Tight-access pliers

Apr 18, 2013

IPA’s Mantus Tight Access Tool is designed for gripping and biting materials in constricted areas. The durable pliers are made from surgical stainless steel and feature interlocking serrated teeth at the end of a 6-inch handle for grabbing objects such as fuses, pins and gaskets in hard-to-reach areas.

The tool can double as scrapers for removing corrosion from large relay or similar spade connectors. For more information, visit www.ipatools.com.

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