Bird beak orthodontic pliers are best suited for forming springs and round or rectangular wire up to 0.030.” There are a few different styles of bird beak orthodontic pliers, including bending, bending with cutter, arch former and arch former with cutter. The tips may be in a pyramid or cone shape, or implement one of each and range in length, the most common being half an inch. Some features include beveled working edges to prevent scoring or nicking of wire, non-slip grip and varied tip options. Bird beak orthodontic pliers should be constructed of high-grade stainless steel and be corrosion resistant, heat-treated and fully autoclavable.
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| Company | Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc. |
| Item | Bird Beak Pliers With Cutter | Long Tapered Bird Beak Pliers |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | Smooth bending surfaces for a range of loop sizes while providing a sharp blade for cutting. Cuts up to .025" (.64 mm). | Bends a variety of smooth loops up to .022" x .025" (.53 mm x .64 mm). |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Composition | Immunity Steel | Immunity Steel |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
| Joint Construction | Lap Joint | Orbit Formed Joint |
| Handle Construction | Immunity Steel | Immunity Steel |
| Heat Treated | No | No |
| Corrosion Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Finish | Satin Steel Finish | Satin Steel Finish |
| Tip Construction | Immunity Steel | Long Tapered Beak |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available |