What are the different types of metal frame pliers?
What are the different types of metal frame pliers? |
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| There are several different types of metal frame pliers, all with slightly different features. | ||||
Section setting pliers |
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Section setting pliers are double-handed and are used to set C studs and U track.
They have a typical capacity of 1mm + 1mm. |
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On these types of pliers, the jaw in on the underside of the body. When in the punching position, the pliers will be at a 90 degree angle to the metal stud wall. | |||
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There will need to be sufficient room to insert and operate the pliers. | |||
Universal section setting pliers |
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Universal section setting pliers are also double-handed and used to set C studs and U track. They have a typical capacity of 1mm + 1mm. | |||
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On these types, the jaws are on the end (or nose) of the plier. | |||
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Less space is required to operate the pliers because of the offset head and straight handles. | |||
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Left or right facing studs may be set by simply turning the pliers over. | |||
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The pliers can be used close to an adjacent wall | |||
Limited access section setting pliers |
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Limited access section setting pliers are double-handed and used to set C studs and U track. They have a typical capacity of 0.8mm + 0.8mm. | |||
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These pliers have been designed for use on metal stud walls built close to an existing wall. | |||
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They have a narrow head… | |||
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…and straight handles with the jaw on the end (or nose) of the pliers. | |||
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Left or right facing studs may be set by simply turning the pliers over. | |||
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The design allows them to be used as close to an adjacent wall as possible. | |||
Single-handed section setting pliers |
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Single-handed section setting pliers are used to set C studs and U track. They have a typical capacity of 1mm + 1mm. | |||
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On these types, the jaw is on the underside of the body. | |||
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When in the punching position, the pliers will be at a 90 degree angle to the metal stud wall. There will need to be sufficient room to insert and operate the plier. | |||
