Combination Pliers
Pliers and Cutting Tools
Combination pliers unite a gripping zone, a pipe grip and a side cutting edge in one head; design and testing follow DIN ISO 5746. The category also holds long nose pliers with cutter, end cutting nippers and concreters nippers for reinforcement work. Overall lengths run from 160 to 300 mm, cutting edges are rated for wire up to 2.8 mm depending on the model, and heavy duty versions add extra joint leverage. VDE models to IEC 60900 are individually tested at 10 000 V and approved up to 1000 V AC. The range holds 207 items from Knipex, Wiha, Bahco and Bernstein.
| Design | Length | Feature | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combination pliers | 160 to 200 mm | gripping zone, pipe grip and side cutter | electrical and assembly work |
| Heavy duty combination pliers | 200 to 225 mm | additional joint leverage | medium hard and hard wire |
| Long nose pliers with cutter | 165 to 200 mm | long serrated jaws, cutter up to 2.8 mm | fine assembly and terminal areas |
| End cutting nippers | 180 to 200 mm | cutting edge across the full head width | pulling nails, nipping wire |
| Concreters nippers | 220 to 300 mm | thickened head for twisting | tying wire on reinforcement |
Typical applications: electrical installation and control cabinet building with VDE tested combination pliers; gripping and cutting wire during device assembly; fine work in tight terminal areas with long nose pliers; pulling nails and staples with end cutting nippers; twisting tying wire on reinforcement; maintenance with heavy duty combination pliers for hard wire.
