Optics Handling

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TZ3 Self-Closing Tweezers Holding a Ø1" Lens

• TZ1: Tweezers with Stainless Steel Body and Carbon-Fiber Tips for ≤Ø12 mm Optics
• TZ2: Tweezers with Nylon Body and Tips for ≤Ø25.4 mm Optics
• TZ3: Tweezers with Stainless Steel Body and Polyolefin Tips for Ø19 mm to Ø25.4 mm Optics
• Chemically Resistant to Common Solvents

Thorlabs offers three types of tweezers for the handling of delicate optics. Our TZ1 tweezers work well for holding the edges of Ø12 mm or smaller optics. These tweezers are made from stainless steel and have molded-carbon-fiber tips that are chemically resistant to common solvents to protect the object being handled. Alternatively, our TZ2 tweezers can accommodate Ø25.4 mm or smaller optics and are made from nylon that is chemically resistant to common lab solvents. Finally, our TZ3 self-closing tweezers are able to comfortably hold the edges of Ø19 mm to Ø25.4 mm optics, as shown in the photo to the right. The TZ3 tweezers have a polyolefin cover over each tip that is unaffected by common lab solvents and helps to grip and protect optics.

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VP10C Vacuum Pick-Up Tool Holding a Ø1" Lens

• Self-Contained Vacuum Tweezer Ideal for Gently Lifting and Handling Optics
• Includes Five 45°-Angled and Five Straight Interchangeable Tips with Ø1/8", Ø1/4", Ø3/16", Ø3/8", or Ø1/2" Suction Cups
• Electrostatic-Discharge-Safe

• Kits Compatible with the Vacuum Pick-Up Tool Included in the VP10C Kit
• 10 Black Buna-N (Nitrile) Electrostatic-Discharge-Safe Tips
  • VP10CTB Tips are Identical to Those Included in the VP10C Kit
• 9 Pureaclean (Silicone Rubber) Non-Electrostatic-Discharge-Safe Vacuum Cups
  • Pureaclean can be Used in Temperatures Ranging from -55 to 230 °C
• Both Kits Include 45°-Angled and Straight Interchangeable Tips

These kits contain interchangeable, non-marking vacuum-tweezer tips that are compatible with the Vacuum Pick-Up Tool included in the VP10C Kit. The 10 tips in the VP10CTB Kit have Buna-N (static-dissipative nitrile) suction cups that are electrostatic-discharge safe: the five 45°-angled tips and the five straight tips range in size from Ø1/8" to Ø1/2". They are the same as those included with the VP10C kit above, and so can be used as drop-in replacements if the VP10C kit's tips are damaged or misplaced. The VP10CTC kit comes with 9 tips that have Pureaclean (silicone rubber) suction cups: the four 45°-angled tips range in size from Ø3/32" to Ø3/8" and the four straight tips range in size Ø1/8" to Ø1/2". Pureaclean is useable in temperatures ranging from -55 to 230 °C. For more information on the sizes of the tips included in each kit, please see the table to the right.

Please use caution when handling an optic as improper use may cause damage to the optic surface. We recommend that these tips be used with optics that have a plano surface; they should not be used with gratings, pellicle beamsplitters, or any optic that has an unprotected coating.

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Boxes Contain 100 Gloves Each

• Available in Five Sizes
  • Extra Small (Blue)
  • Small (Black or Teal)
  • Medium (Black or Teal)
  • Large (Black or Teal)
  • Extra Large (Black or Teal)
• Provides Protection for the Entire Hand While Handling Optics
• Packs of 100 Gloves

These disposable, powder-free nitrile gloves provide protection for the user's hands, while preventing contamination and damage to optical elements being handled. Nitrile gloves are durable and chemically resistant, and they offer a latex-free alternative for those with latex allergies. They are available in five sizes (extra small, small, medium, large, or extra large), and come in packages of 100 gloves. The table below provides hand measurement guidelines for determining which glove size would fit best.

• Measurement Across the Palm Not Including the Thumb
• Circumference Around the Palm Not Including the Thumb

• Available in 3 Sizes (Small, Medium, or Large)
• Designed for Handling Optical Components
• Can Be Worn as a Glove Liner
• 12 Pairs per Package

Thorlabs offers disposable cotton gloves that are designed for handling optics and can be worn underneath latex gloves as a glove liner. They are packaged in bags containing 12 pairs of cotton gloves and are available in three sizes (small, medium, or large). The table to the right provides hand measurement guidelines for determining which glove size would fit best.

• Available in 5 Sizes (Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large)
• Provides Protection for the Entire Hand While Handling Optics
• Packs of 100 Gloves

These disposable, powder-free latex gloves prevent the transfer of oils and debris from hands to optics. Available in five sizes (extra small, small, medium, large, or extra large), these gloves come in boxes of 100. The gloves have textured fingertips that aid with picking up optics. The table to the right provides hand measurement guidelines for determining which glove size would fit best.