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    Miniature Wire Benders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Benders. Miniature Wire Benders.
    For small projects, use to bend and shape metal wire. These wire benders can be mounted to your bench top or clamped in a vise.
    Mounting
    Holes
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
    1/8"Aluminum
    		4 3/8"1"3/4"Yes23/8"0000000000000
     

    Benders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Benders. Benders.
    Bend wire and rod up to 1/2" diameter and flat stock up to 1/4"×1" with this rugged steel bender. Use it to create hooks, brackets, and pipe hangers. It can be clamped in a vise.
    For Max.
    Flat Stock
    Die Dia.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    For Max.
    Rod Dia.
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    For Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    3/4", 1 1/4", 1 5/8"1/2"1/4"1"1/2"Steel20"2"5"0000000000000
     

    Economy Benders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Benders. Economy Benders.
    Bend wire and rod up to 3/8" diameter and flat stock up to 1/2"×3/16" to create hooks, brackets, and pipe hangers. They can be clamped in a vise.
    For Max.
    Flat Stock
    Base
    Die Dia.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    For Max.
    Rod Dia.
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, and Steel
    1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2"3/8"3/16"1/2"3/8"Aluminum
    		3"3"12"0000000000000
    3/4", 2", 3", 4"3/8"3/16"1/2"3/8"Aluminum
    		6"4"16"000000000000
     

    Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Curvers

    Image of Product. Curver. Front orientation. Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Curvers.
    Image of Product. Curver with Stand. Front orientation. Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Curvers. 39" Stand Height.

    Curver

    Curver with Stand

    Also known as ring rollers, these curvers shape wire, rods, and flat stock into curves and circles. Turn the handle to drive material through the steel rollers. With each pass through the rollers, tighten the tensioner knob in small increments to gradually increase the curve.
    Curvers with stand come with three sets of rollers—one for flat stock and two for wire and rods. They can apply pressure from either side of the bottom roller, creating more curve options.
    For Max.
    Flat Stock
    Stand
    Mounting
    Holes
    For Wire
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    For Rod
    Dia.
    Min. Bending
    Radius
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Roller
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    1/4"3/16"1"1/4"1 1/2"Steel5 1/2"6 1/2"5 1/2"13 1/2"1 1/4"———No23/8"00000000000000
    1/4", 1/2"3/16"1"1/4", 1/2"1 3/8"Steel6 3/4"5 1/2"9 3/4"9"1 13/16"39"21"21"Yes25/16"0000000000000
     

    Tweezer Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pliers Sets. Tweezer Pliers Sets.
    Work under a microscope, and in other small spaces—the pliers in these sets are the smallest we offer. You hold them like tweezers, so you can make adjustments with your fingers instead of your whole hand. The jaws are spring assisted to open automatically when you release the handles.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Material
    Each
    Plain Grip with Spring-Assisted Jaws
    63" Lg. 18° Bent-Nose Pliers
    3" Lg. 60° Bent-Nose Pliers
    3" Lg. Slim Long-Nose Pliers
    3" Lg. Standard Long-Nose Pliers
    3" Lg Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers
    3" Lg. Wire-Forming Pliers    		Stainless Steel
    		00000000000000
     

    Cable Benders

    Image of ProductInUse. Two Benders Used at Once. Front orientation. Cable Benders.
    Image of ProductInUse. Benders Used with T-Handle Configuration. Front orientation. Cable Benders.

    Two Benders Used at Once

    Benders Used with T-Handle Configuration

    Image of Product. Style A (Wrench Sold Separately). Front orientation. Cable Benders. Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Benders. Style B.

    Style A (Wrench Sold

    Separately)

    Style B

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Benders. Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Benders. Style D.

