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Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Benders
Bend wire and rod up to 1/2" diameter and flat stock up to 1/4"×1" with this rugged steel bender. Use it to create hooks, brackets, and pipe hangers. It can be clamped in a vise.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Die Dia. | For Max. Wire Dia. | Thick. | Wd. | For Max. Rod Dia. | Material | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Each | |
For Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel | ||||||||||
3/4", 1 1/4", 1 5/8" | 1/2" | 1/4" | 1" | 1/2" | Steel | 20" | 2" | 5" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Economy Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Benders
Bend wire and rod up to 3/8" diameter and flat stock up to 1/2"×3/16" to create hooks, brackets, and pipe hangers. They can be clamped in a vise.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Miniature Wire Benders
For small projects, use to bend and shape metal wire. These wire benders can be mounted to your bench top or clamped in a vise.
Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Benders for Complex Shapes
Create squares, coils, and S-shapes. This bender can be mounted to your bench top or clamped in a vise. Circle pins make additional sizes of bends and coils.
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For Max. Wire Dia. | Thick. | Wd. | For Max. Rod Dia. | Pin Dia. | Material | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia. | Handle Lg. | Includes | Each | |
For Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel | |||||||||||||||
5/16" | 1/8" | 1" | 5/16" | 3/16", 1/4", 1/2", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4" | Steel | 9 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 3 1/2" | No | 2 | 5/16" | 12" | Forming Pin, Seven Circle Pins, Stop Pin, Two Sharp-Angle Dies | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Curvers
Also known as ring rollers, these curvers shape wire, rods, and flat stock into curves and circles. Turn the handle to drive material through the steel rollers. With each pass through the rollers, tighten the tensioner knob in small increments to gradually increase the curve.
Curvers with stand come with three sets of rollers—one for flat stock and two for wire and rods. They can apply pressure from either side of the bottom roller, creating more curve options.
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For Wire Dia. | Thick. | Wd. | For Rod Dia. | Min. Bending Radius | Material | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Handle Lg. | Roller Dia. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia. | Each | |
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1/4" | 3/16" | 1" | 1/4" | 1 1/2" | Steel | 5 1/2" | 6 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 13 1/2" | 1 1/4" | __ | __ | __ | No | 2 | 3/8" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
1/4", 1/2" | 3/16" | 1" | 1/4", 1/2" | 1 3/8" | Steel | 6 3/4" | 5 1/2" | 9 3/4" | 9" | 1 13/16" | 39" | 21" | 21" | Yes | 2 | 5/16" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cable Benders
Reach inside panels, disconnects, and raceway to bend and position heavy duty cable with greater precision and less fatigue than bending by hand. The dies on the ends of these benders are sized to handle large wire gauges; fit your cable into the dies and push or pull the handle to bend.
Keep style A benders in your belt pouch for on-the-fly bends and especially tight spots. They attach to a standard 1/2" square drive ratchet wrench, which acts as the handle.
Style B benders have dies on both ends of the handle. The dies on one end of the bender are oriented differently than the dies on the other end, so if one end doesn't give you the leverage you need, you can flip the bender around and use the other end.
Especially useful for bending cable inside an enclosure, style C benders include a bender and a T-handle adapter. Fit the adapter into the center of the bender to use it like a large T-handle key or lug wrench. In the T-handle configuration, the tool delivers more torque than a bender alone. You can also use the bender by itself—the dies on either end of the bender are oriented differently, which means you can flip the bender around if one end doesn't give you the leverage you need.
For the most versatility, and for bending the thickest cable, style D benders include two long benders and one T-handle adapter. With a 22"-lg. bender in each hand, you'll have the most possible leverage—place the cable between the dies, and squeeze the two benders together like a bolt cutter. Another option, which is good for bending cable that's already inside an enclosure, is to attach the handle adapter to the bender to create a T- or L-shaped lug wrench. As a third option, use either one of the straight-handle benders on its own.
Smooth dies wear less on the cable's insulation than knurled dies but are also more likely to slip.
Knurled dies provide better grip and leverage on large cable than smooth dies but might scuff and wear soft insulation material.
For Wire | Cable Bender | Handle | ||||||||||||
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Style | Max. Dia. | Max. ga. | No. Included | Type | Includes | Square Drive Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Lg. | Material | Material | Each | |
A | 0.938" | 500 MCM | 1 | For Ratchet Wrench | 2 Knurled Dies | 1/2" | 3" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | __ | __ | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 0.625" | 4/0 | 1 | Straight | 4 Smooth Dies | __ | __ | __ | __ | 14" | Steel | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 0.938" | 500 MCM | 1 | Straight | 4 Smooth Dies, 4 Knurled Dies | __ | __ | __ | __ | 18" | Steel | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
C | 0.625" | 4/0 | 1 1 | Straight T-Handle Adapter | 6 Smooth Dies | __ | __ | __ | __ | 14" | Steel | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
C | 0.938" | 500 MCM | 1 1 | Straight T-Handle Adapter | 6 Smooth Dies, 6 Knurled Dies | __ | __ | __ | __ | 18" | Steel | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
D | 1.094" | 750 MCM | 2 1 | Straight T-Handle Adapter | 10 Smooth Dies, 10 Knurled Dies | __ | __ | __ | __ | 22" | Steel | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Ratchet Wrench for Style A | 00000000 | Each | 000000 |
Benchtop Rolling Mills
With hardened rollers and precision-machined gears, these rolling mills stand up to heavy use. They’re often used to compress sheets to an uncommon gauge size, convert scrap metal into sheets or wire, or create different thicknesses in a single piece of metal without welding multiple pieces together. After several passes through the mill, you may need to anneal your metal to soften it and prevent cracking.
