1-100, CV-1-200 and CV-1-500 in various laboratory settings. Engineered for optimal control, these tongs allow users to reliably grasp, position, and transfer CryoVials, particularly in demanding cryogenic environments such as liquid nitrogen (LN2) dewars or ultra-low temperature freezers. The robust design ensures a firm hold on vials, minimizing the risk of accidental drops, thermal shock, or contamination of valuable biological samples during critical handling procedures. By enabling hands-free operation and controlled movement, this tong set streamlines workflow, enhancing both efficiency and safety in cryo-preservation and sample management. It is an indispensable tool for researchers and technicians committed to maintaining sample integrity and achieving reproducible results in long-term cryogenic storage applications.
