IDEAL-TEK M3E.S.0.ITU High Precision Mini Tweezers Stainless Steel
IDEAL-TEK M3E.S.0.ITU High Precision Mini Tweezers Stainless Steel
IDEAL-TEK M3E.S.0.ITU mini precision tweezers are designed to hold very small components firmly while maintaining good visibility. The short 70mm body supports a firmer grip and practical close handling, with hard, stiff stainless steel tips and body designed to resist bending. Straight, very fine, pointed tips have a superior finish and specified dimensions of 0.10mm wide by 0.04mm thick.
Material and ESD selection: This model uses S stainless steel, which the material datasheet identifies as magnetizable. It is not the anti-magnetic SA grade. The manufacturer lists M3E.S.0 as not ESD safe.
Best Uses / Applications
- Delicate holding and positioning of very small components with straight access.
- Precision assembly and inspection where a short tool provides practical close control.
- Watchmaking, jewelry and laboratory handling tasks where the pointed steel contact and magnetic characteristics suit the work.
- Electronics component handling where ESD requirements have been evaluated separately.
Key Features
- Compact 70mm overall length with a short, stiff body.
- Straight, very fine, pointed tips with superior finish.
- 0.10mm tip width and 0.04mm tip thickness.
- S stainless steel with a sandblasted finish.
- Conventional squeeze-to-close action and 4mm opening gap.
- Swiss-made; manufacturer lists RoHS compliance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| MTE SKU | M3E.S.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer code | M3E.S.0 |
| Category / style | Mini Tweezers / M3E |
| Tip geometry | Straight, very fine, pointed, superior finish |
| Overall length | 70mm / 2.756in |
| Width × height | 7 × 7mm / 0.276 × 0.276in |
| Tip width × thickness | 0.10 × 0.04mm / 0.004 × 0.002in |
| Tip opening gap | 4mm / 0.157in |
| Body material | S stainless steel |
| Material identity | Martensitic steel, 1.4034 / DIN X46Cr13 / AISI 420, per S material sheet |
| Magnetic behavior | Magnetizable |
| Body finish | Sandblasted |
| Reverse action / ESD safe | No / No |
| Net tool weight | 4g / 0.009lb; not packed shipping weight |
| Country of manufacture | Switzerland |
| RoHS | Manufacturer lists compliant |
Selection Comparison
| Model | Size and contact | Selection distinction |
|---|---|---|
| M3E.S.0 | 70mm; straight pointed tips, 0.10 × 0.04mm | Short, stiff S stainless steel tool; magnetizable and not ESD safe. |
| SS.SA.0 | 140mm; straight very fine, very sharp tips, 0.12 × 0.09mm | Longer SA anti-magnetic, anti-acid stainless steel tool; not ESD safe. |
| 7.SA.0 | 120mm; 45° curved tips, 0.16 × 0.09mm | Curved access with SA anti-magnetic stainless steel; not ESD safe. |
Select overall length, access angle, point dimensions and magnetic behavior together. Small size or stainless steel construction does not establish ESD-safe performance.
Care and Handling
Inspect alignment and cleanliness before handling very small parts. Protect the fine points against impact, twisting, prying and excessive closing force. Stiff construction does not make the tips immune to damage. The S material sheet notes lower corrosion resistance than austenitic or ferritic stainless grades; evaluate cleaning chemicals and exposure conditions rather than assuming universal chemical compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M3E.S.0.ITU designed for?
It is designed for delicate applications requiring a firm hold on a very small component while maintaining good visibility.
How long are these mini tweezers?
They are 70mm long, approximately 2.76 inches, with a 7mm width and height.
What shape and size are the points?
The straight tips are very fine and pointed with superior finish. Specified tip width is 0.10mm and thickness is 0.04mm.
Are they anti-magnetic?
No anti-magnetic claim applies here. The S stainless steel material sheet identifies this grade as magnetizable, unlike the SA material used in other Ideal-tek models.
Are these tweezers ESD safe?
No. The manufacturer's product page lists M3E.S.0 as not ESD safe.
Why choose a short-body tweezer?
The manufacturer states that the short body allows a firmer grip with greater practicality. This model uses hard, stiff tips and body designed to resist bending.
Are these reverse-action tweezers?
No. They use conventional squeeze-to-close action. The listed opening gap is 4mm.
Where are they made, and which stainless steel is used?
The product datasheet identifies Switzerland as the country of manufacture and S stainless steel as the body material. The separate material sheet identifies S as martensitic 1.4034 / AISI 420 stainless steel.
Manufacturer Precision-Tweezer Training
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Technical Documents
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