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This section provides an overview for locking pliers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 26 locking pliers manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked locking pliers companies as of December, 2024: 1.Industrias Piqueras S.A, 2.Zhangjiagang SEACOAST Hardware Tools Factory, 3.Suzhou CHISEN Tools Co., LTD..
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Grip pliers, also called "locking pliers" or "vice grip pliers," are a type of plier that has a threaded lock on the grip that allows the pliers to be locked while gripping an object.
Depending on the shape, there are various types such as curved type, straight type, long nose type, C-clamp type, and so on.
They are convenient tools that can be used in place of monkey wrenches, nippers, pliers, vices, etc. They can be bent and turned while maintaining the object in a fixed position, so choosing the appropriate product according to the work to be performed will improve efficiency.
Locking pliers are used to improve work efficiency in a wide range of fields, including woodworking, sheet metal, welding, machine work, maintenance, plumbing, and DIY work.
Specific examples of use are as follows:
The construction and use of locking pliers are simple. Open the mouth according to the thickness of the object to be clamped, adjust the width with the adjusting screw at the rear end, and lock the mouth width by gripping the handle tightly. After work, make sure to lower the release lever on the handle to unlock and release the fixed object.
The mouth opening width can be freely changed to suit the object, but it may come off in the middle of the work if it is used in an unreasonable manner. Also, if the adjustment screw is not tightened with the proper strength, the lock may not engage or may become wobbly, so care must be taken to ensure that the object is securely fastened.
Automatic-type locking pliers, which do not require adjustment of the mouth opening width, can be used to easily gripping the object without any force, so there is no need to adjust the size and tightening strength.
The lock release mechanism is based on the principle of small force gaining large force, and can be released smoothly by applying moderate force.
There are many types of locking pliers. The shape and length of the pliers vary depending on the application, so choose the pliers that suit you best.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Since 1843, is a manufacturer of hand tools such as tape measures, outdoor instruments for gardening and lawn care, power tools, storage solutions, and workplace equipment for contractors and homeowners. The Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland-based company has worked with recyclers to allow users to return end-of-life devices to be recycled. Stanley assists non-profit groups such as Habitat for Humanity, which builds houses, Skills USA, which teaches kids technical skills; and Rebuilding Together, which repairs homes and revitalizes neighborhoods. A complete lifetime warranty covers Stanley Mechanical tools.
Lang Tools, established in 1932 and based in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, is a manufacturer of soil mixing equipment. The company manufactures hand tools, including ratcheting box wrenches, rethreading tapes, and feeler gauges, as well as specialty tools designed for professional automotive technicians and industrial users. Notably, the company pioneered and holds a patent for the first ratcheting box wrench. All of its products adhere to ISO-9001 standards in manufacturing. Land Tools also offers diagnostic services for compression and cylinder leakage, diesel engines, power steering systems, and fuel injection.
Industrias Piqueras S.A., established in 1957 and headquartered in La Rioja, Spain, is a manufacturer specializing in clamping tools. The company offers an array of products, including Piher Classic clamps, large deep clamps, T-track and Holes workbench clamps, professionally forged steel clamps, steel band clamps, and more. These products are tailored to meet the diverse needs of sectors such as construction, upholstery, furniture, mechanical machinery, and more. The company has a manufacturing facility with over 2,000 square meters exclusively for production. It also has 2,000 square meters of storage and offices, occupying an extra 500 square meters of space.
TOP Kogyo Company, Ltd., a company founded in 1939 and headquartered in Sanjo City, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of hand tools. The company's product portfolio includes adjustable wrenches, PVC cutters, pliers, riveters, and various other hand tools. Hand tools find applications in various industries, including plumbing, metalworking, woodworking, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), and DIY/home improvement. The company also offers customer services, including customer support, product information, and a product catalog. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for its quality management system.
