IDEAL-TEK 5.SA.0.ITU High Precision tweezers 5.SA, SS Anti-Mag
IDEAL-TEK 5.SA.0.ITU High Precision tweezers 5.SA, SS Anti-Mag
Ideal-tek 5.SA.0.ITU high precision tweezers are designed for delicate applications requiring a firm hold on a small component while maintaining good visibility. Straight, very fine, sharp tips combine with a 110 mm body for controlled precision handling. Swiss-made SA anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel and a sandblasted, superior finish support professional bench work.
ESD selection note: Ideal-tek lists this model as not ESD-safe. Anti-magnetic stainless steel does not establish an ESD-safe designation.
Best Uses / Applications
- Delicate positioning and handling of small components during precision assembly.
- Bench work requiring very fine, sharp, straight tips and good workpiece visibility.
- 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 5 straight tips with a very fine, sharp profile.
- Tip width of 0.13 mm and tip thickness of 0.06 mm.
- 110 mm overall length with a manufacturer-listed 30 mm 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 | 5.SA.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer product code | 5.SA.0 |
| Category / tip style | High precision tweezers / 5 |
| 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 | 30 mm / 1.181 in |
| Tip width | 0.13 mm / 0.005 in |
| Tip thickness | 0.06 mm / 0.002 in |
| Tip opening gap | 8 mm / 0.315 in |
| Net tool weight | 13 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” is not a guarantee of resistance to every chemical or exposure condition. Check compatibility with your actual cleaning agents and process.
Comparison: Matching the Tip to the Task
| Option | Selection priority | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 5.SA.0.ITU very fine, sharp tips | Delicate small-component handling with good visibility | Match the 0.13 mm width and 0.06 mm thickness to the part; use controlled force |
| Rounded, flat tips | A flat component calls for a different contact profile | Evaluate contact area and available access |
| Thick or serrated gripping tips | A task requires a sturdier gripping profile or additional traction | Consider possible contact marks and workpiece sensitivity |
| Documented ESD-safe tweezers | 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 5.SA.0.ITU.
Watch the manufacturer tweezer-performance training | Ideal-tek video library
Frequently Asked Questions
What is style 5 designed for?
Ideal-tek specifies it for delicate applications requiring a firm hold on a small component with good visibility.
What is the tip geometry?
The tips are straight, very fine and sharp. Manufacturer-listed tip width is 0.13 mm and thickness is 0.06 mm.
What are the overall length and tip length?
Overall length is 110 mm. The manufacturer product page lists 30 mm tip length and an 8 mm tip-opening gap.
Is 5.SA.0.ITU ESD-safe?
No. Ideal-tek explicitly lists this model as not ESD-safe. Anti-magnetic stainless steel should not be treated as 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.”
Can the fine points be used for prying or forceful bending?
Choose this tool for controlled precision handling rather than levering. Use a tool suited to the required load for forceful bending or prying.
Where are they made, and what documents are available?
The manufacturer product datasheet states Switzerland. The matching style 5 product datasheet and SA material technical data sheet are linked below.
Technical Documents
5.SA.0 product datasheet, Revision 00, December 13, 2022
SA stainless steel material technical data sheet
Related Products & Resources
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