Tweezers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
5C-SA-CH Tronex (Menda/EasyBraid/Tronex)	PRECISION SS TWEEZERS, TOP RELIE	2
18517 Aven	TWEEZER POINTED FINE 2C 4.53"	2040
18059USA Aven	TWEEZER PNT RND ULTRA FINE 4.33"	401140
00D-SA-PI Excelta	TWEEZERS - STRAIGHT STRONG MEDIU	18
29W30 Xcelite	TWEEZER CUTTER VERY FINE 4.75"	10
M3.SA.1.ITU Ideal-tek	TWEEZERS MINI 70MM SHARP TIPS	36
14AGW.C.0.ITU Ideal-tek	HIGH PRECISION CUTTING TWEEZERS	0
5ASA Xcelite	TWEEZER POINTED VERY FINE 4.50"	0
707A.CF.ITU Ideal-tek	FULL PLASTIC TWEEZERS - CARBON F	54
SM104.SA.NE.1.ITU Ideal-tek	ESD EPOXY COATED TWEEZERS - ANTI	8
18054-CS Aven	TWEEZER POINT ULTRAFINE 3C 4.25"	1770
15A-GW-ET Excelta	TWEEZERS - CUTTING - ANGULATED -	9
15ASW.C.0.ITU Ideal-tek	HIGH PRECISION CUTTING TWEEZERS	0
3.SA.B.ITE Ideal-tek	TWEEZERS ANTI-ACID/ANTI-MAG SS	26
00-SA-R Excelta	TWEEZERS - STRAIGHT STRONG MEDIU	11
5TTHX.SA.0.ITU Ideal-tek	REVERSE ACTION TWEEZERS - ANTI-A	12
3096 Adafruit	PRECISION STRAIGHT TWEEZERS - RH	0
18403 Aven	TWEEZER POINTED 5.91"	6240
7A.SA.NE.6.ITU Ideal-tek	ESD EPOXY COATED TWEEZERS - ANTI	8
18432 Aven	TWEEZER 11.81"	73050

Tweezers

1. Overview

Tweezers are precision handheld tools designed to grasp, hold, or manipulate small objects inaccessible to human fingers. Modern tweezers integrate advanced materials and ergonomic designs to meet demands in electronics, healthcare, laboratory research, and industrial manufacturing. Their importance lies in enabling precise handling of components at micro and nano scales, critical for semiconductor assembly, surgical procedures, and material science applications.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Anti-Static Tweezers	Conductive carbon fiber composite, ESD protection	PCB assembly, IC handling
Carbide-Tipped Tweezers	Hardened tungsten carbide tips, wear-resistant	Automotive sensor manufacturing
Smooth Tip Tweezers	Polished stainless steel, non-marking grip	Optical lens alignment
Spring-Loaded Tweezers	Automatic opening mechanism, fatigue reduction	Micro-surgery procedures
High-Temperature Tweezers	Chrome-cobalt alloy, 1200 C resistance	Metallurgical sample handling

3. Structure and Components

Typical construction includes:

Jaws: Angled or straight tips with precision-ground surfaces
Shaft: Hollow or solid design with length ranging 75-150mm
Material: Medical-grade stainless steel, titanium alloys, or polymer composites
Surface Treatment: Electropolishing, diamond-like carbon coating
Ergonomic Features: Bi-material handles, textured gripping zones

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance
Tip Hardness (HV0.1): 550-1800	Determines wear resistance and longevity
Parallelism Tolerance: 5 m	Ensures uniform gripping force
Thermal Stability: -196 C to 1200 C	Enables extreme environment operation
Surface Roughness (Ra): 0.05 m	Prevents particle contamination
Spring Force: 0.5-5.0N	Optimizes handling precision

5. Application Fields

Key industries include:

Electronics Manufacturing: SMT component placement, BGA rework
Medical Devices: Stent assembly, ophthalmic instrument calibration
Life Sciences: Cell manipulation, histology sample handling
Aerospace: Composite material repair, avionics maintenance
Photonics: Fiber optic alignment, laser component assembly

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Feature
ElectroForce Systems	ESD-Pro Series	Integrated ionization coating
CarbTec Advanced	DuraTip XT	Replaceable carbide inserts
MediTool Solutions	SurgiGrip+	Autoclavable titanium construction
NanoPrecision Inc.	UltraTweezer	Sub-micron tip accuracy

7. Selection Recommendations

Consider:

Material compatibility (e.g., non-magnetic for MRI components)
Tip geometry matching component size (0402 SMD vs. 01005 components)
Ergonomic assessment for >8-hour daily use
Traceability requirements (ISO 13485 certified tools)
Specialized coatings for corrosive environments

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments:

Integration of piezoelectric actuators for micro-force feedback
Graphene-enhanced composites reducing tool weight by 40%
Smart tweezers with IoT-enabled usage analytics
3D-printed custom geometries for specialized nanotechnology applications
Increased adoption of single-use polymer tweezers in sterile manufacturing