Overview
ISO 5745:2004 - "Pliers and nippers - Pliers for gripping and manipulating - Dimensions and test values" defines the principal dimensions and required test values for pliers used for gripping and manipulating. It sets nominal lengths, head/neck dimensions and performance criteria so that pliers reliably meet functional requirements and can be verified by tests described in ISO 5744:2004. General technical requirements and marking are covered by ISO 5743:2004.
Keywords: ISO 5745:2004, pliers dimensions, test values, pliers for gripping and manipulating, standards for hand tools
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and purpose: Specifies principal dimensions and test criteria to verify aptitude to function in conformity with ISO 5744. Illustrative shapes are examples and do not restrict manufacturer design.
- Pliers types covered:
- Round nose pliers (short and long noses)
- Flat nose pliers (short and long noses)
- Snipe nose pliers (with and without side cutter)
- Flat nose pliers with side cutter
- Dimensional data: Nominal lengths and head dimensions are provided (examples in the standard run across typical tool lengths and head widths).
- Test values and methods:
- Torsion tests (torque and twist angles)
- Load tests (applied load, maximum load, and permissible permanent set s)
- Cutting tests for pliers with side cutters (cutting force and test-wire diameter; data for medium-hard wire are referenced to ISO 5744)
- Where lever ratios or reach differ, ISO 5744 formulas are used to verify compliance.
- Designation and marking: Standardized designation examples (e.g., "Round nose pliers 203 - ISO 5745 - 140 - S") and marking requirements reference ISO 5743.
Keywords: torsion test, load test, cutting test, permanent set, lever ratio
Applications and who uses this standard
- Tool manufacturers - design and dimension pliers to meet internationally recognized sizes and performance metrics.
- Quality control and test laboratories - perform torsion, load and cutting tests per ISO 5744 using ISO 5745 dimensional references.
- Procurement and specification writers - specify compliant pliers in purchase orders to ensure interchangeability and safety.
- Compliance and certification bodies - verify that products meet required test values and marking rules.
Keywords: tool manufacturing standard, pliers quality control, pliers testing, procurement specifications
Related standards
- ISO 5744:2004 - Methods of test (referenced for all test procedures)
- ISO 5743:2004 - General technical requirements and marking
- ISO 5742 - Nomenclature (used for numbering and designation)
ISO 5745:2004 is essential for ensuring consistent dimensions and verifiable performance of gripping and manipulating pliers across manufacturers and markets.
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