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    28 Products

    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

    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
     

    Circuit Board Terminals

    Image of System. Terminals Installed on Circuit Board. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Circuit Board Terminals.

    Terminals Installed

    on Circuit Board

    Terminals fit into 0.042" dia. holes so you can make connections to a circuit board.
    Wraparound Post Terminals
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Circuit Board Terminals. Wraparound Post Terminals.
    Insert wraparound post terminals into a hole and wrap wire around the top. Soldering is not needed. The post scores the sides of the hole for a secure grip.
    Circuit Board Terminals
    Circuit Board Terminal
    Installation Tools
    Overall
    Ht.
    Shape
    Gender
    Insulation
    Terminal
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    1.06"StraightMaleNoninsulatedTin-Plated Brass10000000000000000000000000000

    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
     

    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
     

    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
     

    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
     

    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.
    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"SteelNo000000000000
    5 1/8"1 1/4"ManualSmooth1/32"SteelYes15
    0.063"Soft, Hardened000000000000
    6 1/4"1 3/16"ManualSmooth1/8"SteelNo00000000000
     

    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
     

    Spring Test Probe Sockets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Spring Test Probe Sockets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Test Probe Sockets. Post-Terminal Wraparound Connection.

    Post-Terminal

    Wraparound

    Connection

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Mount these sockets to fixtures, attach wire from your electrical testing equipment, and add Spring Test Probes to create automated systems to test continuity in circuit boards. Use a probe that has the same minimum spacing between probe centers and has the specified barrel length. Test probes and sockets are sold separately.
    When installing test probes and sockets, adhere to the "minimum spacing between probe centers" to maximize testing points while preventing probes from interfering with each other.
    Wraparound Connection—For sockets with a wraparound wire terminal connection, install wire by winding it around the squared terminal on the socket. Their connection is not as secure as quick-disconnect terminal and solder connections. Add additional sheathing, such as heat-shrink tubing (not included), for electrical insulation.
    Barrel
    For Min. Spacing
    Between Probe Ctr.
    For Probe
    Barrel Lg.
    For Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    For Wire Ga.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Finish
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Post-Terminal Wraparound Connection
    0.05"1.09"0.038"36, 32, 30
    1.345"1.095"0.038"Nickel Plated50000000000000
    0.05"1.43"0.038"36, 32, 30
    1.683"1.433"0.038"Nickel Plated5000000000000
    0.075"1"0.053"32, 30, 28, 26
    1.499"1.07"0.052"5000000000000
    0.1"1"0.067"32, 30, 28, 26
    1.509"1.08"0.066"500000000000
    0.125"0.97"0.094"32, 30, 28, 26
    1.509"1.08"0.093"5000000000000
     

    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.

    Pliers with Wire Cutter

    Image of Product. Pliers. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire-Forming Pliers. Corrosion-Resistant Wire-Forming Pliers , Without 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
    NoCorrosion Resistant000000000000
    4 1/2"13/16"Spring AssistedSmooth5/64"Stainless Steel
    No1× 10^9 to 1× 10^10Corrosion Resistant, Static Control, Static Dissipative00000000000
    5"15/16"Spring AssistedSmooth5/64"Stainless Steel
    No1× 10^9 to 1× 10^10Corrosion Resistant, Static Control, Static Dissipative00000000000
    6"1"Spring AssistedSmooth1/16"Stainless Steel
    Yes22
    0.025"SoftCorrosion Resistant000000000000
    6"2 3/8"Spring AssistedSmooth1/16"Stainless Steel
    No1× 10^9 to 1× 10^10Corrosion Resistant, Static Control, Static Dissipative000000000000
    7 1/4"1 9/16"ManualSmooth1/16"Stainless Steel
    NoCorrosion Resistant000000000000
     
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