Acetal Tip—Acetal tips are exceptionally soft, so you can use them to handle fragile material without marking or deforming it. They are often used with glass, ceramic, and other surfaces that are easily scratched. These tips are electrical insulating, meaning that they block the flow of electricity. They are not safe for applications where electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a concern.

Ceramic Tip—Ceramic tips are made from zirconia-toughened alumina, which combines high strength and hardness. Because they have a hard surface, these tips resist abrasion and wear. They also have excellent thermal properties and withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments. These tips are often used when handling components during thermal, chemical and soldering processes, especially when very rigid tips are required. They are static dissipative.

Curved Tip—Tweezers with curved tips reach over and around obstructions.

Pointed Tip—Tweezers with pointed tips firmly grip an object but may nick or mar its surface.

Round Tip—Tweezers with round tips won’t mar or nick components. However, they don’t hold objects as well as pointed tips.