Carbon Fiber Tip—Carbon fiber tips are the strongest, so they can handle repeated use on heavy components without cracking or degrading. However, if you press hard enough, they can leave carbon particles behind. The soft tips won’t nick or scratch components. They are often used in general electronics assembly. These tips are conductive, meaning static can flow through them to divert an electrostatic discharge (ESD). However, their low surface resistivity means that they can increase the static charge while diverting it.

PEEK Tip—PEEK tips won’t degrade from contact with chemicals, including solvents and many inorganic liquids. They also hold up in high temperature applications. These tips are often used for handling components during cleaning or chemical treating. They are conductive, meaning static can flow through them to divert an electrostatic discharge (ESD). However, their low surface resistivity means that they can increase a static charge while diverting it.

Plastic-Blend Tip—Plastic blend tips are static dissipative, making them the best choice for use on sensitive electronic devices. They equalize the charge between your hand and the device in a slower, more controlled way than conductive tips, which helps prevent a sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD).

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.

Bent Tip—Tweezers with bent 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.