The 500-92-US 5.5" TO-92 lead forming plier has slots on the outside jaw to help the plier fit between the leads of a TO-92 and flare them out .050" forming a "Stand-Off" in the lead wires. It features an ergonomically molded antimicrobial Anti-Static grip (10¹⁰ ohms/sq surface resistivity) with dual leaf springs.