Square and Rectangular Wire Bending Pliers

Description

Square and Rectangular Wire Bending Pliers

Edgewise wire needs a plier that grips flat sides without twisting them. Our square and rectangular wire bending pliers hold round, square or rectangular wire up to 0.76 mm. As a result, your first- and second-order bends stay crisp and true to the slot.

Bends for the Working Stage

Once you move into rectangular wire, bends start to carry real force. A plier that holds the wire flat stops it from rolling in the beaks. So an in-out bend or a tip bend lands where you planned it.

One Plier, Three Wire Shapes

The catalogue rates this plier for round, square and rectangular wire. That means it can follow a case from early round wire to the stiffer wires used later. Even so, keep within 0.76 mm, since heavier stock can mark the beaks.

Good Habits at the Chair

• Grip the wire near the beak tips for small, exact bends.
• Move back toward the joint when the wire is stiff.
• Check the wire against the arch form after each bend.

Keeping Torque Out of Simple Bends

Rectangular wire twists if the plier tilts. For that reason, keep the handles square to the arch as you squeeze. If you do want torque, use a plier with flat parallel beaks made for that job.

Wear Signs to Watch

Look for grooves or bright spots on the beak faces. These can scratch wire and lead to a weak point. Also feel for play in the joint. If either shows up early, get in touch.

Behind Every Plier

Each one starts life made to our specification, and the finished plier is inspected in the United States. For stainless steel, we work to ASTM F899. If the build lets you down, a claim stays open to you for three years against manufacturing defects. Note that it is non-sterile on arrival; clean and sterilize it, after which it can handle many more cases. To add torque to the same wire, try our arch forming and torquing pliers. Also explore our orthodontic wire pliers or browse the questions buyers ask most.

Meant for dental professionals. You will find cleaning steps on our care page and delivery times on our shipping page.