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Pliers + Cutter Selection — Quick Reference
AIMS supplies HUGE range of PLIERS + CUTTERS from CHANNELLOCK + STAHLWILLE + TRAX + STERLING + LANG TOOLS + MORE. Workshop essential — gripping + cutting + bending + crimping + retaining ring work + electrical.
| Pliers Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Combination Pliers | General workshop — grip + cut |
| Long-Nose / Snipe Nose | Confined access + fine work |
| Side Cutting (Diagonal) | Wire cutting + electronics |
| End Cutting (Pincer) | Flush cutting + nail extraction |
| Tongue + Groove (Channellock) | Round + irregular + plumbing |
| Slip-Joint Pliers | 2-position multi-purpose |
| Locking Pliers (Vise-Grip) | Hold-and-release clamp |
| Crimping Pliers (Various) | Cable termination — see terminals |
| Wire Stripping (Adjacent) | See wire strippers |
| Retaining Ring Pliers (Internal/External) | Circlip work — see retaining ring pliers |
| Parallel Jaw Pliers (Maun) | Premium grip — see Maun |
| VDE-Insulated (1000V) | Live electrical work |
Critical: Match pliers to TASK + size. NEVER use as hammer or pry bar. Replace pliers with worn cutting edge / damaged jaws — stripped fasteners + injury risk. VDE-rated MANDATORY for live electrical work. Brands: Channellock, Stahlwille, Trax, Wiha, Maun. Companion: hand tools, wire strippers, retaining ring pliers.
Pliers and Cutters from Channellock, Stahlwille, Trax, Sterling, Lang Tools and More
AIMS Industrial sells a huge range of pliers and cutters from Channellock, Stahlwille, Trax, Sterling, Lang Tools, Strong Hand, Maverick Tools, Wiha and other professional brands. This is one of the broadest plier ranges available from a single Australian industrial supplier, covering multi-grips, needle nose pliers, long nose pliers, bent nose pliers, locking pliers, combination pliers, diagonal side cutters, wire rope cutters, aviation snips and a wide range of specialty pliers for automotive, electrical, construction and industrial maintenance applications.
Brands in This Range
- Stahlwille manufactures professional-grade pliers for demanding industrial applications including combination pliers, side cutters, long nose pliers, round nose pliers, bent nose pliers and snap ring pliers. Stahlwille pliers are manufactured from high-quality chrome vanadium with induction-hardened cutting edges and are used extensively in mechanical, automotive and industrial assembly environments.
- Channellock multi-grips are the industry standard for plumbing, pipework, automotive and general maintenance where an adjustable jaw-width plier is required to grip nuts, fittings and pipe.
- Sterling snips are the preferred choice for sheet metal trades, HVAC duct fabrication and roofing applications where cutting mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium sheet is required.
- Strong Hand locking pliers and Stronghand brand tools are widely used in metalwork fabrication and welding for holding, clamping and positioning workpieces.
- Wiha pliers are specified for precision, electrical and professional applications where superior grip, feel and cutting edge longevity are required.
- Also in this range: Lockjaw, Maun, Excision, Hansa, Maxigear, Garrick Herbert, Bahco and P&N.
Plier Types and Applications
- Multi-Grips (Tongue-and-Groove Pliers): Adjustable-jaw pliers with multiple groove positions allowing the jaw width to be set to grip a wide range of nut, fitting and pipe diameters. Multi-grips are the standard plier for plumbing, pipework, automotive and general maintenance where a fixed-jaw plier cannot accommodate the required gripping width. Channellock is the original and most trusted brand in this category.
- Long Nose and Needle Nose Pliers: Extended-jaw pliers for reaching into confined spaces, bending wire, holding small components and guiding wire through conduit. Essential for electrical installation, electronics, jewellery work and any application where fine manipulation in a tight space is required.
- Locking Pliers: Pliers with a screw adjustment and over-centre locking mechanism that clamps the jaws firmly onto a workpiece without requiring continuous hand pressure. Locking pliers are used to hold workpieces for welding, grinding, painting and assembly, and as a substitute wrench when fastener heads are damaged.
- Side Cutters (Diagonal Cutting Pliers): Diagonal-jaw cutting pliers for cutting wire, cable ties, component leads and soft metal wire. Side cutters are essential for electrical, electronics and general maintenance work. Available from Stahlwille, Wiha and Excision in sizes suited to fine wire up to heavy electrical cable.
- Aviation Snips and Shears: Compound-action cutting shears for sheet metal cutting in straight, left-hand curve and right-hand curve configurations. Sterling aviation snips handle mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium sheet up to the manufacturer's rated thickness. Compound action reduces hand fatigue on extended cutting tasks.
Expert Support: Need help buying the right product for your application? Contact our team for application-specific advice or request a quote.
Australian Business, Local Supply: As a proudly Australian business since 1988, AIMS Industrial supplies professional pliers and cutting tools to trade and industrial customers across Australia.
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