Beaker tongs are designed to safely handle hot beakers. The tongs can handle beakers size 50ml to 2000ml capacity. To pick up a beaker safely, place the tongs in the middle of the beaker. The plasticized jaws improve the grip on the beaker. The tongs are made from nickel plated steel with a ¼” diameter and 9.5-inch length and are 3.25 inches wide when closed.