The first question when choosing is whether metal contact is allowed. VETUS stainless steel ESD tweezers are strong with good gripping precision, suited to general electronic assembly. If components or substrates are sensitive to metal ion contamination (such as some optical components and biomedical chips), choose conductive plastic tweezers: the plastic body is conductive and contains no metal, so there is no risk of metal ion contamination. Black (JHB) and white (JHW) versions work exactly the same and differ only in color; the white version suits cleanrooms where contamination should be visible (dark marks show up more easily on white tweezers).
VETUS stainless steel: ESD-11 vs. ESD-12
| Model | Tip | Precision | Typical work |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESD-11 | Pointed (fine, straight) | Very high; the tip can handle components 0402 and smaller | Placing tiny SMD parts, precision positioning, straightening IC leads |
| ESD-12 | Bent (tip bent downward) | High; the tweezer body doesn’t block your view | Side or angled work, removing components from PCBs |
The gold-label version is labeled with a surface resistance of 10⁸–10¹³ Ω.
Conductive plastic tweezers: eight tip styles
| Model suffix | Tip | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (flat) | Flat tip, wider contact area | Thin parts, films |
| 02 (fine point) | Straight fine point | Tiny parts, precision positioning (most popular) |
| 03 (round point) | Rounded point | Round or spherical parts, solder ball work |
| 04 (narrow flat) | Long narrow flat tip | Flat packages, edge gripping |
| 05 (narrow flat, wide) | Slightly wider flat tip than 04 | Wide flat SMD parts |
| 06 (bent point) | Tip bent downward | Angled work, obstructed positions |
| 07 (long fine point) | Longer fine point than 02 | Reaching into tight spaces, high-density PCBs |
| 08 (wide flat) | Widest flat tip | Large thin parts, FPC connector work |
How conductive plastic tweezers work
Conductive plastic tweezers are not ordinary insulating plastic: carbon black or metal fibers are blended into the plastic so the material itself has a surface resistance of 10⁸–10¹³ Ω. Static drains slowly and in a controlled way rather than through a sudden conductive path (which would harm components). This resistance range also prevents dangerous sudden currents when touching a charged object.
Further reading: contact interface quality management (static, contamination and contact resistance risks); what cleanroom consumables you need (six categories and a purchasing list).
How to request a quote: please send (1) the model and tip style; (2) color for plastic tweezers; (3) the quantity.
Trademarks: VETUS and the model names on this page are trademarks or model names of their owner, used here only to identify the products. JIAHON is not the authorized distributor of VETUS in Taiwan.
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