SMS instrument Tungsten Carbide Metzenbaum  Scissors are most commonly used for dissecting and cutting tissue. SMS Tungsten Carbide Scissors provide an exceptionally durable and hard cutting edge. These scissors are designed to stay sharp for a significantly longer period of time than standard scissors. SMS permanently bonds tungsten carbide inserts to the blades of the scissors which maximizes control and precision. SMS scissors can be identified by two gold coated finger rings. This product is straight with smooth edges and blunt tips.

Tungsten Carbide known as TC is up to five times harder than stainless steel.Scissors blades with TC inserts on the cutting edges last much longer than stainless steel blades. Tungsten Carbide is good for cutting cartilage or for many repeated cuts such as in necropsy studies.

Tungsten Carbide Scissors provide an exceptionally hard and durable cutting edge designed to stay sharp for a significantly longer period of time than standard scissors. We make sure the permanent bonding of the tungsten carbide inserts to the blade of the scissors which maximizes control and precision as well.

Tungsten Carbide Material Properties:
Tungsten carbide is among the hardest materials known and is sometimes referred to as “man-made diamond.” The primary advantage of tungsten carbide is its hardness which makes it very resistant to wear and corrosion. To obtain its unique hardness, the unhardened tungsten carbide must be heat treated or “sintered” at 1454° C to 3200° C. Tungsten carbide inserts are used in surgical instruments to enhance their performance and longevity. These inserts are micro bonded to the working end of the device to provide years of increased performance.

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