Clamptek Enterprise Co., Ltd., founded in 1974 with headquarters in Taiwan and facilities in the USA and China, is a manufacturer and supplier of manual clamps and pneumatic clamping systems. The company's product line includes push-pull toggle clamps, vertical toggle clamps, horizontal toggle clamps, pneumatic toggle clamps, and hydraulic power units that have a force of up to 600 kilograms. These tools are used in various applications to hold equipment in place. The company also works with original equipment and original design manufacturers to produce custom clamping tools and equipment.
BGS technic KG, based in Wermelskirchen, Germany, has been a manufacturer that specializes in producing hand tools and workshop equipment since 1970. Its extensive product range encompasses socket sets, spanners, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, pullers, automotive tools, pneumatic tools, and workshop equipment. These tools cater to the needs of both professional and hobbyist mechanics. All of its products are supplied directly from its modern central logistics facility in German and English packaging.
Grip-on is a Spanish ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of hand tools specializing in locking pliers and clamps founded in 1987 and based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque. The company designs and produces various pliers, clamps, and other hand tools. These include curved jaw locking pliers, concreter’s nippers with rubberized handles, and automatic wire strippers. It also offers various tool sets, pins, and discs for grinding or cutting operations. The company's products are primarily used by automotive repair shops, metalworking facilities, and maintenance companies.
Lobtex CO. LTD., established in 1888 and headquartered in Higashiosaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of various tools like industrial fasteners, cutting, fastening, work, and electrical equipment tools. The company invented the two-handed hair clipper in 1888 as an alternative to imported clippers and made it popular in the barber industry. In 1928, it started making wrenches, and in 1932, it successfully produced the first adjustable wrench made domestically. It is ISO9001 and ISO1400 certified, and some of its products include hand punchers, riveters, pliers, wrenches, and vises.
Zhangjiagang SEACOAST Hardware Tools Factory is a professional manufacturer and supplier of hand tools founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jiangsu, China. The tools include pliers and pincers of all types, such as long-nose pliers, flush-cut pliers, pistol grip pliers, cable cutter pliers, and wire stripping pliers. More pliers include long-reach pliers, end-cutting pliers, locking pliers, water pump pliers, and specialty-use pliers used for fencing, automotive manufacturing, shoe making, machinery, and industrial applications. The pliers are made from carbon steel, stainless steel, and steel with surface treatments such as precision polishing, nickel plating, blackening, and chrome plating.
E Ding Co., Ltd. is a tool manufacturer and exporter, based in Taichung City, Taiwan, operating since 1970, They specialize in hand tools and pneumatic devices, primarily air ratchets, air angle grinders, air impact wrenches, and air hammers, used in various industries including automotive maintenance, petrochemical, construction, and general industry. In addition to distributing products under their own branding, they also provide original equipment manufacturer and original design manufacturer services for customers.
AIRPRO INDUSTRY CORP., established in 2001, is a manufacturer and supplier of pneumatic tools, headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Their wide range of pneumatic tools, branded as AIRPROWU, includes air tools, aircraft tools, oil pulse tools, air screwdrivers, and air compressors. Additionally, AIRPRO offers spray guns and accessories, pressure tanks and pumps, hand tools, auto body shop tools, and auto repair tools. Furthermore, the company provides a range of cordless tools and electric tools. AIRPRO caters to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) in America, Europe, and Asia, providing customized products to meet their specific requirements.
GongMaw(GMW) was founded in 1979 in Taiwan as a manufacturer of hand tools. The company produces various Locking pliers such as C-Clamps, Automatic locking, French and German types, and Pinch Off pliers, along with Pistol Grips and Axial Welding Pliers each having applications in the automotive repair, maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, and related sectors. GMW also caters to ODM and OEM markets with building parts for automotive, making pump and machinery components, welded assemblies, hand tools for woodworking, and even engineered stampings.
SNA Europe, founded in 1850 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a manufacturer of hand tools. The company provides hand tools for the professionals working in the automotive, metal cutting, construction, and other industries. It has invented some other essential tools, such as the adjustable wrench, multi-component handles, and sandflex saws. With over 400 registered patents and multiple awards, the company offers more than 24,000 products and resources like tool finder on its website.
