IDEAL-TEK 4.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 4.SA, SS Anti-Mag
IDEAL-TEK 4.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 4.SA, SS Anti-Mag
Ideal-tek 4.SA.0.ITU high precision tweezers combine straight, very fine, sharp tips with a 110 mm body for delicate small-component handling. Designed to hold a small component firmly while maintaining good visibility, this Swiss-made model uses SA anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel with a sandblasted, superior finish.
ESD selection note: Ideal-tek explicitly lists this model as not ESD-safe. Anti-magnetic stainless steel is not an ESD-safe designation.
Best Uses / Applications
- Delicate positioning and handling of small components during precision assembly.
- Bench work requiring access with very fine, sharp, straight tips.
- Electronics-related mechanical handling where the process permits a non-ESD-safe tool.
- Watchmaking and jewelry work involving small parts.
- Laboratory manipulation in chemically compatible environments.
Key Features
- Style 4 straight tips with a very fine, sharp profile.
- Tip width of 0.11 mm and thickness of 0.07 mm.
- 110 mm overall length and 25 mm manufacturer-listed tip length.
- SA stainless steel selected for corrosion resistance and toughness.
- Sandblasted body with the manufacturer's superior finish designation.
- Conventional action, not reverse action.
- Made in Switzerland, per the product datasheet.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Manufacturer value |
|---|---|
| Store SKU | 4.SA.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer product code | 4.SA.0 |
| Category / tip style | High precision tweezers / 4 |
| Tip type / features | Straight / very fine, sharp |
| Reverse action | No |
| Body material | SA anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel |
| Finish / special feature | Sandblasted / superior finish |
| Overall length | 110 mm / 4.331 in |
| Product width | 10 mm / 0.394 in |
| Product height | 11 mm / 0.433 in |
| Tip length | 25 mm / 0.984 in |
| Tip width | 0.11 mm / 0.004 in |
| Tip thickness | 0.07 mm / 0.003 in |
| Tip opening gap | 8 mm / 0.315 in |
| Net tool weight | 13.2 g / 0.029 lb |
| ESD-safe | No |
| RoHS | Manufacturer lists compliant |
| Country of manufacture | Switzerland |
SA Stainless Steel: Material Selection
Ideal-tek identifies SA as low-carbon austenitic stainless steel, material number 1.4435 / AISI 316L. Its material sheet describes good corrosion resistance to most chemicals, salts and acids, with typical uses in electronics, watchmaking, jewelry and laboratory work. “Anti-acid” does not establish compatibility with every chemical or exposure condition. Validate the tool against your actual agents, concentrations and cleaning process.
Comparison: Matching the Tip to the Task
| Option | Selection priority | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 4.SA.0.ITU very fine, sharp tips | Delicate access and small-component handling with good visibility | Use controlled force appropriate to the very fine points |
| Rounded, flat tips | A flat component needs a different contact profile | Check tip width and contact area rather than substituting by overall length alone |
| Thick or serrated gripping tips | A task requires a stronger gripping profile or extra traction | Evaluate workpiece sensitivity, contact marks and access |
| Documented ESD-safe tweezers | The process requires an ESD-safe handling tool | This SA model is not manufacturer-designated ESD-safe |
Manufacturer Video: Understanding Tweezer Styles
Ideal-tek lists “EPISODE 3 - What is the International Tweezer Style?” in its training library. This is general style-selection education, not a model-specific demonstration or performance test of 4.SA.0.ITU.
Watch Ideal-tek's tweezer-style training | Manufacturer video library
Frequently Asked Questions
What is style 4 designed for?
Ideal-tek specifies it for delicate applications requiring a firm hold on a small component while maintaining good visibility.
What is the tip geometry?
The tips are straight, very fine and sharp. The manufacturer lists a 0.11 mm tip width and 0.07 mm tip thickness.
What are the overall length and tip length?
Overall length is 110 mm. The manufacturer product page lists 25 mm tip length and an 8 mm tip-opening gap.
Is 4.SA.0.ITU ESD-safe?
No. Ideal-tek explicitly lists this model as not ESD-safe. Anti-magnetic stainless steel does not establish ESD-safe performance.
What does SA mean?
SA is Ideal-tek's anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel designation. Its material sheet identifies low-carbon austenitic stainless steel, material number 1.4435 / AISI 316L.
Are these reverse-action tweezers?
No. They use conventional action; the manufacturer lists reverse action as “no.”
Can I use the points for prying or forceful bending?
These very fine tips are intended for controlled precision handling. Select a suitable tool for levering or forceful bending rather than loading the fine points that way.
Where are they made, and which documents are available?
The product datasheet states Switzerland. Both the product datasheet and SA stainless steel material technical data sheet are linked below.
Technical Documents
4.SA.0 product datasheet, Revision 00, October 1, 2019
SA stainless steel material technical data sheet
Related Products & Resources
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