Slim Weingart Pliers 13 cm – Hu-Friedy Type
Product Code: N21150375
A Grip That Doesn’t Slip, a Reach That Doesn’t Block the View 
Inserting and guiding an archwire takes a plier that holds the wire securely without fighting your view of the bracket. The Slim Weingart Pliers 13 cm – Hu-Friedy Type are built for exactly that balance: slim, tapered beaks with finely serrated tips give you a firm, non-slip grip and exceptional access to confined intraoral areas.
Whether you’re inserting an archwire, repositioning one, or placing an auxiliary, the ergonomic 13 cm design delivers the balance and tactile sensitivity you need to work precisely, visit after visit.
Balanced Length, Dependable Grip
Manufactured from premium surgical stainless steel, these pliers deliver outstanding corrosion resistance and dependable long-term performance. The ergonomic 13 cm design offers superior balance, tactile sensitivity and operator comfort, making this instrument an essential part of every orthodontic setup for archwire placement and adjustment.
Key Features
- Slim tapered beaks provide excellent access to confined intraoral areas
- Precision serrated tips ensure secure wire gripping and manipulation
- Designed for inserting, guiding and adjusting orthodontic archwires
- Excellent control during placement of auxiliaries and appliances
- Ergonomic 13 cm design improves comfort and handling
- Well-balanced instrument enhances tactile feedback
- Manufactured from premium surgical stainless steel
- Highly resistant to corrosion and repeated sterilization
- Durable construction for long-term professional use
- Fully autoclavable
- Backed by a one-year warranty
- Made by OrthodentalUSA Corp. and shipped from the USA
Where This Instrument Earns Its Place in Your Tray
- Inserting orthodontic archwires
- Removing and repositioning archwires
- Gripping and guiding orthodontic wires
- Positioning orthodontic auxiliaries
- Fixed appliance treatment
- Conventional and self-ligating bracket systems
- Finishing and detailing orthodontic cases
- Professional orthodontic practice
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this 13 cm Hu-Friedy type differ from the 12.5 cm Hu-Friedy style version?
They share the same slim, serrated tapered beak and the same Weingart function. The main difference is length and tip angle: this one is straight and 13 cm long for a more traditional reach and balance, while the 12.5 cm version adds a 20° angle for posterior access.
At the same 13 cm length, how do I choose between the Hu-Friedy type and the Ormco style?
Both are built for the same archwire insertion, guiding and adjustment tasks at a comparable length. The choice usually comes down to which beak profile and handle feel you’re already used to from your training or current tray.
Will the serrated tips scratch the archwire while I’m guiding it into place?
The fine serrations are designed to provide a firm, non-slip grip without compromising control, so the goal is a secure hold rather than a wire surface that shows marks from routine handling.
Does it work the same with conventional and self-ligating bracket systems?
Yes. It is recommended for fixed appliance treatment across conventional and self-ligating bracket systems, so you don’t need a different plier when the bracket system changes.
How well does it hold up through years of daily sterilization?
Premium surgical stainless steel construction is built for durability, corrosion resistance and dependable performance under repeated sterilization cycles, and the instrument is backed by a one-year warranty.
Price
Regular Price: $35.00 — VIP Price: $31.50
