Silicone tube pliers?

[Dust]

A few years ago I saw a classmate use a pair of pliers on a tube of silicone. They looked like sheet metal pliers, but were right angle instead of straight.

I have not been able to find these anywhere. I can find straight sheet metal pliers fine, but I'd prefer right angle for better control of the tube.

Anyone know where I might be able to find these?

 

[bchee]

you mean like an offset hand seamer?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00093E0A4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mastertech2329]

Valco Chemical in Ohio, I think, used to offer what they called the tube grip. It was a set of pliers that made the silicone tubes compress. They work really well.
I don't know if they still offer them or not. I got mine at a trade show, they came with a tube of their silicone.

 

[Fedwrench]

http://www.valco-cp.com/Tube Grip Dispenser.htm

Best thing since sliced bread in my opinion. Kent Moore also sells it. The Kent Moore version is a little beefier. No waste, little mess, and very accurate rtv delivery.

 

[PJDiesel]

Sometimes referred to as "Duckbills".

 

[Dust]

Yes! Those all look great, and the TubeGrip is exactly what I was remembering.

Thanks! A pair of those will come in really handy at work.