Extend the life of these tweezers by replacing the tips when they become worn. Commonly known as anti-magnetic tweezers, they are typically nonmagnetic but may become slightly magnetic with use.

Tweezers with bent and curved tips reach over and around obstructions.

Tweezers with pointed tips give you a firm grip. Tweezers with round tips won’t mar or nick components.

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 plastic 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.

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 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.