	Jaw Texture Jaw Texture

	Jaw Pad Material Jaw Pad Material

Polyurethane Rubber

Nylon Plastic

	Material Material

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Grip Style Grip Style


Cushion	Plain

Ultra Grip

	Jaw Opening Style Jaw Opening Style

Manual

Spring Assisted

	Jaw Length Jaw Length

	Maximum Jaw Capacity Maximum Jaw Capacity

	For OD For OD

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Number of Jaw Positions Number of Jaw Positions

	With Wire Cutter With Wire Cutter

Yes

	Handle Opening Style Handle Opening Style

Lever Release

Quick Release

	Nose Shape Nose Shape


Straight	Bent

	Nose Style Nose Style


Standard	Wide

	Jaw Finish Jaw Finish

	Tip Thickness Tip Thickness

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Soft Wire

Hardened Wire

Nickel Ribbon Wire

Steel-Reinforced Wire
(ACSR)

	For Approximate Pliers Overall Length For Approximate Pliers Overall Length

	For Maximum Wire Diameter For Maximum Wire Diameter

	For Maximum Wire Gauge For Maximum Wire Gauge

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Nonmagnetic

Nonsparking

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77 Products

Nonmarring Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Replaceable rubber jaw pads protect surfaces from damage. Also known as cannon plug pliers, these tools grip round objects and won't mar delicate materials, such as glass and ceramic. Slide the pivot point of the jaws to a range of positions. The handles have plastic grips for comfort.

Pliers
		Jaw							Replacement Jaw Pads
Overall Lg.	For OD	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture	Material	Jaw Pad Material		Each		Pair
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	3/4"-2 1/2"	2 1/2"	4	Smooth	Steel	Polyurethane Rubber	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Precise-Fit Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Move the curved jaws to 25 positions for fine adjustment and a firm grip on round objects, such as oil filters, connectors, and PVC pipe. Also known as cannon plug pliers, push and hold the button to adjust the jaws, and then release the button to lock them in place. The handles have plastic grips for comfort.

		Jaw
Overall Lg.	For OD	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	1"-3"	2"	25	Serrated	Steel	0000000	000000

Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Plier

Plier with 30° Head Angle

Plier with 6 Jaw Positions

Get the best possible grip on round objects, such as oil filters, connectors, and PVC pipe. Also known as cannon plug pliers, all of these pliers have curved jaws. The handles have plastic cushion grips for comfort.

For 9", 12", and 15 1/2" long pliers, slide the pivot point of the jaws to a range of positions. Those with a 30° head angle make it easier to get into hard-to-reach areas.

For 11 1/2" and 14" long pliers, use the slip joint to switch between two opening sizes.

		Jaw
Overall Lg.	For OD	Lg.	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
11 1/2"	2 1/4"-4"	3 3/4"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	000000
14"	3 5/8"-6"	5 7/8"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip with 4 Jaw Positions
9"	1 3/4"-3"	1 3/4"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip with 5 Jaw Positions and 30° Head Angle
12"	2 1/2"-3 3/4"	2 1/2"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip with 6 Jaw Positions
15 1/2"	2 1/2"-4 1/2"	3 1/2"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000

Nonmarring Adjustable Pliers

Steel

Brass

Steel with Plastic Jaw Pads

Avoid damaging workpieces without sacrificing gripping power and adjustability. Slide the jaw pivot point on these pliers to a range of positions. The handles have plastic grips for comfort.

Steel pliers have smooth jaws that won’t scratch surfaces. The jaws are flat for general gripping.

Brass pliers won’t mar steel workpieces. They have curved jaws that are good for gripping round stock, tubing, and pipe.

Steel pliers with plastic jaw pads protect delicate materials, such as plastic, glass, and ceramic. They have V jaws that make contact at multiple points for a good grip on round and irregular workpieces. The jaws are spring assisted, opening automatically when you release the handles.

Pliers
	Jaw						Replacement Jaw Pads
Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture		Each		Pair
Steel
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	2"	1 3/8"	7	Smooth	000000	000000	000000	00
Brass
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	1"	1 1/4"	5	Serrated	0000000	00000	000000	00
Steel with Plastic Jaw Pads
V Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	1 3/4"	1 1/2"	8	Smooth	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Squeeze-to-Adjust Pliers

Curved Jaws

You don't have to move the pivot point on these pliers—squeeze the handles and the jaws adjust to fit your workpiece.

