Electricians work with live parts every day and are therefore constantly exposed to risks. To minimise these risks, the right choice of tools is crucial. In this context, our KNIPEX VDE pliers and other insulated tools are indispensable. But what does VDE actually mean and...
Force converter with axis of rotation Over 2200 years ago, a clever Greek is said to have stated: ‘Give me a fixed point in space and I will unhinge the world’. Archimedes thus summarised the laws of leverage that we know today. Levers are force...
In many areas of work, securing tools is not just a recommendation, but an absolute necessity. Especially when working at height, e.g. on ropes, in industrial climbing, in tree care or on wind turbines, in shaft and bridge work as well as in seafaring, falling...
At KNIPEX, we attach great importance to ensuring that our pliers are not only functional, but also ergonomic and easy to use. Choosing the right handle plays a decisive role here. In this blog post, we would like to give you an overview of the...
It is an element that often works in the background, but nevertheless makes a decisive difference between quality and mediocrity: steel. At KNIPEX, we understand the fundamental importance of this material in the manufacturing of our high-quality pliers. But we go further: we recognise that...
If you have ever held KNIPEX circlip pliers in your hand, you may have noticed the letters A and J on the handles. But what do these mysterious symbols actually mean? After all, they are very different from what we have previously told you about...
