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    Wire Cutters

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Wire Cutters. Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Tapered Head. Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Semi-Flush.

    Tapered Head

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Tapered Head—Tapered-head cutters fit more easily in tight spaces than oval-head cutters, but they’re less durable.
    Semi-Flush—Semi-flush cutters are the most widely used for electronics assembly and produce a slightly pointed, pinched end. They are generally more accurate than pointed-cut tools.
    Spring-Assisted Jaws—Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles. Those with an oval head and an ultra grip allow you to engage and disengage the spring-assist feature.
    Cut Profile—Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Material
    Each
    Tapered Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/4"Semi-FlushSide1/2"Spring Assisted0.050"16
    		Nickel RibbonSteel0000000000000
     

    Screw-Extracting Pliers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Screw-Extracting Pliers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Screw-Extracting Pliers.
    Vertical and horizontal serrations and a tip shaped to firmly grip the outside of screw heads remove stripped, rusty, and tamper-resistant screws. The handles have plastic grips for comfort.
    Jaw
    For Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Screw
    Head Dia.
    Lg.
    Texture
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max. Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
    6 1/4"0.08" to 0.37"1 1/8"SerratedSteelYes16
    		0.051"Soft, Nickel Ribbon00000000000000
    8"0.12" to 0.59"1"SerratedSteelYes90.114"Soft, Nickel Ribbon0000000000000
     

    Wire-Gripping Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Wire-Gripping Pliers, Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Combination Jaws and Ultra Grip. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Wire-Gripping Pliers, Combination Jaws and Ultra Grip.

    Combination Jaws and

    Cushion Grip

    Combination Jaws and

    Ultra Grip

    Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, these tools pull, bend, and cut wire.
    Combination Jaw—Combination-jaw pliers have a flat area for general gripping and a curved area for round material.
    Cushion Grip—Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
    Ultra Grip—Ultra-grip pliers have grips made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Material
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip
    8 1/2"3/4"1 1/8"ManualSerratedSteel110.091"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon000000000000
     
    Combination Jaws and Ultra Grip
    6 1/4"1 1/8"1 3/8"ManualSerratedSteel6
    		0.162"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon000000000000
    8"1 1/4"1 1/2"ManualSerratedSteel4
    		0.204"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon000000000000
    9"1 1/8"1 5/8"ManualSerratedSteel4
    		0.204"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon000000000000
     

    Long-Nose Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Long-Nose Pliers, Standard Nose with Flat Jaw, Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Long-Nose Pliers, Standard Nose with Flat Jaw, Ultra Grip.

    Standard Nose with Flat

    Jaw, Cushion Grip

    Standard Nose with

    Flat Jaw, Ultra Grip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Long-Nose Pliers, Standard Nose with Combination Jaw, Cushion Grip.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Long-Nose Pliers.

    Standard Nose with

    Combination Jaw, Cushion

    Grip

    Grab, bend, and twist wire. The long, narrow jaws reach into tight spaces and grip small workpieces.
    Flat Jaw—The most common style, these pliers have a broad contact area for gripping objects of various shapes.
    Combination Jaw—Use the flat area of the jaws for general purpose gripping and the curved portion for round material.
    Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.
    Ultra Grip—Shaped for maximum comfort and slip resistance. These pliers reduce strain to prevent cramping and soreness during repetitive tasks and long work days.
    Jaw
    Tip
    For Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Wire Cutter
    Location
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Standard Nose with Flat Jaw
     
    Cushion Grip
    7 3/4"3"ManualSerrated1/8"1/8"SteelYesBase110.091"Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, Soft000000000000
     
    Ultra Grip
    5 1/2"1 5/8"ManualSerrated5/64"3/32"SteelYesBase15
    		0.063"Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, Soft000000000000
    8"2 7/8"ManualSerrated3/32"1/8"SteelYesBase8
    		0.129"Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, Soft000000000000
     
    Standard Nose with Combination Jaw
     
    Cushion Grip
    6 1/2"2 1/4"ManualSerrated3/32"7/64"SteelYesBase12
    		0.080"Nickel Ribbon, Soft000000000000
     

    MIG Welding Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Welding Pliers. Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Welding Pliers. Ultra Grip.

