HOZAN Tweezers, clamps, pliers

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Bamboo Tip Tweezers P-855

HOZAN

Tip replacement bamboo pin set that is suitable for precision work Bamboo-manufactured top that does not damage the object and does not magnetize Due to the knob load being lightweight compared to other bamboo pin sets, it is best suited for long-term light work

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Starting from^∗ ：	4.37 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Ceramic tweezers P-855-C, replacement tip

HOZAN

[Features]
・ Replacement tip for ceramic forceps P-855-C.

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Starting from^∗ ：	57.44 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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ESD Tip Probe

HOZAN

A tip exchange probe that is suitable for precision work.

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Starting from^∗ ：	11.69 €
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Ceramic Tweezers P-646-C

HOZAN

[Features]
· Replacing the tip is possible and economical.
· Insulated, heat-resistant, chemical-resistant ceramic tweezers
· Solder/silver solder does not adhere to the tweezers, and the heat resistant temperature is 1,200°C making them ideal for soldering work.
· Can be used in environments requiring chemical resistance, nonmagnetic, insulating properties and abrasion resistance.
· Replacement part: P-646C-1 Ceramic Tip

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Starting from^∗ ：	33.05 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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ESD Ceramic Tweezers P-646-D

HOZAN

[Features]
· Replacing the tip is possible and economical.
· Ceramic tweezers with anti-static properties, heat resistance and chemical resistance.
· Ceramic tweezers with anti-static properties.
· In addition to possessing the resistant properties of conventional ceramic tweezers, it can be used even for tasks requiring protection against static electricity.
· Resists heat transmission due to 1/10th thermal conductivity of that of stainless steel, making it suitable for soldering work.
· Replacement part: P-646D-1ESD Ceramic Tip.

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Starting from^∗ ：	33.05 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Bamboo probe

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Starting from^∗ ：	10.41 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Precision Tweezers

HOZAN

Ideal for working on precision equipment that dislikes magnet.

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Starting from^∗ ：	50.54 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Plastic Tip Tweezers

Plastic Tip Tweezers【1-2 Pieces Per Package】

HOZAN

[Features] Stainless steel tweezers-like usability achieved

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Starting from^∗ ：	4.82 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Tweezers PP-100 / PP-101 / PP-102 / PP-103 / PP-106

HOZAN

[Features]
· Plate Thickness: 2.8 mm.
· High grade series of heavy-duty tweezers.
· Its knurled tip strengthens holding force.
· Heat-treated strong material is used which maintains thickness even at the tip, making it hard to bend even in harsh applications.
· You can also hold them strongly like pliers and use them to pry things open.

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Starting from^∗ ：	23.37 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Vacuum Pick P-831 And Exchangeable Part

Vacuum Pick P-831 And Exchangeable Part【1-3 Pieces Per Package】

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Hard to pick up an object with tweezers. It is a newly designed, low-cost vacuum pick with improved operability The air chamber can be compressed with the fingertips.

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Starting from^∗ ：	7.50 €
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Pin Set P-894

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	24.23 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Pin Set P-87

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	4.89 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Pin Set P-878

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	22.10 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Reverse Action Tweezers P-89

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	12.85 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	7 Days

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ESD Bamboo Tweezers P-863-150

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	8.67 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Pin Set P-898

HOZAN

Starting from^∗ ：	23.16 €
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Min. Shipping Days ：	Same day

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Tweezers P-86-125 / 150 / 175

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	3.70 €
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General Purpose Type Tweezers P-880 / 881 / 882 / 886 / 88

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	10.71 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Pin Set P-892

HOZAN

Starting from^∗ ：	21.10 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	Same day

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Bent Tip Tweezers P-887

HOZAN

Starting from^∗ ：	21.02 €
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Bamboo Tweezers P-860

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	8.22 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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ESD Grip Tweezers P-881-ESD / 891-ESD

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	16.23 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Vacuum Pick P830 with Replacement Part (Switching Pad Set)

HOZAN

Pick up by way of adsorption A compact, lightweight vacuum pickup tool Convenient for the assembly of parts with forms that cannot be grasped by conventional tweezers or that are easily damaged.

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Starting from^∗ ：	11.22 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Parts Clip P-843

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Keeps parts locked in the grip. Can be used as a clamp and heat dissipating body during the soldering of such things as electronic parts.

