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KNIPEX – the pliers brand, now at UK Planet Tools

May 14 , 2024

Author: Claudette B.

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KNIPEX – the pliers brand, now at UK Planet Tools

With a legacy spanning over 140 years, KNIPEX has well and truly cemented its status as a trusted choice for tradespeople.

Why? Because they're not just a hand tool brand. They're specialists at what they do.

Focused entirely on the manufacturing of pliers, KNIPEX has accumulated strong expertise and know-how in the industry, evident in every pair of pliers in the range. The result is top performance and quality that has proven to have survived global competition and stood the test of time.

But they know that what they can do and know today is not enough for the future. Always looking to improve their products, they're moving with the times to meet the highest standards and use the latest technology.

Here are just some of the items in the range – now on sale at UK Planet Tools.

KNIPEX Nippers

1) KNIPEX Concreters Nipper Plastic Coated Polished 250mm (99 01 250)

KNIPEX Concreters Nipper, featuring a durable plastic coating and a polished finish, is a reliable tool designed for precision and longevity in concrete work. With a length of 250mm, it offers optimal leverage and control for cutting and gripping reinforcement wires and other materials commonly encountered in concrete construction.

Featuring:

To twist and cut wire in one operation: fast, reliable and economical
Cutting edges additionally hardened
Cutting edge hardness approx. 61 HRC

KNIPEX Slip Joint Pliers

2) KNIPEX TwinGrip Slip Joint Pliers with Multi-Component Grips Black Atramentised 200mm (82 02 200)

The KNIPEX TwinGrip Slip Joint Pliers, featuring innovative multi-component grips and a sleek black atramentised finish, offer unparalleled versatility and durability in a compact 200mm design. Engineered with precision and ergonomic comfort in mind, these pliers provide a firm and secure grip for various tasks, from gripping and bending to cutting and pulling.

Featuring:

Unique combination: Front grip and side grip function, box joint, push button adjustment
Very slim pliers let you work even in confined installation spaces with a narrow turning zone for fast results
High-grip front jaw with robust teeth and high gear ratio at the tip of the mouth
Large front and side gripping capacity for diameters and widths across flats 4 - 22 mm
Reliable front gripping of flat workpieces due to the three-point system
Gripping, tightening and loosening screws with worn heads and threads
Five-way adjustable slip joint with push button adjustment for precise adjustment of gripping capacity
Pinch stop reduces the risk of crushed fingers
Durable and resilient due to the robust box joint

KNIPEX Water Pump Pliers

3) KNIPEX Cobra High-Tech Water Pump Pliers 180mm (87 01 180)

The KNIPEX Cobra High-Tech Water Pump Pliers, compactly sized at 180mm, epitomise precision engineering and cutting-edge technology in a versatile tool. These pliers feature an innovative adjustment mechanism that allows for quick and easy adaptation to various objects, providing a tight grip without causing damage or slippage.

Featuring:

Push the button for adjustment on the workpiece
Fine adjustment for optimum adaptation to different sizes of workpieces and a comfortable handle width
Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required
Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61
HRC: high wear resistance and stable gripping
Box-joint design for high stability due to double guide
Reliable catching of the hinge bolt: no unintentional shifting
Pinch guard prevents operators' fingers being pinched

4) KNIPEX Cobra High-Tech Water Pump Pliers 250mm (87 01 250)

The KNIPEX Cobra High-Tech Water Pump Pliers in the 250mm size represent a pinnacle of engineering excellence and versatility. With their innovative design and precision construction, these pliers deliver outstanding performance across a wide range of applications.

Featuring:

Push the button for adjustment on the workpiece
Fine adjustment for optimum adaptation to different sizes of workpieces and a comfortable handle width
Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required
Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61
HRC: high wear resistance and stable gripping
Box-joint design for high stability due to double guide
Reliable catching of the hinge bolt: no unintentional shifting
Pinch guard prevents operators' fingers being pinched

KNIPEX Wire Strippers

5) KNIPEX VDE Insulated Chrome Plated Metric Wire Stripper Multi-Component Grips 200mm (13 76 200 ME)

The VDE Insulated Chrome Plated Metric Wire Stripper stands as a benchmark in electrical tool design. It offers large cutting capacity thanks to its sharp ground stripping profiles and intuitive positioning. With its precise engineering and chrome-plated finish, this wire stripper ensures reliable performance and longevity.

