We've been using these for field terminations and bench work both, and what it does well is give you a clean shear on solid copper up to about 14 AWG without crushing the insulation on finer stuff like 22 AWG signal wire — just the right jaw alignment.
Carbon content is roughly 0.45-0.55% in teh forging, heat-treated to around 48-52 HRC, so you get enough edge hardness to hold up through a few thousand cuts but it's not brittle like some of the over-hardened imports that chip on the first use (check our lot-specific COA for exact values).
155mm overall length with a 22mm jaw opening, and the bi-materail grip is pretty much standdard EPDM over PP — it's better than bare steel for wet hands but don't expect it to hold up to solvent exposure for long.
Most electricla contractors we ship to go for the 8-inch version, but this model is actually smaller one for jewelry and fine work, so it's not suited for pulling staples or twisting heavy tie wire.
50 units per inner carton, MOQ is usually 500 pieces or so for a first order, but we also offer a mixed pallet option if you want to combine with other models — lead time is about 25 working days.
These pliers are designed for various wire gauges, but they handle most standard electrical wires and jewelry wires up to medium thickness. For exact specs on a specific gauge, let us know the wire type you're working with.
Yes, we have multiple handle color options available for these pliers. Just let us know your preferred color during ordering, and we'll confirm availability and any minimum quantity for custom runs.
Our standard MOQ for the QG1030-02 is typically 500 pieces per color, but we can discuss smaller trial orders if you're just starting out. Contact us for exact terms based on your location.
Yes, we can provide a material certificate for the high carbon steel and a general quality inspection report upon request. These are standard for our professional tools.
They come in individual polybags or blister packs depending on your preference, then in export cartons. Store them in a dry environment to prevent rust on the forged steel.