Pliers

Companies throughout the aerospace, medical, electronics, and manufacturing industries choose Swanstrom high-performance pliers. Swanstrom Tools is a US-based plier manufacturer in Superior, Wisconsin that’s committed to in-house, domestic production for high quality control and consistency.

Our pliers are forged, machined, heat-treated, and finished with ergonomic components for reliable performance with less hand fatigue. We use high-carbon alloy steel treated with our proprietary hardening process to ensure that our tools retain their toughness and durability.

The result is industrial pliers with reliable hardness and durability. Learn more about the safety and performance features built into every pair of pliers we manufacture, and explore our product options.

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Ergonomic and ESD-Safe Handle Options

Swanstrom ESD pliers handles feature our Soft Touch^™ static-dissipative grips. These ergonomic handles provide static protection and meet ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards. They are made with conductive and dissipative materials that control and safely discharge built-up static electricity.

Two handle designs are available: traditional and ergonomic, both with coil or leaf springs. Our ergonomic pliers reduce wrist strain due to their special design that features a bend in the tool so the user’s wrist can remain neutral.

Pliers also have an anti-glare black oxide finish to reduce eye strain from reflected industrial light. This feature also improves visibility for more precise handling and cutting in many applications. From start to finish, Swanstrom prioritizes both comfort and safety in the design and production of our performance pliers.

Forged for Strength and Durability

Every pair of precision pliers in our collection offers both durability and hardness. Conventional metalworking processes can increase hardness but also make them more brittle or vulnerable to damage. At Swanstrom we have developed a proprietary process for hardening the cutting edges of our pliers without compromising the durability and strength of the metal.

Pliers are forged from premium high-carbon alloy steel then treated with a specialty hardening process. Our post-quench temper cycles optimize the pliers’ impact resistance levels and prevent brittleness.

Plier jaw geometry is designed for precision and ergonomic handling. Our pliers are the go-to option for a range of electronics, medical, jewelry making, and industrial applications.

Tools Types and Applications

Swanstrom Tools has developed a wide range of plier options for general, industrial, and specialty applications. Our products include:

• Long-nose or Needle-nose Pliers. These excel at tight, dextrous gripping in tight spaces. They’re ideal for use in electronics and medical assemblies.
• Snipe-nose or Bent-nose Pliers. These are used to reach parts in confined or obstructed spaces, including aerospace and PCB applications.
• Combination or Lineman’s Pliers. These versatile pliers grip, crimp, twist, and cut. Our combination pliers are commonly used in electrical and general industry applications.
• Round-nose Pliers. The rounded nose facilitates handling wire in delicate configurations, including wire loop forming of terminal ends in electrical goods or in jewelry pieces.
• Custom Pliers. Our design and development team can also manufacture custom pliers and tools with specialty head and jaw designs to meet unique requirements.

Pliers Engineered for Precision by Swanstrom Tools

The right tools make all the difference when performing precision tasks and simultaneously avoiding repetitive stress injuries and fatigue. At Swanstrom Tools, we develop high-performance pliers with ergonomic handles for general industry and specialty applications.

All of our tools are produced in-house at our Superior, Wisconsin, facility. Contact us today to learn more about our precision pliers and other hand tools.