IDEAL-TEK 51S.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 51S.SA, SS Anti-Mag
IDEAL-TEK 51S.SA.0.ITU High Precision Tweezers 51S.SA, SS Anti-Mag
Ideal-tek 51S.SA.0.ITU high precision tweezers combine very fine tips with a 30° bent geometry for delicate small-component handling. The manufacturer describes the bent design as improving workpiece visibility and ergonomics while holding a small component firmly. This 115 mm Swiss-made tool 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 assembly and positioning of small components where an angled approach suits the task.
- Precision bench handling where keeping the workpiece visible is important.
- 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 51S bent, very fine tips.
- 30° bend for an angled approach to the workpiece.
- 0.12 mm tip width and 0.08 mm tip thickness.
- 115 mm overall length with a manufacturer-listed 34 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 | 51S.SA.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer product code | 51S.SA.0 |
| Category / tip style | High precision tweezers / 51S |
| Tip type / features | Bent / very fine |
| Bend angle | 30° |
| Reverse action | No |
| Body material | SA anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel |
| Finish / special feature | Sandblasted / superior finish |
| Overall length | 115 mm / 4.528 in |
| Product width | 10 mm / 0.394 in |
| Product height | 11 mm / 0.433 in |
| Tip length | 34 mm / 1.339 in |
| Additional tip dimension, manufacturer “Tip length 1” | 7 mm; refer to manufacturer geometry information for fit assessment |
| Tip width | 0.12 mm / 0.005 in |
| Tip thickness | 0.08 mm / 0.003 in |
| Tip opening gap | 8 mm / 0.315 in |
| Net tool weight | 14 g / 0.031 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 mean compatibility with every chemical or unlimited exposure. Check the actual agents, concentration and process conditions before use.
Comparison: Bent Versus Straight Tips
| Option | Selection priority | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 51S.SA.0.ITU, 30° bent very fine tips | An angled approach with workpiece visibility and handling ergonomics in mind | Check bend angle, clearance and fine-point dimensions against the task |
| Straight, fine tips | A direct approach to the component | Evaluate visibility and hand position in the actual work area |
| Rounded, flat tips | A flat component requires a different contact profile | Compare contact area rather than selecting by overall length alone |
| 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 51S.SA.0.ITU.
Watch Ideal-tek's tweezer-style training | Manufacturer video library
Frequently Asked Questions
What distinguishes the 51S model?
It has very fine, bent tips. Ideal-tek describes this geometry as improving visibility and ergonomics for delicate applications that require holding a small component firmly.
What is the bend angle?
The manufacturer lists a 30° bend. Evaluate the angle and available clearance against your workpiece before selecting the tool.
What are the length and tip dimensions?
Overall length is 115 mm. Listed tip length is 34 mm, width is 0.12 mm and thickness is 0.08 mm. The tip-opening gap is 8 mm; the product page also lists an additional “Tip length 1” dimension of 7 mm.
Is 51S.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. The 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 bent tips as a lever?
Select these very fine tips for controlled precision handling, not prying or forceful bending. Match the tool and applied force to the component.
Where are they made, and which documents are available?
The product datasheet states Switzerland. The matching product datasheet and SA stainless steel material sheet are linked below.
Technical Documents
51S.SA.0 product datasheet, Revision 00, November 11, 2022
SA stainless steel material technical data sheet
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