Combination pliers, also known as pliers or pliers, are a hand tool used mainly for gripping, holding, bending, twisting and cutting various materials. These are commonly used tools in fields such as mechanical work, electronics, plumbing, carpentry and many others. What other pliers are worth having in your tool case, what are the different types of these tools for and how to choose the best model for your workshop? We answer these questions in the article below.
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What should you consider when choosing pliers?
Universal pliers, commonly called pliers , are used primarily for holding various objects, cables and small elements. For this purpose, they have straight and wide jaws, covered with transverse grooves, ensuring a stronger grip.
Also characteristic is the round hole in the upper part of the pliers, intended for better gripping of rounded objects (rods, tubes, round wires). There is also a sharpened section near the hinge itself, which allows you to cut objects. This structure ensures high functionality of the pliers without affecting their strength and durability. This is why this is such a popular type of pliers.
What types of pliers are there?
Although pliers are the most popular type of pliers and this is not the only model. Other frequently encountered tools from this group are pliers, also called cutters. They are distinguished by sharp jaw edges and are used primarily for cutting other materials. In this case, we can distinguish front nippers or side cutters. There are also elongated pliers, with long jaw surfaces, or slightly bent pliers, allowing access to the most difficult to reach places (inside the device casing). Specialized pliers constitute an almost separate group, such as:
- Pipe pliers with rounded jaws, suitable for gripping slightly larger diameter pipes.
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Crimping pliers. They have appropriately profiled holes. After preparing the cable and putting the appropriate adapter on it, it is inserted into such pliers and then crimped. In this way, the metal part of the tip is deformed and permanently blocked on the cable. - Seger pliers are used to remove Seger rings and prevent mechanical elements from sliding off, e.g. from shafts or holes.
- The wire stripping pliers are equipped with sharp holes of the size typical for standard electrical cables. After inserting it into the pliers and tightening them, the insulation is broken and it is easy to slide it off the wire.
As you can see from the examples provided, pliers are a very broad category of tools, which includes not only frequently used models, but also many specialized solutions.
An overview of pliers and pliers in the Onninen offer
The Onninen electrical and hydraulic wholesaler has both universal and specialized models of pliers for professionals. We cooperate with well-known companies, famous for high quality and the selection of the best steel. Thanks to this, these tools are durable and can be used for many years without signs of wear.
NWS 180 VDE combination pliers
A popular solution are the NWS 180 VDE universal pliers with a typical design that allows you to perform many tasks: holding, cutting, squeezing, etc. Such combination pliers are perfect for basic repairs and installation works.
Knipex CYL007 pipe pliers
Knipex adjustable pliers allow for a secure grip on both small and large pipe diameters. They will also work well on other rounded surfaces. No plumber can do without Knipex CYL007 pliers in his tool case. This model has been specially designed with specialists in mind.
Weidmuller Stripax wire stripping pliers
Making cable ends can be not only time-consuming, but also very difficult. But you can make this work much easier by using Stripax pliers from Weidmuller . Durable construction, excellent operation and the ability to process wires with diameters from 0.32 mm to even 3.5 mm are the main advantages of this tool. In addition, the insulation stripping pliers can also cut wires, so you do not need to use pliers.
Ironside insulation stripper for data cables
The structure of the wire stripper slightly distinguishes this device from other pliers (it is more like a stapler), but the principle of operation is the same as the devices above. The specialized design of the blades allows you to make ends of data transmission cables, most often used in IT. The Ironside transmission cable stripper is characterized by strong construction and reliability. It is intended mainly for specialists, although it can also be used in home electronics and computer workshops.