7" Straight-jaw Locking Pliers - K Tool International

The K Tool International KTI58717 7" Straight-jaw Locking Pliers are engineered to provide a secure and stable grip in demanding professional automotive and industrial settings. This versatile tool is designed for maximum contact on flat, square, and hex workpieces, making it an essential asset for various repair, fabrication, and maintenance operations.

Key Features

• 7" Straight-Jaw Profile: Optimally designed to deliver solid clamping, holding, and twisting force on flat, square, and hex surfaces, even in confined underhood and undercar spaces.
• Heat-Treated Alloy Steel Construction: Fabricated from high-grade, heat-treated alloy steel for exceptional strength, wear resistance, and long-term durability under high clamping loads and repeated use.
• Hardened Gripping Teeth: Precisely machined and hardened teeth ensure a positive bite on fasteners, brackets, and sheet metal, minimizing slippage for reliable performance at challenging angles.
• Adjustable Jaw Pressure: A knurled adjusting screw allows technicians to accurately fine-tune jaw opening and clamping force, accommodating a wide range of workpiece sizes and material types.
• Quick-Release Mechanism: Features a positive-release lever for controlled, one-handed unlocking, enhancing workflow efficiency and promoting safer tool handling.

Applications

These straight-jaw locking pliers are invaluable for automotive technicians, fleet maintenance personnel, and industrial repair specialists. They excel at securely holding nuts, bolts, and brackets during removal or installation, providing crucial leverage for stubborn fasteners, and stabilizing components for precise cutting or grinding operations. In welding and fabrication, they reliably clamp sheet metal, plate, or small assemblies, ensuring accurate alignment and tacking. Additionally, they are effective for pinching hoses during cooling system or fuel line service and for gripping small fittings or hardware where a stable, hands-free hold is essential.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: K Tool International
• Model: KTI58717
• Jaw Type: Straight-jaw
• Size: 7 inches
• Material: High-grade, heat-treated alloy steel
• Weight: 0.85 lb
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 9" x 2.5" x 1"