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    Tight-Clearance Tongs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tongs. Tight-Clearance Tongs.
    Extra-slim jaws taper to a narrow point that can reach into tight spots.
    Tip
    Overall
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    Jaw
    Lg.
    Max. Jaw
    Cap.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Jaw
    Texture
    Material
    Grip
    Style
    Each
    Flat Jaw
    20"10"5"0.157"0.059"SmoothStainless SteelPlain3269N21000000
     

    Pliers-Handle Tongs

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Tongs. Pliers-Handle Tongs, Flat Jaw, Straight Head, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Tongs. Pliers-Handle Tongs, Flat Jaw, Straight Head, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Tongs. Pliers-Handle Tongs, Flat Jaw, Straight Head, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Tongs. Pliers-Handle Tongs, Flat Jaw, Straight Head, Style D.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Tongs. Pliers-Handle Tongs, Flat Jaw, Offset Head, Style E.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Tongs. Pliers-Handle Tongs, Flat Jaw, Offset Head, Style F.

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

    Keep hands away from machinery—use these lightweight tools to pick up and hold parts. The pliers-style handles provide more comfort and control than standard tongs.
    Offset Head—Tongs with offset head reach over and around obstructions and have slim jaws that fit in tight spaces.
    Style
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Lg.
    Max. Jaw
    Cap.
    Jaw
    Texture
    Material
    Grip
    Style
    Each
    Flat Jaw
     
    Straight Head
    A7"2 1/2"1"SmoothAluminumPlain5478A21000000
    A7 1/2"3"1 1/4"SmoothAluminumPlain6991A2200000
    B7 1/4"3"1 1/2"SmoothAluminumPlain5788A1100000
    C10 1/2"3"3"SmoothAluminumPlain5790A2400000
    D10 3/4"3"2 1/2"SmoothAluminumPlain5745A100000
    D12"3"3"SmoothAluminumPlain5745A200000
     
    Offset Head
    E6"3 1/2"1/4"SerratedStainless SteelPlain5279A2500000
    E8"5 1/2"1/4"SerratedStainless SteelPlain5279A2900000
    F12"2 1/2"3/4"SmoothAluminumPlain5745A400000
     

    Tongs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tongs. Flat Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tongs. Plastic-Coated Flat Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tongs. Curved Jaw.

    Flat Jaw

    Plastic-Coated Flat Jaw

    Curved Jaw

    Use these general purpose tongs for gripping and positioning.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Lg.
    Max. Jaw
    Cap.
    Jaw
    Texture
    Material
    Grip
    Style
    Each
    Flat Jaw
    6 1/2"3 1/2"4"SmoothAluminumPlain4937A11000000
    9"6 3/16"5 1/2"SmoothAluminumPlain4937A1200000
     
    Plastic-Coated Flat Jaw
    6 1/2"3 1/2"4"SmoothAluminumPlain4937A2100000
    9"6 3/16"5 1/2"SmoothAluminumPlain4937A2200000
     
    Curved Jaw
    37"21"24"SmoothAluminumCushion4937A58600000
     

    Glassware Tongs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tongs. Glassware Tongs, Curved-and-Flat Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tongs. Glassware Tongs, PTFE-Coated Curved-and-Flat Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tongs. Glassware Tongs, Curved Jaw.

    Curved-and-Flat Jaw

    PTFE-Coated Curved-and-Flat

    Jaw

    Curved Jaw

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tongs. Glassware Tongs, Plastic-Coated Curved Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tongs. Glassware Tongs, Vinyl-Coated Curved Jaw.

    Plastic-Coated Curved Jaw

    Vinyl-Coated Curved Jaw

    Get a firm grip on beakers and other containers in the curved jaws. You can also use the tips of these tongs to pick up small objects.
    PTFE-Coated Jaw—Tongs with coated jaws won’t scratch or nick components. Choose tongs with PTFE-coated jaws to prevent material from sticking to them.
    Plastic-Coated Jaw—Tongs with coated jaws won’t scratch or nick components.
    Vinyl-Coated Jaw—Tongs with coated jaws won’t scratch or nick components.
    Overall
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    Jaw
    Lg.
    Jaw Lg.
    (A)
    Jaw Lg.
    (B)
    Max. Jaw
    Cap.
    For OD
    Jaw
    Texture
    Material
    Grip
    Style
    Each
    Curved-and-Flat Jaw
    9"—3"1"5"1" to 5"SmoothStainless SteelPlain5499A12000000
    18"—3"1"10"1 3/4" to 10"SmoothStainless SteelPlain5499A2400000
     
