Needle-nose pliers Knipex 13 86 200

The Knipex 13 86 200 needle-nose pliers are multifunctional electrical installation pliers designed for precise work in confined spaces. Made from high-grade special tool steel, forged and oil-hardened, these 200 mm pliers combine six functions in one tool: gripping flat and round material, bending, deburring, cutting cables, stripping conductors and crimping wire-end ferrules. A bolted joint ensures precise, zero-backlash operation, while slim dimensions and plastic handles improve access and control.

Advantages

These pliers provide smooth tip surfaces to grip single cores without damage, serrated and pipe-grip areas for secure holding of flat and round materials, and a clear-cut outside jaw edge for working on flush-mounted junction boxes and deburring feed-through holes. They include stripping holes for 0.75–1.5 mm² and 2.5 mm² conductors, a crimp die for ferrules 0.5–2.5 mm², and induction-hardened cable shears capable of cutting copper and aluminium cables up to 5 x 2.5 mm² or 15 mm diameter. An intelligent latching mechanism in the spring-assisted version allows gripping without fully opening the pliers, keeping the cutting edge closed and protected.

Suitable for

• Electrical installation work in tight spaces
• Gripping and bending flat and round conductors
• Stripping insulation from conductors 0.75–1.5 mm² and 2.5 mm²
• Crimping wire-end ferrules 0.5–2.5 mm²
• Cutting copper and aluminium cables up to 5 x 2.5 mm² / 15 mm dia.

Key specifications

• Brand: Knipex
• Model / MPN: 13 86 200
• Length: 200 mm
• Weight: 280 g
• Material: High-grade special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Functions: gripping, bending, deburring, cutting, stripping (0.75–1.5 mm², 2.5 mm²), crimping ferrules (0.5–2.5 mm²)
• Cable cutting capacity: up to 5 x 2.5 mm² or 15 mm diameter (copper and aluminium)
• Joint: bolted joint for precise, zero-backlash operation
• EAN: 4003773075097

How to use

Use the smooth tip surfaces to hold single cores gently, and the serrated or pipe-grip areas for secure holding of larger or round conductors. Place conductor insulation into the appropriate stripping hole (0.75–1.5 mm² or 2.5 mm²) and pull to remove insulation. Insert ferrules into the crimp die sized 0.5–2.5 mm² and compress firmly to form a reliable crimp. For cutting, use the induction-hardened cable shears and position the cable within the cutting edge; the tool handles provide leverage for clean cuts. When using the spring-assisted version, the intelligent latching mechanism allows controlled gripping without fully opening the pliers; ensure the cutting edge is closed and protected when latched.

Usage recommendations

Inspect the pliers before use for wear on cutting edges and crimps. Use the correct stripping hole and crimp die for conductor and ferrule sizes specified. Do not use the pliers on live circuits; observe standard electrical safety procedures. Keep the tool clean and apply light corrosion protection oil after use to maintain the hardened cutting edges and joint.