# Hot-glass tongs

They facilitate the transport and handling of glass at high temperatures.

Family: Glass applications

## Description
Carbon/graphite tongs, inserts and holders for take-out and hot-ware handling. The material reduces marking, thermal stress and the need for lubricants.

ESGRAF supplies parts to print for container lines. Share tong type, machine and cycle.

## Challenges
- Adhesion / sticking
- Thermal shock
- Surface wear

## Advantages
- Low adhesion
- Thermal stability
- Custom machining

## Limitations
- Wear from erosion and thermal shock
- Possible metal contamination if the grade is unsuitable
- Service life depends on cycles and metal flow

- [Applications](https://esgraf.com/en/applications)
- [Alternate](https://esgraf.com/aplicaciones/vidrio-tenazas)