KNIPEX Tools 98 62 02, Flat Nose Plastic Pliers 1000V Insulated

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Water pump pliers come in different handle sizes, jaw opening sizes and jaw positions (although most have seven jaw positions). They can also be found under alternative names such as arc joint pliers, tongue and groove pliers, slip joint pliers, pipe spanners and ‘pumps’. Wire strippers are available in several designs, including those that self-adjust to cut a range of cable sizes. Some wire strippers also include a blade for cutting and crimping. Before buying, consider the size of the material you need to grip or clamp, as the maximum jaw width between different models can vary from 20mm to 76mm. Mini pliers: small versions of other types such as side cutters, long-nose pliers, needle-nose pliers and end cutters. They are useful for crafting tasks, such as jewellery making. Buy pliers suited to the task you need to carry out. They will make the job easier, and the pliers and material you’re working on won’t get damaged. If you use them frequently, consider buying the best quality your budget will allow. You may pay more initially, but it will be worth it in the long run. Also, consider how comfortable they’ll be to hold and use over long periods.

Long nose pliers, also known as needle nose pliers, have long, thin jaws, allowing the user to have greater precision and access areas other types can’t reach. They also have short handles and slim profiles. So, what are needle nose pliers used for? Primarily, they’re used by electricians and engineers to carry out detailed work with wire, such as bending, gripping and cutting wires in confined spaces. But their flexibility and precision also make them an ideal choice for craftspeople and jewellery makers. Circlip pliers: these specialised tools are used to remove or install retaining rings (circlips) in devices such as motors, pistons and turbines.

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Wire strippers are those designed to remove the insulated protective coating on electrical wires. They have cutting edges in a circular shape that cuts through the insulation without cutting the wire itself. There are several holes of varying sizes along the cutting edge, each marked with the wire size it can cut. Wire strippers are predominantly used by electricians or other trades who carry out some electrical work. Our wide range of gripping tools, hand tools, and pliers are designed for a whole range of jobs you may have, with a diverse product range that includes cutting tools, snips, pincers, crimping pliers, wrenches, and assorted sets. Ideal for both DIY enthusiasts and working professionals. Based on the original Maun Parallel Pliers, every device is carefully crafted for precision, ease of use, and durability.

In this section, we list the popular types of pliers used for various tasks. There are those suitable for different budgets, professionals and DIYers. Our tools are made using the highest quality materials, and we're a verified UK manufacturer. Useful for mechanics working on cars, carpenters dealing with wood, electricians dealing with wire stripping or electrical cables and connectors, and farmers dealing with wire farm fencing. Jewellery hobbyists love our smooth jaw pliers, while model-making enthusiasts like our flat nose pliers for maximum control on tough materials. Our long nose pliers allow you to get into higher areas too. Maun is a popular choice for jewellery making tools and supplies. To choose which handle and jaw length you need, consider the task you are working on. If they need to fit into tight spaces, long handles and jaws are better than short ones. If you use these for gripping pipes, consider the size of the pipes you’ll be working on. Jaw opening sizes range from 34mm up to 75mm. Also, look at the quality of the adjustment, as some can be adjusted more precisely than others. Available in many sizes and can have curved jaws, long-nose jaws, smooth jaws, serrated jaws or c-clamp jaws. They are also called mole grips, mole wrenches, plier wrenches and lever wrenches.

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Pincers and end cutters: these two types of pliers have rounded jaws that close only at the tip. Pincers are used to pinch, twist or cut wire and pull nails or staples out of wood. End cutters are similar but are more focused on cutting wires, bolts, nails and rivets. Fencing pliers: these jaws have a hammer shape head for hammering staples into wooden fencing. They also have pincers at the top to remove staples and nails, wire grippers for twisting and bending wire and wire cutters on the sides. Pivot point: where the two handles meet and pivot to open and close the jaws. Also called the fulcrum.

Cable cutters are types of pliers that are primarily used for cutting cables. But the jaws are not at an angle, unlike side or diagonal pliers. They use two steel blades to cut in a similar way to scissors. These are mainly used by electricians or other professionals who carry out electrical work. Professionals. Technicians. Farmers. Hobbyists. Crafters and DIY-ers. Everyone can find the right set of pliers from the specialists at Maun. Made in Britain. Made to last. Made to get the job done right, every time. High Quality, UK-made Pliers and Plier Sets for Gripping and Cutting Wire Crimping pliers: while other types can crimp, these are designed exclusively for heavy-duty crimping of tough materials such as galvanised steel. They are traditionally used for crimping around metal pipes, gutters and downspouts. Cutters: the bottom part of the jaws with blades for cutting wires and cables and stripping insulation.Specialist metal cutting pliers: have a reduced handle span to provide extra pressure for cutting tough metals. Examples include pipe duct cutters for cutting 28-gauge galvanised steel, tin snips for cutting 24-gauge galvanised steel and aviation snips for cutting 22-gauge galvanised steel. These powerful pliers can cut metal as easily as scissors cut paper.