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Adjustable Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Firmly grip round objects, such as oil filters, connectors, and pipe fittings. These pliers have hardened teeth that resist wear, even after years of use. Also known as cannon plug pliers.

Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.

Channellock—The original adjustable pliers that both tradespeople and maintenance crews rely on. Every component, including the distinctive blue grip, is made in the U.S.

		Jaw									Cushion Grip
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Adjustment	Texture	Material	For Min. OD	Head Angle	Manufacturer		Each
Curved Jaw



		9"	3"	1 3/4"	4	Tongue and Groove	Serrated	Steel	1 3/4"	—	Channellock	0000000	000000


		12"	3 3/4"	2 1/2"	5	Tongue and Groove	Serrated	Steel	2 1/2"	30°	Channellock	0000000	00000
		15 1/2"	4 1/2"	3 1/2"	6	Tongue and Groove	Serrated	Steel	2 1/2"	—	Channellock	0000000	00000

Slip-Joint Pliers for Filters and Fittings

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. Use the slip joint to switch between two opening sizes.

			Jaw
	Overall Lg.	For OD	Lg.	Texture	With Wire Cutter		Each
Steel







				Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip

				11 1/2"	2 1/4" to 4"	3 3/4"	Serrated	No	0000000	000000


				14"	3 5/8" to 6"	5 7/8"	Serrated	No	0000000	00000

Nonmarring Precise-Fit Adjustable Pliers for Filters and Fittings

For a perfect fit that won't scratch or deform parts, these pliers have the most jaw positions. They grip round objects such as oil filters, electrical connectors, and plastic hose and fittings. Push the button and slide the jaws to size. Release the button and they lock in place. The hardened teeth resist wear and prevent slipping.

Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.

Knipex—Smooth movement and strength that looks as good as it feels. These pliers are forged from chrome-vanadium steel and the jaws are ground until they gleam. All components are engineered and manufactured in Germany.

	Adjustable Pliers													Soft Jaw Pads			Hard Jaw Pads
		Jaw										Cushion Grip
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Adjustment	Texture	Release	Material	Jaw Pad Hardness Rating	For Min. OD	Manufacturer		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Curved Jaw with Plastic Jaw Pad



		10"	3"	1 3/8"	25	Notched	Serrated	Push Button	Steel	Hard	3/8"	Knipex	00000000	000000	4	00000000	000000	4	00000000	000000

Nonmarring Adjustable Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Padded jaws install and remove oil filters, connectors, and plastic pipe fittings without damage.

Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.

	Adjustable Pliers											Soft Jaw Pads
		Jaw								Cushion Grip
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Adjustment	Texture	Material	Jaw Pad Hardness Rating	For Min. OD		Each		Pair
Curved Jaw with Polyurethane Rubber Jaw Pad



		10"	2 1/2"	2 1/2"	4	Notched	Smooth	Steel	Soft	3/4"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Electrical Connector Pliers

The jaws on these pliers easily and firmly grasp electrical components without damaging them or surrounding parts. They have plastic grips for comfort.

For Relays

Pliers for relays have an offset handle and thin tips to access relays in confined areas. The tips are angled to fit a relay cover’s slots or edge, allowing you to pop the relay free from the socket without damage.

		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Tip Thk.	Material	With Wire Cutter		Each
Straight Jaw and Cushion Grip



		9"	3 3/8"	Manual	Smooth	5/8"	Steel	No	0000000	000000

For Fiber Optic Connectors

Pliers for fiber optic connectors insert and extract LC connectors in tightly packed patch panels. They’re for LC and SC simplex, MU, and other similar connectors. One jaw has a rubber strip, so you can safely and securely grip connectors without damaging them.

Spring-Assisted Jaws—Pliers with spring-assisted jaws automatically open when you release the handles.

		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Tip Thk.	Material	With Wire Cutter		Each
Flat Jaw and Cushion Grip



		10 1/2"	4 7/16"	Spring Assisted	Smooth	5/32"	Steel	No	0000000	000000

For Locking Tab Connectors

Pliers for locking tab connectors have a hook-shaped tip that pulls and unlocks the tab, allowing you to squeeze the tab to easily disconnect it.

		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Tip Thk.	Material	With Wire Cutter		Each
Straight Jaw and Cushion Grip



		8"	3 1/4"	Manual	Serrated	51/64"	Steel	No	0000000	000000

Precise-Fit Adjustable Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Get the most secure hold with the least pressure on oil filters, connectors, and pipe fittings. These tools have 25 jaw positions for finer adjustments than other filter pliers. The hardened teeth resist wear and prevent slipping. Also known as cannon plug pliers.

Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.

		Jaw									Cushion Grip
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Adjustment	Texture	Release	Material	For Min. OD	Manufacturer		Each
Curved Jaw



		10"	3"	2"	25	Notched	Serrated	Push Button	Steel	1"	Knipex	0000000	000000