Pliers with curved jaws are good for gripping round stock, tubing, and pipe.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
7"	1 1/4"	7/8"	6	Serrated	Steel	00000000	000000

Precise-Fit Adjustable Pliers for Rounded Fasteners

Move the curved jaws to 15 positions for fine adjustment. These pliers have a bottom jaw that is shorter than the top for a firm grip on the flats of bolt heads and nuts that have rounded corners. Push and hold the button to adjust the jaws, and then release the button to lock them in place. Also known as battery terminal pliers, they are also good for gripping other round material. The grips are plastic for comfort.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture	Material		Each
V Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	1 1/4"	9/16"	15	Smooth	Steel	0000000	000000

Adjustable Pliers for Rounded Fasteners

The bottom jaw is shorter than the top for a firm grip on the flats of bolt heads and nuts that have rounded corners. Also known as battery terminal pliers, the curved jaws are also good for gripping other round material. Slide the jaw pivot point to a range of positions. The grips are plastic for comfort.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
9 1/2"	1 1/8"	1 1/8"	4	Serrated	Steel	00000000	000000
13 1/2"	2"	1 5/8"	6	Serrated	Steel	00000000	00000

Nonmarring Slip-Joint Pliers

Brass

Steel with Plastic Jaw Pads

Prevent damage to your workpiece with pliers that have nonmarring jaws. Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes. Pliers have combination jaws with a flat area for general purpose gripping and a curved area for round material. The grips are plastic for comfort.

Brass pliers won’t scratch steel workpieces.

Steel pliers have replaceable plastic jaw pads that protect surfaces from marring.

Pliers
	Jaw				Replacement Jaw Pads
Overall Lg.	Lg.	Texture		Each		Pair
Brass
Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip
6"	15/16"	Serrated	0000000	000000	000000	00
8"	5/8"	Serrated	0000000	00000	000000	00
Steel with Plastic Jaw Pads
Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip
6 1/2"	1 1/4"	Serrated	000000	00000	000000	00000
8"	1 3/8"	Serrated	000000	00000	000000	0000

Nonmarring Jaw Covers for Slip-Joint Pliers

Removable and reusable, these rubber covers fit most slip-joint pliers and resist most oils and chemicals.

	For Pliers
Overall Lg.	Jaw Wd.	Approx. Overall Lg.	Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
7/16"	3/8"	6"	Rubber	5	00000000	000000
9/16"	3/8"	8"	Rubber	5	00000000	00000

Nonsparking Slip-Joint Pliers

Made of aluminum-bronze that is FM approved, these nonmagnetic pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes. The jaws have a flat area for general purpose gripping and a curved area for round material. Plastic grips provide comfort.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Lg.	Texture	Material	Specifications Met		Each
Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip
6 1/2"	7/8"	Serrated	Aluminum-Bronze	FM Approved	000000	000000
8"	7/8"	Serrated	Aluminum-Bronze	FM Approved	000000	00000

Hose and Tube Gripping Pliers

Curved, serrated jaws firmly grip hose and tubing for installation and removal without damage. These pliers have an ultra grip made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance.

		Jaw
Overall Lg.	For OD	Lg.	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Ultra Grip
8"	1/2"-2 7/8"	2 11/16"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	000000

Curved-Jaw Long-Nose Pliers

Two curved openings on the jaws grip multiple sizes of round stock, tubing, and pipe.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Lg.	Texture	Tip Thick.	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Plain Grip
10"	2 1/8"	Serrated	1"	Steel	000000	000000

Corrosion-Resistant Locking Pliers

Curved Jaws

Choose a stainless steel tool for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. These pliers resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool. Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and they stay clamped in place to leave your hands free. Turn the screw to adjust the pressure and squeeze the handles to lock. Press the lever to release.

Curved-jaw pliers are the most common style and provide a good grip on a variety of shapes.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Max. Capacity	Lg.	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Plain Grip
7"	1 1/2"	1"	Serrated	Stainless Steel	00000000	000000

Nonmarring Long-Nose Pliers

Steel with Plastic Jaw Pads

Steel with Plastic-Coated Tips

Brass

Prevent damage to your workpiece. Also known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers, use to grip, bend, and twist wire and other small workpieces. The handles have plastic grips for comfort.

Steel pliers have plastic jaw pads or plastic-coated tips that protect surfaces from marring. The pads on pliers with plastic jaw pads are replaceable. The jaws are spring assisted to open automatically when you release the handles. Pliers with plastic-coated tips are good for installing wedge bulb lamps.

Brass pliers won’t scratch steel workpieces.

