Stainless Steel Rimless Compressing Pliers, 5.5 Inch, for Optical, Jewellery and Model Making
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Stainless Steel Rimless Compressing Pliers, 5.5 Inch, for Optical, Jewellery and Model Making
£11.99
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£11.99
Regular price
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For opticians and optical technicians fitting rimless frames, achieving secure compression without damaging the lens is critical. These specialist pliers deliver controlled force directly to the drill point, preventing the cracking often caused by standard tools. All our tools are stocked in the UK.
Key features
- Specialist jaws with non-marring inserts apply pressure without damaging delicate components.
- A strong box-joint construction ensures the jaws remain aligned under load.
- Designed to accurately compress frame material around lens drill points on rimless spectacles.
- Curved stainless steel handles feature a serrated edge on one side for improved grip.
- Also suitable for delicate assembly work in jewellery or model making.
Who it's for
An essential tool for UK dispensing opticians and optical lab technicians who regularly assemble and adjust rimless eyewear. Also favoured by bench jewellers and scale model makers for tasks requiring controlled, localised pressure without marking the workpiece.
Specifications
- Material: Stainless steel
- Overall Length: 5.5" (approx. 140mm)
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Common questions at the bench
Will these mark soft silver wire?
Our flat-, snipe-, and round-nose pliers have polished interior jaws — they will not mark cleanly annealed precious-metal wire when used with normal grip pressure. For absolutely no-mark work on finished pieces, wrap the jaws with masking tape or nylon-jaw covers (sold separately).
Can these cut hardened wire?
Tungsten-carbide-tipped cutters in this collection handle hardened steel up to spring temper. Standard side cutters are for non-ferrous (silver, gold, copper, brass) up to half-hard. Check the product spec for the cutting capacity.
What is the difference between parallel and standard pliers?
Standard pliers pivot on a single point — the jaws scissor open and grip strongest at the tip. Parallel-action pliers stay perfectly parallel through the full opening, giving equal grip pressure across the whole jaw face. Parallel models are higher-precision (better for wire-wrapping and dead-soft annealed wire) but cost more.
Do they come spring-loaded?
Most of our bench pliers ship spring-loaded for one-handed operation. Where the spring is removable, the product description notes it. Spring tension is set for all-day comfort, not maximum grip.
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