IC extraction tool, green plastic insulating grip *new*

This small neat tool is kinda must have for anyone who tinkers with electronics. This tool is used to extract microchips from their sockets, without cracking the chip or breaking everything around. It's like an extension to your fingers, or finger nails to be more precise. Just wiggle the hooked ends under the microchip, give it a small pinch and start pulling/wiggling the IC out. As a result you will successfully extract IC from it's socket in one piece, without bend pins, and leave most of the PCB intact as well.

IC Extractor technical details:

• Overall height:
  • 104mm (in resting position)
• Max IC length:
  • We guess the grabbing limit comes into play at about 60mm length
• Force needed for closing jaws fully:
  • ~15N
• Compatibility:
  • Suits especially well for DIP (dual inline packaging) and PDIP packages, but works generally with what ever you manage to grab with it.