Combination pliers from Tata Agrico are extremely high-quality and manufactured according to the highest standards. Like every other product, proper care is essential for them to perform faultlessly—they can last a lifetime if you take good care of them! In this blog, we’re sharing tips to service and clean pliers to get the most out of them.
Cleaning Combination Pliers
Dirt and grime reduce the lifespan of your combination pliers—regular cleaning after every use makes them last longer.
Keeping them free of dirt and grime also helps to restore your combination pliers. When cleaning your tools, it allows you to closely inspect them, which makes it easy to determine if the pliers need servicing or replacement.
Clean In Parts
Combination pliers have three parts: the handles, pivot or fulcrum and head. Each part needs special attention during cleaning.
The handles are most affected by stains and grease while the joint and head are more prone to corrosion and rust. A rusty fulcrum or joint makes it difficult to close and open the pliers’ jaws. If crud collects in the grooves on the jaws, it becomes difficult to have a strong hold on an object.
This is why you need to pay close attention to each part of your combination pliers. Additionally, different kinds of contaminants need different methods of cleaning.
Tips You Need To Follow
Keep your trusty combination pliers in the best condition by following these steps:
- Apply a rust inhibitor on your combination pliers after cleaning them. You can use rust inhibitors such as machine oil or WD-40 to protect your tool. Spray a small amount on the pliers and wipe them down with a clean cloth.
- Reduce friction and prevent the formation of rust by applying machine oil to the pliers joint. However, the handles should remain free of grease. Combat sticky residue by using mild surface cleaners that will not react adversely with the plastic, rubber and adhesive found in most handles.
- Store the combination pliers in a dry place. Use a desiccant such as silica gel in your storage to absorb moisture.
- Service and clean your combination pliers at least once a month.
Becoming skilled in combination plier usage—one of the most fundamental tools—can lead people to take on other projects. This may help them to reconnect with self-sufficiency and allow them an outlet for creativity. Learn to take better care of your tools with us!
