Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand & Origin |
NIQUA® Antilope (Made in Germany) |
| Product SKU / Item No. |
04-037-130 |
| German Tool Designation |
Hohlkehlzange ohne Feder |
| Plier Profile Type |
Round & Concave Bending Pliers (Loop / Ring Bending) |
| Total Tool Length |
(approx. ) |
| Joint Construction |
Precision Machined Box Joint |
| Jaw Working Geometry |
1 Tapered Conical Round Horn + 1 Channel Grooved Concave Jaw |
| Surface Finish |
Smooth Ground (Without Cut / Non-Serrated) |
| Spring Mechanism |
Without Spring (Manual Tactile Control) |
| Handle Finish |
Ergonomic Red Cushion-Grip PVC |
Curve delicate precious metal wire, shape ring shanks, and form uniform loops without flattening stock using authentic NIQUA® Antilope Round & Concave-Nose Pliers. Manufactured in Germany under the strict quality standards of the historic Antilope goldsmithing tool brand, this 130mm (5.1”) specialty bending plier (Hohlkehlzange) pairs one precision-ground conical round jaw with a complementary grooved concave jaw. This mating profile supports the outer curve of round wire or narrow sheet metal while the circular horn presses from the inside, producing smooth, distortion-free radiuses. Engineered without an internal return spring, it provides continuous manual tactile feedback, allowing artisans to gauge closure pressure directly when handling fragile jewelry alloys.
Key Features & Benefits
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Mating Round and Concave Jaw Architecture: The conical round jaw nests smoothly into the channel of the opposing concave jaw, cradling wire to form crisp, symmetrical bends and jump rings without crushing or pinching the stock.
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Springless Configuration for True Manual Touch: Built without an internal return spring (“Feder: keine”), eliminating outward resistance so goldsmiths can apply nuanced pressure to soft high-karat gold, platinum, and fine silver.
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Smooth Non-Marring Contact Surfaces: Precision-machined without cutting edges or serrations, ensuring that polished wire and delicate sheet surfaces remain free of indentations and tooling scratches.
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Precision Box-Joint Assembly: Features close German manufacturing tolerances that prevent side play and wobble, keeping both jaws aligned under heavy twisting loads.
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Ergonomic Red PVC-Dipped Handles: Textured dip-coating provides a secure, comfortable hold, dampening hand strain during prolonged repetitive shaping tasks.
Commercial Procurement & B2B Wholesale Supply
Outfitting commercial jewelry manufacturing lines, professional goldsmith benches, or expanding your wholesale retail tooling inventory? We supply genuine German-made NIQUA® Antilope pliers with volume-tiered wholesale discounts, complete catalog availability, and dependable international export fulfillment across SKU 04-037-130. Click Get a Quote to connect with our B2B commercial sales desk for institutional quotes and batch supply terms.
