Ideal Electrical hasย announced the launch of Ideal Electrical WireMan Linesmanโs Pliers. This electricianโs toolย is set to be the jump off point of theirย Made-in-America hand tool program. The new pliers will take advantage of Ideal Electricalโs Smart-Grip technology. This innovation boasts that it willย provide electricians with handles that are resistant to perspiration, water, oil and chemicals. The cutting blade design requires 7 percent less hand force to cut wire compared to competitorโs models. Its diamond-pattern, crosshatched nose grabs wire without damage even to fine strands.
According to Nick Shkordoff, Group Vice President and General Manager, โWe make the best, ergonomically-designed equipment at the tightest tolerances.โ Thatโs a bold claim considering the other well known US based manufacturer of electricianโs tools, not mention the global competitors out there.ย Ideal Electrical WireMan Linesmanโs Pliers have black oxide frames that have beenย hot forged. Theyโve also been designed for rugged applications. The pliers are manufacturedย using American steel in the United States. Their flagship manufacturing center is in Colorado Springs and distribution is run through their Sycamore, Illinois facility.
โAt a time when many companies are taking manufacturing jobs overseas, our commitment to American-made quality and homegrown manufacturing has never been stronger.โ
-Nick Shkordoff, Group Vice President and General Manager of Idealย Electrical
The Ideal Electrical WireMan Linesmanโs Pliers are the first of many tools to be introduced under their new hand tool program. For veteran users of Ideal products, youโll see the WireMan and Laser Edge lines merge. Weโre working on getting an early look at these so we can let you know what to expect!
Ideal Electrical WireMan Linesman Plier Key Features
- Forged, heat-treated machined, assembled and packaged in the US
- Smart-Grip handles are resistant to perspiration, water, oil and chemicals and provide a sure grip even
when wet - Smart-Grip handle ends are color-coded and have FastFinder letter icons for quick identification
- Drop-forged, high-carbon steel construction
- High-leverage design for ease of cutting
- Precision machined diamond-pattern, cross-hatched nose for sure grip on all types of wire
- Dry feel and texture provides slip-resistant grip for life of the tool
- Cuts stainless steel wire, as well as common copper grade wire
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