Quick Answer: The Tongs, Flask are scissor-action tongs with contoured jaws for holding the necks of Erlenmeyer and round-bottom flasks. The jaws carry PVC or rubberised sleeves and the tongs are approximately 250 mm to 300 mm long.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Bowed, contoured jaws that close round a flask neck
PVC or rubberised jaw sleeves
Scissor-action pivot with riveted joint
Finger-loop handles
Nickel-plated steel or stainless steel
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Nickel-plated steel or stainless steel
Jaws
Bowed / contoured for neck containment
Sleeves
PVC or rubberised
Mechanism
Scissor-action pivot, riveted joint
Handles
Finger loops
Length
Approximately 250 mm to 300 mm
About This Product
Flask tongs let a student pick up a hot conical or round-bottom flask by its neck and pour from it without touching the glass. They are used in school and college chemistry when flasks are heated on a burner or heating mantle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which flasks are the tongs designed for?
They are made for the necks of Erlenmeyer (conical) and round-bottom flasks.