Pliers
	Jaw							Replacement Jaw Pads
Overall Lg.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Tip Thick.	Tip Finish		Each		Pair
Steel with Plastic Jaw Pads
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
6 1/2"	1 7/8"	Spring Assisted	Serrated	9/32"	__	000000	000000	000000	00000
Steel with Plastic-Coated Tips
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
6 1/4"	1 15/16"	Manual	Serrated	1/4"	Plastic Coated	000000	00000	000000	00
Brass
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
8"	2 5/8"	Manual	Serrated	5/32"	__	0000000	00000	000000	00

Locking Pliers

Curved Jaws and Lever Release

Curved Jaws and Quick Release

Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and these pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free. Turn the screw to adjust the pressure and squeeze the handles to lock.

Curved-jaw pliers are the most common style and provide a good grip on a variety of shapes.

V-jaw pliers give you the best grip on round stock, tubing, and pipe.

Pliers with lever release open when you press the lever.

Pliers with quick release are easier to open with one hand than lever release—push the handles open with your fingers. They have plastic grips for comfort.

Pliers with wire cutter have a blade for occasional wire-cutting tasks.

	Jaw					For Wire
Overall Lg.	Max. Capacity	Lg.	Texture	Material	With Wire Cutter	Max. Gauge	Max. Dia.	Type		Each
Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Plain Grip
4"	1"	5/8"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	17	0.045"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire, Nickel Ribbon Wire	000000	00000
5"	1 1/8"	3/4"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	17	0.045"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire, Nickel Ribbon Wire	000000	00000
5"	1 1/8"	7/8"	Serrated	Steel	No	__	__	__	0000000	00000
7"	1 1/2"	1"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	11	0.091"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire, Nickel Ribbon Wire	000000	00000
10"	1 7/8"	1 1/8"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	11	0.091"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire, Nickel Ribbon Wire	000000	00000
12"	3"	2"	Serrated	Steel	No	__	__	__	0000000	00000
Curved Jaws and Quick Release—Cushion Grip
5"	1 1/8"	1"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	17	0.048"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire	0000000	00000
7"	1 1/2"	1 3/8"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	11	0.091"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire	0000000	00000
10"	1 7/8"	1 5/8"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	11	0.091"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire	0000000	00000
V Jaws and Quick Release—Cushion Grip
5"	1 1/8"	1"	Serrated	Steel	No	__	__	__	0000000	00000

Self-Adjusting Locking Pliers

Squeeze the handles and the jaws automatically adjust to fit a workpiece and lock in place. These pliers stay clamped on your work to leave your hands free; press the lever to release. Turn the screw in the handle to adjust the pressure. The curved jaws grip a variety of shapes and have a blade for occasional wire-cutting tasks.

	Jaw					For Wire
Overall Lg.	Max. Capacity	Lg.	Texture	Material	With Wire Cutter	Max. Gauge	Max. Dia.	Type		Each
Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Cushion Grip
6"	1"	1"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	20	0.032"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire, Nickel Ribbon Wire, Steel-Reinforced Wire (ACSR)	000000	000000
10"	2"	1 1/4"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	20	0.032"	Soft Wire, Nickel Ribbon Wire	000000	00000

Extra-Large-Capacity Locking Pliers

Hold larger workpieces than standard locking pliers. These tools lock in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and stay clamped in place to leave your hands free. Turn the screw to adjust the pressure and squeeze the handles to lock. Press the lever to release. The curved jaws grip a variety of shapes.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Max. Capacity	Lg.	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Plain Grip
9 3/4"	5 1/4"	3 1/2"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	000000
12"	3 1/8"	3 1/2"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000

Locking Pliers for Rounded Fasteners

Curved jaws grip bolt heads and nuts with rounded corners. These pliers lock in a vise-like grip and stay clamped in place, leaving your hands free. Turn the screw to adjust the pressure and squeeze the handles to lock the jaws. Press the lever to release. Pliers have a blade for occasional wire-cutting tasks.

	Jaw					For Wire
Overall Lg.	Max. Capacity	Lg.	Texture	Material	With Wire Cutter	Max. Gauge	Max. Dia.	Type		Each
Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Plain Grip
4"	9/16"	9/16"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	12	0.080"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire	0000000	000000
7"	3/4"	3/4"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	12	0.080"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire	0000000	00000
10"	1 1/8"	1 1/8"	Serrated	Steel	Yes	12	0.080"	Soft Wire, Hardened Wire	0000000	00000

Nonmarring Bent-Nose Pliers

The jaws are made of brass, which won't damage steel workpieces. These pliers are shaped to reach around closely spaced components and other obstructions. Use to bend wire and grip small workpieces. The handles have plastic grips for comfort.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Bend	Lg. (A)	Lg. (B)	Texture	Tip Thick.	Material		Each
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
8"	45°	7/8"	2"	Serrated	3/16"	Brass	0000000	000000

Glassware Tongs

Curved and Flat Jaws

PTFE-Coated Curved and Flat Jaws

Fiberglass-Coated Curved Jaws

Vinyl-Coated Curved Jaws

Curved Jaws

Get a firm grip on beakers and other containers in the curved jaws. You can also use the tips of these tongs to pick up small objects.

