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    16 Products

    Nonsparking Long-Nose Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Nonsparking Long-Nose Pliers.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Nonsparking Long-Nose Pliers.
    Safely grip and bend wire in flammable environments. Made of aluminum bronze, these pliers won’t create sparks that could ignite combustible vapors or residues. They're Factory Mutual (FM) approved and help you meet OSHA requirements in areas where flammable materials are present.
    Warning: Do not use in direct contact with acetylene.
    Flat Jaw—The most common style, these pliers have a broad contact area for gripping objects of various shapes.
    Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.
    Jaw
    For Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Thk.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Wire Cutter
    Location
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Certification
    Each
    Standard Nose with Flat Jaw
     
    Cushion Grip
    7"1 1/4"ManualSerrated1/8"Aluminum BronzeYesBase8
    		0.129"SoftFM Approved
    		6544A180000000
     

    Nonsparking Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Nonsparking Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Flush.

    Wire with Flush

    Cut Profile

    Made of aluminum bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, these cutters inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant. They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Cutters produce 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.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Performance
    Material
    Each
    Oval Head and Cushion Grip
    7"FlushSide13/16"Manual0.129"8
    		SoftNonsparkingAluminum Bronze6521A120000000
     

    Nonsparking Slip-Joint Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Slip-Joint Pliers. 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
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Certification
    Each
    Aluminum Bronze
     
    Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip
    6 1/2"7/8"SerratedNoFM Approved
    		6511A4000000
    8"7/8"SerratedNoFM Approved
    		6511A500000
     

    Nonsparking Wire-Gripping Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Nonsparking Wire-Gripping 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.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Material
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Certification
    Magnetic
    Properties
    Performance
    Each
    Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
    8 1/2"1"1 3/8"ManualSerratedAluminum Bronze10
    		0.102"SoftFM Approved
    		NonmagneticNonmagnetic, Nonsparking6454A110000000
     

    Nonsparking Adjustable Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Adjustable Pliers. Nonsparking Adjustable Pliers.
    Safely grip workpieces in flammable environments. Made of aluminum bronze, these pliers won’t create sparks that could ignite combustible vapors or residues. They're Factory Mutual (FM) approved and help you meet OSHA requirements in areas where flammable materials are present.
    Warning: Do not use in direct contact with acetylene.
    Flat Jaw—The most common style, these pliers have a broad contact area for gripping objects of various shapes. They’re good for nuts, bolts, sheets, and pipe.
    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
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    Flat Jaw
    10"1 1/2"1 1/16"6Tongue and GrooveSerratedAluminum BronzeFM Approved
    		6513A50000000
    12"2 1/8"1 3/16"6Tongue and GrooveSerratedAluminum BronzeFM Approved
    		6513A6000000
     

    Nonsparking Wire-Forming Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Nonsparking Wire-Forming Pliers .
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    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.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Dia.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Certification
    Performance
    Each
    Round Jaws and Cushion Grip
    6 1/4"1 1/2"ManualSmooth3/32"Beryllium CopperNoFM Approved
    		Nonmagnetic, Nonsparking2969N10000000
     

    Nonsparking Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. 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.
    Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.
    For Internal Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal Retaining Rings.
    Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.
    For Rings That Fit ID
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Material
    Tip
    Angle
    Each
    Plain Grip
    5/16" to 1" (8 mm to 25 mm)0.050"5 1/2"ManualBeryllium CopperStraight2967N710000000
    3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)0.070"7"ManualBeryllium CopperStraight2967N72000000
    1 9/16" to 3 15/16" (40 mm to 100 mm)0.090"8 3/4"ManualBeryllium CopperStraight2967N73000000
    3 5/16" to 6 1/2" (85 mm to 165 mm)0.125"11 1/2"ManualBeryllium CopperStraight2967N74000000
     
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    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.
    For Rings That Fit OD
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Material
    Tip
    Angle
    Each
    Plain Grip
    3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)0.070"7"Spring AssistedBeryllium CopperStraight3800A430000000
     

    Nonsparking Electrical Wire Strippers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire and Cable Strippers. 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 Ga.
    Solid
    Stranded
    For Wire
    Construction
    Performance
    Max. Strip
    Lg.
    For Wire/Cable
    Type
    Lg.
    Grip
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    Aluminum Bronze
    12
    		40-5Solid
    Stranded    		Nonsparking0.23"Power6 11/16"PVC
    		FM Approved
    		2679N110000000
     

    Nonsparking Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Nonsparking Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips.
    Use these snips 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.
    Aluminum Bronze Blade—Blade is made of aluminum bronze.
    Aluminum Bronze Handle—Handle is made of aluminum bronze.
    FM Approved—Handle and blade are FM approved.
    Nonsparking—The handle and blade on these snips inhibit sparking.
    For
    Max. Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Blade Material
    Handle
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Blade Edge
    Certification
    Performance
    Each
    Cutting Pattern—Straight
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    8"2"1/32"1/32"Aluminum BronzeAluminum BronzeManualStraight × StraightFM Approved
    		Nonsparking6514A210000000
    12"3"1/32"1/32"Aluminum BronzeAluminum BronzeManualStraight × StraightFM Approved
    		Nonsparking6514A25000000
     
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