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Nonmarring Adjustable Pliers


Flat Jaw Cushion Grip	Brass Curved Jaw Cushion Grip

Curved Jaw with Nylon Jaw Pad Cushion Grip	V-Jaw with Nylon Jaw Pad Cushion Grip

Grip workpieces without scuffing, scratching, or denting them.

Flat Jaw—These pliers have a smooth texture for PVC pipe and chrome-plated fasteners.

Brass Curved Jaw—A softer metal, these pliers won’t mar steel surfaces. They're often used to adjust and repair molding equipment.

Curved Jaw with Nylon Jaw Pad—Grip round parts made of plastic, glass, and ceramic.

V-Jaw with Nylon Jaw Pad—With the most contact points, these pliers get the tightest grip on round, hex, and irregularly shaped workpieces.

Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.

Channellock—The original adjustable pliers that both tradespeople and maintenance crews rely on. Every component, including the distinctive blue grip, is made in the U.S.

McMaster-Carr Approved—In addition to Channellock and Knipex, we’ve handpicked these pliers from other high-quality manufacturers.

	Adjustable Pliers										Replacement Jaw Pads
		Jaw							Cushion Grip
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Adjustment	Texture	Material	Manufacturer		Each	No. of Pads Included		Pkg.
Flat Jaw



		10"	2"	1 3/8"	7	Tongue and Groove	Smooth	Steel	Channellock	000000	000000	—	———	0


		Brass Curved Jaw



				10"	1"	1 1/4"	5	Tongue and Groove	Serrated	Brass	McMaster-Carr Approved	0000000	00000	—	———	0


				Curved Jaw with Nylon Jaw Pad



						12"	2 3/4"	1 15/16"	8	Notched	Serrated	Steel	McMaster-Carr Approved	0000000	00000	1 Pair	0000000	00000


						V-Jaw with Nylon Jaw Pad



								10"	1 3/4"	1 1/2"	8	Notched	Smooth	Steel	McMaster-Carr Approved	0000000	00000	1 Pair	0000000	0000

Nonmarring Slip-Joint Pliers


Brass	Steel with Plastic Jaw Pads

Prevent damage to your workpiece with pliers that have nonmarring jaws. Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes. Pliers have combination jaws with a flat area for general purpose gripping and a curved area for round material. The grips are plastic for comfort.

Brass—Brass pliers won’t scratch steel workpieces.

Steel—Steel pliers have replaceable plastic jaw pads that protect surfaces from marring.

	Pliers						Replacement Jaw Pads for Pliers
		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Texture	With Wire Cutter		Each	No. of Pads Included		Pkg.
Brass







				Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip

				6"	15/16"	Serrated	No	0000000	000000	—	———	0


				8"	5/8"	Serrated	No	0000000	00000	—	———	0


				Steel with Plastic Jaw Pads







								Combination Jaws and Cushion Grip

								7"	1 1/4"	Serrated	No	000000	00000	2 Pair	000000	00000


								9"	1 3/8"	Serrated	No	000000	00000	2 Pair	000000	0000

Nonmarring Long-Nose Pliers


Standard Nose with Flat Jaw and Nylon Jaw Pads, Cushion Grip	Standard Nose with Flat Jaw and Plastic-Coated Tips, Cushion Grip	Wide Nose with Flat Jaw and Nylon Jaw Pads, Cushion Grip

Standard Nose with Flat Brass Jaws, Cushion Grip	Wide Nose with Flat Brass Jaws, Cushion Grip

Grip and bend wire and other small workpieces without scratching or scuffing them.

Stainless Steel—Don’t risk contaminating workpieces with rust that can form on steel tools. Stainless steel pliers resist corrosion from moisture and chemicals, but they aren’t as strong as steel pliers.

Wide Nose—Twice as wide as standard-nose pliers for a better grip on flat connectors and thick wire. Also known as duckbill and flat-nose pliers.

Flat Jaw—The most common style, these pliers have a broad contact area for gripping objects of various shapes.

Brass Jaw—A softer metal, these pliers won’t mar steel surfaces. They're often used to adjust and repair molding equipment.

Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.

	Long-Nose Pliers										Replacement Jaw Pads
		Jaw			Tip
	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Wd.	Thk.	Material	With Wire Cutter		Each	No. of Pads Included		Pkg.
Standard Nose with Flat Jaw and Nylon Jaw Pads







				Cushion Grip

				6 1/2"	1 7/8"	Spring Assisted	Serrated	5/32"	9/32"	Steel	No	000000	000000	2 Pair	000000	00000


				Standard Nose with Flat Jaw and Plastic-Coated Tips







								Cushion Grip

								6 1/4"	1 15/16"	Manual	Serrated	1/4"	1/4"	Steel	No	000000	00000	—	———	0


								Wide Nose with Flat Jaw and Nylon Jaw Pads







												Cushion Grip

												3 3/4"	3/4"	Spring Assisted	Smooth	1/4"	1/16"	Stainless Steel	No	000000	0000	—	———	0


												4 3/4"	3/4"	Spring Assisted	Smooth	1/8"	1/8"	Stainless Steel	No	000000	00000	1 Pair	0000000	0000
												4 3/4"	7/8"	Spring Assisted	Smooth	1/4"	1/8"	Stainless Steel	No	000000	00000	1 Pair	0000000	0000


												Standard Nose with Flat Brass Jaws







																Cushion Grip

																8"	2 5/8"	Manual	Serrated	3/32"	5/32"	Brass	No	0000000	00000	—	———	0


																Wide Nose with Flat Brass Jaws







																				Cushion Grip

5"	1 1/16"																			Spring Assisted	Smooth	1/4"	1/8"	Stainless Steel	No	000000	00000	—	———	0

Nonmarring Jaw Covers for Slip-Joint Pliers

Removable and reusable, these rubber covers fit most slip-joint pliers and resist most oils and chemicals.

	For Pliers
Overall Lg.	Jaw Wd.	Approx. Overall Lg.	Material	No. of Covers Included		Pkg.
7/16"	3/8"	6"	Rubber	5 Pair	00000000	000000
9/16"	3/8"	8"	Rubber	5 Pair	00000000	00000

Nonmarring Adjustable Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Padded jaws install and remove oil filters, connectors, and plastic pipe fittings without damage.

Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.

	Adjustable Pliers											Soft Jaw Pads
		Jaw								Cushion Grip
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Adjustment	Texture	Material	Jaw Pad Hardness Rating	For Min. OD		Each		Pair
Curved Jaw with Polyurethane Rubber Jaw Pad



		10"	2 1/2"	2 1/2"	4	Notched	Smooth	Steel	Soft	3/4"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Nonmarring Precise-Fit Adjustable Pliers for Filters and Fittings

For a perfect fit that won't scratch or deform parts, these pliers have the most jaw positions. They grip round objects such as oil filters, electrical connectors, and plastic hose and fittings. Push the button and slide the jaws to size. Release the button and they lock in place. The hardened teeth resist wear and prevent slipping.

Cushion Grip—Absorb pressure to make gripping and squeezing the handles more comfortable. They also add slip resistance for a secure hold.

Knipex—Smooth movement and strength that looks as good as it feels. These pliers are forged from chrome-vanadium steel and the jaws are ground until they gleam. All components are engineered and manufactured in Germany.

	Adjustable Pliers													Soft Jaw Pads			Hard Jaw Pads
		Jaw										Cushion Grip
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	No. of Positions	Adjustment	Texture	Release	Material	Jaw Pad Hardness Rating	For Min. OD	Manufacturer		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Curved Jaw with Plastic Jaw Pad



		10"	3"	1 3/8"	25	Notched	Serrated	Push Button	Steel	Hard	3/8"	Knipex	00000000	000000	4	00000000	000000	4	00000000	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.

Parallel-Jaw Pliers


With Nylon Jaw Covers	With Brass Jaws

Steel—Steel pliers have a standard nose, so they're commonly known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers.

Brass Jaw—Brass jaws won’t scratch steel workpieces.

