IDEAL-TEK 3C.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 3C.SA, SS Anti-Mag
IDEAL-TEK 3C.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 3C.SA, SS Anti-Mag
Ideal-tek 3C.SA.0.ITU high precision tweezers are designed to hold small components firmly while maintaining good visibility of the workpiece. The 110 mm body combines straight, fine, pointed tips with SA anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel and a sandblasted, superior finish. This Swiss-made tool suits controlled precision handling where a compact body and pointed contact geometry are useful.
ESD selection note: Ideal-tek lists this model as not ESD-safe. Anti-magnetic stainless steel is not an ESD-safe designation.
Best Uses / Applications
- Holding and positioning small components during precision assembly.
- Bench work requiring visibility around a fine, pointed gripping tip.
- Electronics-related mechanical handling where the process permits a non-ESD-safe tool.
- Watchmaking and jewelry work involving small parts.
- Laboratory manipulation in compatible chemical environments.
Key Features
- Type 3C design with straight, fine, pointed tips.
- 110 mm overall length for practical close-control handling.
- 0.18 mm tip width and 0.12 mm tip thickness.
- 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 | 3C.SA.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer product code | 3C.SA.0 |
| Category / tip style | High precision tweezers / style 3 |
| Tip type / features | Straight / fine, pointed |
| 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 | 9.5 mm / 0.374 in |
| Product height | 11 mm / 0.433 in |
| Tip width | 0.18 mm / 0.007 in |
| Tip thickness | 0.12 mm / 0.005 in |
| Tip opening gap | 8 mm / 0.315 in |
| Net tool weight | 12 g / 0.026 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 applications in electronics, watchmaking, jewelry and laboratory work. This is not a guarantee of compatibility with every chemical. Check actual agents, concentration and exposure conditions before use.
Comparison: Choosing a Tip Profile
| Option | Selection priority | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 3C.SA.0.ITU fine, pointed tips | Firm handling of small components with good workpiece visibility | Use controlled force appropriate to the fine points and part |
| Rounded, flat tips | A flat component calls for a different contact profile | Check tip width and thickness against the available gripping area |
| Thick or serrated gripping tips | A task requires a sturdier gripping profile or additional traction | Evaluate contact marks, applied force and access |
| Documented ESD-safe model | The process requires an ESD-safe handling tool | This SA model is not manufacturer-designated ESD-safe |
Manufacturer Video: Tweezer Performance
Ideal-tek lists “EPISODE 5 - How to improve your Tweezer performance?” in its training library. This is general tweezer education, not a model-specific demonstration or performance test of 3C.SA.0.ITU.
Watch the manufacturer tweezer-performance training | Ideal-tek video library
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 3C model designed for?
Ideal-tek specifies it for holding small components firmly while maintaining good visibility. The short body supports practical, controlled handling.
Are the tips straight or curved?
The tips are straight, fine and pointed. The manufacturer classifies the tip style as 3 and the product code as 3C.SA.0.
What are the overall length and tip dimensions?
Overall length is 110 mm. Tip width is 0.18 mm and tip thickness is 0.12 mm. The listed tip-opening gap is 8 mm.
Is 3C.SA.0.ITU ESD-safe?
No. Ideal-tek explicitly lists this model as not ESD-safe. Anti-magnetic material 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 fine points for prying or forceful bending?
Select these tweezers for controlled precision handling rather than levering. Match the tip geometry and force to the component to avoid damage.
Where are they made, and which documents are available?
The product datasheet states Switzerland. The product datasheet and SA stainless steel material sheet are linked below.
Technical Documents
3C.SA.0 product datasheet, Revision 00, November 15, 2022
SA stainless steel material technical data sheet
Related Products & Resources
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