Pliers and Pincers

Combination pliers have flat jaws and are used for gripping, bending and clamping wires and tubes in general. Needle-nose pliers have a thin, elongated tip, useful for gripping and bending in tight spaces or on small pieces. The collection includes both, from brands such as Unifix, Pavan, Fervi and Vigor, for electricians, plumbers and carpenters.

Adjustable pliers have a pivot that moves to several positions, to grip workpieces of different diameters. Self-adjusting pliers adapt to the shape of the workpiece by themselves. Plumbing pliers, adjustable or self-adjusting, are used on pipes and fittings. Choose according to the type of pipe or nut you need to grip.

Side cutters cut flush along the side of the jaws and are useful for cutting wires and cables in tight side-on spaces. End cutters cut with the tip and are used for precise cuts, including in electronics. The collection includes side cutters, such as the MP041 mini side cutter, and end cutters, such as the 527 electronics end cutter. Choose according to the cut you need to make.

Electronics cutters have thin, precise cutting edges, designed to cut wires and terminals without crushing them. The collection includes the 527 electronics end cutter and the 526 electronics diagonal cutter. The diagonal cut leaves the wire end pointed. Choose the size according to the thickness of the wire.

Circlip pliers are used to fit and remove retaining rings, such as safety circlips, on shafts and bores, as used in mechanics and repairs. They have tips that enter the holes in the ring to grip it. There are versions for internal and external rings, to be chosen according to the part you are working on.

Wire strippers, cable lugs and crimping tools are used to prepare cables and fix terminals onto electric wires. For work on live installations you need insulated tools, marked with their insulation and working voltage. Always check the marking before use and wear the PPE (personal protective equipment) required for electrical work.

Concreter's pliers are robust pliers for cutting iron wire, mesh and ties used in reinforcement work and concrete pours. Bricklayers also use them to cut wire and metal mesh. The collection includes Orbis concreter's pliers and other models. Choose the model according to the diameter of the wire to be cut.

A wire rope cutter cuts steel ropes up to 16 mm in diameter, such as lifting or anchoring ropes. With an unsuitable tool, the rope frays or deforms, so choose a suitable cutter. Place the rope in the jaws of the cutter and cut with one firm movement. Wear gloves and goggles.