15" Casting Flask Tongs/ Holder, Holds up to 10 cm Diameter Crucible, Melting Pouring Tool
For UK jewellers and casters transferring hot flasks from kiln to casting machine, these tongs provide the necessary reach and a secure grip. Their 15-inch length allows you to handle investment flasks at a safe distance, ensuring a steady transfer during the critical casting stage.
Key features
- 15-inch (380mm) overall length maintains a safe working distance from high-temperature kilns.
- Curved jaws are designed to hold casting flasks and crucibles up to 10cm in diameter.
- Inward-facing tips provide a secure grip on the flask flange, preventing rotation during transfer.
- Formed from a single piece of steel for structural integrity and reliable spring tension.
- Features a dark, matte finish suitable for workshop and foundry environments.
Who it's for
An essential tool for jewellery makers, silversmiths, and small-scale casters in the UK working with the lost-wax process. Also used by dental lab technicians and artisans handling hot flasks for centrifugal or vacuum casting machines.
Specifications
- Material: Steel
- Overall Length: 15" / 380mm
- Maximum Capacity: 10cm / 100mm diameter
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK jewellers transferring hot investment flasks
- Silversmiths working with lost-wax casting processes
- Small-scale casters handling crucibles up to 10cm
- Dental lab technicians using centrifugal or vacuum casting
Not for
- Handling flasks exceeding 10cm diameter
- General purpose lifting of heavy items
- Continuous heavy-duty industrial foundry work
How this compares
| 15" Casting Flask Tongs/... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 15" / 380mm for safe working distance | Typically 10-12" / 250-300mm, shorter reach |
| Flask Capacity & Grip | Securely holds flasks up to 10cm diameter with inward-facing tips | Limited to smaller sizes, less secure or specific grip |
| Construction | Single-piece steel for structural integrity and reliable spring tension | Multiple components, often with riveted joints |
| Finish | Dark, matte finish suitable for workshop environments | Polished or unfinished steel, prone to glare |