Starting from^∗ ：	10.46 €
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Pin Set P-888

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	25.32 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Tweezers Grip P-845

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	6.57 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Screw Set P-815-0

HOZAN

Starting from^∗ ：	13.24 €
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Min. Shipping Days ：	Same day

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Pin Set P-891

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	23.65 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	7 Days

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ESD Tip Pin Set / Replacement Parts Tip

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The tip is also made of engineered plastic with anti-static properties

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Starting from^∗ ：	9.84 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Spring Hook P-64

HOZAN

Simple Stainless Steel Spring Hook

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Starting from^∗ ：	8.71 €
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Soft Tip P-610-G

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Tip is made of a dual molding of polypropylene and elastomer. Elastic and non-slippery elastomer and tough polypropylene are combined in a way that gently yet firmly grasps objects.

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Starting from^∗ ：	14.11 €
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Vacuum Pick-Up Tool P-835

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Pick-up type tweezers with an electric pump.
[Features]
· Picks up the targeted object using an electric pump, allowing a smooth operation.
· Capable of picking up an object of up to 150 g.
· Compact main body with a quiet operation noise (of 45 dB or lower).
[Applications]
· Ideal for a variety of work.

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Starting from^∗ ：	2.86 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Tip Probe Set

HOZAN

A chip probe set that has 5 types of bargain chips.

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Starting from^∗ ：	36.79 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Precision Tweezers

HOZAN

Ideal for working on precision equipment that dislikes magnet.

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Starting from^∗ ：	77.90 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Stainless Special Shape Steel Tweezers

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An ultra-thin, completely non-magnetic tweezer set.

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Starting from^∗ ：	69.69 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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ESD Tip Tweezers (Standard Straight / END Straight Taper / Flat Type)

ESD Tip Tweezers (Standard Straight / END Straight Taper / Flat Type)【50 Pieces Per Package】

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Replaceable tip tweezers with excellent cost performance.
[Features]
· Uses engineering plastic tips with anti-static measures.
· Economical with tips that can be replaced as they wear out.
· Highly durable stainless steel used for the main body.
[Applications]
· Ideal for a variety of manual work.

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Starting from^∗ ：	6.22 €
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ESD Tip Tweezers

ESD Tip Tweezers【2 Pieces Per Package】

HOZAN

[Features]
· Uses engineering plastic tips with anti-static measures.
· Highly durable stainless steel used for the main body.

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Starting from^∗ ：	9.24 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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ESD Tip Tweezers

ESD Tip Tweezers【2 Pieces Per Package】

HOZAN

[Features]
· Uses engineering plastic tips with anti-static measures.
· Highly durable stainless steel used for the main body.

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Starting from^∗ ：	9.24 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Replacement Tips For ESD Tip Tweezers Series P-640 To 650

Replacement Tips For ESD Tip Tweezers Series P-640 To 650【2 Pieces Per Package】

HOZAN

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Starting from^∗ ：	9.24 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Replaceable Tip Tweezers

Replaceable Tip Tweezers【1-2 Pieces Per Package】

HOZAN

[Features] General purpose replaceable tip tweezers with excellent cost performance

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Starting from^∗ ：	4.82 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Tweezers PP-110 / PP-111 / PP-112 / PP-114

HOZAN

[Features]
These are completely non-magnetic tweezers with excellent cost-effectiveness, available in 3 types: standard straight, curved tip straight, and curved tip.

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Starting from^∗ ：	24.06 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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Titanium Tweezers PP-120 / PP-121 / PP-122 / PP-124

HOZAN

[Features]
· High-strength, highly functional tweezers that use 64 titanium alloy ELI of 2.0 mm thickness.
· High-strength, light-weight, completely nonmagnetic and highly corrosion-resistant 64 titanium alloy tweezers.
· This product uses highly rigid plate thickness of 2.0 mm.
· It can withstand not only soldering work, sea water or chemicals, but also a wide temperature range of about 250 to 500°C.
· It is completely non-magnetic, thereby safe to handle even in environments with strong magnetic fields.
· Safe for people who suffer from metal allergies.

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Starting from^∗ ：	45.75 €
Min. Shipping Days ：	6 Days

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