Maun Industries expands its hand tool range with UK-manufactured Long Nose Parallel Pliers designed for precise grip and access in tight spaces.
British hand tool manufacturer Maun Industries has expanded its specialist product offering with the launch of its Long Nose Parallel Pliers. Built specifically to tackle reach and access issues in tight spots, the tool targets electrical engineers, technicians, and installers who require precision handling in restricted enclosures or crowded consumer units.
Unlike standard pivot pliers, which apply pressure at a single point along a V-shaped angle, the new model incorporates Maun's signature parallel-action mechanism. This feature ensures the serrated jaws remain parallel throughout their travel, distributing clamping force evenly across the full length of the object being held. Manufactured in the UK, the design aims to prevent slipping and minimise damage when working with delicate components or small fixings.
Working inside congested junction boxes, control panels, or vehicle engine bays presents persistent challenges for tradespeople using standard long-nose pliers. Conventional pivot designs often push small parts forward out of the jaw tips when pressure is applied. By maintaining a flat grip, parallel jaws offer significantly higher retention force without requiring excessive hand effort from the user.
The extended reach of the new design allows tradespeople to manipulate wiring, pins, and small fasteners that would otherwise be out of reach with standard compound or combination pliers, helping prevent accidental damage to surrounding infrastructure during delicate installations.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?
For electricians, HVAC technicians, and panel builders, this launch offers a specialist alternative to off-the-shelf pivot pliers from mass-market brands available at generalist merchants. Maun tools sit in a premium price bracket compared to standard trade ranges from the likes of Draper or Irwin, reflecting their UK manufacturing and engineered jaw mechanisms. Buyers should view these pliers as a targeted problem-solver rather than a straight replacement for an everyday side-cutter or combination plier.
If your daily work involves delicate wiring or tight enclosures, investing in parallel-action pliers prevents rounded fixings and dropped components. However, general builders and DIYers doing rough-in work can likely stick with standard long-nose pliers, reserving budget for heavy-duty isolated tools.
Reported by Professional Electrician — original article
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