	Parallel-Jaw Pliers									Replacement Jaw Covers
		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Nose Type	Tip Wd.		Each		Pair
Steel with Nylon Jaw Covers







				Flat Jaw and Plain Grip

				5 1/2"	1/2"	1"	Spring Assisted	Smooth	Standard	1/4"	0000000	000000	0000000	00000


				Steel with Brass Jaws







								Flat Jaw and Plain Grip

								5 1/2"	1/2"	1"	Spring Assisted	Smooth	Standard	1/4"	0000000	00000	———	0

Parallel-Jaw Pliers with Knob Jaw Adjustment

With Jaw Adjustment Knob

and Nylon Jaw Covers

Pliers with knob jaw adjustment let you set the jaw position to hold the opening size.

Stainless Steel—Stainless steel pliers have a wide nose for a better grip on your work. They're also known as flat-nose and duckbill pliers.

		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Max. Cap.	Lg.	Opening Style	Locking Style	Texture	Nose Type	Tip Wd.		Each
Stainless Steel with Nylon Jaw Covers







				Flat Jaw and Plain Grip

				6 3/4"	7/16"	7/8"	Spring Assisted	Knob	Smooth	Wide	1/2"	0000000	000000

Nonmarring Bent-Nose Pliers

Since brass is softer than other metals, these pliers won’t mar surfaces. They’re often used with steel molding equipment, copper wire, and other delicate workpieces. The jaws curve around obstructions to reach components straight-nose pliers can't.

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
	Overall Lg.	Bend	Lg. (A)	Lg. (B)	Opening Style	Texture	Tip Thk.	Material	With Wire Cutter		Each
Standard Nose with Flat Brass Jaws







				Cushion Grip

				8"	45°	7/8"	2"	Manual	Serrated	3/16"	Brass	No	0000000	000000

Electrical Connector Pliers

The jaws on these pliers easily and firmly grasp electrical components without damaging them or surrounding parts. They have plastic grips for comfort.

For Relays

Pliers for relays have an offset handle and thin tips to access relays in confined areas. The tips are angled to fit a relay cover’s slots or edge, allowing you to pop the relay free from the socket without damage.

		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Tip Thk.	Material	With Wire Cutter		Each
Straight Jaw and Cushion Grip



		9"	3 3/8"	Manual	Smooth	5/8"	Steel	No	0000000	000000

For Fiber Optic Connectors

Pliers for fiber optic connectors insert and extract LC connectors in tightly packed patch panels. They’re for LC and SC simplex, MU, and other similar connectors. One jaw has a rubber strip, so you can safely and securely grip connectors without damaging them.

Spring-Assisted Jaws—Pliers with spring-assisted jaws automatically open when you release the handles.

		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Tip Thk.	Material	With Wire Cutter		Each
Flat Jaw and Cushion Grip



		10 1/2"	4 7/16"	Spring Assisted	Smooth	5/32"	Steel	No	0000000	000000

For Locking Tab Connectors

Pliers for locking tab connectors have a hook-shaped tip that pulls and unlocks the tab, allowing you to squeeze the tab to easily disconnect it.

		Jaw
	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Opening Style	Texture	Tip Thk.	Material	With Wire Cutter		Each
Straight Jaw and Cushion Grip



		8"	3 1/4"	Manual	Serrated	51/64"	Steel	No	0000000	000000

Tube Bending Pliers

Grip tubing from the side to make bends in tight spaces. The rounded jaws grasp tubing without creating kinks or causing damage. Often used to install brake and fuel lines.

	Bend Radius	Max. Bending Angle	Material	Lg.		Each
For Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Steel



	3/16"	1/4"	180°	Steel	9"	0000000	000000


	1/4"	1/4"	180°	Steel	9"	0000000	00000

Nonmarring Wire-Forming 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 Assisted	Smooth	1/16"	Stainless Steel	No	Nylon	Nonmarring	0000000	000000	0000000	00000


		5 1/4"	1"	Spring Assisted	Smooth	1/16"	Stainless Steel	No	Nylon	Nonmarring	0000000	00000	0000000	0000