    PTFE-Coated Curved-and-Flat Jaw
    9"—3"1"5"1" to 5"SmoothStainless SteelPlain5499A1100000
    18"—3"1"10"1 3/4" to 10"SmoothStainless SteelPlain5499A2500000
     
    Curved Jaw
    16"3"——3"3"SmoothAluminumPlain5675A2000000
     
    Plastic-Coated Curved Jaw
    9 1/2"4 1/2"——7"1 1/2" to 7"SmoothSteelPlain8542A8200000
     
    Vinyl-Coated Curved Jaw
    13 1/4"2 1/2"——3"1 3/4" to 3"SmoothAluminumPlain5675A100000
     

    Forging and Heat Treating Tongs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tongs. Forging, Flat Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tongs. Forging, Notched Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tongs. Forging, Curved-and-Flat Jaw.

    Flat Jaw

    Notched Jaw

    Curved-and-Flat Jaw

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tongs. Forging, Double-Curved-and-Flat Jaw.
    Image of Product. Curved Jaw with Curved Tip. Front orientation. Tongs. Forging, Curved Jaw, Curved Tip.
    Image of Product. Curved Jaw with Cylindrical Tip. Front orientation. Tongs. Forging, Curved Jaw, Cylindrical Tip.

    Double-Curved-and-Flat Jaw

    Curved Jaw with Curved Tip

    Curved Jaw with Cylindrical Tip

    Image of Product. Curved Jaw with Straight Tip. Front orientation. Tongs. Forging, Curved Jaw, Straight Tip.

    Curved Jaw with Straight Tip

    A heavy duty steel construction and long handle allow you to grip hot material in furnaces and forging and heat-treating applications.
    Curved Jaw—Tongs with at least one curved jaw hold round objects securely.
    Cylindrical Tip—Tongs with a cylindrical tip are ideal for gripping round stock and bolts.
    Overall
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    Jaw
    Lg.
    Max. Jaw
    Cap.
    For OD
    Jaw
    Texture
    Tip
    Shape
    Material
    Color
    Grip
    Style
    Each
    Flat Jaw
    18"2 1/2"3 1/4"—SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5665A20000000
    24"3"4 1/4"—SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5665A4000000
    30"3"4 1/4"—SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5665A5000000
    42"3"4 1/4"—SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5665A6000000
     
    Notched Jaw
    18"3 1/4"4"3/4" to 4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain6995A87000000
     
    Curved-and-Flat Jaw
    18"3"2 3/4"1 3/4" to 2 3/4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5664A2000000
    18"4"4 3/4"2 1/4" to 4 3/4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5663A11000000
    24"3 1/2"2 3/4"1 3/4" to 2 3/4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5664A4000000
    24"4"4 3/4"2 1/4" to 4 3/4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5663A13000000
    30"3 1/2"2 3/4"1 3/4" to 2 3/4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5664A5000000
    36"4"4 3/4"2 1/4" to 4 3/4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5663A15000000
    42"3 1/2"2 3/4"1 3/4" to 2 3/4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5664A6000000
    42"4"4 3/4"2 1/4" to 4 3/4"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5663A16000000
     
    Double-Curved-and-Flat Jaw
    18"4 1/2"3 1/2"1" to 3 1/2"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5661A2000000
    24"5"3 1/2"1" to 3 1/2"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5661A4000000
    30"5"3 1/2"1" to 3 1/2"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5661A7000000
    42"5"3 1/2"1" to 3 1/2"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5661A6000000
     
    Curved Jaw
    18"3 1/2"4"3/4" to 4"SmoothCurvedPainted SteelGreenPlain5662A1000000
    24"3 1/2"4"3/4" to 4"SmoothCurvedPainted SteelGreenPlain5662A2000000
    30"3 1/2"4"3/4" to 4"SmoothCurvedPainted SteelGreenPlain5662A5000000
    30"5"4"3/4" to 4"SmoothCylinderPainted SteelGreenPlain5660A8000000
    36"6"6"6"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5115A11000000
    42"3 1/2"4"3/4" to 4"SmoothCurvedPainted SteelGreenPlain5662A6000000
    42"5 1/2"4"3/4" to 4"SmoothCylinderPainted SteelGreenPlain5660A9000000
    48"6"6"6"SmoothStraightPainted SteelGreenPlain5115A12000000
     

    Locking Hemostats

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hemostats. Locking Hemostats, Bent Nose and Cushion Grip—Single Joint.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hemostats. Locking Hemostats, Bent Nose and Plain Grip—Single Joint.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hemostats. Locking Hemostats, Bent Nose and Plain Grip—Double Joint.

