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	For Use On For Use On

Aluminum

Brass

	Blade Edge Blade Edge

	Straight
	Serrated
	Knife
	Curved

	Blade Tip Shape Blade Tip Shape

	Pointed
	Fine Point
	Blunt Point

	For Cutting For Cutting

	Cut Length Cut Length

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Handedness Handedness

Right

Left

	Handle Type Handle Type


Straight	Offset

	Handle Material Handle Material

Plastic

Steel

Zinc

	Blade Material Blade Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

	Opening Style Opening Style

Manual

Spring Assisted

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Handle Finish Handle Finish

Chrome Plated

Plastic Coated

Nickel Plated

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Electrical Insulating

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Cutting Pattern Cutting Pattern

Straight

Left Curves

Right Curves

	No-Load Strokes per Minute No-Load Strokes per Minute

2,200

2,500

	Gender Gender

Female

	For Air Hose ID For Air Hose ID

1/4"-1/2"

	Voltage Voltage

120V AC

	Current Current

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About Powered Nibblers and Powered Cutters

(A) Closed

(B) Nickel-Plated Steel Blades

These small scissors have narrow, sharp tips for fine cutting and trimming.

Style A folds to cover pointed tips so you can safely tuck it into a pocket or drawer.

Stainless steel is corrosion resistant.

Chrome and nickel plating add durability.

Offset handles keep your hand clear of the material as you cut on flat surfaces.

For Use On Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape	Blade Edge		Each
A	3 3/4"	1 1/8"	Uncoated Stainless Steel	Chrome-Plated Zinc	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Fine Point	Straight/Straight	0000000	000000
B	4 1/2"	1"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Fine Point	Straight/Straight	0000000	00000
C	4 1/2"	1"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Offset	Manual	Right	Fine Point	Straight/Straight	0000000	0000

Compact Blunt-Point Scissors

Prevent snags and injury with the rounded points on these small scissors. The blades are plated for durability.

For Use On Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape	Blade Edge		Each
4 3/8"	1 3/4"	Chrome-Plated Steel	Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Blunt Point	Straight/Straight	000000	000000

Compact Scissors

(A) Straight/Straight Blade Edge

Stainless steel is corrosion resistant.

Nickel plating adds durability.

PTFE blade coating is nonstick.

Serrated blades grip material to prevent slipping.

For Use On Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape	Blade Edge		Each
A	4 1/8"	3/4"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Pointed	Straight/Serrated	000000	000000
A	4 1/4"	3/4"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Pointed	Straight/Straight	000000	00000
B	5"	1 5/8"	PTFE Coated Stainless Steel	Plastic	Straight	Manual	Right	Pointed	Straight/Straight	0000000	00000

Flush-Cut Compact Scissors

Fine-Point Blade Tip

Pointed-Blade Tip

Curved Blade

Trim flush against a flat surface with the curved blades on these small scissors. They're nickel plated for durability.

Fine-point blades have narrow, sharp tips for fine cutting and trimming.

For Use On Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
Blade Tip Shape	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Edge		Each
Fine Point	3 1/2"	5/8"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Curved/Curved	0000000	000000
Fine Point	4 3/8"	7/8"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Curved/Curved	0000000	00000
Pointed	4 1/8"	5/8"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Curved/Curved	000000	00000

Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

The handles are offset to keep your hand clear of the material as you cut on flat surfaces.

Chrome plating adds durability.

Blunt-point tips are rounded to prevent snags and injury.

For Use On Kevlar, Metal
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape	Blade Edge		Each
8"	3"	Titanium Nitride Stainless Steel	Plastic	Offset	Manual	Right	Pointed	Serrated/Serrated	0000000	000000
10"	3 3/4"	Chrome-Plated Steel	Chrome-Plated Steel	Offset	Manual	Right	Blunt Point	Serrated/Serrated	0000000	00000
10"	3 3/4"	Chrome-Plated Steel	Chrome-Plated Steel	Offset	Manual	Left	Blunt Point	Serrated/Serrated	0000000	00000

High-Force Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

For extra leverage to cut through Kevlar, metal, and plastics, these scissors have long handles and short blades. The blades are plated for added durability. One blade is serrated to grip material and prevent slipping.

Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape	Blade Edge		Each
8 5/8"	2"	Chrome-Plated Steel	Chrome-Plated Steel	Straight	Manual	Right	Pointed	Straight/Serrated	00000000	000000

Easy-Cut Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

After each cut, the jaws spring open to make continuous cutting easy. The blades are plated for added durability and serrated to grip material and prevent slipping.

For Use On Fabric, Kevlar, Metal, Plastic
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape	Blade Edge		Each
6 1/2"	5/8"	Chrome-Plated Steel	Plastic Coated Steel	Straight	Spring Action	Right, Left	Pointed	Serrated/Serrated	0000000	000000
6 3/4"	1"	Chrome-Plated Steel	Plastic Coated Steel	Straight	Spring Action	Right, Left	Pointed	Serrated/Serrated	0000000	00000

Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Straight Blade, Wire-Stripping Notch

Also known as electricians' shears, the back edge of the blade has a file to clean contacts. The blades are plated for added durability.

Serrated blade grips material to prevent slipping.

Wire stripping notch is for 19 and 23 gauge wire.

For Use On Metal
Blade Edge	Features	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape		Each
Serrated/Straight	Wire-Stripping Notch	5 1/4"	1 7/8"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Pointed	0000000	000000
Straight/Straight	__	5 1/4"	1 7/8"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Pointed	0000000	00000
Straight/Straight	Wire-Stripping Notch	5 1/4"	1 7/8"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Pointed	0000000	00000

Electrical-Insulating Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Wire-Stripping Notch

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These scissors are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Also known as electricians' shears, they have a notch for stripping wire.

For Use On Metal
Blade Edge	Features	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape		Each
Knife	Wire-Stripping Notch	6 1/4"	1 3/4"	Stainless Steel	Plastic	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Pointed	0000000	000000

Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Straight Blade

Serrated Blade

Cut and strip wire in tight spaces with the the compact tips on these scissors. The blades are nickel plated for durability, and they have rounded tips to prevent snags and injury. Handles are offset to keep your hand clear of the material as you cut on flat surfaces.

Serrated blade grips material to prevent slipping.

For Use On Metal
Blade Edge	Features	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape		Each
Straight/Straight	Wire-Cutting Notch	5"	1 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Offset	Manual	Right	Blunt Point	0000000	00000
Serrated/Straight	Wire-Cutting Notch	4 3/4"	1/2"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Steel	Offset	Manual	Right	Blunt Point	0000000	00000

Air-Powered Pliable Sheet Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Leave clean cut edges in a variety of pliable materials. Also known as scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut. Blades do not close completely.

For Max. Thick.
Wire Cloth	Plastic	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Foam, Nickel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel
3/64"	1/8"	12"	Steel	2,500	4	90	1/4"-1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Female	00000000	0000000

Replacement Lower Blade	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Upper Blade	00000000	Each	00000

Electric Pliable Sheet Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Produce clean edges in a variety of pliable materials. Also known as scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut. Blades do not close completely.

For Max. Thick.
Wire Cloth	Plastic	Cut Lg.	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Foam, Nickel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel
3/64"	1/8"	2 1/4"	16"	Steel	2,500	120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	0000000

Replacement Upper Blade	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Lower Blade	00000000	Each	00000

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Also known a scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut metal up to 1/64" thick with minimal material loss and edge distortion.

For Max. Thick.
Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin
1/64"	1/64"	7"	11"	Steel	2,200	4	90	1/4"-1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Female	0000000	0000000

Replacement Lower Blade	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Upper Blade	0000000	Each	00000

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Minimize material loss and edge distortion with these scissor-like cutters that cut metal up to 1/64" thick. Also known a scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut.

For Max. Thick.
Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Switch Type	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin
1/64"	1/64"	7"	16"	Steel	2,500	Variable Speed Trigger	120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.243, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302, CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000000

Replacement Upper Blade	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Lower Blade	0000000	Each	00000

About Powered Nibblers and Powered Cutters

Compact Fine-Point Scissors

Compact Blunt-Point Scissors

Compact Scissors

Flush-Cut Compact Scissors

Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

High-Force Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

Easy-Cut Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Electrical-Insulating Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Air-Powered Pliable Sheet Cutters

Electric Pliable Sheet Cutters

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal