Aven Tools 10306, Round Nose Pliers, 5 in
Aven Tools 10306, Round Nose Pliers, 5 in
Aven Tools 10306 round nose pliers are designed for forming or coiling fine wire. The 127 mm (5-inch) tool pairs smooth rounded jaws with a box joint, dual leaf springs, and cushioned ESD-safe grips for repetitive precision work in electronics assembly and repair.
Best Uses / Applications
- Forming loops, curves, and coils in fine wire.
- Shaping component leads during precision electronics assembly and repair.
- Bench tasks requiring rounded forming jaws rather than a flat gripping face.
- Repeated wire-forming operations at an ESD-controlled workstation, subject to your facility's tool qualification.
Key Features
- Smooth round-nose jaws for forming and coiling fine wire.
- Mirror-finished 410 stainless steel; Aven specifies improved rust protection compared with standard carbon-steel pliers.
- Box-joint construction supports jaw alignment and durability.
- Induction-hardened jaws for durability.
- Dual leaf springs assist opening and closing during repetitive work.
- Cushioned grips designated ESD safe by Aven.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Aven 10306 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / part number | Aven Tools / 10306 |
| Jaw style | Round nose, smooth |
| Overall length | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Jaw length | 23.6 mm |
| Head width | 11.85 mm |
| Tip width | 1.14 mm |
| Material / finish | 410 stainless steel / mirror finish |
| Joint | Box joint |
| Jaws | Induction hardened |
| Springs | Dual leaf springs |
| Grips | Cushioned, manufacturer-designated ESD safe |
| Manufacturer-listed weight | 0.25 lb; not a confirmed packed shipping weight |
Aven 10306 vs. 10305 Round Nose Pliers
| Selection point | 10306 | 10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 127 mm (5 in) | 114 mm (4.5 in nominal) |
| Jaw length | 23.6 mm | 21.3 mm |
| Head width | 11.85 mm | 10.78 mm |
| Tip width | 1.14 mm | 1.14 mm |
| Jaw style | Smooth round nose | Smooth round nose |
| Selection guidance | Choose when the longer overall tool and jaw dimensions suit your task. | Choose when a shorter overall tool and jaw profile suit your task. |
Both are forming tools. Choose flat nose pliers when you need a flat contact surface, and a suitably rated cutter when you need to sever wire.
Aven Manufacturer Video
This video is provided on Aven's 10306 product page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Aven 10306 round nose pliers used for?
Aven specifies forming or coiling fine wire. The rounded jaws are useful for making loops and curves during precision assembly and component-lead work.
How does 10306 differ from 10305?
The 10306 is 127 mm long with 23.6 mm jaws. The 10305 is 114 mm long with 21.3 mm jaws. Both have smooth round-nose jaws and a manufacturer-listed tip width of 1.14 mm.
Are the jaws serrated?
No. Aven identifies the jaw style as round nose, smooth. This is a forming tool rather than a serrated gripping plier.
Are the grips ESD safe?
Aven designates the cushioned grips as ESD safe. Qualify the tool within your ESD-control program. The separate Technik Cutters certificate linked on Aven's site does not list 10306 and should not be used as model-specific certification for these pliers.
What material is used?
The current manufacturer page specifies mirror-finished 410 stainless steel and induction-hardened jaws. The box joint supports alignment, while dual leaf springs assist opening and closing.
Can these pliers cut wire or protect against electrical shock?
The 10306 is intended for forming and coiling, not as a rated wire cutter. ESD-safe grips are not evidence of electrical insulation; do not treat this tool as an insulated plier for energized circuits.
Related Tools & Resources
Browse our Aven Tools collection, compare additional pliers, and explore hand tools. For electronics-bench tool-selection context, visit the PCB Rework & Precision Tools guide.
Manufacturer Warning
California Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