    Cushion Grip

    Ultra Grip

    Designed for a variety of welding tasks, these pliers have serrated jaws that remove weld spatter and grip, pull, and cut wire. They can also be used to install and remove contact tips and nozzles and turn fittings, nuts, and bolts.
    Cushion Grip—Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
    Ultra Grip—Ultra-grip pliers have grips made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance. They’re shaped to fit comfortably in your hand to reduce strain in repetitive tasks.
    Jaw
    For Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Texture
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Gauge
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Flat Jaw and Cushion Grip
    9"2 3/4"SerratedSteelYes110.091"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon00000000000000
     
    Flat Jaw and Ultra Grip
    9"2 3/4"SerratedSteelYes110.091"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon0000000000000
     

    Locking Pliers

    Image of Product. Curved Jaws and Lever Release. Front orientation. Locking Pliers. Locking Pliers , Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Plain Grip.

    Curved Jaws and Lever

    Release

    Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and these pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free. Turn the screw to adjust the pressure and squeeze the handles to lock.
    Curved Jaw—Curved-jaw pliers are the most common style and provide a good grip on a variety of shapes.
    Lever-Release Handle—Pliers with lever release open when you press the lever.
    With Wire Cutter—Pliers with a wire cutter have a cutting blade on the jaw.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Plain Grip
    4"1"5/8"ManualSerratedSteelYes17
    		0.045"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon000000000000
    5"1 1/8"3/4"ManualSerratedSteelYes17
    		0.045"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon00000000000
    7"1 1/2"1"ManualSerratedSteelYes110.091"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon00000000000
    10"1 7/8"1 1/8"ManualSerratedSteelYes110.091"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon00000000000
     

    Electrically-Insulating Wire-Gripping Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Electrically-Insulating Wire-Gripping Pliers, Combination Jaws and Ultra Grip.

    Combination Jaws and

    Ultra Grip

    Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire. The ultra grip is made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance.
    Combination Jaw—Combination-jaw pliers have a flat area for general gripping and a curved area for round material.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Material
    Blade
    Material
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Specs. Met
    Performance
    Each
    Combination Jaws and Ultra Grip
    6 1/4"1 1/8"1 5/16"ManualSerratedSteelSteel6
    		0.162"Soft, Hardened, Nickel RibbonIEC 60900, ASTM F1505Electrically Insulating00000000000000
     

    Screw-Extracting Long-Nose Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Screw-Extracting Long-Nose Pliers .
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Screw-Extracting Long-Nose Pliers .
    Remove stripped, rusted, and tamper-resistant screws from hard-to-reach spots. These pliers have overlapping serrations that let you twist and pull screw heads without slipping.
    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
    Each
    Standard Nose with Flat Jaw
     
    Cushion Grip
    7 1/2"1 3/32"ManualSerrated13/64"Carbon SteelYesBase17
    		0.047"Nickel Ribbon, Soft0000000000000
     

    Wire-Gripping Pliers with Tether Ring

    Image of Product. Shown with Tool Lanyard (Not Included). Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Wire-Gripping Pliers with Tether Ring.

    Shown with Tool Lanyard

    (Not Included)

    Secure a lanyard to the ring on the handle to prevent dropping your pliers when working at height. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use these tools to pull, bend, and cut wire. The jaws have a flat area for general gripping and a curved area for round material. Pliers have an ultra grip made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Material
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Performance
    Each
    Combination Jaws and Ultra Grip
    9"1 1/8"1 5/8"ManualSerratedSteel4
    		0.204"Soft, Hardened, Nickel RibbonDrop Prevention00000000000000
     

    Tight-Clearance Locking Pliers

    Image of Product. Lever Release with Plain Grip. Front orientation. Locking Pliers. Tight-Clearance Locking Pliers, Combination Jaws and Lever Release—Plain Grip.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.

    Lever Release with

    Plain Grip

    With long jaws for reach, these pliers clamp and lock around workpieces in hard-to-access areas. Turn the screw to adjust the pressure and squeeze the handles to lock the jaws firmly. These pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free. They have combination jaws with a flat area for general purpose gripping and a curved area for round material.
    Lever-Release Handle—Pliers with lever release open when you press the lever.
    With Wire Cutter—Pliers with a wire cutter have a cutting blade on the jaw.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Thk.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Combination Jaws and Lever Release—Plain Grip
    8"1 9/16"1 3/4"Spring AssistedSerrated1/2"SteelYes8
    		0.129"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon0000000000000
     

