Knipex gets grip on innovation
Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based Knipex Tools, the North American arm of Germany-based Knipex-Werk, rolled out a new series of Gripping Pliers. he series features Universal, Long-Nose and Welding Gripping Pliers.
Knipex Gripping Pliers are designed with an adjustment screw and release lever for ease of use. The pliers feature one-hand operation and a toggle lever action for high clamping pressure. The body of the Gripping Pliers is made from high-strength rolled steel and the gripping jaws are forged out of chrome vanadium electric steel.
“The heavy-duty Knipex Gripping Pliers series are designed to deliver powerful results, no matter the angle or workpiece,” said Todd Shumate, president, Knipex Tools. He also pointed to the products’ extensive gripping abilities and unique jaws.
The 10" Universal Gripping Pliers feature a unique, pivoting bottom jaw that automatically adjusts to any workpiece in the field, including square, round, hex and flat materials. The pliers also feature toggle lever action for a high clamping pressure grip, making the pliers ideal for secure, one-handed operation.
The 8" Long-Nose Gripping Pliers are bright zinc-plated and feature narrow, long jaws at a slim width of 1/4". The pliers are specially designed for areas difficult to reach. The Long-Nose Grip Pliers also feature a non-serrated gripping area for pinching off hoses.
The Knipex 11" Welding Gripping Pliers feature moveable jaws with clamps for cumbersome workpieces and sections with high ridges up to 1 1/2". The maximum gripping capacity of the pliers is 3 17/32".
