What seaming plier sizes are available?
What seaming plier sizes are available? |
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Jaw width of seaming pliers |
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The jaw width determines the maximum width of an individual piece of sheet metal that can be bent at any one time by the seaming pliers. | |||
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The width of the jaws on straight seaming pliers varies from 60mm (2.36 inches) to 100mm (3.93 inches). | |||
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The width of the jaws on bent seaming pliers varies from 40mm (1.57 inches) to 100mm (3.93 inches). | |||
Jaw depth and capacity of seaming pliers |
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Jaw depth, also known as the ‘Insertion depth’ or ‘capacity’, refers to the maximum amount of sheet metal that the seaming pliers can grip and bend in one movement.
The jaw depth of straight seaming pliers is from 115mm (4.52 inches) to 200mm (7.87 inches). |
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The jaw depth of bent seaming pliers is from 115mm (4.52 inches) to 200mm (7.87 inches). | |||
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Manufacturers of seaming pliers advise on their capacity to help the user choose the most efficient pair for their needs.
For more information, see: What materials can seaming pliers be used with? |
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Length of seaming pliers |
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The length of seaming pliers allows the user to reach further to bend sheet metal, and also provides leverage.
The overall length of straight seaming pliers varies from 220mm (8.66 inches) to 320mm (12.59 inches). |
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The overall length of bent seaming pliers varies from 230mm (9.05 inches) to 300mm (11.81 inches). | |||
Weight of seaming pliers |
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The weight of straight seaming pliers varies from 540g (1.19 pounds) to 1150g (2.53 pounds). | |||
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The weight of bent seaming pliers varies from 500g (1.10 pounds) to 1150g (2.53 pounds). | |||