Tongs with coated jaws won’t scratch or nick components. Choose tongs with PTFE-coated jaws to prevent material from sticking to them.

Curved and Flat Jaws
Overall Lg.	Jaw Lg.	Jaw Lg. (A)	Jaw Lg. (B)	Max. Jaw Capacity	For OD	Jaw Texture	Material	Grip Style		Each
9"	__	3"	1"	5"	1"-5"	Smooth	Stainless Steel	Plain	0000000	000000
18"	__	3"	1"	10"	1 3/4"-10"	Smooth	Stainless Steel	Plain	0000000	00000
PTFE Plastic-Coated Curved and Flat Jaws
9"	__	3"	1"	5"	1"-5"	Smooth	Stainless Steel	Plain	0000000	00000
18"	__	3"	1"	10"	1 3/4"-10"	Smooth	Stainless Steel	Plain	0000000	00000
Fiberglass-Coated Curved Jaws
9 1/2"	4 1/2"	__	__	7"	1 1/2"-7"	Smooth	Steel	Plain	0000000	00000
Vinyl Plastic-Coated Curved Jaws
13 1/4"	2 1/2"	__	__	3"	1 3/4"-3"	Smooth	Aluminum	Plain	000000	00000
Curved Jaws
16"	3"	__	__	3"	3"	Smooth	Aluminum	Plain	000000	00000

Tongs

Curved Jaws

Use these general purpose tongs for gripping and positioning.

Curved Jaws
Overall Lg.	Jaw Lg.	Max. Jaw Capacity	Jaw Texture	Material	Grip Style		Each
37"	21"	24"	Smooth	Aluminum	Cushion	00000000	000000

Forging and Heat Treating Tongs

Curved and Flat Jaws

Double Curved and Flat Jaws

Curved Jaws

A heavy duty steel construction and long handle allow you to grip hot material in furnaces and forging and heat-treating applications.

Tongs with curved jaws hold round objects securely.

Curved and Flat Jaws
O'all Lg.	Jaw Lg.	Max. Jaw Capacity	For OD	Jaw Texture	Material	Color	Grip Style		Each
18"	3"	2 3/4"	1 3/4"-2 3/4"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	000000	0000000
18"	4"	4 3/4"	2 1/4"-4 3/4"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	0000000	000000
24"	3 1/2"	2 3/4"	1 3/4"-2 3/4"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	000000	000000
24"	4"	4 3/4"	2 1/4"-4 3/4"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	0000000	000000
30"	3 1/2"	2 3/4"	1 3/4"-2 3/4"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	000000	000000
36"	4"	4 3/4"	2 1/4"-4 3/4"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	0000000	000000
42"	3 1/2"	2 3/4"	1 3/4"-2 3/4"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	000000	000000
42"	4"	4 3/4"	2 1/4"-4 3/4"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	0000000	000000
Double Curved and Flat Jaws
18"	4 1/2"	3 1/2"	1"-3 1/2"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	000000	000000
24"	5"	3 1/2"	1"-3 1/2"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	000000	000000
30"	5"	3 1/2"	1"-3 1/2"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	000000	000000
42"	5"	3 1/2"	1"-3 1/2"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	000000	000000
Curved Jaws
36"	6"	6"	6"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	0000000	000000
48"	6"	6"	6"	Smooth	Painted Steel	Green	Plain	0000000	000000

Gripping-Jaw Retrievers

Rubber-Coated Curved Jaws

Pick up objects on the ground, grab items on high shelves, and reach into deep tanks.

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Max. Capacity	Texture	Material	Flexibility		Each
Rubber-Coated Curved Jaws
28"	3 1/2"	Smooth	Aluminum	Rigid	000000	0000000
38"	3 1/2"	Smooth	Aluminum	Rigid	000000	000000
48"	3 1/2"	Smooth	Aluminum	Rigid	0000000	000000
60"	3 1/2"	Smooth	Aluminum	Rigid	0000000	000000