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Niptong

Category: Worker Health & Safety > Engineering Controls > Others
Reference # : Model No : 011-012 (30 cm) or 011-036 (91 cm)

Used to handle small radioactive or otherwise dangerous objects up to 1" diameter. The tongs have a 45° v cut groove on each jaw. The compression spring maintains a strong grip on the object until the tension is released by squeezing the finger bar. Niptongs are made of chrome-plated, high carbon steel with hardwood handles.

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Easily disassembled for decontamination and cleaning.

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