Diagonal tongs are only good for small jobs

- Aug 03, 2018-

Diagonal nose pliers are metal cutting tools used to cut wire. One of the commonly used tools for electricians, also known as "oblique jaw pliers", is mainly used for cutting wires, components and spare leads, also commonly used to replace the general scissors shear insulation sleeve, nylon tie wire clip, tie tape and so on.

Tool users must be familiar with the performance, characteristics, use, storage, repair and maintenance methods of tools. Using pliers is done with the right hand. With the jaws facing inward to control the cutting part of the pliers, hold the pliers against the pliers with the little finger between the two pliers and open the pliers so that the pliers can be separated flexibly.

The function of oblique nose pliers is mainly to cut the wire. The single copper wire of 2.5mm2 is very hard to cut, and it is easy to cause damage to the pliers. Therefore, it is suggested that oblique mouth pliers should not cut the single copper wire and iron wire of 2.5mm2 or more. In terms of size selection, 5 ", 6 "and 7" are the main ones, while 6 "and 7" are selected for common electrician wiring, which have strong cutting ability and are easy to cut. Circuit board installation and maintenance is mainly based on 5 "and 6", which is convenient and flexible to use and not easy to fatigue after long use. The "4" is a mini pair and is only good for small jobs.

The cutting edge of the diagonal nose pliers can be used to cut the rubber or plastic insulation layer of flexible wires. Pliers blade can also be used to cut wire, wire. When cutting no.8 galvanized iron wire, use the blade to cut several times around the surface, and then just gently pull, the wire is broken. Zha mouth can also be used to cut wire, steel wire and other hard metal wire. Electrical commonly used 150.175.200 and 250mm and other specifications. May according to the inside line or the outside line work type need to choose. The teeth of the pliers can also be used to tighten or loosen the nuts.