Fujiya Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of nippers and pliers established in 1923 and headquartered in Higashi-Osaka City. The company offerss various products including nippers for cutting plastic and other materials, long nose pliers, and dual-purpose side cutting pliers. It also offers lineman's tools, such as specialized wrenches, water pump pliers, and cable strippers. Fujiya Co. products primarily serve machine tool and electronic device manufacturers, home DIYers, and hardware stores, as well as clients in the electric industry.
SUPER TOOL Co., Ltd., established in 1918 in Japan, is a manufacturer of general and specialized tools for building and bridge construction, civil engineering, shipbuilding, and similar industries. The company offers an extensive line of specialty tools used by tradespeople and skilled workers that includes ratchet wrenches, clamps, portable cranes, jig clamping tools, piping tools, and more. SUPER TOOL Co., Ltd. also offers custom tool design and production as well as custom machinery production for commercial clients.
Maxxtools Co.,Ltd was established in Jiangsu,China in 2005 and operates as a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of electrical hardware and hand tools. Its product range includes conventional hardware and hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, saws, knives, and hammers, among others. Along with traditional tools, its product catalog also includes hand tap and die sets, magnetic base spirit levels, pliers, and a set of long Torx screwdriver bits. The company exports LED lights, multi-purpose emergency safety hammers with LED lights, and multi-purpose screwdrivers to Europe and North America, contributing to various industries.
Suzhou Chisen Tools Co., Ltd. (SCT) is a Chinese manufacturer of hand tools and related hardware that was established in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu in 2010. The company primarily produces various hand tools including aviation snips, F clamps, locking grip pliers, and pincers. It also offers hardware products, such as hooks, brackets, and hinges for joining or securing parts or materials together. SCT mainly sells its products via partner distributors and wholesalers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
TOPTUL is part of ROTAR Group, founded in 1981 and operating in Taichung, Taiwan. TOPTUL is a manufacturer and distributor of tools and hardware equipment around the world. TOPTUL is ISO 9001:2008 certified. TOPTUL products include master tool sets, wrenches, torque wrenches, hand sockets, bit sockets, socket accessories, impact sockets, pneumatic tools, power tools, hexagon, star key tools, screwdrivers, bits, power bits, pliers, hammers & striking tools series, tool storage, tool display, auto tools, VDE insulated & general electrician’s tools, TOPTUL accessories, and other tools.
Esco Company Ltd., established in 1972 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations tools, parts, and equipment. Some of its products include test instruments, magnets, office furniture, protective equipment, and generators, and it serves customers in various fields, including construction sites and office buildings. The company was started to market tools to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in Japan, and every year since then, it has published a catalog of its tools. In 2015, the catalog reached 110,000 products, and the company has approximately 149,000 items in stock for delivery.
Irwin Industrial Tools, originally established in 1885 in the USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of hand tools and power tool accessories. The company produces a range of construction and industrial tools for trade workers, including Vise-Grip locking pliers, power tools, safety gear, and other construction tools. Irwin Industrial Tools, now publicly known as Irwin, has undergone several acquisitions, including one by Newell Rubbermaid in 2002 and another by Stanley Black & Decker Inc. in 2017.
ABC Tools is an Italian distributor and supplier of professional as well as home use tools established in 1913 and based in Cologno Monzese, Milan. The company's product inventory includes various power tools, hand tools, and safety equipment. These include electric or pneumatic drills, screwdrivers, and safety shoes. Along with its own products, the company also offers tools from the brands BOSCH, HONEYWELL, and 3M. It chiefly serves clients in the electrical, automotive, and maintenance sectors.
