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Milwaukee® Locking Tools Feature User-Inspired Torque Lock™ Design

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Milwaukee® Locking Tools

May 18, 2016

Milwaukee Tool continues to rapidly expand its hand tool offering with the introduction of several new locking tools that dramatically increase productivity. Featuring a patent pending Torque Lock™ adjustment system, the new Milwaukee® Locking Pliers and Locking C-Clamps deliver an innovative solution for adjusting the size of the gripping jaws while secured to material. This gives the user the ability to produce maximum locking force with a much faster and controlled set-up.

“As we spent time on the job site investigating this category, we found that many users were modifying their locking tools by welding a loop on the back end of the thumb screw. This created a way to setup their tool faster and produces the necessary holding force with a screwdriver,” says Ryan Schwoegler, product manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Inspired by this inventive user modification, our TORQUE LOCK™ Locking Tools feature a thumb screw with a more convenient geometry for hand force and a unique screwdriver through-hole design to produce maximum locking force.”

Each tool also features hardened jaws for more gripping power on jobsite material and is made from chrome-plated forged alloy steel for maximum durability and rust protection. A traditional release lever design provides further jobsite functionality and convenience for increased productivity.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the new products confirm Milwaukee Tools’ commitment to best-in-class durability and providing innovative solutions to the end user that will increase productivity.            

Locking Pliers

• 48-22-3420 –10” TORQUE LOCK Curved Jaw Locking Pliers

• 48-22-3510 –10” TORQUE LOCK Straight Jaw Locking Pliers

• 48-22-3507 –7” TORQUE LOCK Straight Jaw Locking Pliers

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• 48-22-3420 –10” TORQUE LOCK Curved Jaw Pliers

• 48-22-3506 –6” TORQUE LOCK Long Nose Pliers

• 48-22-3610 –10” MAX BITE™                 • 48-22-3607 –7” MAX BITE™

• 48-22-3710 –10” MAX BITE™ Gripped     • 48-22-3707 –7” MAX BITE™ Gripped

 

Locking C-Clamps

• 48-22-3521 –11” TORQUE LOCK Locking C-Clamp Swivel Jaws

• 48-22-3522 –6” TORQUE LOCK Locking C-Clamp Swivel Jaws

• 48-22-3531 –11” TORQUE LOCK Locking C-Clamp Regular Jaws

• 48-22-3532 –6” TORQUE LOCK Locking C-Clamp Regular Jaws

Milwaukee Tool
www.milwaukeetool.com

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