    Bent Nose and Cushion

    Grip—Single Joint

    Bent Nose and Plain

    Grip—Single Joint

    Bent Nose and Plain

    Grip—Double Joint

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hemostats. Locking Hemostats, Straight Nose and Cushion Grip—Single Joint.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hemostats. Locking Hemostats, Straight Nose and Plain Grip—Single Joint.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hemostats. Locking Hemostats, Straight Nose and Plain Grip—Double Joint.

    Straight Nose and

    Cushion Grip—Single

    Joint

    Straight Nose and

    Plain Grip—Single Joint

    Straight Nose and Plain

    Grip—Double Joint

    Image of Attribute. Bent Nose. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Bent Nose.

    Bent Nose

    Image of Attribute. Straight Nose. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Straight Nose.

    Straight Nose

    Hemostats enable intricate work in tight spaces and the jaws can be locked closed. The handle has interlocking teeth that allow you to adjust the clamping pressure.
    Bent Nose—Hemostats with a bent nose reach over and around obstructions.
    Double Joint—Double-joint hemostats open extra wide.
    Plastic—Plastic hemostats resist corrosion from acids and are nonstick, so you can use them with glues and adhesives. They’re also nonmarring, so they prevent damage to your workpiece.
    Plastic-Coated Tip—Hemostats with plastic-coated tips are nonmarring, so they prevent damage to your workpiece.
    Overall
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    Jaw
    Lg.
    Jaw Lg.
    (A)
    Jaw Lg.
    (B)
    Jaw
    Bend
    Max. Jaw
    Cap.
    Tip
    Thk.
    No. of Locking
    Positions
    Jaw Style
    Jaw
    Texture
    Each
    Bent Nose and Cushion Grip—Single Joint
     
    Stainless Steel
    3 1/2"—1/2"3/4"15°1 3/4"5/64"3FlatSerrated5383A4400000
    5 1/4"—1"3/4"10°1 1/2"7/64"3FlatSerrated5383A130000
    5 3/4"—1"3/4"10°2 1/2"5/32"3FlatSerrated5383A170000
    10 1/2"—1 1/8"2 1/4"35°7"3/16"4FlatSerrated5383A2200000
    18"—3 3/4"2"10°11"5/64"3FlatSerrated5383A4600000
     
    Bent Nose and Plain Grip—Single Joint
     
    Stainless Steel
    3 1/2"—13/16"3/4"10°1/2"3/32"2FlatSerrated5383A620000
    5"—3/8"3/8"20°2 1/2"1/8"3FlatSerrated5383A720000
    5 1/2"—1/2"1/2"45°2 3/4"1/8"3FlatSerrated5383A320000
    6 1/4"—5/8"1"45°3 1/2"11/64"3FlatSerrated5383A360000
    8"—2 3/8"1"15°1 3/8"5/32"4FlatSerrated5383A6300000
    10 1/2"—1 1/8"2 1/2"25°7"3/16"4FlatSerrated5383A4200000
    18"—5 1/2"1 5/16"20°2 1/8"5/16"4FlatSerrated5383A6400000
    24"—6 1/8"1 7/16"20°2 1/2"11/32"4FlatSerrated5383A6500000
     
    Bent Nose and Plain Grip—Double Joint
     
    Stainless Steel
    10"—9/16"7/8"45°2 7/8"1/8"4FlatSerrated5383A5800000
     
    Straight Nose and Cushion Grip—Single Joint
     
    Stainless Steel
    3 1/2"1 3/16"———1 1/2"5/64"3FlatSerrated5383A430000
    5 1/4"1"———1 1/2"5/64"3FlatSerrated5383A110000
    5 3/4"1 1/4"———3 1/4"1/8"3FlatSerrated5383A150000
    10 1/2"3 1/4"———1"3/16"4FlatSerrated5383A2100000
    18"1 3/16"———10 1/2"5/64"3FlatSerrated5383A4500000
     
    Straight Nose and Plain Grip—Single Joint
     
    Stainless Steel
    3 1/2"13/16"———2"3/32"2FlatSerrated5383A520000
    5"29/32"———2"1/8"3FlatSmooth5383A5600000
    5"1"———2 1/4"1/8"3FlatSerrated5383A710000
    5 1/2"1 1/8"———1"7/64"3FlatSerrated5383A310000
    6 1/4"1 3/4"———1 1/4"9/64"3FlatSerrated5383A350000
    8"2 3/8"———5 1/2"5/32"4FlatSerrated5383A5300000
    10 1/2"3 1/4"———1"3/16"4FlatSerrated5383A4100000
    18"5 1/2"———11 1/2"5/16"4FlatSerrated5383A5400000
    24"6 1/8"———12 1/2"11/32"4FlatSerrated5383A5500000
     
