Quick Answer: Made of stainless steel, the Beaker Tong SS holds beakers up to 2 litres (155 mm OD), with fibre glass yarn to resist direct flame and a silicone sleeve for temperatures up to 280 °C.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Made of stainless steel
Holds beakers up to 2 litres (155 mm OD)
Fibre glass yarn to resist direct flame
Silicone sleeve for temperatures up to 280 °C
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Stainless steel
Beaker size
Up to 2 litres (155 mm OD)
Flame resistance
Fibre glass yarn
Sleeve
Silicone, for up to 280 °C
About This Product
Beaker tongs are used to hold and move beakers that are too hot to touch. This stainless steel tong takes beakers up to 2 litres, or 155 mm outside diameter. Fibre glass yarn lets it resist direct flame, and the silicone sleeve is made for temperatures up to 280 °C, which suits heating practicals in school and college laboratories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size of beaker can the tong hold?
Beakers up to 2 litres, with an outside diameter of up to 155 mm.
What temperature is the sleeve made for?
The silicone sleeve is for temperatures up to 280 °C, and fibre glass yarn is used to resist direct flame.