    Style C

    Style D

    Reach inside panels, disconnects, and raceway to bend and position heavy duty cable with greater precision and less fatigue than bending by hand. The dies on the ends of these benders are sized to handle large wire gauges; fit your cable into the dies and push or pull the handle to bend.
    Smooth dies wear less on the cable's insulation than knurled dies but are also more likely to slip.
    Knurled dies provide better grip and leverage on large cable than smooth dies but might scuff and wear soft insulation material.
    Style A—Keep style A benders in your belt pouch for on-the-fly bends and especially tight spots. They attach to a standard 1/2" square drive ratchet wrench, which acts as the handle.
    Style B—Style B benders have dies on both ends of the handle. The dies on one end of the bender are oriented differently than the dies on the other end, so if one end doesn't give you the leverage you need, you can flip the bender around and use the other end.
    Style C—Especially useful for bending cable inside an enclosure, Style C benders include a bender and a T-handle adapter. Fit the adapter into the center of the bender to use it like a large T-handle key or lug wrench. In the T-handle configuration, the tool delivers more torque than a bender alone. You can also use the bender by itself—the dies on either end of the bender are oriented differently, which means you can flip the bender around if one end doesn't give you the leverage you need.
    Style D—For the most versatility, and for bending the thickest cable, Style D benders include two long benders and one T-handle adapter. With a 22"-lg. bender in each hand, you'll have the most possible leverage—place the cable between the dies, and squeeze the two benders together like a bolt cutter. Another option, which is good for bending cable that's already inside an enclosure, is to attach the handle adapter to the bender to create a T- or L-shaped lug wrench. As a third option, use either one of the straight-handle benders on its own.
    For
    Wire
    Cable
    Bender
    Handle
    Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    No.
    Included
    Type
    Includes
    Square Drive
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Material
    Each
    A0.938"500 MCM1For Ratchet Wrench2 Knurled Dies1/2"3"1 1/2"1 1/2"——Aluminum
    		0000000000000
    B0.625"4/0
    		1Straight4 Smooth Dies————14"Steel—0000000000000
    B0.938"500 MCM1Straight4 Smooth Dies, 4 Knurled Dies————18"Steel—0000000000000
    C0.625"4/0
    		1
    1    		Straight
    T-Handle Adapter    		6 Smooth Dies————14"Steel—0000000000000
    C0.938"500 MCM1
    1    		Straight
    T-Handle Adapter    		6 Smooth Dies, 6 Knurled Dies————18"Steel—0000000000000
    D1.094"750 MCM2
    1    		Straight
    T-Handle Adapter    		10 Smooth Dies, 10 Knurled Dies————22"Steel—0000000000000
    Ratchet Wrenches
    Each
    Ratchet Wrench for Style A00000000000000

    Corrosion-Resistant Wire-Forming Pliers

    Image of Product. Pliers with Wire Cutter. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Corrosion-Resistant Wire-Forming Pliers , With Wire Cutter.
    Image of Product. Pliers. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Corrosion-Resistant Wire-Forming Pliers , Without Wire Cutter.

    Pliers with Wire Cutter

    Pliers

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Choose these stainless steel pliers for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool. Use them to loop and bend wire. Also known as round-nose pliers, their round jaws don’t hold objects as well as flat jaws. The jaws are spring assisted to open automatically when you release the handles. These pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
    With Wire Cutter—Pliers with a wire cutter have a cutting blade on the jaws.
    Static Dissipative—Static-dissipative pliers drain static away from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Dia.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Performance
    Each
    Round Jaws and Cushion Grip
    3"5/8"Spring AssistedSmooth1/32"Stainless Steel
    		No————Corrosion Resistant000000000000
    4 1/2"13/16"Spring AssistedSmooth5/64"Stainless Steel
    		No———1× 10^9 to 1× 10^10Corrosion Resistant, Static Control, Static Dissipative00000000000
    5"15/16"Spring AssistedSmooth5/64"Stainless Steel
    		No———1× 10^9 to 1× 10^10Corrosion Resistant, Static Control, Static Dissipative00000000000
    6"1"Spring AssistedSmooth1/16"Stainless Steel
    		Yes22
    		0.025"Soft—Corrosion Resistant000000000000
    6"2 3/8"Spring AssistedSmooth1/16"Stainless Steel
    		No———1× 10^9 to 1× 10^10Corrosion Resistant, Static Control, Static Dissipative000000000000
    7 1/4"1 9/16"ManualSmooth1/16"Stainless Steel
    		No————Corrosion Resistant000000000000
     

    Wire-Forming Pliers

    Image of Product. Pliers with Wire Cutter. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Wire-Forming Pliers, With Wire Cutter.
    Image of Product. Pliers. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Wire-Forming Pliers, Without Wire Cutter.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.