Featuring:

Clever stripping: large capacity range, sharply ground stripping profiles and intuitive positioning
Innovative cutting geometry: easier cutting, especially of flat cables
Hybrid design: as flat as needle-nose pliers, as wide as combination pliers for high stability with good accessibility
Precisely ground stripping profiles for solid conductors from 0.75 - 6 mm² and fine-stranded conductors from 0.5 - 4 mm²
Precise positioning of the wire thanks to location ridges
Easy cutting of copper and aluminium cables up to Ø 15 mm (1/2")
Wide, cross-hatched gripping surfaces for twisting wires
Milled groove for secure holding and pulling of small work pieces such as nails
Convex gripping surface on one side for secure gripping of flat material and gripping area for round material
Outer edges for deburring pipes

6) KNIPEX Automatic Insulation Stripper for Flate Cable 180mm (12 64 180)

12 64 180 Automatic Insulation Stripper for flat cable For PVC insulated flat cables up to a max. 12 mm width and 0.75 to 2.5 mm². Adapts automatically to various conductor heights; prevents damage to the conductor. Long stripping lengths are possible. Blade replaceable. Smoothly operating mechanism.

Featuring:

For PVC insulated flat cables up to a max. 12 mm width and 0.75 to 2.5 mm²
Adapts automatically to various conductor heights
Prevents damage to the conductor
Long stripping lengths possible
Blade replaceable
Smoothly operating mechanism
Low weight

KNIPEX Diagonal Cutters

7) KNIPEX Diagonal Cutter Insulated with Multi-Component Grips, VDE-tested Chrome-Plated 160mm (70 06 160)

The indispensable diagonal cutter is good for all-round use. High-quality material and precise workmanship for long service life. Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire. Clean cutting of thin copper wires, also at the cutting edge tips. Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 62 HRC.

Featuring:

With elongated cutting edge
The indispensable diagonal cutter for all-round use
High-quality material and precise workmanship for long service life
Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire
Clean cutting of thin copper wires, also at the cutting edge tips
Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 62 HRC
Narrow head style for use in confined areas
VDE-tested safety up to 1000 volts
With bevel
Vanadium electric steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened

8) KNIPEX High Leverage Diagonal Cutter Insulated with Multi-Component Grips, VDE-tested Chrome-Plated 180mm (74 06 180)

KNIPEX High Leverage Diagonal Cutter is ideal for very tough, continuous use. It offers a high cutting performance with minimum effort due to optimum coordination of the cutting-edge angle and transmission ratio. Precision cutting edges are additionally induction-hardened (cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC), for all sorts of wire including piano wire.

Featuring:

For very tough, continuous use
High cutting performance with minimum effort due to optimum coordination of the cutting edge angle and transmission ratio
Precision cutting edges additionally induction-hardened (cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC), for all sorts of wire including piano wire
Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened

KNIPEX Stripping Pliers

9) KNIPEX Automatic Insulation Stripper 180mm (12 62 180)

Engineered with precision and reliability in mind, these stripping pliers effortlessly remove insulation from various cable types, saving time and effort. Its automatic mechanism adjusts to the cable size, ensuring precise stripping without damaging the underlying wires. The ergonomic design and comfortable grip enhance user experience, making prolonged use fatigue-free.

Featuring:

Strips cables with standard materials without any need for manual adjustment
Fine adjustable zero correction of the blade setting to special material requirements, e.g. due to large temperature differences
Compact, handy and lightweight tool for common cable cross-sections and insulating materials
For single, multiple and fine-stranded cables of 0.2 up to 6 mm² with standard insulation
Narrow head style for use in confined areas
With wire cutter for copper and aluminium wires up to 2.5 mm²
With adjustable length stop from 6.0 - 18.0 mm for constant stripping lengths

10) KNIPEX ErgoStrip Universal Stripping Tool 135mm (16 95 01 SB)

KNIPEX ErgoStrip® offers fast and precise stripping with an ergonomic grip and slimmed-down ends for better access in confined areas. Engineered for precision, this tool excels in swiftly removing insulation from cables of various types and sizes, ensuring a seamless workflow in any project.

