Combination Pliers Bosch Professional 1600A039RC, 180 mm, Chrome Vanadium

Bosch Professional 1600A039RC Combination Pliers, 180 mm

The Bosch 1600A039RC are 180 mm combination pliers from Bosch's professional hand-tool range. The manufacturer describes them as an indispensable tool for gripping, twisting, pulling and cutting across diverse applications, designed to deliver high power transfer from hand to tool with minimal hand strain.

Chrome-vanadium steel

The pliers are made from chrome-vanadium steel, which according to Bosch gives strength and resistance to wear. The jaws have phosphated and polished lips and the tool hardness is 60 +/-2 HRC. The joint is centric.

Laser-hardened cutting edges

The cutting edges are made from laser-hardened steel for sharpness and precision. Bosch states a cutting force 20% above the standard ISO 5746, which the tool complies with. The hardened gripping teeth provide a secure grip on the workpiece.

Multi-component handles

The handles are multi-component, slim in profile and fitted with soft-grip areas. According to the manufacturer they help you work effectively - with better control over the tool and less strain on your hand during prolonged work.

Applications

Combination pliers are a universal tool for electricians, fitters, mechanics and building maintenance: gripping and twisting wire and sheet metal, pulling nails and staples, and cutting wire with the cutting edges next to the joint. The 180 mm (7 inch) size is the classic all-round size for everyday work.

Where this article sits in the Bosch range

Bosch offers the multi-component handle pliers as a range with a shared handle design and a shared power-transfer concept. Besides the 1600A039RC combination pliers it also includes 160 mm diagonal side cutters (1600A039RD), 180 mm long-nose pliers (1600A039RE) and water pump pliers in 180 mm and 250 mm (1600A039RA and 1600A039R9). The articles differ in pliers type and application, and the part number is the only reliable way to tell them apart.

Packaging

According to the manufacturer the article is supplied in cardboard hanger packaging with a Euro hole, and the pack quantity is one piece. The European article code (EAN) for this part number is 4059952736969 - the safest way to confirm that this is the 180 mm version of the range.

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