
Milbar is the world's leading brand of Wire Twister Tools and Kits. Designed for the professional mechanic, Milbar forgings are made from high carbon alloy steel and are controlled throughout the manufacturing process to exacting engineering specifications. Each tool passes a series of rigorous quality assurance tests which ensure function and reliability under the most demanding environments.
Automatic Return Wire Twisters
- Spring-return feature automatically retracts the twist rod to ease and speed the work
- Cushion throat available in 9" and 12" models - catches clipped wire ends; prevents FOD
- Right-hand twist (6", 9", 12") or left-hand twist (9", 12")
- Mini (6") available in tapered or diagonal nose
- High carbon alloy steel forgings.
Manual Return Wire Twisters
- Manual return models combine full performance with economy - for the infrequent user
- Cushion throat available in 9" models: catches clipped wire ends; prevents FOD.
- Right-hand twist (6", 9", 12") or left-hand twist (9", 12")
- Mini (6") available in tapered or diagonal nose
- High carbon alloy steel forgings

Cushion Throat
On models equipped, this features prevents FOD from dropping into compartments.

Tapered Nose
For easy reach to difficult areas and easy grip on wire.

Deep Reach (13W Only)
The Milbar Specialty Twister is ideal for difficult access situations.
Models Stocked (Others Available by Special Order)
MODEL | SIZE (in.) | WIRE CAPACITY | TWIST | RETURN | NOISE | JAW TYPE | SPECIFICATIONS (in.) | WEIGHT (oz.) |
(A) | (B) | (C) | (D) | (E) |
11WS | 6 | 0.041 | Right Hand | Auto | Diagonal | Cushion Throat | 8-3/8 | 1-3/8 | 1-1/8 | 5/8 | 3/8 | 8.3 |
1W393 | 9 | 0.06 | Right Hand | Auto | Diagonal | Standard | 10-1/2 | 1-3/4 | 1-9/16 | 13/16 | 7/16 | 12.9 |
2W393 | 12 | 0.06 | Right Hand | Auto | Diagonal | Standard | 11-7/8 | 2 | 1-9/16 | 13/16 | 7/16 | 14 |
25W | 6 | 0.041 | Reversible | Auto | Diagonal | Cushion Throat | 8-3/4 | 1-3/8 | 1-1/8 | 5/8 | 3/8 | 9.7 |
26W | 9 | 0.06 | Reversible | Auto | Diagonal | Cushion Throat | 11 | 1-3/4 | 1-9/16 | 13/16 | 7/16 | 14 |
45W | 6 | 0.041 | Reversible | Auto | Diagonal | Standard | 8-3/4 | 1-3/8 | 1-1/8 | 5/8 | 3/8 | 9.7 |
13W* | 13-19 | 0.041 | Right Hand | Manual | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6 |

*The 13W Specialy Twister is for Deep Reach, adjustable from 13" to 19".
Milbar Quick Reference Guide - Other wire twisters not listed above are available by special order (30-45 Day Lead Time).
All Milbar products conform to ASME/ASNSI Specification B107.18.

The Milbar Company of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, a manufacturer of specialty hand tools since 1956, was acquired by Stride Tool Inc. in 1995. The world's leading manufacturer of safety wire twisters, Milbar wire twisters are an integral part of Strideï¾’s business. Milbar also brought a strong focus on private label manufacturing, primarily electrical pliers and retaining ring tools.