Parallel-Jaw Pliers
The jaws remain parallel as they move to keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping forward when pressure is applied. By clamping in parallel, the jaws contact more of a workpiece than standard pliers, which means they grip it better and are less likely to damage it.
Pliers with knob jaw adjustment let you set the jaw position to hold the opening size.
Standard-nose pliers are also known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers.
Wide-nose pliers are also known as flat-nose and duckbill pliers.
Pliers with a cushion grip have handles with plastic grips for comfort.
Pliers with spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
Pliers with a wire groove have a slot in the lower jaw for feeding wire and pins down the throat of the pliers. Close the pliers to hold material firmly in place during pulling operations.
Jaw | For Wire | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Lg. | Max. Capacity | Lg. | Opening Style | Texture | Tip Wd. | Material | With Wire Cutter | Max. Gauge | Max. Dia. | Type | Features | Each | |
Standard Nose | |||||||||||||
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip | |||||||||||||
| 6 1/2" | 3/8" | 1 1/4" | Manual | Serrated | 3/8" | Steel | Yes | 14 | 0.064" | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | __ | 000000 | 000000 |
| 6 1/2" | 3/8" | 1 1/2" | Manual | Serrated | 3/8" | Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 1 5/8" | Manual | Serrated | 1/2" | Steel | Yes | 4 | 0.204" | Hardened Wire | Wire Groove | 000000 | 00000 |
Flat Jaws and Plain Grip | |||||||||||||
| 5" | 3/8" | 15/16" | Manual | Smooth | 1/16" | Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5" | 3/8" | 1 3/8" | Manual | Serrated | 1/4" | Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
| 5" | 3/8" | 1 3/8" | Manual | Serrated | 1/4" | Steel | Yes | 10 | 0.102" | Hardened Wire | Wire Groove | 000000 | 00000 |
| 5 1/2" | 5/16" | 1 3/16" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 5/16" | Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | Wire Groove | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 1 5/8" | Manual | Serrated | 1/2" | Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
Jaw | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Lg. | Max. Capacity | Lg. | Opening Style | Locking Style | Texture | Tip Wd. | Material | With Wire Cutter | Each | |
Wide Nose | ||||||||||
Flat Jaws and Plain Grip | ||||||||||
| 7 1/2" | 9/16" | 2" | Spring Assisted | Knob | Smooth | 25/32" | Stainless Steel | No | 0000000 | 000000 |
Nonmarring Parallel-Jaw Pliers
For a strong grip that won’t damage your workpiece, these pliers have a parallel-jaw design with nonmarring surfaces. By clamping in parallel, the jaws make more contact with a workpiece than standard pliers and keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping forward when pressure is applied. It also means there’s less chance the jaws will nick your workpiece as they clamp down.
Pliers with a knob jaw adjustment can be set to hold their opening size.
Steel pliers have a standard nose, so they're commonly known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers. Stainless steel pliers have a wide nose for a better grip on your work. They're also known as flat-nose and duckbill pliers.
Brass-lined jaws won’t scratch steel workpieces.
Pliers | ||||||||||
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Jaw | Replacement Jaw Pads | |||||||||
| Overall Lg. | Max. Capacity | Lg. | Opening Style | Texture | Nose Style | Tip Wd. | Each | Pair | ||
Steel with Nylon Plastic Jaw Pads | ||||||||||
Flat Jaws and Plain Grip | ||||||||||
| 5 1/2" | 1/2" | 1" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | Standard | 1/4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Steel with Brass-Lined Jaws | ||||||||||
Flat Jaws and Plain Grip | ||||||||||
| 5 1/2" | 1/2" | 1" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | Standard | 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Jaw | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Lg. | Max. Capacity | Lg. | Opening Style | Locking Style | Texture | Nose Style | Tip Wd. | Each | |
Stainless Steel with Nylon Plastic Jaw Pads | |||||||||
Flat Jaws and Plain Grip | |||||||||
| 6 3/4" | 7/16" | 7/8" | Spring Assisted | Knob | Smooth | Wide | 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |