Tongs are made from toughened heat resistant nylon with easy grip teeth when the tool is placed down the head will be raised off the surface to help minimise mess and improve hygiene tools heads are heat resistant up to 240 degrees celsius480 degrees fahrenheit please be aware that when cooking your pan may exceed this temperature gently spring loaded comfortable to hold and can be lockedunlocked easily using the large button on the handle tools heads are heat resistant up to 240 degrees ce