Choosing Precision Tweezers

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precision tweezers

Tweezers are tools used for picking up objects too small to be easily handled with human hands.

Precision tweezers - to meet applications in electronics, aircraft & aerospace, miniature assembly, precision engineering, optics, microscopy, etc.

In order to choose the best tool for your application:

  1. Determine the type of points best suited for your application.
  2. Refer to the material guide below and select the correct material for your application.
  3. Remember, there is a trade-off between hardness, magnetism, and corrosion resistance.
  4. Determine the quality level required for your application if applicable.

Accutek tweezers are made from the finest steels. Perfectly balanced for a superior feel. Lightweight with soft tension with accurately finished points. Recommended for work under high power magnification in aerospace and micro electronics and in applications where high precision is required. All Accutek precision tweezers are made from anti-acid, anti-magnetic stainless steel.

Material selection table

Material

Tip Hardness

Magnetism

Corrosion Resistance

Carbon Steel

Excellent

Yes

Low

Stainless Steel

Very Good

Some

Good

Stainless Steel Anti-magnetic, Anti-acid

Good

None to very little

Excellent, Resists acids

Carbon Composite

Soft

None

Non-Corrosive

Ceramic

ESD Safe, non-magnetic. Resists all chemicals except hydrofluoric acids. Withstands temperatures up to 900°F. Heat sink fighter.

Plastic

Static dissipative plastic tweezers. Plastic tweezers are non-magnetic, resist virtually all commercial solvents. Non-absorbent and easy to clean. Tips are non-marring.

Titanium

Titanium tweezers are non-magnetic, do not shed particles.

Special Coatings (Available on non-magnetic steel only)

TE - Teflon

Superior anti-scratch, non-stick material. Acid-resistant. 400˚F/200˚C

EP - Epoxy

Good electrical insulation and resistance to chemicals. Antiglare. 300˚F/150˚C

RY - Ryton

Very smooth. Excellent resistance to chemicals and temperature

PY - Pyron

Water and solder repellent. Non-conductive 950˚F/500˚C

GP - Gold Plating

Very high corrosion resistance. Smooth anti-scratch, anti-glare, no tarnish finish

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