    Pliers with Wire Cutter

    Pliers

    Designed for looping and bending wire, these tools are also known as round-nose pliers. They have round, tapered jaws to avoid nicking or marring objects. However, compared to pliers with flat jaws, they don’t hold objects as well. All pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
    With Wire Cutter—Pliers with a wire cutter have a cutting blade on the jaws.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Dia.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Round Jaws and Cushion Grip
    5"11/16"ManualSmooth5/64"SteelNo———000000000000
    5 1/8"1 1/4"ManualSmooth1/32"SteelYes15
    		0.063"Soft, Hardened000000000000
    6 1/4"1 3/16"ManualSmooth1/8"SteelNo———00000000000
     

    Precise-Control Wire-Forming Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Precise-Control Wire-Forming Pliers .
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Smooth, consistent movement ensures precision. These tools have a slip-resistant ultra grip that’s shaped to fit comfortably in your hand and reduce strain in repetitive tasks. The grip is also static dissipative, draining static away from your application to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. Also known as miniature and electronics pliers, these tools have a round nose for looping and bending wire. The spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
    Jaw
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Dia.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Performance
    Each
    Round Jaws and Ultra Grip
    5 1/2"15/16"Spring AssistedSmooth1/32"SteelNoPrecise Control, Static Dissipative, Static Control000000000000
     

    Wire Straighteners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Straighteners.
    Flatten bumps, bends, and curves on coiled wire with these straighteners. They have roller wheels that apply consistent pressure along the wire for a smooth, straight result. Grooves in the wheels hold the wire in place as you manually move it through, so you don't need a wire feeder. To straighten wire with different diameters, twist the adjustment knob to change the spacing between wheels.
    Aluminum—Straighteners with an aluminum body resist corrosion from moisture. They're also nonmagnetic, so copper and other metal wire won't get stuck.
    Roller
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Adjustment
    Mechanism
    Features
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Titanium
    0.052"5 1/2"2"3"Aluminum
    		1 3/16"3HardenedTool SteelKnobAcetal Plastic Wire Guides00000000000000
    0.188"5 1/2"2"3"Aluminum
    		1 3/16"3HardenedTool SteelKnobAcetal Plastic Wire Guides0000000000000
     

    Electronic Lead Benders

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Electronic Lead Benders.
    Pinch leads down on resistors, diodes, and other small components to make precisely shaped 90° bends. Accurate bends keep circuit boards tidy while making it easy to rearrange components. The notches on these benders are labeled with sizes that correspond to the distance between holes on a circuit board, so you know they'll fit every time.
    For Use On
    For Resistor
    Wattage
    For Bend Lg.
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Diodes, Resistors0.125 W0.26" to 1.1"5 1/4"ABS
    		000000000000
    Diodes, Resistors0.25 W
    0.5 W    		0.4" to 1.5"
    0.5" to 1.5"    		5 1/4"ABS
    		00000000000
    Resistors1 W
    2 W    		0.8" to 1.4"
    0.9" to 1.9"    		5 1/4"ABS
    		00000000000

    Wire Wrapping Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Wrapping Tools.
    Wrap a coil tightly around a terminal post for a strong electrical connection. These compact tools won't bump into neighboring terminal posts and disrupt the rest of your circuit board, making them ideal for accessing posts that your hands can’t reach. Thread stripped wire into the tip, insert the tool over a post terminal, and twist to form a coil. Alternate between winding and unwinding by reversing the tip, just as you would a screwdriver bit.
    For Post
    Wrapping End
    Unwrapping End
    Size
    Shape
    Min.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire
    Ga.
    For Max.
    Wire OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire Ga.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    0.025"Square0.1"0.036"0.75"30
    		0.027"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		00000000000000
    0.025"Square0.1"0.04"0.75"28
    		0.036"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		0000000000000
    0.025"Square0.1"0.075"0.75"26, 24
    		—0.07"1"26, 24, 22, 20
    		Aluminum
    		0000000000000

