Rangga Wisadewa

Pliers
Definition
Parts
Types
Operation
Measurement
Shapes
Material
Conclusion
Pliers are a hand tool used to hold objects
firmly, for bending, or physical compression
.
Head ( lever )
Fulcrum
Arm ( Handle )
A. Locking pliers

B. Diagonal pliers
C. Linemans pliers
D. Needle-nose
pliers
E. Pincer

This use to cut or pull some object,
like to pull some nail. We cant use
our finger to pull a nail from wall or
wood. We can use a pincer. First
point a pincer to nail, then push this
arms. After that pull the pincer and
the nail will lift up.
This weight is about 1 kg 2kg
This lenght is 17cm
This width is 5 cm
This Head is oval
The arms or handle is straight
The materials used to make
pliers consist mainly of steel
alloys with additives such as
vanadium or chromium to
improve strength and prevent
corrosion
The function of pliers is to gripping object ,
cutting , twisting and bending cable.
Locking pliers, Mole grips (Mole wrench) or Vise-Grips are pliers that can be
locked into position, using an over-center action
Operation
The jaws are set to a size slightly smaller than what is to be gripped by turning
the bolt in one handle with the jaws closed. When the jaws are opened and the
handles squeezed together, they move a lever over its center point and lock the
jaw of the pliers onto the gripped object. A typical usage would be to hold
metal parts in place for welding.
Diagonal pliers
Diagonal pliers (or wire cutters or
diagonal cutting pliers) are pliers intended for
the cutting of wire (they are generally not used
to grab or turn anything)
Lineman's pliers are a type of pliers
primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and
cutting wire and cable

Needle-nose pliersare both cutting and
gripping pliers usedto bend, re-position and
cut wire

A pincer is a hand tool used in
many situations where a mechanical
advantage is required to pinch, cut or
pull an object