What Does Adjustable Pliers Do?

Adjustable pliers have many uses thanks to their ergonomic structure. So, what exactly are the adjustable pliers and how should the adjustable pliers be used? In this article, we will give information about the use of adjustable pliers as much as we can. But before we do that, let's briefly talk about the types of adjustable pliers on the market. There are different models and brands of adjustable pliers, just like every other tool. Adjustable pliers, which are very similar to each other in terms of working principle, differ from each other mostly in terms of quality. So, what are the features that distinguish the adjustable pliers from each other?

 

The biggest difference between the adjustable pliers is the material quality. The most common adjustable pliers on the market are pliers made of hardened steel. These pliers are not only very durable, but also suitable for harsh working environments.

The mouth parts of Cer-Pa Norm adjustable pliers are produced from hardened chrome-vanadium steel. The body is tool steel and chrome plated. The reason for using chrome in the body is to give shine to the tool. Thus, even after many years of production, the adjustable pliers remain as bright as the first day.

The number of adjustable pliers models with Cer-Pa Norm label is 3. These are special-toothed pliers, flat-toothed pliers and universal pliers. Special rim adjustment pliers are pliers designed to move up and down so that the lower part of the rim of the pliers can be adjusted for compression. Flat-edged pliers, on the other hand, have serrations on both the upper and lower parts of the mouth designed to prevent the pliers from slipping during the clamping process. These serrations in the mouth of the pliers are also called the teeth of the pliers.

Using Adjustable Pliers
Adjustable pliers are pliers that can be adjusted according to the diameter of the system to be used. A mechanical system running through the right part of the pliers allows the opening of the pliers to be widened or narrowed. Thanks to these features, we can say that the adjustable pliers have a wider usage area because they can be adjusted as they do every job that classical pliers can do.

In adjustable pliers, the adjusting shaft is usually in the lower part when the pliers are handled. In other words, considering that the pliers have two scissor-shaped handles, the part with the shaft is the part that is at the bottom. On the upper part of the handle of the pliers, there is a latch to lock the adjustment. The purpose of this latch is to ensure that the adjustment made is not disturbed during use.

The most important thing to consider in the use of adjustable pliers is to prevent deterioration of the adjustment mechanism. The adjustable pliers should never be hit with tools such as a hammer or sledgehammer. Especially in order to make a little more compression, many people try to compress the area they want to tighten with adjustable pliers as much as they can with their hands, then hit the shank section with a hammer to compress it more.

Although this process is correct due to the laws of physics, it is quite wrong for the use of adjustable pliers. Because the adjustable pliers have a working system consisting of components such as springs, gears, nuts, and external blows to the pliers can damage these components of the pliers. For example, if the springs in the adjustable pliers blow after impact, it means that it is not possible to re-adjust the pliers. In such a case, the pliers need to be repaired, which leads to a waste of time during work.

Adjustable Pliers Usage Settings
Adjustable pliers are tools that are generally used in the assembly of medium and small diameter pipes or in vehicle repair shops. It is especially used in situations where two parts need to be connected to each other. Adjustable pliers are generally used for clamping metals such as iron and steel, but they are also used for clamping plastic pipes in the plumbing system. However, when they are used in plastic materials, it is necessary to be much more gentle with the material used, as the toothed parts of the adjustable pliers can cause the plastic to be eaten, that is, to wear.