    Benchtop Rolling Mills

    With hardened rollers and precision-machined gears, these rolling mills stand up to heavy use. They’re often used to compress sheets to an uncommon gauge size, convert scrap metal into sheets or wire, or create different thicknesses in a single piece of metal without welding multiple pieces together. After several passes through the mill, you may need to anneal your metal to soften it and prevent cracking.
    Manual
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rolling Mills. Manual.
    Manual mills are gear driven, making them easier to turn than direct-drive rolling mills. Their rollers have grooves so you can form square and half-round wire in addition to sheets.
    Gear Speed Ratio—Gear speed ratio indicates the force it takes to turn the output gear. For instance, the manual rolling mill has a 4:1 gear ratio, meaning that you rotate the handle four times to turn the gear powering the rollers once.
    For Max.
    Steel
    Roller
    Mounting
    Holes
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Square Wire Size
    Half-Round Wire Size
    Gear Speed
    Ratio
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Material
    Frame
    Material
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel
    2 9/16"3/16"3/64", 5/64", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 13/64", 7/32", 15/64", 1/4"0.098", 0.118", 0.157"4:114"12"8"12"2 1/2"2SteelCast IronNo63/8"00000000000000
     
    Electric
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rolling Mills. Electric.
    Electric mills do not require hand cranking, so they provide the power you need to complete high volumes of work. They have flat rollers for creating uniform sheets.
    Gear Speed Ratio—Gear speed ratio indicates the force it takes to turn the output gear. For instance, the manual rolling mill has a 4:1 gear ratio, meaning that you rotate the handle four times to turn the gear powering the rollers once.
    For Max.
    Steel
    Roller
    Mounting
    Holes
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Gear Speed
    Ratio
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Material
    Frame
    Material
    Power,
    hp
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel
    6 1/4"3/16"100:119"22"15"2 1/2"2SteelCast Iron1/2131.71205No41/2"0000000000000000
     

    Tweezer-Handle Wire-Forming Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Tweezer-Handle Wire-Forming Pliers.
    The smallest round-nose pliers we offer allow you to bend and loop wire in the smallest spaces, including under a microscope. These tools have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
    Jaw
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Thk.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Each
    Flat Jaws and Plain Grip
    3"1/2"Spring AssistedSmooth1/64"Stainless Steel
    		No0000000000000
     

    Electrically Insulating Wire-Forming Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Electrically Insulating Wire-Forming Pliers .
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900. Designed for looping and bending wire, they are also known as round-nose pliers. The ultra grip is made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance.
    Jaw
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Dia.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Specs.
    Met
    Performance
    Each
    Round Jaws and Ultra Grip
    6 1/4"1 7/8"ManualSerrated3/32"SteelNoIEC 60900Electrically Insulating0000000000000
     

    Nonmarring Wire-Forming Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Nonmarring Wire-Forming Pliers.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Jaw Covers for Pliers.

    Replacement Jaw

    Covers for

    Pliers

    The soft jaws on these pliers bend and loop wire without scratching or marring it. Also known as round-nose pliers, these pliers prevent damage to your workpiece, but their round jaws don’t hold as well as flat jaws. Made from stainless steel, they’re good for environments where there’s moisture and other contaminants. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than steel jaws. The grips are plastic for comfort.
    Pliers
    Replacement Jaw
    Covers for Pliers
    Jaw
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Dia.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Jaw Pad
    Material
    Performance
    Each
    Pair
    Round Jaws and Cushion Grip
    4 3/4"3/4"Spring AssistedSmooth1/16"Stainless Steel
    		NoNylon
    		Nonmarring0000000000000000000000000
    5 1/4"1"Spring AssistedSmooth1/16"Stainless Steel
    		NoNylon
    		Nonmarring00000000000000000000000
     

    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, Nonsparking0000000000000
     

    Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Bender for Complex Shapes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Benders. Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Bender for Complex Shapes.
    For Max.
    Flat Stock
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    For Max.
    Rod Dia.
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Each
    For Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    0.3125"0.125"1"0.3125"Steel9.5"2.5"3.5"12"00000000000000
     
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