    Stainless Steel with Plastic-Coated Tips
    7 1/2"2 1/8"———4 1/4"1/8"3FlatSmooth5383A910000
     
    Plastic
    4 3/4"1 1/2"———1/2"1/16"1Curved and FlatSerrated5383A810000
     
    Straight Nose and Plain Grip—Double Joint
     
    Stainless Steel
    10"1 9/16"———2 7/8"1/8"4FlatSerrated5383A5700000
     

    Cylinder Grabbers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Cylinder Grabbers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cylinder Grabbers.
    Safely move gas cylinders and other heavy, hard-to-grasp objects. These grabbers have a scissor-like design that firmly grips the sides of a cylinder when you pull up on the handles. You can lift them on your own or share the load with another person. Padding on the handles makes them comfortable and easy to hold.
    Overall
    When Open
    Frame
    Grip
    For Cylinder
    Dia.
    Overall Wt.
    Cap., lb.
    Open
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Gripping
    Location
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Handle
    Material
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Features
    Each
    5" to 9 1/2"27022"11"4"SidePowder-Coated SteelBlackPlasticYellowRubber
    		8Padded Handles9919N1010000000

    Beam-Lifting Tongs

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Lifting Tongs. Beam-Lifting Tongs.
    Apply tension to the lifting eye and the scissor-action grip firmly grabs flat and tapered beams. As the tongs lift, the grip increases.
    Warning: Never use to lift items over people.
    For Beam
    Closed
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Shape
    Max.
    Wd.
    Max.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Eye
    Dia.
    Material
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Features
    Specs. Met
    Each
    2,000Taper, Flat10"1"7 1/2"25"4"Steel20Hold-Open LatchASME B30.203367T10000000
    3,000Taper, Flat5"5/8"6 1/2"14"4"Steel15Hold-Open LatchASME B30.203367T6000000
    6,000Taper, Flat8"1"9 1/2"21"4"Steel35Hold-Open LatchASME B30.203367T3000000
     

    Pipe-Lifting Tongs

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Lifting Tongs. Pipe-Lifting Tongs.
    Image of Product. Top orientation. Lifting Tongs. Pipe-Lifting Tongs.
    Attach these tongs to a crane, hoist, or other lifting device to move heavy pipes. When you pull on the top ring, the jaws tighten firmly around your pipe. Arms on each side, called outriggers, keep the pipe from seesawing as you move it. These tongs have a yellow powder coating that helps prevent corrosion and makes them easy to spot.
    Warning: Never use to lift items over people.
    Closed
    Eye
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    For Pipe OD
    Wd.
    Ht.
    ID
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    6004 1/2" to 4 3/4"6"18 3/4"1 3/16"1 1/2"Powder-Coated SteelYellow209164N110000000
    1,0005 1/2" to 7"9"24 3/4"1 3/16"1 3/4"Powder-Coated SteelYellow259164N12000000
    2,00010 3/4" to 11"17"36 1/4"1 9/16"1 7/8"Powder-Coated SteelYellow759164N13000000
     

    Long-Arm Lifting Tongs

    Image of Product. Lifting Tongs. Top orientation. Lifting Tongs. Long-Arm Lifting Tongs.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Tongs. Long-Arm Lifting Tongs, Lifting Tongs Made in the U.S..

    Lifting Tongs

    Lifting Tongs Made

    in the U.S.

    Also known as die-lifting tongs, these tongs can be used to lift tall objects and reach into machinery. As you lift these tongs, their scissor-action grip increases. They’re yellow for high visibility in busy areas.
    Warning: Never use to lift items over people.
    Lifting Tongs Made in the U.S.—Tongs that are made in the U.S. have a label that confirms they are manufactured in the United States.
    Powder-Coated Steel—Powder-coated steel tongs resist corrosion in wet environments.
    Lifting Tongs
    Replacement
    Shackles
    Overall
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    For Max.
    Wd.
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Wd. When
    Open
    Ht. When
    Open
    Eye
    Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Lifting Tongs
    2,00020"9"37"29"1 1/2"Powder-Coated SteelYellow70ASME B30.2022735T111000000022735T113000000
    3,00038"14"58"50"1 1/2"Powder-Coated SteelYellow100ASME B30.2022735T11200000022735T11300000
     
    Lifting Tongs Made in the U.S.
    2,00020"7"30"29"4"Painted SteelYellow30ASME B30.2022735T31000000003555T5100000
    3,00038"10 3/4"52"47 1/2"6"Painted SteelYellow90ASME B30.2022735T33000000003555T5200000
     
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