Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vise-Grip
- Model Number: 1078TRT
- Weight: 11.35 lbs
- Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 inches
- Material: High-grade, heat-treated alloy steel
- Set Contents: This comprehensive set includes:
- 10R: 10-inch Straight Jaw Locking Pliers
- 7R: 7-inch Straight Jaw Locking Pliers
- 10WR: 10-inch Curved Jaw Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter
- 7WR: 7-inch Curved Jaw Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter
- 5WR: 5-inch Curved Jaw Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter
- 7CR: 7-inch Curved Jaw Locking Pliers
- 6LN: 6-inch Long Nose Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter
- 9LN: 9-inch Long Nose Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter
- 6R: 6-inch C-Clamp Locking Pliers with Regular Tips
- 11R: 11-inch C-Clamp Locking Pliers with Regular Tips
Key Features
- Durable Construction: Each tool is crafted from high-grade, heat-treated alloy steel, ensuring maximum toughness and extended tool life for demanding tasks.
- Versatile Jaw Designs: The collection provides a variety of jaw configurations to address diverse gripping and clamping requirements.
- Straight Jaws (10R, 7R): Designed to deliver maximum contact on flat, square, or hex workpieces.
- Curved Jaws (10WR, 7WR, 5WR, 7CR): Exert significant pressure on four points of nuts, bolts, and various contoured shapes, making them suitable for applications requiring high torque.
- Long Nose Jaws (6LN, 9LN): Feature elongated, straight noses for improved access in narrow or hard-to-reach areas, beneficial for precision work.
- C-Clamps (6R, 11R): Provide wide-opening jaws with regular tips for adaptable clamping across a range of shapes.
- Integrated Wire Cutter: Several models within the set (10WR, 7WR, 5WR, 6LN, 9LN) include a built-in wire cutter for enhanced utility.
- Adjustable Gripping Pressure: A classic turn screw enables precise adjustment of gripping pressure and workpiece fit, maintaining set adjustments for repetitive applications.
- Secure Release Mechanisms: Equipped with either the classic trigger release or the advanced Fast Release⢠mechanism, these tools ensure maximum locking force and, in some designs, facilitate easier one-handed operation and reduced hand strain.
Applications
This comprehensive Vise-Grip locking pliers set is engineered for a broad spectrum of tasks across various professional trades and personal projects. It serves as an essential collection for:
- Automotive Repair: Securing components, clamping hoses, and extracting stubborn fasteners.
- Welding and Fabrication: Providing reliable clamping force for holding metal pieces in precise alignment during welding, grinding, or assembly operations.
- Plumbing: Gripping pipes, fittings, and holding items securely during installation, removal, or repair.
- Electrical Work: Long nose pliers offer precision for manipulating wires in confined spaces, while other pliers provide secure clamping for conduits and electrical connections.
- Woodworking: Effective for clamping wood for gluing, drilling, or fastening applications.
- General Maintenance and DIY: An indispensable tool set for tightening, clamping, twisting, turning, and holding materials securely in place for any home improvement or repair task.
Benefits
- Enhanced Productivity: The dependable locking action frees hands, enabling users to concentrate on other aspects of a task, which can improve both efficiency and safety.
- Superior Gripping Power: Hardened teeth and specialized jaw designs ensure a firm, non-slip grip on diverse material shapes and sizes, helping to prevent stripping and slippage.
- Increased Versatility: With a wide range of jaw types and sizes, this set equips users to handle various clamping, holding, and fastening challenges, potentially reducing the need for multiple specialized tools.
- Reduced User Fatigue: Features such as the Fast Release⢠mechanism and ergonomic designs contribute to easier operation and may help lessen hand strain, particularly during prolonged use.
- Long-Term Reliability: Constructed from robust, heat-treated alloy steel, these tools are built to endure rigorous use, offering consistent performance and value over time.
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