er go -te k swiss made Red Dot Design Award Winner 2014 Perfect synergy of Swiss precision and Italian design Introducing Ergo-tek from Ideal-tek. New cutters and pliers handles' set a new benchmark in ergonomics. Following the User-Centered Design approach of one of the world's most respected research universities (University of Milan), over a two year period, Ideal-tek gained a full understanding of the needs, wants and frustrations of end users. Subsequent painstaking attention to detail at every stage of the design process resulted in the creation of the ideal handles. Precision Swiss manufacture provides quality, accuracy and longevity. The addition of Italian design brings beauty and elegance. Ergo-tek. Perfect synergy. A perfect thumb position is achieved by re-shaping the outside of the handle Anti-slip rubber surface provides a better grip and a more pleasant feel Rounded handle surface for maximum operator comfort Easier to pick up due to the shape Bi-component ESD-safe ergonomic handles with a soft comfortable gripping surface provide superior operator comfort Fits perfectly in the palm of the hand due to its rounded anti-slip bottom click here to download the Paper Abstract www.ideal-tek.com 2 swiss made Handles 2-Component ESD-safe user-friendly Ergonomic handles with a soft comfortable gripping surface. For every handles production lot Ideal-Tek performs the following tests: * point to point resistance * surface resistance * decay time analysis www.ideal-tek.com 3 swiss made Material & Hardness High quality ball bearing steel * 45 Rockwell Hardness (HRC) for pliers * 63 Rockwell Hardness for cutters Pyrometer controlled inductive hardening Superior no-scratch/antiglare satin finish For every single production lot Ideal-Tek performs metallographic and hardness profile analysis. www.ideal-tek.com 4 swiss made Cutting Blades & Wire Definition Cutting blades definition SEMI-FLUSH FLUSH FULL-FLUSH Wire definition * SOFT wire, copper, aluminium, tensile strength 250 MPa * MEDIUM-HARD wire, stainless steel wire, material 1.4301, tensile strength 800 MPa * HARD wire, stainless steel wire, material 1.4301, tensile strength 1800 MPa 100% visual inspection www.ideal-tek.com 5 swiss made More Features * Dual leaf springs made of stainless steel * Lap joint with screw, to achive a high level of strength and precision * Nuts made of hardened alloy steel to resist high cutting load * Fine-pitched screw for perfect joint adjustment * Perfect symmetry www.ideal-tek.com 6 swiss made Free Test & Maintenance The application engineering of the Ideal-Tek factory will conduct test cutting and cutting evaluations at no charge upon the receipt of test wire samples. We also provide free cutter model recommendations. In order to preserve your cutters perfectly efficient keep a thin oil film on the tips head. click here to see the maintenance (VIDEO) www.ideal-tek.com 7 swiss made Head Shape & Available models CUTTERS * Oval * Tapered * Tapered & Relieved * Wire Lead Catchers * Special PLIERS * Snipe Nose * Flat & Round Nose www.ideal-tek.com 8 swiss made TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Oval Cutters Small robust, slim shape, and optimum balance between durability and accessibility. Large strong and durable, for intensive cutting operations. Extra Large very strong and durable, for intensive cutting operations. CUTTING CAPACITY Art. No. Type A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) F (mm) Cutting Edges (mm) E5140 Small 125 10 10 6.4 0.5 Semi-Flush E5141 Small 125 10 10 6.4 0.5 E5142 Small 125 10 10 6.4 E5150 Large 125 12.5 12.5 E5151 Large 125 12.5 E5152 Large 125 E5160 Extra Large E5161 E5162 (AGW) Medium (mm) (AGW) 0.2-1.2 32-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 0.03-0.6 48-23 Flush 0.1-1.2 38-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 - - 0.5 Full-Flush 0.1-1.0 38-18 0.1-0.8 38-20 - - 6.4 0.5 Semi-Flush 0.3-1.6 29-14 0.1-1.3 38-16 0.03-0.7 48-21 12.5 6.4 0.5 Flush 0.2-1.6 32-14 0.1-1.2 38-17 - - 12.5 12.5 6.4 0.5 Full-Flush 0.2-1.2 32-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 - - 130 14 16 6.4 0.5 Semi-Flush 0.4-2.0 26-12 0.3-1.6 29-14 0.05-0.9 44-19 Extra Large 130 14 16 6.4 0.5 Flush 0.3-1.6 29-14 0.3-1.5 29-15 - - Extra Large 130 14 16 6.4 0.5 Full-Flush 0.3-1.6 29-14 0.3-1.1 29-17 - - www.ideal-tek.com Soft (mm) 9 Hard (AGW) swiss made TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Tapered Cutters Small pointed head shape, slim and optimum balance between durability and accessibility. Large robust and versatile, pointed head shape to increase accessibility when limited space. CUTTING CAPACITY Art. No. Type A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) F (mm) Cutting Edges (mm) E5340 Small 125 10 10 