Having varied models within reach enhances precision, safety and efficiency.
Task-tailored choices of blade materials, cutting edges, head shapes and designs assure the best tool is available for each purpose.
Three types of blades are available for specific applications in assembly, semiconductor fabrication, aerospace, telecommunications, wire harness manufacturing and other industries:
- Alloy steel: Hard blades have durability for as many as hundreds of thousands of cuts.
- Stainless steel: Reduce process compromise risks from rust and carbon alloy contamination in clean rooms, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and aerospace settings.
- Alloysteel with tungsten alloy edges: Cut fine hard wire made from stainless steel, nickel, Nitinol or tungsten without nicking the tool.
Flush cutters have a minimum bevel.
Cushioned safety grips help avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to sensitive electronics.
Specialty items for surface mount technology (SMT) applications include a subminiature tip cutters for removing individual leads from fine-pitch components, perhaps under a microscope.
An angulated mini-cutter has a tiny, relieved cutting head for optimal access in ultra-fine cutting situations.
At the opposite extreme, an angulated large cutter handles several leads in a single cut.
Professional grade pliers also come in varied styles.
Needle nose, round nose and flat nose pliers each are suited to specialty operations.
Options also include a long or short jaw, as well as smooth or serrated inner grips.
Professional-grade cutters and pliers let users match tools and tasks perfectly, with no need to compromise.
In addition to industrial and technology uses by electronics fabricators, telecommunications technicians, skilled trades specialists and repair personnel, precision pliers and cutters are practical for jewelry designers, watchmakers, camera repair shops, stringed instrument work, model making and fine crafts.