This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Pliers category on DigiKey.com
Pliers are a universal hand tool used to firmly hold onto objects. They are available in many different tip or nose styles such as: rounded, needle, flat, long, diagonal, shot, bent, snipe or chain nose, etc. The jaws can be smooth or serrated with straight or angled tips. There are many different jaw lengths to select from as well as additional features such as a crushing slot, for example.
SelectionCharacteristics
Tool Type: Indicates the specific style of tool.
Tip Type: Indicates the specific style of tip of the tool.
Tip Shape: Indicates the amount of angle on the tip of the tool.
Jaw Type: Describes the surface finish of the tool’s jaw faces.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as chrome finish or ESD safe.
Length: Typically this lists the overall length of the pliers, however some manufacturers list the head length instead. Please read the datasheets to determine which is used for the pliers you are looking at.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 00 20 06 US2 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 2172-002006US2-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Knipex Tools LP |
| DESCRIPTION | Pliers Set Pliers Smooth Assorted |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1955551 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 2128-S8305ESD-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Gedore Tools, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Pliers Set Pliers Assorted |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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