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How Important are ESD Safe Hand Tools In Electronic Assembly?

January 5, 2024 by Abby Robey 3 Comments

How Important are ESD Safe Hand Tools In Electronic Assembly.

If you work in a manufacturing environment, you know that Static Electricity can be a serious problem. It can damage sensitive electronic components, causing shorts and failures. In some cases, static discharge can even be a fire hazard. That’s why it’s important to use ESD Safe Hand Tools whenever you’re handling sensitive electronic components. But what are ESD Safe Hand Tools? How do they work? And where can you get them? Keep reading to find out.

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Filed Under: ESD, Industrial Products Tagged With: Electostatic Discharge, ESD

Xuron® Wire Strippers: Unparalleled Efficiency in Wire Stripping and Cutting

September 1, 2023 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Xuron® Model 501 Adjustable Wire Stripper with coated wire

At Xuron Corporation, we are known for our Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters and precision pliers. We also manufacture highly efficient Wire Strippers / Cutters, designed to meet a wide range of applications.

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Filed Under: Industrial Products, Wire Strippers Tagged With: 501, 501AS, ESD

Xuron® Lead Retaining Flush Cutters for a Safer, Cleaner Workspace

October 24, 2022 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Xuron® Lead Retaining Flush Cutters for a Safer, Cleaner Workspace.

As the world becomes more and more digital, the need for accurate, safe tools to work with sensitive electronic components becomes more important than ever. That’s why Xuron Corp. manufactures a range of tools with factory-installed lead and wire retainers. This feature helps prevent flying leads and component shorting from stray leads, making for a cleaner, safer workspace. The variety of tools offered in this version cover the gamut to enable close, accurate cuts in every situation. So if you’re looking for safe, precision tools to help you with your next electronics project, keep reading for the skinny on ALL Xuron® tools that feature a lead and wire retaining clip.

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Filed Under: Industrial Products, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters Tagged With: 9000 Series, 9100ASF, 9100F, 9100LHASF, 9100LHF, 9200F, ESD, LX Series, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter

Xuron Corp. Manufacturer’s Representatives – Offering Solutions and Value

October 18, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Let’s say you are a Contract Manufacturer and you’ve just been awarded a new contract but find you need to convert a production line to 100% ESD safe products. You’re not sure if you can purchase Xuron® tools in this configuration and you may even need some technical assistance. You place a call to your local Xuron Corp. Manufacturer’s Representative and are quickly referred to the appropriate model numbers and specifications and an appointment has been set for him/her to visit your facility to follow-up and provide any needed training.

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Filed Under: Industrial Products Tagged With: ESD, Hand Tools, Pliers, Wire Cutters

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