Stainless steel grip 20mm with 35F tip
Specifications
- Weight
- 41 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Dimensions
- 20mm
- Motor Type
- Coil
- Format
- 35F
- Sterilization
- Autoclavable
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Complete guide: Stainless steel grip 20mm with 35F tip
This is a traditional stainless steel handle (tube/grip), with a 20mm diameter and a 35F flat tip. It is designed for artists working in a classic system — coil or rotary machines compatible with standard tubes and needles on a bar — who need a wide flat tip for shading and color packing on large areas. Being stainless steel, it can be disassembled, cleaned, and sterilized, so it can be reused session after session.
How to use
- Sterilize the assembly before each use: disassemble the grip from the tip and run both parts through the autoclave (after pre-cleaning).
- Mount the 35F tip onto the grip and check that it is properly secured, depending on the connection type (threaded or press-fit).
- Insert the appropriate flat needles for size 35 through the grip and tip; check that they slide freely, without friction or lateral play.
- Attach the grip to the coil machine or rotary machine that accepts standard tubes and needles on a bar.
- Adjust the stroke/needle depth and tension, then check the alignment of the needles at the tip exit.
- Hold the slim 20mm grip with your fingers close to the tip for control and work shading/fill passes on large areas.
- At the end, disassemble everything, remove ink residue (especially from inside the flat tip), and re-sterilize for the next session.
Tips from us
- The 35F flat tip excels at fills and color packing on large areas; for fine details or lines, use a suitable tip type (round liner/shader).
- Test the fit of needles with each new batch — gauge and manufacturer can vary; the needle should move freely but without play.
- On a single 20mm grip, you can rotate multiple tips; just ensure the connection type (threaded/press-fit) matches.
- The slim 20mm diameter offers precise control; if you prefer a thicker grip, add a grip cover over it.
- Clean immediately after the session, while the ink is still fresh — the corners of the flat tip tend to retain residue more easily.
Frequently asked questions
What does "35F" mean and what is it good for?▾
"F" indicates a flat tip (straight, for flat needles), and 35 is the tip size. A wide flat tip like this is designed for shading and color packing on large areas, where you cover a lot per pass. For lines or fine details, other types of tips are used.
What needles are compatible?▾
Flat needles on a bar, corresponding to size 35. Exact compatibility depends on the needle configuration, gauge, and manufacturer, so the practical rule is: the needle must slide freely through the grip and tip, without friction or lateral play. Test the fit with each new batch of needles.
Does the tip fit on other 20mm handles?▾
Generally, tips are interchangeable between grips with the same diameter and connection type. However, check the connection type (threaded or press-fit), as there may be slight differences between manufacturers. This way, you can use multiple tips on a single grip.
What machines does it work with?▾
With classic coil machines and rotary machines that accept standard tubes and needles on a bar. It is not compatible with modern pen-style machines (which use cartridges), as those have a completely different mounting system.
How do I sanitize it? Can it be sterilized?▾
Yes. Being made of stainless steel, it can be disassembled, cleaned, and sterilized in an autoclave. The standard protocol: disassemble → brush clean → ultrasonic bath → autoclave. Pay attention to the inside of the flat tip, where ink residue can accumulate.
What is the difference between 29F and 35F?▾
Both are flat tips; they differ in width. 35F has a larger opening than 29F, so it accommodates wider flat needle groupings and covers more per pass — useful on large areas. 29F, being narrower, offers a bit more control on medium areas. The choice depends on the size of the area you typically work on.
How much does it weigh?▾
Approximately 41 grams. It's a moderate weight that provides stability in the hand without causing fatigue during longer sessions, and the slim 20mm diameter concentrates the mass for a solid feel and good control.
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