6.4 0.5 Semi-Flush E5341 Small 125 10 10 6.4 0.5 E5342 Small 125 10 10 6.4 E5350 Large 125 12.5 12.5 E5351 Large 125 12.5 E5352 Large 125 12.5 www.ideal-tek.com Soft (AGW) Medium (mm) (AGW) 0.2-1.2 32-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 0.03-0.6 48-23 Flush 0.1-1.2 38-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 - - 0.5 Full-Flush 0.1-1.0 38-18 0.1-0.8 38-20 - - 6.4 0.5 Semi-Flush 0.3-1.6 29-14 0.1-1.0 38-18 0.03-0.7 48-21 12.5 6.4 0.5 Flush 0.2-1.6 32-14 0.1-1.2 38-17 - - 12.5 6.4 0.5 Full-Flush 0.2-1.2 32-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 - - (mm) 10 Hard (AGW) swiss made TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Tapered & Relieved Cutters Small pointed head shape and deep relief for a very low profile to maximize accessibility when limited space. CUTTING CAPACITY Art. No. Type A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) F (mm) Cutting Edges (mm) E5540 Small 125 10 10 6.4 0.5 Semi-Flush E5541 Small 125 10 10 6.4 0.5 E5542 Small 125 10 10 6.4 0.5 www.ideal-tek.com Soft (AGW) Medium (mm) (AGW) 0.2-1.2 32-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 - - Flush 0.1-1.2 38-17 0.1-0.4 38-26 - - Full-Flush 0.1-0.8 38-20 0.1-0.4 38-26 - - (mm) 11 Hard (AGW) swiss made TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Wire Lead Catcher Wire Lead Catcher, made of stainless steel AISI 304, for our high precision cutters with 10mm box or 12,5mm box. Wire Lead Catcher fits Oval, Tapered and Tapered & Relieved cutters only. Art. No. Type Description WLC100 Small 100 pcs * for cutters with box joint of 10 mm WLC125 Large 100 pcs * for cutters with box joint of 12.5 mm click here to see the plug&play system (VIDEO) www.ideal-tek.com 12 swiss made TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Oblique Head Cutters A. - B. - C. Angulated cutters to maximize accessibility and visibility when limited space. D. Angulated and robust. A - Oblique Head Narrow B - Oblique Head Small C - Oblique Head D - Oblique Head Large CUTTING CAPACITY Art. No. Type A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) F (mm) G (mm) Cutting Edges E5245 Oblique Head Narrow 130 13 10 6.4 - 4 Full-Flush 0.1-1.2 38-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 - - E5246 Oblique Head Small 130 17 10 6.4 - 4 Flush 0.1-1.2 38-17 0.1-0.4 38-26 - - E5247 Oblique Head 130 17 10 6.4 - 8 Flush 0.1-1.2 38-17 0.1-0.6 38-23 - - E5250 Oblique Head Large 130 14.5 10 6.4 - 11 Flush 0.2-1.2 32-17 0.1-1.0 38-18 - - www.ideal-tek.com (mm) Soft Medium Hard (AGW) (mm) (AGW) (mm) (AGW) 13 swiss made TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Special Cutters E. - F. Long, narrow jaws. Sharp edges for cutting at the very tip. Deep relief for an exceptionally low profile. G. Tip cutters for vertical tip cutting. F - Oblique Micro Tip E - Micro Tip 15 G - Front Cutter CUTTING CAPACITY Art. No. Type A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F (mm) G (mm) Cutting Edges E5233 Micro Tip 15 135 20 10 6.4 - - 7 Full-Flush 0.1-0.8 38-20 0.1-0.6 38-23 - - E5234 Oblique Micro Tip 135 20 10 6.4 0.5 - 6 Full-Flush 0.1-0.8 38-20 0.1-0.6 38-23 - - E5291 Front Cutter 135 18 10 6.4 4.2 4 - Flush 0.1-1.2 38-17 0.1-0.8 38-20 - - www.ideal-tek.com Soft Medium Hard (mm) (AGW) (mm) (AGW) (mm) (AGW) 14 swiss made TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Snipe Nose Pliers Commonly used in electronic assembly and rework, as well as in fine jewellery Art. No. Type A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F (mm) Jaw Shape E6021 Snipe Nose 135 20 10 6.4 1 0.5 Smooth E6022 Snipe Nose 135 20 10 6.4 1 0.5 Serrated E6023 Snipe Nose Long 145 30 10 6.4 1 0.5 Smooth E6024 Snipe Nose Long 145 30 10 6.4 1 0.5 Serrated www.ideal-tek.com 15 swiss made TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Flat & Round Nose Pliers A. - B. Flat nose pliers feature a very fine tip, smooth or serrated jaws and inner edges. C. Round nose pliers have jaws formed by two cones. A round nose pliers is generally used both to clamp and to form loops on leads or wire. B - Flat Nose long A - Flat Nose C - Round Nose Art. No. Type A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F (mm) Jaw Shape E6011 Flat Nose 135 20 10 6.4 1.2 4.0 Smooth E6012 Flat Nose 135 20 10 6.4 1.2 4.0 Serrated E6013 Flat Nose Long 145 30 10 6.4 1.5 3.6 Smooth E6014 Flat Nose Long 145 30 10 6.4 1.5 3.6 Serrated E6041 Round Nose 140 24 10 6.4 1.0 0.5 Smooth www.ideal-tek.com 16 swiss made Contacts Mail address Ideal-tek SA * p.o. box 221 6830 Chiasso 3 * Switzerland Shipping address Ideal-tek SA * via Monti 10 6828 Balerna * Switzerland Phone Fax E-mail Web +41 91 683 32 29 +41 91 683 03 71 info@ideal-tek.com www.ideal-tek.com www.ideal-tek.com 17 Technology at your fingertips