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Other / specialty pliers — specialised plier designs for SPECIFIC tasks beyond standard combination + needle nose + side cutter. Snap ring + diagonal cutter + slip-joint + fence pliers + welding pliers + crimping. Workshop versatility.
| Specialty Plier Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Snap Ring / Circlip Pliers | Internal + external snap rings |
| Fence Pliers / Multi-Tool | Wire stretching + nail pull + cut |
| Welding Pliers (Multi-Tool) | MIG nozzle cleaning + wire cut |
| Hose Clamp Pliers | Spring + Oetiker clamps |
| Brake Spring Pliers | Automotive brake assembly |
| Pliers Wrench (Adjustable) | Workshop versatile grip |
| Tongue + Groove (Channellock) | Multi-position adjustable |
Critical: Use SPECIALTY PLIER for specialty task — combination pliers damage + can't handle. Brands: Knipex, Channellock. Companion: pliers + cutters, retaining ring pliers, locking pliers, hand tools.
Specialty Pliers and Cutters
Beyond the everyday combination, long-nose, and side-cutter pliers, there's a range of specialty pliers each designed for a specific job — locking pliers for clamping, snap-ring pliers for circlips, crimping pliers for cable terminals, parallel jaw pliers for clean grip on finished surfaces. AIMS Industrial stocks the specialty pliers that trade and industrial customers reach for when standard pliers aren't the right tool.
The specialty pliers in our range
- Locking pliers (vice-grip style) — clamp pliers that lock onto the work, leaving the operator's hands free
- Snap ring (circlip) pliers — for installing and removing internal and external retaining rings
- Crimping pliers — for cable terminals, connectors, and electrical lugs
- Parallel jaw pliers — jaws stay parallel through the grip range, leaving cleaner marks on finished surfaces
- Sheet metal and seaming pliers — long flat jaws for folding and seaming sheet work
- Bolt cutters and rebar cutters — heavy-duty cutters for hardened steel, rebar, and large-diameter wire
- Pipe pliers and tube benders — for plumbing, refrigeration, and tube work
- Hose clamp pliers — for compressing spring-band hose clamps in automotive and plumbing
- End cutters — for cutting flush with a surface — nail removal, wire cropping
Locking pliers — the workshop favourite
Locking pliers (originally Vise-Grip, now made by many brands) clamp onto the work with adjustable jaw pressure, then lock in position by an over-centre toggle. They're the right tool when you need a third hand — holding a workpiece while you weld, gripping a damaged fastener, clamping repair work. The trade-off is jaw marks on the work; for finished surfaces, parallel jaw pliers or grip-protecting jaw covers are the better choice.
Snap ring pliers — internal and external
Snap rings (circlips) come in two types: internal (sits inside a bore) and external (sits in a groove on a shaft). The pliers are different for each — internal pliers spread the ring apart to fit it into the bore; external pliers compress the ring together to slide it onto the shaft. Some pliers are convertible (rotating the tip changes between internal and external); others are dedicated to one type. Get the right tool for the ring you're working with — using the wrong type damages the ring and the workpiece.
Crimping pliers — match to terminal type
Crimping pliers are specific to terminal type. Insulated terminals (red, blue, yellow) use one die profile; uninsulated terminals use another; ferrules use yet another; coaxial cable connectors are different again. For mixed work, ratcheting crimping pliers with interchangeable dies cover the range; for production work, dedicated pliers per terminal type give the cleanest crimps.
Brands stocked at AIMS
Wiha, Bahco, Stahlwille, and Channellock cover the specialty pliers range, with each brand having strengths in particular applications. We'll match brand to application — contact our team for advice on a specific need.
People Also Ask — Other Pliers & Cutters
Q: What are sheet metal and seaming pliers actually for?
Sheet metal and seaming pliers have long, flat jaws built for folding and seaming sheet work — a job standard combination or long-nose pliers aren't shaped to do cleanly.
Q: Why do crimping pliers need to match the terminal type rather than being one tool for everything?
Crimping pliers are specific to terminal type — insulated terminals (red, blue, yellow) use one die profile, uninsulated terminals use another, ferrules use yet another, and coaxial cable connectors are different again. For mixed work, ratcheting crimping pliers with interchangeable dies cover the range; for production work, dedicated pliers per terminal type give the cleanest crimps.
Q: What's a bolt cutter or rebar cutter actually used for?
Bolt cutters and rebar cutters are heavy-duty cutters built for hardened steel, rebar and large-diameter wire — jobs well beyond what a standard side cutter or diagonal cutter is designed to handle.
Q: What's an end cutter used for that a standard diagonal cutter isn't?
End cutters are designed to cut flush with a surface — useful for nail removal and wire cropping where you need the cut left sitting flat against the material rather than proud of it.
Q: Which brands cover AIMS's specialty pliers range, and how should I choose between them?
Wiha, Bahco, Stahlwille and Channellock cover the specialty pliers range at AIMS, each with strengths in particular applications. Since the right brand often comes down to the specific job, contact our team for advice matching brand to application.