Rolling Thin Film Oven Tongs

Precision RTFO Tongs: Essential for Safe High-Temperature Handling

Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO) Tongs are specifically engineered for the safe and efficient handling of high-temperature glassware used in asphalt binder testing. These purpose-built tongs provide laboratory professionals with the necessary reach and secure grip to manage hot glass sample bottles within the extreme conditions of Rolling Thin Film Ovens, significantly minimizing the risk of burns and accidental breakage.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Extended Reach Design: The elongated shaft allows for safe retrieval and precise placement of sample bottles inside hot RTFO chambers, ensuring operators maintain a comfortable and secure distance from elevated temperatures.
• Advanced Synthetic Gripper Pads: Equipped with specialized heat-resistant synthetic pads, these tongs offer a firm, non-slip hold on hot glass bottles. This material prevents scratching or marring of delicate glassware, preserving sample integrity and extending the life of your equipment.
• Ergonomic Handle Grip: A thoughtfully designed handle provides enhanced comfort and superior control, reducing operator fatigue during critical testing procedures and ensuring precise manipulation of samples.
• Durable, Laboratory-Grade Construction: The tongs feature robust stainless steel fingers for exceptional strength and corrosion resistance, coupled with a lightweight yet sturdy aluminum shaft. This combination ensures long-lasting performance in demanding laboratory environments.
• Optimized Jaw Opening: With a generous 4.5-inch (114mm) jaw opening, these tongs are perfectly sized to securely grasp standard RTFO glass sample bottles, ensuring universal compatibility and reliable operation with common laboratory glassware.

These RTFO Tongs are an indispensable tool for any laboratory conducting asphalt binder analysis, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.

Meets Test Methods:

• AASHTO T240
• ASTM D 2872
• CALIFORNIA 346