Wiha Tools Product Catalogue 2012-2014 - Manual (Page 117)

53% 77% 69% 72%
82% 94% 99% 97%
Force of power with cutting
hard wire ø 1.6 mm [2,000 N/mm²]
after 1,200 cuts
TÜV-Süd test, October 2009
Comparison of Wiha
to next best competitor:
9.6 kg less force of power
with 180 mm combination pliers
12.8 kg less force of power
with 180 mm heavy-duty diagonal cutters
100% corresponds to 80 kg hand strength
10% corresponds to 8 kg hand strength
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Competitors
Quality in all aspects
from stripping to gripping
Maximum quality for all products –
in this way Wiha meets the high
demands of the user. This also
holds true for the pliers assortment.
First class material,
tried-and-true processes
Selected, premium grade steel,
pleasant plastic application on the
handle and a manufacturing process
for all aspects according to
state-of-the-art quality management
directives – this forms the basis for
the tried-and-trusted Wiha quality.
A special heat treatment and
inductive hardening of highly stressed
parts ensure a long service life.
Even more precise? Yes!
"Functionality": this somewhat
sober yet important phrase
represents a host of clever ideas.
As such Wiha pays attention to
a precise interplay of joints and
an exact processing of cutting
edges and gripping surfaces.
Ergonomics: "grippy" in the best
sense of the word!
Wiha pliers are consistently designed
according to the requirements of
users. Proof of this is the innovative
and angled form of the Wiha Inomic
®
pliers series. And the multi-compo-
nent pliers handles have also been
designed according to the latest
findings from the field of ergonomics.
With extra wide handle backs and
a well thought-out distribution of
soft and hard zones they are both
comfortable and easy on the hands.
Not only new, but innovative as well
Current examples in the further
development of the Wiha pliers series
clearly demonstrate what the power
of innovation can achieve for users:
– Wiha has perfected the interplay
of technology and natural move-
ment with the Inomic
® pliers
generation.
– More "bite", meaning greater
cutting performance with less
expenditure of effort: that's what
Wiha DynamicJoint represents.
The optimised joint construction
reduces the force needed for
cutting by up to 40 % !
– MagicTips, the precision tips
made from high performance steel
create an added plus in terms of
stability and safety with the Basic
series circlip pliers. The special
latching function that prevents
a jumping away of the safety rings
is as unique as it is useful!
Because that is and has always been
the aim of Wiha innovations making
work with pliers safer, more energy-
saving and with greater comfort.
For absolutely professional results.
Wiha quality management
The Wiha quality assurance system
in accordance with ISO 9001:2008
ensures with pliers as well that only
first-class products leave our factory.
Continuously monitored production
processes and documented
organisational procedures form
the basis for the excellent quality for
which Wiha products are renowned.
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Wiha Professional pliers have won the
"Focus in Silver" award for outstanding
design. The Stuttgart Design Center
awarded the 2006 international design
prize in a special energy category.
Energy also determines the reference
level – the key to success.
"Focus in Silver" award:
Convincing ergonomics, surface feel and
clean design lines.
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Wiha pliers.
For ergonomic and qualitative design,
the Wiha Inomic
® pliers were awarded
not only the "iF – product design award"
but the "red dot design award" as well.
In addition to the red dot award, organised
as part of the world's largest show for
contemporary design, the iF product
design award is one of the oldest and
most renowned design accolades.
Inomic ® distinctions:
The levels of innovation, functionality,
ergonomics and service life speak for
themselves.
Quality and ergonomics for professionals.
For its outstanding design quality,
the new Wiha pliers generation has
received the "iF - prduct design award".
In 2011, there was a focus on the brand
image.
A strong and striking product appearance
is the result of consistent brand manage-
ment.
Distinction of
the new Wiha pliers generation:
Convincing design quality,
design and product appearance.