What is aircraft safety wire?
It is a method of wiring together two or more units in such a manner that any tendency of one to loosen is counteracted by the tightening of the wire. Safety wire is necessary in areas where a bolt could loosen during vibration. Used properly, it will lock so that the wire remains taut and prevents further movement. These pliers can be used for removing and cutting wires in tight spaces. Flat-nose pliers have large, flat, and rectangular jaws that are used to hold and bend wires. The large surface area of the jaws makes it very simple to tightly grip objects.Diagonal pliers (also known as wire cutters or diagonal cutting pliers, or under many regional names) are pliers intended for the cutting of wire or small stock, rather than grabbing or turning.Safety wire pliers, also known as wire twisters, are a three-in-one tool for gripping, twisting, and cutting wire. To use them, anchor one end of the wire and place the other end in the pliers’ jaws.Ever wondered about the name pliers? It derives from the French word plioir meaning to bend, which evolved from Latin plicare (to fold). The name perfectly describes what they do—grip, bend and manipulate materials with precision!