The Crimpable Hook Plier Chip is a professional orthodontic product developed to support precise, controlled work during clinical or laboratory procedures. Published product information describes it as follows: Specialized plier for crimping auxiliary stops, hooks and posts onto archwires. Its slotted design fits over the hook base and holds it securely during crimping. Its purpose-specific configuration helps the operator approach the intended task with dependable positioning and clear manual control.
Its principal functional elements include slotted working design; secure hold at the hook base; and suitable for hooks, stops and posts. These details are intended to improve engagement with the relevant orthodontic component and make each movement more deliberate during routine use.
Its professional applications include the following: Crimping auxiliary stops to archwires; Placement of crimpable hooks and posts; and Chairside orthodontic anchorage setup. By combining task-specific access with controlled handling, it can help streamline the clinical sequence and promote consistent execution at the chairside or workbench, as applicable.
As part of the Utility and Bending Pliers category, the Crimpable Hook Plier Chip is suited to orthodontic teams that require a dedicated product for repeatable day-to-day procedures. Its focused design makes it a practical addition to organized instrument setups, supporting efficient workflow while allowing the clinician or technician to maintain direct control over the procedure.
Key Features
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- Slotted working design
- Secure hold at the hook base
- Suitable for hooks, stops and posts
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | Crimpable Hook Plier Chip |
| SKU | 820CHP |
| Category | Utility and Bending Pliers |
| Weight | 0.14 lb |
| Dimensions | 5.1 × 2.1 × 0.3 in |
| Primary function | Auxiliary crimping |
| Instrument type | Orthodontic Plier |
| Working configuration | Slotted working design |
| Secondary functional feature | Secure hold at the hook base |
| Intended professional use | Placement of crimpable hooks and posts |
| Workflow application | Chairside orthodontic anchorage setup |
| Professional setting | Orthodontic clinical practice or laboratory use, as applicable |
Professional Applications
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- Crimping auxiliary stops to archwires
- Placement of crimpable hooks and posts
- Chairside orthodontic anchorage setup
- Supporting controlled instrument positioning during crimping auxiliary stops to archwires
- Improving procedural consistency when performing placement of crimpable hooks and posts
- Integration into routine orthodontic workflows involving chairside orthodontic anchorage setup
- Use by trained orthodontic professionals in appropriately equipped clinical or laboratory settings
