Shop by Category

FAQs

Forged-steel pliers (where the steel is hammered into shape under heat) have aligned grain structure — stronger, more durable, and the trade-grade standard. Stamped-steel pliers (cut from flat sheet steel) have less consistent grain structure — cheaper but more prone to bending under heavy load. For trade and professional workshop use, choose forged-steel; stamped-steel pliers are typically consumer-tier. The construction is listed on product pages.

VDE-rated pliers are insulated to withstand 1000V live-line work — required for electrical-utility work and electrical installation. For routine 12V and 24V automotive electrical work, standard pliers with insulated handles are normally sufficient — the working voltage is below the safety threshold for shock. For HV applications (electric and hybrid vehicle high-voltage systems, industrial 415V), VDE-rated pliers are required. The voltage rating is listed on every electrical-tool product page.

For automotive wiring, terminal soldering, and PCB-level electrical work, a 25-40W soldering iron with a fine conical tip handles most jobs. For larger-gauge wire (battery cables, alternator wiring) and copper-plumbing-style soldering, an 80-100W iron or temperature-controlled soldering station with a chisel tip is needed — the higher wattage transfers heat into the heavier copper without cooling the tip. Temperature-controlled soldering stations are the trade standard for any high-volume soldering work.

Yes. Replacement soldering iron tips (across the standard tip sizes and shapes), replacement blades for hand saws (panel saws, hacksaws, coping saws), and replacement parts for locking pliers and the larger hand tools are available across the SIP, Sealey, and Draper ranges. Match by tool model and tip or blade specification. WhatsApp 07754288583 with tool details for older or specialist hand tools.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on orders delivered within the United Kingdom. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will typically arrange collection and replacement at no cost to you. For parts that don't fit your machine, the Fit Guarantee covers a hassle-free return at no cost. For buyer's remorse — you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong item, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number; a restocking fee may apply. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.

Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and 'Check where we deliver' confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.

Hand Tools

Hand Tools cover the non-powered workshop tools used in everyday vehicle, plant, and machinery service — pliers, soldering equipment, woodworking hand tools, wire and cable tools, roller stands, and the foundational toolkit that sits alongside power tools and impact tools in any working workshop. Parts For Machines supplies trade-grade hand tools for automotive, fleet, plant, and agricultural workshop use. Within Hand Tools you will find Woodworking Hand Tools (chisels, planes, mallets, hand saws), Roller Stands (height-adjustable material supports for cutting, drilling, and welding work), Wire and Cable Tools (cable cutters, crimpers, wire strippers, terminal-installation tools), Pliers (combination, long-nose, side-cutters, locking pliers, water-pump pliers, and the specialist pliers used in trade applications), and Soldering equipment (irons, stations, solder, flux, and supporting consumables). Parts For Machines is an Authorised Distributor and Seller of SIP, Sealey, and Draper across the hand tool range. SIP, Sealey, and Draper are the three dominant brands at Parts For Machines for general workshop hand tools — each carries the breadth of pliers, woodworking tools, soldering equipment, and supporting kit at trade-grade pricing. Product pages list the tool's working capacity (jaw opening for pliers, blade length for saws, tip size for soldering irons), construction (forged steel, alloy steel, carbon steel — the three grades from heavy-duty industrial down to consumer/DIY), insulation rating (for electrical-work pliers — typically VDE-rated 1000V for live-line work), and the application the tool is intended for. Hand tools are professional-grade in this section — heavier, more rigid, and longer-lasting than consumer-tier alternatives. For high-volume workshop use, choose forged-steel construction and look for the manufacturer's lifetime support where applicable. Trade pricing on multi-tool and workshop fit-out orders is available; contact the team via WhatsApp 07754288583 for a quote on full-tool-cabinet specifications.

Shop by Category

What's the difference between forged-steel and stamped-steel pliers?

Are VDE-rated insulated pliers necessary for automotive electrical work?

What size soldering iron and tip do I need for automotive electrical work?

Can I get replacement parts for hand tools — soldering iron tips, plier hinges, saw blades?

What if the part doesn't fit or arrives damaged?

How quickly will I get my order and where do you deliver?

Hand Tools

Get exclusive updates on offers & latest trends in construction industry