JIANGSU HEXON IMP AND EXP. CO., LTD., established in 2011 and based in Nantong City, China, is a supplier of a broad range of hand tools and hardware. The company provides industrial pliers, screwdrivers and bits, hammers and hatchets, as well as wrenches and spanners. It also offers electrical tools, woodworking tools, vehicle repair tools, plumbing tools, and construction tools. Its industrial pliers are chrome vanadium steel forged with high-frequency heat treatment, resulting in high hardness and sharp edge.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrias Piqueras S.A |
20.6%
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| 2 | Zhangjiagang SEACOAST Hardware Tools Factory |
11.8%
|
| 3 | Suzhou CHISEN Tools Co., LTD. |
8.8%
|
| 4 | Clamptek Enterprise CO., LTD. |
5.9%
|
| 5 | Lobtex Co. Ltd. |
5.9%
|
| 6 | TOP Kogyo Company, Ltd. |
5.9%
|
| 7 | ABC Tools |
2.9%
|
| 8 | LANG TOOLS |
2.9%
|
| 9 | Bollmann GmbH |
2.9%
|
| 10 | Malco Products |
2.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the locking pliers page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Taiwan
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5 | 25.0% |
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Japan
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4 | 20.0% |
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China
|
4 | 20.0% |
|
United States of America
|
2 | 10.0% |
|
Spain
|
2 | 10.0% |
|
Germany
|
2 | 10.0% |
Italy
|
1 | 5.0% |
31 products found
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Osaka Kakuda Kogyo Co., Ltd.
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■ How to use hand vise ・ The type that adjusts the scissors with the bolt at the rear end ・ It is locked just by holding it, and fix it while hol...
Osaka Kakuda Kogyo Co., Ltd.
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■ How to use hand vise ・ The type that adjusts the scissors with the bolt at the rear end ・ It is locked just by holding it, and fix it while hol...
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TONE CO., LTD.
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■Features ・The mouth width can be automatically adjusted according to the thickness of the object. - As a holding tool for temporary fixing, fixin...
TONE CO., LTD.
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■Features ・The mouth width can be automatically adjusted according to the thickness of the object. A long nose type that is ideal for working in n...
TONE CO., LTD.
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■Features - Ideal for clamping pipes and round objects. - Ideal for clamping pipes and round objects. ■Notes Auto-grip pliers automatically adjust...
TONE CO., LTD.
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■Features -Long nose type ideal for working in narrow spaces and detailed work. - As a holding tool for temporary fixing, fixing, welding, and join...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
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■Features ・The mouth opening can be switched to 4 stages, allowing quick work depending on the workpiece. ・If you switch the points and adjust th...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
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■Features - The pad at the tip moves according to the workpiece, making it convenient for fixing inclined objects, etc. ・The lock release lever mo...
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■Product details - Can grip plates and pipes reliably. - Made very sturdy. - Comes with a screw and release lever to adjust the jaw opening. ・By a...
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■Product details - Can grip plates and pipes reliably. - Made very sturdy. - Comes with a screw and release lever to adjust the jaw opening. ・By a...
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■Product details - Can grip plates and pipes reliably. - Made very sturdy. - Comes with a screw and release lever to adjust the jaw opening. ・By a...
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■Product details - Can grip plates and pipes reliably. - Made very sturdy. - Comes with a screw and release lever to adjust the jaw opening. ・By a...
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■Product details - For rubber hoses of 1/2" or less. For emergency leakage prevention of copper pipes.
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■Product details ・3-piece set with total length of 250, 180, and 150mm. - The tip has a protrusion to prevent the hose from escaping. -Not sold in...
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■Product details ・If it bites you, don't let go. Vise type screw saurus - Compatible with truss screws and firmly bites into screws ・The vice mec...
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■Product details ・If it bites you, don't let go. Vise type screw saurus - Compatible with truss screws and firmly bites into screws ・The vice mec...
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■Product details - Chain type, can accommodate a wide range of sizes - T-shaped handle makes it easy to adjust the tightening. - For cutting iron, ...
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■Product details Convenient as a holder for temporary fixing, fixing, welding, and joining in sheet metal work, welding work, factory maintenance, ...
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■Product details Convenient as a holder for temporary fixing, fixing, welding, and joining in sheet metal work, welding work, factory maintenance, ...
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■Product details ・Forged (C35)
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■Product details ・With wire cutter
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■Product details - Can be used with a clamp/release lever in an easy-to-use position. - Anti-fatigue grip with a comfortable grip design with corne...