Featuring:

For fast and precise stripping of all common round and damp-proof installation cables (e.g. NYM cable 3 x 1.5 mm² up to 5 x 2,5 mm²), data cables (e.g. twisted pair) and coax cables
Innovative, ergonomic pistol grip design for easy cutting, stripping and longitudinal cut of the sheath
Conical, slimmed-down tool ends for better access in confined areas
Stripping device for cross-sections 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.8 / 1.5 / 2.5 / 4 mm²
Simplified insertion of single wires for stripping using location ridges
With opening spring and locking device
Easy insertion of coax and data cable thanks to opening aid
Multi-component design with a soft plastic zone for comfortable use and a secure grip

KNIPEX Plier Set

11) KNIPEX 3 Piece VDE Insulated Electricians Pliers Set (00 20 12)

If you're after more than one set of pliers, a variety of sizes packed into one set is the ideal solution – like the KNIPEX 00 20 12 3-Piece VDE Insulated Electricians Pliers Set. This comes with 1 x combination pliers, 1 x diagonal cutter and 1 x nose-side cutting pliers for the completion of a diverse range of electrician jobs.

Featuring:

Attractive sales packaging with Euro-standard perforation
Tools in a plastic deep-drawn tray with a transparent lid
Dimensions (W x H x D): 170 x 370 x 40 mm

Contents:

1 x 03 06 180 KNIPEX Combination Pliers
1 x 70 06 160 KNIPEX Diagonal Cutter
1 x 26 16 200 KNIPEX Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers (Stork Beak Pliers)

12) KNIPEX 2 Piece Cobra Water Pump Plier Set (00 31 20 V01)

The set includes 180mm and a 250mm Cobra Water Pump Pliers, each with different pipe and nut capacities and adjustment positions. This is the perfect option for anyone looking to tackle a wide range of plumbing and maintenance projects with confidence and efficiency.

Featuring:

The Cobra Pliers close with a simple push of a button, ensuring a secure grip.
These teeth are low-wearing, yet offer a secure gripping action

Contents:

1 x 87 01 180 KNIPEX Cobra® High-Tech Water Pump Pliers
1 x 87 01 250 KNIPEX Cobra® High-Tech Water Pump Pliers

KNIPEX Shears

13) KNIPEX VDE Cable Shears with Twin Cutting Edge 200mm (95 16 200)

With their twin cutting-edge design, these shears ensure clean and accurate cuts, reducing the risk of fraying or damage to the cables. Designed to meet VDE safety standards, they provide essential insulation protection for electrical work. Trusted by professionals for their reliability and performance, these cable shears are an indispensable tool for professionals.

Featuring:

For cutting copper and aluminium cables
Not suitable for steel wire and hard drawn copper conductors
Precision-ground, hardened blades
Clean and smooth cut without crushing and deformation
Adjustable bolted joint, self-retaining screw
Low hand force required due to favourable lever ratio and special blade geometry
Pinch guard prevents operators' fingers being pinched
High-grade special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened

14) KNIPEX Electricians Shears 160mm (95 05 10 SB)

The KNIPEX Electricians Shears in the 160mm size are essential tools for electricians and DIY enthusiasts alike. With their precise cutting blades, these shears ensure clean and accurate cuts on various materials, including cables and wires. The compact 160mm size makes them ideal for intricate tasks and tight spaces.

Featuring:

Precision finish with micro-toothing for a clean, non-slip cut
Cutting edge with integrated cable cutter
With plastic belt pouch
Handles with multi-component grips, glass fibre reinforced

KNIPEX Combination Pliers

15) KNIPEX 180mm Insulated Combination Pliers (03 06 180)

Crafted with precision and safety in mind, these pliers feature insulated handles to protect against electrical shocks up to 1000 volts. Their versatile design combines the functions of gripping, bending, cutting, and stripping wires, offering convenience and efficiency in one tool.

Featuring:

With gripping zones for flat and round material, suitable for versatile use
With cutting edges for soft and hard wire
Long cutting edges for thicker cables
Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 60 HRC

Buy KNIPEX today

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