Innovative Compact Pliers Deliver an Unmatched Combination of Speed, Power, and Versatility

New compact ViperGrip™ models are ideal for tight spaces and for people with small or weak hands

VISTA, Calif. — Patented ViperGrip™ technology provides increased speed, power & versatility…and now offers two new compact models. IDL Tools International announces the 6” Compact and the 7” Needlenose ViperGrip™ 2-in-1 Self-Adjusting & Locking Pliers. The ViperGrip’s™ patented Cam-Assisted technology increases user gripping power by a multiple of six times. Combining added power with jaws that automatically self-adjust to lock onto different material sizes and shapes boosts user performance and productivity across a wide range of applications.  The new 6” Compact and 7” Needlenose models offer shorter length, a slimmer profile and lighter weight which not only allow them to easily fit in tight spaces, but also makes them great pliers for people with smaller or weaker hands. 

The ViperGrip™ pliers are the only pliers with patented 2-in-1 functionality, which enables users to easily transition between locking or non-locking functionality, improving their ability to work more quickly and effectively. With the simple flip of a switch, the ViperGrip™ transitions from locking pliers for tough jobs — like removing rusted bolts or clamping materials for welding— to non‑locking pliers for less strenuous jobs — such as detaching already loosened nuts.

With these patented innovations, the ViperGrip™ has both the versatility to help do-it-yourselfers working around the house, on a camping trip, or on the car, and the power to tackle the wide range of industrial applications professionals face each day. Because ViperGrip’s™ jaws automatically self-adjust to lock onto different sizes of materials, there is no need to manually dial the jaws open or closed to find the proper jaw size making any job – especially those hard-to-reach and “one‑handed” jobs – easier to complete.  Work speeds are also drastically increased.

Distinctly different
“The response to the original 8” ViperGrip™ has been tremendous.  Almost immediately people started asking us if we had any other sizes” said Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Strategy and Marketing, IDL Tools International. “with the launch of the new 6” and Needlenose models we can answer – Yes – emphatically.”

The 6” and Needlenose ViperGrip’s™ have the same innovative Cam-Assisted technology that enables users to more easily generate the gripping strength required to complete the toughest jobs, while reducing the gripping pressure required for less strenuous jobs. The increased gripping power helps eliminate slippage, while also reducing hand and arm fatigue.

 
Problem solved
Traditional locking pliers require manual – and tedious – adjustments to alter the jaw opening. The ViperGrip™ automatically adjusts and locks on to any size object (up to 1 1/8 inch) without having to manually adjust the width of the jaw opening. Standard adjustable pliers can adjust to the size of the work, but can’t lock. ViperGrip’s™ combination of automatic adjusting, Cam-Assisted jaws and 2-in-1 function eliminates the trial and error associated with manual adjustments, while giving users increased torque in both locking and non‑locking mode. This combination of ViperGrip’s™ versatility and power elevates user effectiveness to new levels.

 A family of tools
These two models are the newest additions to the ViperGrip™ family.   The innovative design and unmatched performance of the 6” compact and the 7” ViperGrip™ join the 8” tool launched in 2005.   The addition of these new models ensures users will have a ViperGrip™ model to tackle most every application on the job or around the home.

ViperGrip™ pricing and availability
The ViperGrip™ line is available for purchase through Ace Hardware, Orchard Supply and many other traditional hardware retailers, catalogs, and Internet-based retailers for approximately $13.99 for the 6” Compact and $15.99 for the  7” Needlenose.