Precision pliers with elongated, bent jaws in aluminium bronze (Al-Br). They reduce the risk of sparks, are non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant.
Non-sparking · Non-magnetic · Corrosion-resistant
The SZB 150 pliers are a tool for precision servicing and maintenance wherever protecting machined surfaces and workplace safety matter.
In plastics processing, bronze is gentler on hardened surfaces than steel, so during injection mould servicing it reduces the risk of scratching cavities, parting surfaces and seals. The bent, elongated jaws make it easier to reach hard-to-access parts of the mould without dismantling it – when removing a blockage, debris, moulding remnants or runner-system elements.
The same material reduces the risk of spark formation, is non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant, so the tool also performs well in explosion hazard areas and when working near sensitive instruments and in damp environments.
Applications
injection mould servicing · maintenance of machines and equipment · explosion hazard areas (chemical, gas, paint shops) · work near sensitive instruments and magnetic fields · damp and aggressive environments
FAQ
Are they suitable for injection mould servicing?
Yes. Bronze is gentler on hardened surfaces than steel, so it reduces the risk of scratching cavities and parting surfaces, and the bent jaws reach hard-to-access parts of the mould.
Are they ATEX-certified?
Hand-held non-sparking tools are not “equipment” within the meaning of the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU (they have no ignition source of their own), so no ATEX certificate is issued for them. They are intended for use in explosion hazard areas thanks to the properties of the material.
Do they completely rule out sparks?
No. They reduce the risk of ignition but do not eliminate it entirely — the safety procedures for the given zone always apply.
