Standards for Pliers

DIN ISO 5742 Pliers and Nippers: Nomenclature (PDF format, 4.77MB)

The figures in DIN ISO 5742 are only examples, and are not intended to affect the manufacturer' s design. Gives terms relating to cutting nippers, gripping pliers, combined gripping and cutting pliers, component parts, handles, joints for closing pliers, joints for operning pliers, features of head, cutters, cutting edges, shape of nose and gripping surface in English, French and Russian and in an annex also in German, Italian and Spanish.

DIN ISO 5743 Pliers and Nippers: General Technical Requirements (PDF format, 4.77MB)

This International Standard specifies the general technical requirements to be met by pliers and nippers.
It does not specify insulating or antistatic characteristics of handle coatings. Plastic coatings or plastic sleeves are intended for gripping comfort only.
This document is only applicable to pliers for which ISO standards exist.

DIN ISO 5744 Pliers and Nippers: Methods of Test (PDF format, 4.77MB)

This International Standard specifies methods of test for checking the correct functioning of pliers and nippers.
The test parameters have been specified on the basis of the functional uses of the tools.
The test shall be carried out using suitable equipment which can be checked by comparison with a standard.
All tests shall be executed on the same tested tool and in the sequence of tests specified in this International Standard.

DIN ISO 5745 Pliers for Gripping and Manipulating: Dimensions and Test Values (PDF format, 3.42MB)

This Internaional Standard specifies the principal dimensions of pliers for gripping and manipulating and the test values for the pliers in order to verify their aptitude to function in conformity with ISO 5744. General technical requirements are give in ISO 5743.
The pliers for gripping and manipulating illustrated in this International Standard are examples only and are not intended to affect the manufacturer's desgin.

DIN ISO 5746 Engineer's and "Lineman's" Pliers: Dimensions and Test Values (PDF format, 2.24MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions of engineer's and Lineman's pliers and the test values for pliers in order to verify their aptitude to function in conformity with ISO 5744. General technical requirements are given in ISO 5743.
The engineer's and Lineman's pliers illustrated in this International Standard are examples only and are not intended to affect the manufacturer's desgin.

ISO 5747 Lever Assisted Side Cutting Pliers, End and Diagonal Cutting Nippers: Dimensions and Test Values (PDF format, 2.39MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions of lever assisted side cutting pliers and end and diagonal cutting nippers, as well as the test values for the pliers and nippers to verify their functioning, according to ISO 5744. General technical requirements are given in ISO 5743.
The lever assisted pliers in this International Standard are only examples and are not intended to affect the manufacturer's design.

DIN ISO 5748 End Cutting Pliers: Dimensions and Test Values (PDF format, 2.39MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions of end cutting nippers and the test values for the nippers in order to verify their aptitude to function in conformity with ISO 5744. General technical requirements are given in ISO 5743.
The end nippers illustrated in this International Standard are example only and are not intended to affect the manufacturer's design.

DIN ISO 5749 Diagonal Cutting Nippers: Dimensions and Test Values (PDF format, 1.61MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions of diagonal cutting nippers and the test values for the nippers in order to verify their aptitude to function in conformity with ISO 5744. General technical requirements are given in ISO 5743.
The diagonal cutting nippers illustrated in this International Standard are example only and are not intended to affect the manufacturer's design.

DIN 8976 Multiple Slip Joint Pliers: Dimensions and Test Values (PDF format, 1.62MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions of multiple slip joint pliers.
It also specifies test values for the pliers to verify their aptitude to function in conformity with ISO 5744. General technical requirements are given in ISO 5743.
The diagonal cutting nippers illustrated in this International Standard are example only and are not intended to affect the manufacturer's design.

DIN ISO 9242 Construction Worker's Pincers: Dimensions and Test Values (PDF format, 1.94MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions of construction worker' s pincers and the test values in order verify their aptitude to function in conformity with ISO 5744. The general technical requirements are given in ISO 5743. This pincers illustrated in ISO 9242 are only examples and are not intended to affect the manufacturers' design.

DIN ISO 9242 Carpenter's Pincers: Dimensions and Test Values (PDF format, 1.28MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions of carpenter's pincers and the test values in order to verify their aptitude to function in conformity with ISO 5744. It also specifies the minimum hardness of the cutting edge.

DIN 5254 Pliers for Retaining Rings for Shaft (PDF format, 1.35MB)

German Standard for Retaining Ring Pliers for Shaft

DIN 5256 Pliers for Retaining Rings for Bores (PDF format, 1.30MB)

German Standard for Retaining Ring Pliers for Bores

DIN ISO 8979 Pliers and Nippers for Electronics: Nomenclature (PDF format, 12.30MB)

This International Standard gives a nomenclature, in Engshlish and French, of pliers and nippers for electronics.
The pliers and nippers may be supplied with or without return springs or sleeves.
The cutting pliers may be supplied with a safety device (lead catcher).

DIN ISO 9654 Pliers and Nippers for Electronics - Single-purpose Pliers - Cutting Pliers (PDF format, 2.46MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions of single-purpose cutting nippers for electronics and the range of diameters of test wires to be used to verify the functional performance of these nippers in accordance with ISO 9656. The general technical requirements are give in ISO 9657.
The cutting nippers illustrated in this International Standard are only examples and are not intended to affect the manufacturer's desgin.

DIN ISO 9655 Pliers and Nippers for Electronics - Single-purpose Pliers - Pliers for Gripping and Manipulating (PDF format, 1.94MB)

This International Standard specifies the principal dimentions of single-purpose pliers for electronics for gripping and manipulating.
The test methods for checking their proper functioning are given in ISO 9656. The general technical requirements are given in ISO 9657.
The pliers illustrated in this International Standard are only examples and are not intended to affect the manufacturer's design.

DIN ISO 9756 Pliers and Nippers for Electronics: Test Methods (PDF format, 2.20MB)

This International Standard specifies the methods of test for checking the correct functioning of pliers and nippers for electronics.
The test parameters have been specified on the basis of the functional uses of the tools.

DIN ISO 9657 Pliers and Nippers for Electronics - General Technical Requirements (PDF format, 1.46MB)

This International Standard specifies the general technical requirements to be met by pliers and nippers for use in electronics. These pliers and nippers are intended for use on electronic components, printed circuit boards, etc.
NOTE: Certain terms used in this International Standard are defined in ISO 8979.
This International Standard does not apply to tools intended for working on live electrical circuits and for antistatic applications.

DIN 5234 Pipe Wrench, Swedish Pattern (PDF format, 883KB)

German standard for Swedish pattern pipe wrench.

IEC 60900 Live Working - Hand Tools for Use Up to 1,000 V AC and 1,500 V DC (PDF format, 8.91MB)

This document is applicable to insulated, insulating and hybird hand tols used for working live or close to live parts at nominal voltages up to 1,000 V AC and 1,500 V DC.
The products designed and manufactured according to this document contribute to the safety of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of work and the instructions for use (where appropriate).

ASME B107.19 Pliers: Retaining Ring (PDF format, 8.75MB)

This Standard provides performance and safety requirements for pliers suitable for inserting and removing internal and external retaining rings including those covered by ASME B18.27. Inclusion of dimensional data in this Standard does not mean that all pliers described therein are stock production sizes. Consumers should consult with manufacturers concerning lists of stock production sizes.
This Standard may by used as a guide by state authorities or other regulatory bodies in the formulation of laws or regulations. It is also intended for voluntary use by establishments that use or manufacture the covered tools.