Channellock Pliers
Also known as
Adjustable Pliers, Groove-Joint Pliers, Water Pump Pliers
Used for
Gripping and turning objects of varying diameters — pipe fittings, stuck fasteners, cable glands, and connector shells. The multi-position pivot lets the jaws adjust to a wide range of opening widths.
Trade note
"Channellock" is a brand name (Channellock Inc., est. 1886) that became the generic term for groove-joint pliers, the same way "Crescent" did for adjustable wrenches. The numbered grooves let the jaw pivot lock at different span widths.
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Channellock Pliers is used for gripping and turning objects of varying diameters — pipe fittings, stuck fasteners, cable glands, and connector shells. The multi-position pivot lets the jaws adjust to a wide range of opening widths. It is also known as Adjustable Pliers, Groove-Joint Pliers, Water Pump Pliers. Trade note: "Channellock" is a brand name (Channellock Inc., est. 1886) that became the generic term for groove-joint pliers, the same way "Crescent" did for adjustable wrenches. The numbered grooves let the jaw pivot lock at different span widths.
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