Professionals and collectors certainly all have more than one pair of pliers in their toolbox and of course many people can easily name all the popular and trendy pliers at the present time. So have you ever noticed how many types of joints are being used for those pliers? And what is the difference? Let's find out with Phu Thai the joints being used for Knipex pliers!

I. What is a joint?
II. Lap Joint (joint of 2 overlapping halves)
III. Single joint
IV. Box joint
V. Slip joint
VI. Shop Knipex Tools at PHU THAI TECH's Eshop

I. What is a joint?

The joint is the fulcrum for transmitting the force applied to the handle to the cutting edges or jaws of the pliers, which can be connected between the two halves of the pliers through different designs of joints such as: in the form of screws, rivets, heat-treated bolts. The joint is selected depending on the load for which the pliers are designed. High precision is required to ensure that the pliers have a fixed joint point and can rotate easily.

II. Lap Joint (joint of 2 overlapping halves)

Lap Joint is a type of joint where 2 halves of pliers overlap and are fixed with a pin. This type of joint is often used for carpenter pliers, cutting pliers, and long lever pliers. For example: 74 05 160 , 74 06 160

III. Single joint

Single joint is a single joint type, the 2 halves of the pliers are cut in half to join together, this type of joining can let the 2 halves of the pliers stick together to create better rigidity, often used for cutting pliers that require high force. For example: 03 05 180 , 02 05 180

IV. Box joint

Box joint is a type of joint that has one handle grooved and the other handle fits through it. Pins are mounted on both sides connecting the two parts so that both handles are safely guided. This type of joint provides good guidance and reduces the risk of the pliers loosening after long use. Ex: 73 06 160

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V. Slip joint

Slip joint is a type of sliding joint that allows the jaws of the pliers to be optimally adjusted to different sizes for different applications. For this purpose, the jaw opening is expanded or reduced. This is done by moving the handles of the pliers up and down along the designed groove. The pliers have an automatic locking mechanism or a spring latch. Examples include crow beak pliers, plumbing pliers,... 86 03 250 , 86 02 250 , 87 01 250 , 87 03 250 , 81 01 250

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