Universal Plier 16.5cm

Universal Plier 16.5cm

A 16.5-cm working length and three-in-one head define the Universal Plier 16.5cm. German stainless steel forms the body throughout. One conical beak forms loops and curves, while the opposing flat-faced beak with cross-cut serrations grips wire stock. A side-cutting edge sits within the box-joint shoulder for heavy-gauge trimming up to 0.045 inch. Long curved handle shanks rejoin at the grip ends through leaf-spring tension, extending operator reach.

Among universal facebow pliers, this 16.5-cm length earns a place on the extraoral tray for adjusting headgear bows and arches. The instrument tolerates full autoclave cycles at 134°C, ultrasonic baths, and chemical disinfection without pitting. Cross-knurled handle ridges supply non-slip grip during high-force activation. Jaw alignment holds true after thousands of bending cycles. The side cutter remains sharp on stainless gauges up to 0.045 inch across years of use.

Headgear and extraoral appliance therapy depends on the Universal Plier 16.5cm at chairside. The orthodontist uses it to shape and trim heavy facebow wires before fitting them in place. The conical beak forms inner-bow curvatures at the molar tubes, while the flat serrated beak holds wire during sharp folds. The side cutter trims excess length after final fitting. Buyers searching to Buy ASA Orthodontic Pliers, Universal, 16.5cm, Each Online find the same multi-function profile.

Behind the Leader Surgical name sits a regulatory paper trail that opens markets across many international regions. Each batch ships with ISO 13485 documentation and CE conformity records, and US-bound consignments carry FDA establishment registration. This compliance discipline does not slow shipping. It does, however, give institutional buyers the audit-ready files they need before approving a new vendor. Clinics value that quiet groundwork as much as the steel itself.

What can I use 16.5cm universal pliers for?

• Gripping & Holding: The serrated jaws provide a secure grip on flat, round, or hex-shaped objects like nuts, bolts, and small pipes.
• Cutting: Built-in shear-type cutters can cleanly snip materials like copper, aluminum, and sometimes hard steel wire.
• Bending: They are widely used for bending and shaping wire, particularly in orthodontic or electrical tasks.
• Tight Spaces: At 6.5 inches (16.5cm), these pliers are ideal for reaching hard-to-access areas where larger 200mm pliers may not fit.