Supply your shop with the most durable, precise piercing needles by Precision. A custom emerywheel is used to cut the tips, which is a factor in why Precision has sharper needles than other manufacturers. . Our coated needles have been heat-coated with DuPont DryFilm Coating, which eliminates the need for any additional lubrication. It is widely accepted as the standard in the medical industry for needles and staples.Please Note: These piercing needles are threaded on the inside of the hollow pipe. Body jewelry that has external 1.2mm threading can easily be threaded onto a 16g piercing needle.Specifications: Needle Gauge: 16g (~1.2mm) Needle Length: 1" (25mm) Made with surgical 304 stainless steel Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide gas Price per one box of 100 needles