Manual mills are gear driven, making them easier to turn than direct-drive rolling mills. Their rollers have grooves so you can form square and half-round wire in addition to sheets.
Electric mills do not require hand cranking, so they provide the power you need to complete high volumes of work. They have flat rollers for creating uniform sheets.
Gear speed ratio indicates the force it takes to turn the output gear. For instance, the manual rolling mill has a 4:1 gear ratio, meaning that you rotate the handle four times to turn the gear powering the rollers once.
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Wd. | Thick. | Square Wire Size | Half-Round Wire Size | Gear Speed Ratio | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Handle Lg. | Dia. | No. of | Material | Frame Material | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia. | Each | |
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2 9/16" | 3/16" | 3/64", 5/64", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 13/64", 7/32", 15/64", 1/4" | 0.098", 0.118", 0.157" | 4:1 | 14" | 12" | 8" | 12" | 2 1/2" | 2 | Steel | Cast Iron | No | 6 | 3/8" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Wd. | Thick. | Gear Speed Ratio | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Dia. | No. of | Material | Frame Material | Horsepower, hp | Max. rpm | Current, A | Voltage | Cord Lg., ft. | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia. | Each | |
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6 1/4" | 3/16" | 100:1 | 19" | 22" | 15" | 2 1/2" | 2 | Steel | Cast Iron | 1/2 | 13 | 1.7 | 120V AC | 5 | No | 4 | 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000000 |
Wire Straighteners
Flatten bumps, bends, and curves on coiled wire with these straighteners. They have roller wheels that apply consistent pressure along the wire for a smooth, straight result. Grooves in the wheels hold the wire in place as you manually move it through, so you don't need a wire feeder. To straighten wire with different diameters, twist the adjustment knob to change the spacing between wheels. The aluminum body resists corrosion from moisture. It's also nonmagnetic, so copper and other metal wire won't get stuck.
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For Maximum Wire Diameter | Length | Width | Height | Material | Diameter | Number of | Material | Adjustment Style | Features | Each | |
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium | |||||||||||
0.052" | 5 1/2" | 2" | 3" | Aluminum | 1 3/16" | 3 | Hardened Tool Steel | Knob | Acetal Plastic Wire Guides | 0000000 | 0000000 |
0.188" | 5 1/2" | 2" | 3" | Aluminum | 1 3/16" | 3 | Hardened Tool Steel | Knob | Acetal Plastic Wire Guides | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wire-Forming Pliers
Designed for looping and bending wire, these tools are also known as round-nose pliers. They have round, tapered jaws to avoid nicking or marring objects. However, compared to pliers with flat jaws, they don’t hold objects as well. All pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
Pliers with a wire cutter have a cutting blade on the jaws.
Corrosion-Resistant Wire-Forming Pliers
Choose these stainless steel pliers for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool. Use them to loop and bend wire. Also known as round-nose pliers, their round jaws don’t hold objects as well as flat jaws. The jaws are spring assisted to open automatically when you release the handles. These pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
Pliers with a wire cutter have a cutting blade on the jaws.
Static-dissipative pliers drain static away from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment.
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Overall Lg. | Lg. | Opening Style | Texture | Tip Dia. | Material | With Wire Cutter | Max. Gauge | Max. Dia. | Type | Surface Resistivity | Electrical Properties | Each | |
Round Jaws and Cushion Grip | |||||||||||||
3" | 5/8" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 1/32" | Stainless Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
4 1/2" | 13/16" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 5/64" | Stainless Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | 109-1010 ohms/sq. | Static Dissipative | 000000 | 00000 |
5" | 15/16" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 5/64" | Stainless Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | 109-1010 ohms/sq. | Static Dissipative | 000000 | 00000 |
6" | 1" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 1/16" | Stainless Steel | Yes | 22 | 0.025" | Soft Wire | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
6" | 2 3/8" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 1/16" | Stainless Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | 109-1010 ohms/sq. | Static Dissipative | 0000000 | 00000 |
7 1/4" | 1 9/16" | Manual | Smooth | 1/16" | Stainless Steel | No | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Nonmarring Wire-Forming Pliers
The soft jaws on these pliers bend and loop wire without scratching or marring it. Also known as round-nose pliers, these pliers prevent damage to your workpiece, but their round jaws don’t hold as well as flat jaws. Made from stainless steel, they’re good for environments where there’s moisture and other contaminants. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than steel jaws. The grips are plastic for comfort.
