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	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Nonsparking

Nonmagnetic

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Material Material

Aluminum-Bronze

Beryllium Copper

	Grip Style Grip Style


Cushion	Plain

	Nose Style Nose Style

	Standard

	Jaw Texture Jaw Texture


Serrated	Smooth

	Nose Shape Nose Shape

	Straight

	Jaw Length Jaw Length

	With Wire Cutter With Wire Cutter

Yes

	Jaw Opening Style Jaw Opening Style

Manual

Spring Assisted

	For Maximum Wire Gauge For Maximum Wire Gauge

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Soft Wire

Solid

Stranded

	For Maximum Wire Diameter For Maximum Wire Diameter

0.102"

0.129"

3/8"

	Magnetic Properties Magnetic Properties

Nonmagnetic

May Be Mildly Magnetic

	Tip Thickness Tip Thickness

1/8"

	Cut Profile Cut Profile

Flush

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

	For Cutting For Cutting

Sheets

Wire

Wire Cloth

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Maximum Jaw Capacity Maximum Jaw Capacity

1 1/2"

2 1/8"

	Jaw Width Jaw Width

1/2"

	Cutting Edge Location Cutting Edge Location

Side

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21 Products

Nonsparking Long-Nose Pliers

Made of materials that are FM approved, these nonmagnetic pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Also known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers, use the long jaws to grip, bend, twist, and cut wire.

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

	Jaw					For Wire
Overall Lg.	Lg.	Texture	Tip Thick.	Material	With Wire Cutter	Max. Gauge	Max. Dia.	Type	Specifications Met	Magnetic Properties		Each
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
7"	1 1/4"	Serrated	1/8"	Aluminum-Bronze	Yes	8	0.129"	Soft Wire	FM Approved	Nonmagnetic	0000000	0000000

Nonsparking Adjustable 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. They provide the gripping power of a pipe wrench with the adjustability of pliers. Slide the pivot point of the jaws to a range of positions.

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

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture	Material	Specifications Met		Each
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	1 1/2"	1 1/16"	6	Serrated	Aluminum-Bronze	FM Approved	000000	0000000
12"	2 1/8"	1 3/16"	6	Serrated	Aluminum-Bronze	FM Approved	000000	000000

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

Nonsparking Wire Gripping and Cutting 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. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire. They have plastic grips for comfort.

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

	Jaw				For Wire
Overall Lg.	Max. Capacity	Lg.	Texture	Material	Max. Gauge	Max. Dia.	Type	Specifications Met	Magnetic Properties		Each
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
8 1/2"	1"	1 3/8"	Serrated	Aluminum-Bronze	10	0.102"	Soft Wire	FM Approved	Nonmagnetic	0000000	0000000

Nonsparking Wire-Forming Pliers

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these nonmagnetic pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Also known as round-nose pliers, use them for looping and bending wire. They have plastic grips for comfort.

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

	Jaw
Overall Lg.	Lg.	Texture	Tip Dia.	Material	Specifications Met	Magnetic Properties		Each
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
6 1/4"	1 1/2"	Smooth	3/32"	Beryllium Copper	FM Approved	Nonmagnetic	000000	0000000

Nonsparking Wire Cutters

Wire with Flush Cut Profile

Side Cutting Edge

Made of aluminum-bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, this cutter inhibits sparking and is nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant. It satisfies OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Cutter produces a deeply pointed, pinched end on the tip of the wire. Use for electrical and general applications. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

Warning: Do not use this tool in direct contact with acetylene.

				For Wire
O'all Lg.	Cut Profile	Cutting Edge Location	Jaw Lg.	Max. Dia.	Max. Gauge	Type	Material		Each
Oval Head and Cushion Grip
7"	Flush	Side	13/16"	0.129"	8	Soft Wire	Aluminum-Bronze	0000000	0000000

Nonsparking Wire End Cutters

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these cutters satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Also known as nippers, they are nonmagnetic and have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface. Use with aluminum and copper wire.

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

For Use On Aluminum, Copper
For Max. Wire Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Wd.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Opening Style		Each
3/8"	7 1/4"	1/2"	Beryllium Copper	Beryllium Copper	Manual	0000000	0000000

Nonsparking Sheet Metal Cutters

Made of aluminum-bronze, the handle and blade on these cutters inhibit sparking and are FM approved. Use them for straight cuts. They're also known as tinners' snips. They help meet OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene due to the possible risk of explosion.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specifications Met	Nonsparking Properties		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
8"	2"	1/32"	1/32"	Aluminum-Bronze	Aluminum-Bronze	Manual	Straight × Straight	FM Approved	Nonsparking	0000000	0000000
12"	3"	1/32"	1/32"	Aluminum-Bronze	Aluminum-Bronze	Manual	Straight × Straight	FM Approved	Nonsparking	0000000	000000

Nonsparking Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. They're also nonmagnetic.

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft. They have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.

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

For Internal Retaining Rings

Internal Ring

For Rings that Fit ID	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Tip Angle		Each
5/16"-1" (8-25 mm)	0.050"	5 1/2"	Manual	Straight	0000000	0000000
3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm)	0.070"	7"	Manual	Straight	0000000	000000
1 9/16"-3 15/16" (40-100 mm)	0.090"	8 3/4"	Manual	Straight	0000000	000000
3 5/16"-6 1/2" (85-165 mm)	0.125"	11 1/2"	Manual	Straight	0000000	000000

For External Retaining Rings

External Ring

For Rings that Fit OD	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Tip Angle		Each
1/8"-3/8" (3-10 mm)	0.050"	5 1/2"	Spring Assisted	Straight	0000000	0000000
3/8"-1" (10-25 mm)	0.070"	5 1/2"	Spring Assisted	Straight	0000000	000000
3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm)	0.070"	7"	Spring Assisted	Straight	0000000	000000
1 9/16"-3 15/16" (40-100 mm)	0.090"	8 3/4"	Spring Assisted	Straight	0000000	000000
3 5/16"-6 1/2" (85-165 mm)	0.120"	12 1/4"	Spring Assisted	Straight	0000000	000000

Nonsparking Electrical Wire Strippers

Made of aluminum-bronze that is FM approved, these wire strippers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Load wire from the front of the stripper.

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

For Wire Gauge
Solid	Stranded	Max. Strip Lg.	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
12	40-5	0.23"	6 11/16"	Aluminum-Bronze	PVC	0000000	0000000