Knipex
Knipex Chain Nose Plier 13 82 8 T BKA
Flat-nose pliers with integrated crimping and stripping for 20 to 12 AWG copper and aluminium wire, 8 in overall length
- TypePliers
- MaterialHAWA
- Chain nose design reaches tight electrical enclosures
- 8 in overall length provides extended leverage
- Flat jaw profile grips and bends wire without marring
- Integrated crimper and stripper handles 20 to 12 AWG copper and aluminium
- Forged HAWA tool steel withstands repeated professional use
Chain Nose Plier for Electrical Work
This Knipex Chain Nose Plier is a flat-nose hand tool designed for electrical applications. It combines gripping jaws with integrated crimping and stripping functions. The tool handles copper wire and aluminium cables from 20 to 12 AWG. It is supplied new and ready for professional or DIY use.
Verify Jaw Dimensions and Wire Range
Check that the 8-inch overall length and 2 1/2-inch jaw length suit your workspace access. Confirm the maximum jaw opening of 4 3/4 inches covers the components you handle. Ensure the 1/8-inch tip width fits the terminals you service. The cutting capacity is limited to 20 to 12 AWG copper and aluminium cables only.
Suits Electricians Needing Combined Functions
This plier suits users who want one tool for gripping, crimping and stripping within the stated wire gauge. It is not for tasks requiring insulated handles for live voltage protection. It is not for cutting hardened wire, steel cable or gauges outside 20 to 12 AWG. Buyers needing ESD-safe jaws or non-sparking materials should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- Chain nose design reaches tight electrical enclosures
- 8 in overall length provides extended leverage
- Flat jaw profile grips and bends wire without marring
- Integrated crimper and stripper handles 20 to 12 AWG copper and aluminium
- Forged HAWA tool steel withstands repeated professional use
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Type | Pliers |
| Material | HAWA |
Questions about this item
What does the Knipex 13 82 8 T BKA chain nose plier include and is anything else needed to use it?
The tool is a single pair of chain nose pliers with flat jaws and built-in crimping and stripping functions. No extra accessories are required for basic operation.
How do I choose between the listed versions or capacities for this plier?
This model is offered as one specific version with an overall length of 8 inches, a maximum jaw opening of 4 3/4 inches and a tip width of 1/8 inch. There are no alternative capacities to select.
What does the 20 to 12 AWG cutting capacity mean when I am working on a real job?
It means the pliers can cleanly cut solid or stranded copper wire and aluminium cables within that gauge range, covering many common electrical wiring tasks.
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