Crucible Tongs
Product Code : SCL-CLE-11894
JLab India Crucible Tongs are specialized laboratory grasping tools engineered for the secure manipulation of hot crucibles, evaporating dishes, and other small labware. Featuring a unique bowed-jaw design with serrated tips, they provide a multi-point grip to prevent slippage during high-temperature procedures such as calcination or gravimetric analysis. Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel or plated brass, these tongs are a safety prerequisite for any University Chemistry or Material Science laboratory.
Technical Specifications
| Tender Specification | OEM Technical Detail |
| Material | Grade 304 Stainless Steel or Chrome-Plated Steel |
| Lengths Available | 150mm,200mm,250mm,300mm |
| Jaw Configuration | Corrugated/Serrated tips with a central circular bow |
| Joint Type | Precision-riveted lap joint for smooth operation |
| Heat Resistance | Engineered for continuous use up to 1100?C |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to most laboratory acids, alkalis, and oxidation |
Certification | ISO certificates available on request |
| HS Code | 8203.20.00 (Pincers, tongs, and similar tools) |
Key Pedagogical & Safety Outcomes
- Safety Interface: Facilitates the safe transfer of labware from a furnace or Bunsen burner to a desiccator. Learners identify the risk of thermal shock and chemical burns, utilizing the tongs as a critical barrier.
- Ergonomic Quantification: Enables the development of laboratory dexterity; learners apply the appropriate grip tension to hold a porcelain crucible without applying excessive force that could lead to fracture.
- Procedural Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Quantitative Gravimetry"; students evaluate the importance of using clean tongs to avoid introducing finger oils or contaminants that could affect the final mass of a specimen.
- Durability Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate material properties; the stainless steel construction ensures the tongs do not corrode or "scale" when exposed to direct flame over repeated cycles.
International Logistics & Compliance
JLab India ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade bulk packaging. Tongs are bundled with protective interleaving to prevent scratching and mechanical damage during maritime or air transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a material grade certification.
- Corrosion Resistance: Every unit undergoes a passivation process, ensuring that the tool remains rust-free even in the high-humidity environments typical of coastal or tropical laboratories.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring JLab India Crucible Tongs directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Alignment Precision: Direct oversight of the riveting process ensures the jaws meet perfectly at the tips, preventing small or thin-walled crucibles from tilting or sliding through the gap.
- High-Tension Riveting: We utilize heavy-duty stainless steel rivets that do not loosen over time, maintaining a consistent "feel" and safety profile throughout the tool's lifecycle.
- Direct Factory Inventory: Guaranteed availability of various lengths (from 6 to 12 inches) to accommodate different furnace depths and student requirements.
- Safety Engineering: The finger loops are deburred and polished to ensure a comfortable, snag-free grip, even when wearing heavy laboratory heat-resistant gloves.