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Jaw | Replacement Jaw Pads | |||||||||
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Round Jaws and Cushion Grip | ||||||||||
4 3/4" | 3/4" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 1/16" | Stainless Steel | Nylon Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5 1/4" | 1" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 1/16" | Stainless Steel | Nylon Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Nonsparking Wire-Forming Pliers
Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these nonmagnetic pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Also known as round-nose pliers, use them for looping and bending wire. They have plastic grips for comfort.
Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.
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Overall Lg. | Lg. | Texture | Tip Dia. | Material | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip | ||||||||
6 1/4" | 1 1/2" | Smooth | 3/32" | Beryllium Copper | FM Approved | Nonmagnetic | 000000 | 0000000 |
Electrical-Insulating Wire-Forming Pliers
Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900. Designed for looping and bending wire, they are also known as round-nose pliers. The ultra grip is made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance.
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Overall Lg. | Lg. | Texture | Tip Dia. | Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
Round Jaws and Ultra Grip | |||||||
6 1/4" | 1 7/8" | Serrated | 3/32" | Steel | IEC 60900 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Precise-Control Wire-Forming Pliers
Smooth, consistent movement ensures precision. These tools have a slip-resistant ultra grip that’s shaped to fit comfortably in your hand and reduce strain in repetitive tasks. The grip is also static dissipative, draining static away from your application to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. Also known as miniature and electronics pliers, these tools have a round nose for looping and bending wire. The spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
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Overall Lg. | Lg. | Opening Style | Texture | Tip Dia. | Material | Electrical Properties | Each | |
Round Jaws and Ultra Grip | ||||||||
5 1/2" | 15/16" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 1/32" | Steel | Static Dissipative | 000000 | 000000 |
Tweezer-Style Wire-Forming Pliers
The smallest round-nose pliers we offer allow you to bend and loop wire in the smallest spaces, including under a microscope. These tools have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
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Overall Lg. | Lg. | Opening Style | Texture | Tip Thick. | Material | Each | |
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3" | 1/2" | Spring Assisted | Smooth | 1/64" | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Tweezer-Style Pliers Sets
Work under a microscope, and in other small spaces—the pliers in these sets are the smallest we offer. You hold them like tweezers, so you can make adjustments with your fingers instead of your whole hand. The jaws are spring assisted to open automatically when you release the handles.
No. of Pieces | Includes | Jaw Opening Style | Material | Each | |
Plain Grip | |||||
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6 | 3" Lg. 18° Bent-Nose Pliers 3" Lg. 60° Bent-Nose Pliers 3" Lg. Slim Long-Nose Pliers 3" Lg. Standard Long-Nose Pliers 3" Lg. Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers 3" Lg. Wire-Forming Pliers | Spring Assisted | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Electronic Lead Benders
Pinch leads down on resistors, diodes, and other small components to make precisely shaped 90° bends. Accurate bends keep circuit boards tidy while making it easy to rearrange components. The notches on these benders are labeled with sizes that correspond to the distance between holes on a circuit board, so you know they'll fit every time.
Wrap Wire Tool
Wrap a coil tightly around a terminal post for a strong electrical connection. These compact tools won't bump into neighboring terminal posts and disrupt the rest of your circuit board, making them ideal for accessing posts that your hands can’t reach. Thread stripped wire into the tip, insert the tool over a post terminal, and twist to form a coil. Alternate between winding and unwinding by reversing the tip, just as you would a screwdriver bit.
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Size | Shape | Min. Center-to-Center | Hole Dia. | Hole Dp. | For Wire Ga. | For Max. Wire OD | Hole Dia. | Hole Dp. | For Wire Ga. | Handle Material | Each | |
0.025" | Square | 0.1" | 0.036" | 0.75" | 30 | 0.027" | 0.038" | 1" | 32, 30, 28, 26, 24 | Aluminum | 0000000 | 0000000 |
0.025" | Square | 0.1" | 0.04" | 0.75" | 28 | 0.036" | 0.038" | 1" | 32, 30, 28, 26, 24 | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.025" | Square | 0.1" | 0.075" | 0.75" | 24, 26 | __ | 0.07" | 1" | 26, 24, 22, 20 | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
Multitools with Fold-Out Pliers
Unfold these multitools to access the pliers. All tools are stainless steel to resist corrosion.
Style F comes with a ratchet, so you can turn fasteners without having to remove and reposition the tool.
No. of Tools | Tools Included | Tool Material | Closed Lg. | Overall Lg. | Handle Lg. | Handle Material | Features | Includes | Each | ||
F | 24 | Awl/Punch, Bit Holder with 6 Bits, Bottle Opener, Can Opener, Chisel, Corkscrew, Cutting Hook, Drill Bit Extension, Large Blade, Large Slotted Screwdriver, Medium Slotted Screwdriver, Metal/Wood File, Needle-Nose Pliers, No. 1 Phillips Screwdriver, No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver, Pry Bar, Ratchet, Small Scissors, Small Slotted Screwdriver, Smooth-Edge Knife, Wire Bender, Wire Cutter, Wire Stripper, Wood Saw | Stainless Steel | 4 1/4" | 14 3/4" | 4 1/4" | Stainless Steel | Lanyard Hole | Leather Pouch | 000000000 | 0000000 |