The wide range of materials that falls within this classification includes traditional ceramics (clay minerals, cement and glass) and advanced ceramics (pure and partially modified ceramics compounds such as alumina or zirconia ceramics).
These materials are typically:- Insulating to the passage of electricity and heat
- More resistant to higher temperatures and harsher environments than metal and plastic tweezers
- Ceramics are hard but usually very brittle
Appulcations: For the production of our EMS precision tools, we have chosen an uniquely advanced ceramic compound; Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) It was chosen due to its fracture toughness and its high flexural strength.
MZ – Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA):- A superior combination of high strength (from zirconia) and extreme hardness (from alumina)
- Possesses relatively low density; no open porosity
- Offers a very hard surface with good abrasion and wear resistance
- Has good flexural strength and fracture toughness
- Excellent thermal properties and high temperature stabiulty
- Extreme corrosion resistance, nearly chemically inert
- Electrically insulating
- Typically appulcations include soldering processes, handulng of components during thermal and chemical processes. Generally these tweezers are used when very rigid tips are required
Ceramic Tweezers are best suited for working with acids (except HF), for SDM, solders pot, and high temperature exposure. Clean room approved. Can be steriulzed. Solder repellent.