    Self-Adjusting Locking Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locking Pliers. Self-Adjusting Locking Pliers.
    Squeeze the handles and the jaws automatically adjust to fit a workpiece and lock in place. These pliers stay clamped on your work to leave your hands free; press the lever to release. Turn the screw in the handle to adjust the pressure. The curved jaws grip a variety of shapes and have a blade for occasional wire-cutting tasks.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Cushion Grip
    6"1"1"ManualSerratedSteelYes20
    		0.032"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)000000000000
    10"2"1 1/4"ManualSerratedSteelYes20
    		0.032"Soft, Nickel Ribbon00000000000
     

    Bent-Nose Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Long-Nose Pliers. Bent-Nose Pliers, Standard Nose with Flat Jaw, Ultra Grip, 40° Jaw Bend.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Long-Nose Pliers. Bent-Nose Pliers.

    Standard Nose with Flat Jaw

    Ultra Grip

    40° Jaw Bend

    The curved nose navigates obstructions to reach workpieces straight-nose pliers can't. Use them to remove hard-to-reach components from crowded circuit boards, or to grip wire buried in the back of a junction box.
    Flat Jaw—The most common style, these pliers have a broad contact area for gripping objects of various shapes.
    Ultra Grip—Shaped for maximum comfort and slip resistance. These pliers reduce strain to prevent cramping and soreness during repetitive tasks and long work days.
    Jaw
    For Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bend
    Lg.
    (A)
    Lg.
    (B)
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Thk.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Wire Cutter
    Location
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Standard Nose with Flat Jaw
     
    Ultra Grip
    6 1/4"40°15/16"1 1/16"ManualSerrated1/8"SteelYesBase110.091"Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, Soft0000000000000
     

    Drop-Prevention Long-Nose Pliers

    Image of Product. Shown with Lanyard. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Drop-Prevention Long-Nose Pliers.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drop-Prevention Long-Nose Pliers.

    Shown with Lanyard

    Protect people below you when working on ladders, lifts, and other elevated areas. Attach a lanyard to the ring on the handle so these pliers won’t fall far if you drop them. The long, narrow jaws grip wire and other small workpieces.
    Flat Jaw—The most common style, these pliers have a broad contact area for gripping objects of various shapes.
    Ultra Grip—Shaped for maximum comfort and slip resistance. These pliers reduce strain to prevent cramping and soreness during repetitive tasks and long work days.
    Pliers
    Lanyards
    Jaw
    For Wire
    Ring
    Inside
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Thk.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Wire Cutter
    Location
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Tether
    Type
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    Each
    Standard Nose with Flat Jaw
     
    Ultra Grip
    8"2 7/8"ManualSerrated1/8"SteelYesBase8
    		0.129"Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, SoftRing5/8"3/8"000000000000000000000000000
     

    Electrical-Insulating Long-Nose Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Electrical-Insulating Long-Nose Pliers, Standard Nose with Flat Jaw, Ultra Grip.

    Standard Nose with Flat

    Jaw, Ultra Grip

    Insulated grips safeguard against shocks from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC and ASTM standards.
    Flat Jaw—The most common style, these pliers have a broad contact area for gripping objects of various shapes.
    Ultra Grip—Shaped for maximum comfort and slip resistance. These pliers reduce strain to prevent cramping and soreness during repetitive tasks and long work days.
    Jaw
    Tip
    For Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Wire Cutter
    Location
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Standard Nose with Flat Jaw
     
    Ultra Grip
    6 1/4"1 7/8"ManualSerrated11/16"1/8"SteelYesBase14
    		0.064"Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, SoftASTM F1505, IEC 609000000000000000
    8"2 3/4"ManualSerrated3/4"1/8"SteelYesBase14
    		0.064"Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, SoftASTM F1505, IEC 60900000000000000
     

    Slip-Joint Pliers

    Image of Product. Cushion Grip. Front orientation. Slip-Joint Pliers. Slip-Joint Pliers, Steel, Cushion Grip.

    Cushion Grip

    Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes. These pliers have combination jaws with a flat area for general purpose gripping and a curved area for round material.
    Cushion Grip—Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
    With Wire Cutter—Pliers with wire cutter have a blade for occasional wire-cutting tasks.
    Jaw
    For Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Texture
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Gauge
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Steel
     
    Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip
    6 1/2"1"SerratedYes12
    		0.080"Nickel Ribbon000000000000
    10"1 5/8"SerratedYes90.114"Nickel Ribbon00000000000
     
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