This section provides an overview for pincers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 pincer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked pincer companies as of November, 2024: 1.JRS Drive, 2.MK Forgings, 3.Aggarwal Steels.
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Pincers are one of the tools used for gripping, twisting, and fixing.
The difference between pincers and pliers is that pliers are often jagged on the inside to increase holding power, whereas pincers are flat. Also, pliers can cut at the base, while pincers cannot.
There are also general flat types and those for specific work, such as with a clamp, which can be used for more delicate and intricate work. They are indispensable tools for accessory production.
There are two main types of pincers, the round pincer and the flat pincer, which are used for different purposes.
Round Pincer
The tip of the jaw is rounded and can be used to neatly curl pins and wires. It can also be used to pinch parts. However, the rounded tip makes it slippery. As with the flat pincer, the round pincer becomes thinner toward the end. The round pincer is also used primarily to curl the end of a pin to make a stopper. Rounding at the tip produces a small stopper while rounding towards the inside produces a larger stopper. It is also excellent for making curves without leaving marks.
Flat Pincer
The flat tip of the jaw grips the material firmly and is used for bending and twisting (used for clamping parts and bending pins). The jaws get thinner toward the end, increasing the gripping force. It is also used for tasks such as flattening crimp beads.
Selecting by Tip Length
A short-tipped tool is easier to use for detailed work that requires more controlled force, such as opening and closing metal fittings. When two pincers are used, the tips are less likely to interfere with each other, allowing smooth operation. On the other hand, the type with a long tip, the diameter of which gradually decreases toward the tip, is easy to adjust when rounding a metal clasp. The diameter can be finely adjusted depending on where the tip is bent.
Selecting by Grip Ease
In work that requires continuous concentration, it is important that the tool is easy to grip. A type with a grip made of soft elastomer material is less tiring to work with for a long time and reduces the burden on the hand. Plastic grips have the advantage that they do not hydrolyze and do not become sticky, making them comfortable to work with.
Selecting by Jaw Material
The same type of pliers can have different jaw materials. Soft materials are less likely to damage parts, but can also be slippery. Hard (rough) materials provide a good grip but may cause damage to parts if too much force is applied.
Select by Jaw Length
Pincers come in two lengths: long and short. Most round pincer jaws are long. Since round pincers taper toward the tip of the jaw, a long round pincer jaw allows you to freely change the diameter of the ring being formed. Short pincers are easy to use and are recommended for beginners in handmade crafts.
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Apex Homeneeds Pvt. Ltd. founded in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, in 1988, is a manufacturer of kitchenware. It manufactures fruit and vegetable juicers, kitchen knives, cutlery sets, gas lighters, and vegetable slicers. Its products are used in a kitchen to prepare, cook, and serve food. The company’s products are certified by NFI and ISO 9001-2015. It has received a cutlery design award and also has a testing facility to inspect products before delivering them to customers.
Eastman Impex, established in 1996, and based in Ludhiana, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial-engineered tools, auto components, and constructional materials. Their product portfolio includes a diverse range of automotive tools, spanners, wrenches, lubrication tools, pliers, pincers, building tools, and vices. The products are used in many industries which include agriculture, automotive, transportation, and architectural sectors. The products are ISO-certified. The company also offers services, and technical support with high-quality performance tools and materials globally.
Aggarwal Steel and Aggarwal Tools & Forging is a manufacturer of Industrial and Machinery tools in Jalandhar, India, since 1994. The company designs and manufactures various hand tools which include striking tools such as crowbars, chisels, pry bars, nail pullers etc. There are also Hammers and Axes, Pliers and Pincers, Truck spanners, and vices available in swivel and fixed bases. Some of the products have specific applications such as the heavy-duty sledge hammer can be used on concrete and stone, the heavy-weight club hammer is used for light demolishing work and the other tools have widespread use in construction and mining.
JRS Drive is an American manufacturer of hand tools established in 1989 as a subsidiary of the Indian company Eastman Cast & Forge Ltd. Based in Westerville, Ohio, the company produces various metalworking, masonry, woodworking, and plumbing tools, such as wrenches, hammers, pliers, and chisels. It has an annual manufacturing capacity of over 24 million products. JRS Drive primarily serves clients in the construction, automotive, and furniture manufacturing industries. The company also offers additional OEM and custom packaging services for unique customer projects.
MARUTO HASEGAWA KOSAKUJO INC, established in 1924 and based in Niigata, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialized work tools. The company's product range includes High Grade Hi-leverage Side Cutting Pliers, High Grade Long Nose Cutting Pliers, Tweezers with Cation Coating, Multipurpose Straight Tweezers, and Precision Tweezers (Anti Magnetic) (Anti Acid). These tools are designed for precision tasks across various industries. They primarily serve the electronics, manufacturing, and assembly sectors. Besides its product offerings, the company provides services such as tool customization, user consultation, and maintenance.
M.K. Forgings was established in 2000 in Punjab, India, as a manufacturer and supplier of professional hand tools. The company product portfolio includes wrenches, pincers, sledge hammers, claw hammers, and spanners used in light and heavy industries. The culture of innovation and rigorous quality control parameters that ensure accuracy and reliability enable the company to create tough, low-maintenance, and durable products. It's robust infrastructure facilitates efficient sampling, processing, and packaging, using the latest CAD/CAM applications and computerized processing, contributing to defect-free end products.
Ajay Industries, established in 1962, is a manufacturing company based in Maharashtra, India, manufacturing mechanical and industrial products. The company is devoted to producing superior hand tools, including manual tools, machine tool accessories, brass hardware, industrial and home tools, and leather products. The company boasts a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who possess a wealth of experience and expertise. These individuals demonstrate a strong aptitude for generating original ideas, have a resourceful mindset, and consistently deliver outcomes that align with the company’s intentions.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | JRS Drive |
26.3%
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2 | MK Forgings |
15.8%
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3 | Aggarwal Steels |
15.8%
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4 | Eastman IMPEX |
15.8%
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5 | Ajay Industries |
10.5%
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6 | MARUTO HASEGAWA KOSAKUJO INC |
10.5%
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7 | Apex Homeneeds Pvt. Ltd. |
5.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pincer page as of November 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.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India | 3 | 75.0% |
Japan | 1 | 25.0% |