Freund 01100080 - Straight Staked Joint Clinching Pliers, 3-1/8"

The Freund #01100080 Straight Staked Joint Clinching Pliers (3-1/8") are heavy-duty sheet-metal pliers built for forming, bending, and tightening large seams with maximum strength and control. Featuring extra-wide 3-1/8" straight jaws and a rugged staked-joint construction, these pliers deliver powerful leverage and long-term durability for demanding roofing and architectural metal applications. Designed for professionals, they provide consistent pressure across wide flashing and trim sections, making them ideal for large-format seam work and high-stress job-site use.

Key Features

• Extra-wide 3-1/8" straight jaws
  Designed for forming and tightening large seams, wide flashing, and broad sheet-metal sections with even pressure.
• Heavy-duty staked joint construction
  Offers increased strength and rigidity compared to lap-joint pliers, ideal for high-force applications and long service life.
• Straight jaw design for open seam access
  Provides excellent visibility and control when working on accessible seams, edges, and long runs of metal.
• Hardened steel construction
  Built to withstand daily professional use while maintaining jaw alignment and consistent performance.
• Powerful, even seam forming
  Wide jaws distribute force evenly to help prevent rippling, distortion, or uneven bends.
• Ergonomic handles
  Designed for secure grip and improved comfort during extended seam-forming tasks.
• Ideal for professional roofing and fabrication
  Perfect for flashing installation, trim shaping, large hems, and architectural sheet-metal work.
• Compatible with common roofing metals
  Works with aluminum, zinc, copper, mild steel, and stainless steel within typical light-gauge ranges.

Weight: Approx. 1.15–1.35 kg (2.5–3.0 lb)

Dimensions (Approx.):

• Overall Length: ~320–340 mm (12.6"–13.4")
• Jaw Width: 3-1/8" (79 mm)
• Jaw Length: ~50–55 mm
• Jaw Orientation: Straight
• Handle Length: ~220–240 mm

Material:

• Jaws: Hardened, high-grade steel for maximum strength and even pressure
• Joint: Heavy-duty staked joint for superior rigidity and long-term durability
• Handles: Steel with ergonomic, non-slip grip coating

Jaw Type:

• Flat, straight 3-1/8" jaws designed for large seam forming and shaping
• Ideal for wide flashing, long hems, and architectural sheet-metal seams

Use / Application:

• Forming, tightening, and finishing large seams
• Shaping wide flashing panels, trim pieces, and architectural metal
• Suitable for roofing, fabrication, and demanding on-site installation work

Material Compatibility: Works with aluminum, zinc, copper, mild steel, and stainless steel (light-gauge sheet metal)

Design Benefits:

• Extra-wide jaw spreads force evenly to prevent rippling or distortion
• Staked joint provides increased strength over lap-joint pliers
• Built for heavy-duty, daily professional use

Q: What are the Freund #01100080 Straight Staked Joint Clinching Pliers used for?
A: These pliers are designed for forming, bending, and tightening large sheet-metal seams. They are ideal for wide flashing, long hems, trim work, and heavy-duty roofing or architectural metal applications.

Q: What is the advantage of a staked joint compared to a lap joint?
A: A staked joint provides greater strength and rigidity than a lap joint, making it better suited for high-force seam forming and repeated heavy-duty use without loosening over time.

Q: Why choose the 3-1/8" jaw width?
A: The wide 3-1/8" jaws distribute pressure evenly across large sections of metal, helping create smooth, straight bends and uniform seams while reducing ripples or distortion.

Q: What types of metal can these clinching pliers handle?
A: They are suitable for common light-gauge sheet metals used in roofing and fabrication, including aluminum, zinc, copper, mild steel, and stainless steel.