Crucible Tongs

Crucible Tongs – Stainless Steel Laboratory Handling Tool

The Crucible Tongs are stainless steel laboratory tools designed for handling hot crucibles and other suitable laboratory apparatus safely. Supplied by Elmo Agencies, a scientific manufacturer in Ambala, they are useful in chemistry laboratories, educational practicals, and applications involving heated laboratory vessels.

Crucible Tongs provide a secure way to lift and move hot crucibles without directly touching them. Their looped handles and bowed jaws with flat ends help provide a firm grip on suitable vessels during laboratory heating and handling procedures. They are available in 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch sizes.

Key Features

• Made from stainless steel
• Looped handles for convenient handling
• Bowed jaws with flat ends
• Designed for handling hot crucibles
• Can grip suitable apparatus up to approximately 4 inches in diameter
• Available in 6″, 8″, and 10″ sizes
• Suitable for laboratory heating applications

Applications

• Handling hot crucibles
• Moving heated beakers and laboratory vessels when suitable
• Chemistry practicals
• Heating and gravimetric experiments
• Laboratory sample handling
• Educational and research laboratory work

How to Use

Position the jaws around the vessel securely and maintain a firm grip before lifting. The vessel should be balanced and within the tongs’ intended size and handling capacity.

Always ensure that the jaws are properly engaged before moving a heated object.

Safety Precautions

• Check the tongs for damage before use.
• Do not exceed the recommended vessel size.
• Ensure the jaws have a secure grip before lifting.
• Keep hands and other body parts away from hot surfaces.
• Use appropriate heat-resistant protective equipment.
• Handle heated materials slowly and carefully.

Conclusion

The Crucible Tongs by Elmo Agencies are practical stainless steel tools for securely handling hot crucibles and suitable laboratory vessels. Available in 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch sizes, they are suitable for chemistry laboratories, heating experiments, educational practicals, and routine laboratory handling.