How to use diagonal pliers
Apr 25, 2023
How to use diagonal pliers?
When explaining the use of diagonal pliers, we first understand what is diagonal pliers.
In the market for diagonal pliers also known as "diagonal nose pliers", and is divided into many categories of diagonal nose pliers, diagonal nose pliers classification: professional electronic diagonal nose pliers, German labor-saving diagonal nose pliers, stainless steel electronic diagonal nose pliers, VDE high pressure big head diagonal nose pliers, nickel iron alloy European diagonal nose pliers, fine polishing American diagonal nose pliers, labor-saving diagonal nose pliers.
Diagonal pliers have various specifications. Different specifications vary in application scenarios. Common sizes of diagonal pliers are 4", 5 ", 6", 7 ", and 8". Diagonal pliers larger than 8" are rare. Smaller than 4 ", - generally marketed as mini diagonal pliers, about 125MM.
Because diagonal pliers mainly = cut off the wire, 2.5mm² single strand copper wire, cut up has been very laborious, and easy to cause pliers damage, so it is recommended that diagonal pliers should not cut more than 2.5mm² single strand copper wire and iron wire.
Home use usually choose 5"6"7" diagonal pliers of these three sizes. Ordinary electrician wiring choose 6 ", 7 "cutting ability is relatively strong, easy to cut. Circuit board installation and maintenance to 5 ", 6 ", easy to use flexible, long time use is not easy to fatigue. The 4 "pliers belong to the mini, only suitable for small jobs.

The functions and uses of diagonal pliers include:
1. Clamp: The diagonal pliers are used to hold, hold or maintain the shape of an item by holding it under two parallel chins.
2. Cutting: Diagonal pliers can be used to cut small metal wires and wires to the required length.
3. Twist: Diagonal pliers can be used to twist wire and wire into the desired shape.
4. Simple clamp: In case of emergency, diagonal pliers can also be used as simple clamp, clamp or pull two items, for temporary fixation or connection.

The use of diagonal pliers is as follows:
1. Clamp items: Clamp the two chins of the diagonal pliers to the items that need to be fixed and press firmly to keep them stable.
2. Cutting: Place the wire and steel wire to be cut between the jaws of the diagonal pliers, and press down the diagonal pliers to cut it.
3. Twist: Clamp the wire or steel wire that needs to be twisted and twist the handle of the diagonal pliers forcefully to make it into the desired shape.
4. Pay attention not to use excessive force when using, so as not to damage the items or other parts of the clip.








