IDEAL-TEK 3.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 3.SA, SS Anti-Mag
IDEAL-TEK 3.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 3.SA, SS Anti-Mag
The Ideal-tek 3.SA.0.ITU high precision tweezers feature straight, fine, pointed tips for delicate work requiring a firm hold on a small component with good visibility. Their 120 mm body is made from anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel (SA), with a sandblasted finish and the manufacturer's superior tip finish. The specified 0.18 mm tip width and 0.12 mm thickness give buyers concrete dimensions for matching the tool to the component.
Best Uses / Applications
Consider Type 3 for small-component positioning, precision assembly, laboratory handling, inspection and repair tasks where straight pointed access and a clear view of the part matter. Use controlled pressure appropriate to the workpiece and avoid prying with the fine tips. Ideal-tek explicitly lists this model as not ESD safe; select an ESD-rated alternative when your handling process requires one.
Key Features
- Type 3 straight, fine, pointed tips with superior finish.
- 0.18 mm tip width and 0.12 mm tip thickness.
- 120 mm overall length with an 8 mm listed opening gap.
- Anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel body, material code SA.
- Sandblasted body finish and standard, non-reverse action.
- Made in Switzerland; 14 g net tool weight.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| MTE SKU | 3.SA.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer datasheet code | 3.SA.0 |
| Product type | High precision tweezers |
| Tip style | 3 |
| Tip configuration | Straight, fine, pointed; superior finish |
| Body material | Anti-Magnetic Anti-Acid Stainless Steel (SA) |
| Body finish | Sandblasted |
| ESD safe | No, manufacturer designation |
| Reverse action | No |
| Overall length | 120.0 mm / 4.724 in |
| Product width | 10.0 mm / 0.394 in |
| Product height | 11.0 mm / 0.433 in |
| Tip width | 0.18 mm / 0.007 in |
| Tip thickness | 0.12 mm / 0.005 in |
| Tip opening gap | 8.0 mm / 0.315 in |
| Net tool weight | 14.0 g / 0.031 lb |
| RoHS status | Listed as compliant in manufacturer specifications |
| Country of manufacture | Switzerland |
Type 3 vs. Type 2 Precision Tweezers
| Feature | Type 3, this listing | Type 2, 2.SA.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Tip description | Straight, fine, pointed | Straight, very fine, pointed |
| Tip width | 0.18 mm | 0.13 mm |
| Tip thickness | 0.12 mm | 0.07 mm |
| Overall length | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Body material | SA stainless steel | SA stainless steel |
| ESD safe | No | No |
Type 3 has a wider and thicker specified tip than Type 2. Choose according to the workpiece and available access; these dimensions are not a gripping-force or load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Type 3 intended for?
Ideal-tek describes Type 3 as suitable for delicate applications requiring a small component to be held firmly while maintaining good visibility.
Are the tips straight or curved?
The tips are straight, fine and pointed, with the manufacturer's superior finish.
What are the tip dimensions?
The current product datasheet specifies a tip width of 0.18 mm (0.007 in) and tip thickness of 0.12 mm (0.005 in).
Is this model ESD safe?
No. Ideal-tek explicitly lists this model as not ESD safe. Anti-magnetic stainless steel is a material characteristic, not an ESD-safe rating.
How does Type 3 compare with Type 2?
Type 3 has a 0.18 mm wide, 0.12 mm thick tip. Type 2 has a 0.13 mm wide, 0.07 mm thick tip and is described as very fine. Both compared SA models are 120 mm long and are not designated ESD safe.
What material is used, and where is it manufactured?
The body is anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel (SA) with a sandblasted finish. The manufacturer datasheet lists Switzerland as the country of manufacture.
Technical Documents
Ideal-tek 3.SA.0 Product Datasheet (PDF)
SA Stainless Steel Body Material Datasheet (PDF)
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