APEX LABS 8-inch Stainless Steel Crucible Tongs – Heavy Duty Furnace Tool

The APEX LABS 8-inch Stainless Steel Crucible Tong is engineered for maximum safety and durability in high-heat environments. Crafted from premium-grade, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, these tongs provide a secure, non-slip grip on hot crucibles, beakers, and evaporating dishes. With a precision-aligned riveted joint and serrated tips, these tongs offer the tactile control needed for delicate maneuvers inside muffle furnaces or over Bunsen burners. Whether you are performing gravimetric analysis or metal casting, these tongs are built to withstand repeated thermal cycles without warping or rusting.

Key Features

• High-Grade Stainless Steel: Rust-proof and resistant to chemical corrosion for a lifetime of laboratory use.

• Heat Resistant: Designed to safely handle red-hot labware directly from furnaces or open flames.

• Secure Grip: Features curved, serrated jaws that conform to the shape of standard crucibles (sizes 10ml to 50ml).

• Ergonomic Length: The 8-inch (200mm) reach provides an optimal balance between precision control and keeping the user’s hand at a safe distance from the heat source.

• Multi-Purpose Utility: Ideal for picking up small objects, moving hot flasks, or handling reactive materials.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Analytical Chemistry: Handling crucibles during ash determination and gravimetric testing.

• Metallurgy & Casting: Moving small molds and melting pots in benchtop furnaces.

• General Lab Use: Safely retrieving items from autoclaves, ovens, or acid baths.

• Jewelry Making: Precision handling of metal during soldering and annealing.

• Education: A safe, durable tool for high school and university science experiments.