Choosing the right Precision Tweezers
A wide variety of tweezers are available to meet a broad range of applications...
In order to choose the best tool for your application:
1. Determine the type of points (Style or pattern) 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.
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Style |
Description |
Typ. Length |
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OO
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Flat Edges, heavy-duty strong Blasdes tapering to regular strong points. | 4-3/4" 120 mm |
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OOD
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Same as OO with serrated tips and grips | 4-3/4" 120 mm |
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AA
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For general assembly, very strong and precise tips with fine finish | 5" 130 mm |
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O
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Fine straight point for general handling and positioning miniature parts or fine wire | 4-3/4" 120 mm |
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OC
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Flat edges, fine tips, and 3-1/2" length | 3-1/2" 90 mm |
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1
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General use, strong blades and fine points | 4-3/4" 120 mm |
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2
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Straight and strong, Tapered point for bending and handling small parts and wires | 4-3/4" 120 mm |
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2A
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Straight flat tips provides large gripping surface | 4-3/4" 120 mm |
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3
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Ultra fine tips. Extra long and narrow, very sharp, straight point | 4-3/4" 120 mm |
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3C
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Ultra fine tips.Shorter Length, narrow, very sharp, straight point | 4-1/4" 110 mm |
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5
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Ultra fine tips. For extra fine work, blades break sharply from bodyto very fine long rounded points | 4-1/4" 110 mm |
Choosing A Material |
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| Material |
Tip Hardness
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Magnetism
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Corrosion Resistance | Benefits |
| Carbon Steel |
Excellent
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Yes
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Low | Low Cost |
| Stainless Steel |
Very Good
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Some
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Good | Low Cost |
| Stainless Steel- ... Anti-magnetic, Anti-acid |
Good
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None to very little
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Excellent, Resists Acids | Best General Purpose |
| Titanium |
Excellent
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None
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Non Corrosive, Resists Acids | Will not shed particles like stainless steel. Good for abrasive materials. Good for chemical processes. Temp resistant to 900deg F. |
| Carbon Composite |
Soft
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None
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Non Corrosive | ESD Safe. Soft, non-marring tips Chemical and heat resistant to 256deg C. |
| Ceramic |
Very Good
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None
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Non Corrosive, Resists Acids |
ESD Safe. Heat sink fighter. |
| Plastic |
Soft
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None
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Good | Low Cost, ESD Safe, Non-marring |
Samples of various tweezers materials |
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Stainless Steel
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Stainless Steel, Ergo Grips
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Titanium
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Ceramic with permanent tips
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Ceramic with replaceable tips
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Full Ceramic
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ESD safe plastic
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Composite Carbofib Tips
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