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| LoggerHead Tools introduces the Bionic Grip LoggerHead Tools announced the 8-inch Bionic Grip, an open-ended version of the Bionic Wrench. This new hand tool brings together the features of a pair of pliers and an adjustable wrench. Like the Bionic Wrench, the 8-inch Bionic Grip distributes force around a work surface and automatically grips multiple sizes of nuts and bolts. However, the Bionic Grip's open-ended head can go over work difficult or impossible to reach with a closed-headed wrench, including pipes and tubes. It also has four serrated jaw surfaces and a new Interlock mechanism that says locked while under torque load – making it ideal for use on household plumbing or hydraulic and air line fittings. When the handle of the Bionic Grip is squeezed, four gripping jaws converge and grab the curved surface of a pipe or the flats of a fastener -- distributing force over 240 degrees. While conventional tools with parallel jaws, such as pipe-style wrenches or pliers, can distort pipes and tubes, the Bionic Grip's jaws firmly surround the work surface for a distributed and balanced grip. The Bionic Grip is well-suited for softer materials like copper, plastic and brass. The Bionic Grip features LoggerHead Tools' new Interlock mechanism, which creates an intelligent lock. The Interlock mechanism engages onto the work, stays locked while under torque load and simply disengages when the force is removed. Whether gripping a hex or a pipe, the user can let go of the grip force while maintaining the torque. With a one-handed squeeze, the Bionic Grip fits 13 sizes of hex fasteners, from ½ inches to ¾ and 13 mm to 20 mm. This reduces the need to search for the exact size wrench for a job. It also fits pipes and tubes from ½ inch to 13/16 inch. The Bionic Grip's versatility makes it a handy tool for home, work and on the go. It can be used for a wide range of applications that require turning nuts and bolts or pipes and tubes - such as renovations, repairs, machinery and vehicle maintenance, equipment assembly and plumbing. Weighing just eight ounces, the 8-inch Bionic Grip is a portable, general-purpose tool to keep around the house or apartment for unanticipated maintenance chores. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |