IDEAL-TEK 2A.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 2A.SA, SS Anti-Mag
IDEAL-TEK 2A.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 2A.SA, SS Anti-Mag
Ideal-tek 2A.SA.0.ITU high precision tweezers are designed for delicate applications requiring a firm hold on a flat component. Their straight, fine, rounded, flat tips provide a different contact geometry from sharp-point tweezers. This 120 mm Swiss-made model combines SA anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel with a sandblasted, superior finish for precision bench handling.
ESD selection note: Ideal-tek lists this model as not ESD-safe. Its anti-magnetic material designation is not an ESD-safe rating.
Best Uses / Applications
- Holding and positioning flat components during delicate assembly.
- Precision bench handling where rounded, flat tips suit the workpiece better than sharp points.
- Electronics-related mechanical assembly where the process permits a non-ESD-safe tool.
- Watchmaking and jewelry tasks requiring controlled handling of flat parts.
- Laboratory manipulation in chemically compatible environments.
Key Features
- Style 2A straight tips, described by Ideal-tek as fine, round and flat.
- 1.90 mm tip width and 0.11 mm tip thickness.
- 120 mm overall length with a manufacturer-listed 35 mm tip length.
- SA stainless steel selected for corrosion resistance and toughness.
- Sandblasted finish 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 | 2A.SA.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer product code | 2A.SA.0 |
| Category / tip style | High precision tweezers / 2A |
| Tip type / features | Straight / fine, round, flat |
| Reverse action | No |
| Body material | SA anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel |
| Finish / special feature | Sandblasted / superior finish |
| Overall length | 120 mm / 4.724 in |
| Product width | 10 mm / 0.394 in |
| Product height | 11 mm / 0.433 in |
| Tip length | 35 mm / 1.378 in |
| Tip width | 1.90 mm / 0.075 in |
| Tip thickness | 0.11 mm / 0.004 in |
| Tip opening gap | 8 mm / 0.315 in |
| Net tool weight | 15 g / 0.033 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. The 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 mean compatibility with every chemical or unlimited exposure. Validate the tool against your actual cleaning agents and process conditions.
Comparison: Flat, Pointed or Strong Gripping Tips?
| Tool geometry | Selection priority | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 2A.SA.0.ITU rounded, flat tips | Delicate handling that requires holding a flat component firmly | Match the 1.90 mm tip width and 0.11 mm thickness to the available contact area |
| Fine, sharp-point tweezers | Access to very small features or restricted contact areas | Different contact geometry; not an automatic substitute for flat tips |
| Thick, strong or serrated gripping tips | A task calls for a sturdier gripping profile or extra traction | Evaluate contact marks and workpiece sensitivity |
| Documented ESD-safe model | The handling process requires an ESD-safe tool | This SA model is not 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 product-specific demonstration or performance test of 2A.SA.0.ITU.
Watch Ideal-tek's tweezer-style training | Manufacturer video library
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2A model intended for?
Ideal-tek specifies style 2A for delicate applications requiring a firm hold on a flat component. Its rounded, flat tips distinguish it from sharp-point designs.
Are the tips straight or curved?
The tips are straight. The manufacturer describes their features as fine, round and flat.
What are the overall length and tip dimensions?
Overall length is 120 mm. Tip length is 35 mm, tip width is 1.90 mm, and tip thickness is 0.11 mm. The manufacturer lists an 8 mm tip-opening gap.
Is 2A.SA.0.ITU ESD-safe?
No. Ideal-tek explicitly lists this model as not ESD-safe. Anti-magnetic stainless steel does not establish an ESD-safe designation.
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.”
Do rounded, flat tips guarantee mark-free handling?
No. Workpiece material, contamination and applied pressure affect contact marks. Evaluate the tool on a noncritical part and use controlled force appropriate to the application.
Where are these tweezers made?
The product datasheet states Switzerland. Both the product datasheet and the SA material sheet are available below.
Technical Documents
2A.SA.0 product datasheet, Revision 00, October 19, 2022
SA stainless steel material technical data sheet
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