Bolt and Chain Shears | McMaster-Carr

	For Use On For Use On

Medium-
Hard Steel

Stainless
Steel

	Overall Length Overall Length

	For Cutting For Cutting

Electrical Cable

Steel-Reinforced Aluminum
Cable

	For Maximum Soft Steel Diameter For Maximum Soft Steel Diameter

	Handle Material Handle Material

Stainless Steel

	Opening Style Opening Style

Spring Assisted

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Jaw Material Jaw Material

Stainless Steel

	For Maximum Medium-Hard Steel Diameter For Maximum Medium- Hard Steel Diameter

	For Maximum Hard Steel Diameter For Maximum Hard Steel Diameter

	For Maximum Soft Steel Hardness For Maximum Soft Steel Hardness

	Grip Material Grip Material

	For Maximum Medium-Hard Steel Hardness For Maximum Medium- Hard Steel Hardness

	For Maximum Hard Steel Hardness For Maximum Hard Steel Hardness

	For Maximum Nut Width For Maximum Nut Width

	For Rod Diameter For Rod Diameter

	Roller Chain Trade Size Roller Chain Trade Size

	For Roller Chain Strand Type For Roller Chain Strand Type

	For Maximum Rebar Diameter For Maximum Rebar Diameter

	For Maximum Rebar Hardness For Maximum Rebar Hardness

	For Minimum Roller Chain Pitch For Minimum Roller Chain Pitch

	For Maximum Steel Wire Rope Diameter For Maximum Steel Wire Rope Diameter

	For Maximum Hard Chain Diameter For Maximum Hard Chain Diameter

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Bolt, Chain, and Wire Rope Cutters

Compact Bolt Cutters

The small size and spring-loaded jaw lets you make quick cuts with one hand.

Flush-Cut Compact Bolt Cutters with Offset Handles

Flush-Cut Compact Bolt Cutters with Offset Handles

Handle is angled 30° to keep work in sight and hands clear of the work surface. Blades are flat on one side for close-to-the-surface cuts.

Bolt and Chain Cutters

Cut medium steel chain and hard steel bolts, rods, screws, rivets, nails, bars, wire, and rebar.

Flush-Cut Bolt and Chain Cutters

Blades are flat on one side for close-to-the-surface cuts.

Bolt and Hard Chain Cutters

Cut hard bolts and up to Grade 70 chain with reinforced blades that stay aligned during repeat cuts.

Bolt, Hard Chain, and Padlock Cutters

With a short-nosed jaw, these cutters force the material being cut deeper into the jaw for maximum leverage. The short jaw also allows you to cut one side of a chain link or padlock hasp without hitting the other side.

Electrical-Insulating Bolt and Chain Cutters

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These cutters are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters

Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters

Slice through bolts and chain with low effort.

Wire End Cutters

Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that cut steel wire and bolts close to the surface.

Economy Nut Cutters

Split one side of the nut at a time with a nonreplaceable blade.

Nut Cutters

Turn the adjustment screw with a wrench to force the cutting blade into one side of a nut.

Hydraulic-Powered Nut Cutters

Cut all grades of nuts up to Rockwell C44 with these powerful cutters.

Bench-Mount Threaded Rod Cutters

Bench-Mount Threaded Rod Cutters

An alternative to hacksaws and bandsaws, these cutters use leverage to cut rods cleanly in a single stroke.

Threaded Rod Cutters

Cut rods and bolts while leaving their threads intact.

Battery-Powered Threaded Rod Cutters

Battery-Powered Threaded Rod Cutters

Make clean cuts on threaded rod with the pull of a trigger.

Hammer-Driven Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters

Hammer-Driven Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters

With a quick hammer blow, these cutters make cuts without squeezing or flattening wire.

Hydraulic-Assist Lever-Operated
Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters

Hydraulic-Assist Lever-Operated Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters

These manually operated cutters make a clean cut with just a few pumps of the handle.

Hydraulic-Assist Multipurpose Bolt,
Wire Rope, and Cable Cutters

Hydraulic-Assist Multipurpose Bolt, Wire Rope, and Cable Cutters

Hydraulic-powered jaws cut bolts, wire rope, rods, and electrical cable with low effort and minimal material distortion.

Roller Chain Holders and Breakers

Roller Chain Breakers

Roller Chain Breakers

Drive out chain pins with a twist of the handle.

Wrench-Drive Roller Chain Breakers

Wrench-Drive Roller Chain Breakers

Tighten the hex head screw with a wrench to remove chain pins without damaging side plates.

Roller Chain Breaker/Riveters

Roller Chain Breaker/Riveters

In addition to breaking chain, these tools can also rivet chain to increase strength for better performance on high-speed drives.

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