IDEAL-TEK ES248TX.CR.BGO.ITU Ergo-tek Slim Tungsten Carb Cutters 248TX,Small Taper Ang 50° full-fl,OAL 123mm-4.84in
IDEAL-TEK ES248TX.CR.BGO.ITU — Ergo-tek Slim Tungsten Carbide Cutter, Small Tapered 50°, Full-Flush, ESD, OAL 123mm (4.84 in)
The IDEAL-TEK ES248TX.CR.BGO.ITU (SKU: ES248TX.CR.BGO.ITU) is a high-precision Ergo-tek Slim tungsten carbide cutter with a small tapered head angled at 50°, full-flush cutting edges, and an ESD-safe Ergo-tek Slim TPE+PP grip handle. The 100Cr6 steel body is sandblasted for a non-reflective finish. Tungsten carbide (TX) insert blades at 82 HRC hardness are engineered for cutting hard wires in the 32–41 AWG range (0.07–0.2 mm). The short blade length transmits the operator’s full cutting force for clean, precise cuts. Includes a shock prevention system to protect the blades on contact. RoHS compliant.
Key Specifications
- Part Number / SKU: ES248TX.CR.BGO.ITU
- Category: Tungsten Carbide Cutters
- Series: Ergo-tek Slim
- Head Shape: Small tapered, angled 50°
- Cutting Edges: Full-flush
- ESD Safe: Yes
- Body Material: 100Cr6 bearing steel, sandblasted
- Tip Material: Tungsten carbide (TX), 82 HRC hardness
- Grip Handle: Ergo-tek Slim — TPE + PP
- Overall Length (OAL): 123 mm (4.84 in)
- Head/Jaw Length (B): 13.00 mm (0.512 in)
- Head Width (C): 10.00 mm (0.394 in)
- Head Thickness (D): 6.40 mm (0.252 in)
- Tip Width (E): 0.50 mm (0.020 in)
- Blade Length (G): 8.30 mm (0.327 in)
- Product Width: 60.00 mm (2.362 in)
- Product Height: 18.00 mm (0.709 in)
- Cutting Capacity (Hard Wire): 0.07–0.2 mm / 32–41 AWG
- Net Weight: 85 g (0.187 lb)
- Reverse Action: No
- Shock Prevention System: Yes
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Brand: IDEAL-TEK
Applications
- Precision cutting of hard wires in the 32–41 AWG range in electronics manufacturing
- Lead trimming and component preparation on PCBs requiring full-flush cuts
- ESD-safe cutting in static-sensitive assembly environments
- Fine wire cutting in medical device, aerospace, and semiconductor assembly
- Rework and repair requiring access to tight spaces with a small tapered head
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Frequently Asked Questions
What wire gauges can the IDEAL-TEK ES248TX cut?
The ES248TX is rated for hard wire cutting capacity of 0.07–0.2 mm diameter, corresponding to 32–41 AWG. The tungsten carbide (TX) blades at 82 HRC hardness are specifically engineered for hard wire applications where standard steel blades would wear rapidly or fail. Do not use on wire gauges outside this range or on materials harder than the rated capacity.
What is the difference between tungsten carbide (TX) and standard steel cutter blades?
Tungsten carbide insert blades are significantly harder than standard tool steel — 82 HRC vs. approximately 60–65 HRC for high-speed steel. This makes them suitable for cutting hard wires (stainless steel, Kanthal, nichrome, hard copper alloys) that would quickly dull or chip standard steel blades. The trade-off is that carbide is more brittle than steel — the shock prevention system on the ES248TX protects the blades from impact damage on contact.
What does full-flush cutting mean?
Full-flush cutters have both cutting edges ground flat on one side, producing a cut with no lead stub on the component side — the cut is flush with the surface. This is critical for PCB lead trimming where any remaining stub could cause shorts, clearance violations, or conformal coating adhesion issues. Semi-flush cutters leave a very small stub; micro-flush cutters are ground to an even tighter tolerance.
Is the IDEAL-TEK ES248TX ESD safe?
Yes. The Ergo-tek Slim TPE+PP grip handle is ESD safe, making the ES248TX suitable for use in ESD Protected Areas (EPA) when handling static-sensitive components. The ESD-safe handle dissipates static charges that could otherwise accumulate during cutting operations.
What is the shock prevention system on the ES248TX?
The shock prevention system is a built-in mechanism that absorbs the impact force when the blades close on a wire, protecting the brittle tungsten carbide insert blades from chipping or cracking on contact. This is particularly important for carbide blades, which provide superior hardness but are more susceptible to impact damage than steel blades.
