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    Hardened-Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Cutters. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Hardened-Wire Cutters.
    Image of Product. Cutters with Adjustable-Force Joint. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Hardened-Wire Cutters, Adjustable-Force Joint.

    Cutters

    Cutters with

    Adjustable-Force Joint

    These powerful cutters use a nipping action to cut extra-hard wire with ease. They’re also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Spring-Assisted Open—Spring-assisted cutters open automatically when you release the handles.
    Adjustable-Force Joint—Cutters with an adjustable-force joint let you add power with the push of a button. When the button is pressed in, they require 40% less effort to make cuts than standard cutters of the same length.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening Style
    Features
    Each
    For Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.125"8"SteelSteelPlasticManualAdjustable-Force Joint5453A11000000
     
    For Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.079"8"SteelSteelPlasticManual—27485A9300000
    0.1"7 7/8"SteelSteelPlasticSpring Assisted—5453A1200000
    0.118"10"SteelSteelPlasticManual—27485A9100000
     

    Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    Use these one-handed cutters on small-diameter aluminum and copper power and communication cable.
    Spring-Assisted Open—Spring-assisted jaws open quickly for fast cutting.
    For Data
    Cable
    For Copper
    Electrical Cable
    For Aluminum
    Electrical Cable
    Style
    For Use On
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening Style
    Each
    AAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		3/32"12
    		3/32"12
    		5 3/8"SteelSteelPlasticManual2893A62000000
    BAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		11/32"2/0
    		15/32"4/0
    		9 5/8"SteelSteelPlasticManual4994A4100000
    CAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		11/32"2/0
    		1/2"4/0
    		9 1/2"SteelSteelPlasticManual3563A7100000
    DAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		25/64"2/0
    		25/64"2/0
    		6 1/2"Stainless Steel
    		Plastic—Spring Assisted3563A7300000
    EAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		9/16"5/09/16"5/06 1/2"SteelPlastic—Manual3563A7600000

    Comfort-Grip Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Comfort-Grip Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Comfort-Grip Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Plastic-cushioned grips make these cutters easy to hold during repeated cuts. They have hardened, precisely aligned cutting edges with a rust-resistant coating for clean, even cuts. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Wd.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Performance
    Each
    For Use On Hard Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.091"6 1/2"1"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A1000000
    0.091"7 1/4"1 1/16"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A200000
    0.091"8 1/4"1 1/16"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A300000
    0.091"10"7/8"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A500000
    0.125"11"1 1/4"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A1100000
     

    Compact Hardened-Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Compact Hardened-Wire Cutters.
    Cut thin, hard wire with these small cutters.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    For Stainless Steel, Copper
    0.04"5 1/2"SteelSteelRubber
    		Manual59445A45000000
    0.06"5 1/2"SteelSteelRubber
    		Manual59445A4400000
     

    Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Minimize wire distortion when cutting 11/16" diameter and larger aluminum and copper power and communication cable. Operate these cutters with both hands.
    Style B—Style B have extendable handles. Lengthen the handles for more leverage or shorten them to make the cutters easier to carry around.
    Cutters
    Replacement Jaws
    For Data
    Cable
    For Copper
    Electrical Cable
    For Aluminum
    Electrical Cable
    Style
    For Use On
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Each
    AAluminum, Copper3/4"500 MCM11/16"450 MCM11/16"450 MCM16 3/4"SteelSteelVinyl PlasticManual70745A65000000———0
    AAluminum, Copper1 3/8"1750 MCM13/16"600 MCM1"1000 MCM25 1/2"SteelFiberglassRubber
    		Manual7074A11000000———0
    AAluminum, Copper1 3/4"2000 MCM1"1000 MCM1 1/4"1500 MCM32"SteelFiberglassRubber
    		Manual7074A13000000———0
    AAluminum, Copper2 1/4"900 MCM2 1/4"900 MCM2 1/4"900 MCM37"SteelFiberglassPlasticManual3671A2000000———0
    BAluminum, Copper1 1/2"550 MCM1 1/2"550 MCM1 1/2"550 MCM22" to 30"SteelAluminum
    		PlasticManual70745A7100000070745A720000000

    Electrically Insulating Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Electrically Insulating Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Electrically Insulating Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    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. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface. Use with hard steel, aluminum, and copper wire.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Wd.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Performance
    Each
    For Use On Hard Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.094"10"1"SteelPlasticPlasticManualElectrically Insulating3186N11000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire End Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. End Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire End Cutters.

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Made of stainless steel, these cutters won’t rust even when stored in damp environments. The grips drain static away from the blades to prevent damage to sensitive equipment from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that make flush cuts, so you don’t nick anything beneath your wire. The spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
    For
    Max. Wire
    Dia.
    Gauge
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Wd.
    Jaw Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening Style
    Performance
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Each
    For Use On Copper
    0.049"17
    		4 1/2"15/32"Stainless Steel
    		Stainless SteelRubber
    		Spring AssistedAntistatic, Corrosion Resistant, Static Control1× 10^105520A21000000
     

    Easy-Cut Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Easy-Cut Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Easy-Cut Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style C (Shown Extended). Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Easy-Cut Electrical and Data Cable Cutters, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C (Shown Extended)

    Jaws ratchet to increase cutting pressure as you open and close the handles. These cutters minimize wire distortion in aluminum and copper power and communication cable.
    Style A—Style A are for one-handed use.
    Style B—Style B are for use with two hands.
    Style C—Style C are for use with two hands. They have extendable handles. Lengthen the handles for more leverage or shorten them to make the cutters easier to carry around.
    Spring-Assisted Open—Spring-assisted jaws open quickly for fast cutting. Spring-assisted jaws open quickly for fast cutting.
    Cutters
    Jaws
    For Data
    Cable
    For Copper
    Electrical Cable
    For Aluminum
    Electrical Cable
    Style
    For Use On
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Overall Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    For Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Opening Style
    Each
    Each
    AAluminum, Copper1 1/8"1250 MCM23/32"500 MCM7/8"750 MCM10 1/4"SteelSteelPlasticNot RatedSpring Assisted3600A1200000003600A250000000
    AAluminum, Copper1 1/4"1500 MCM7/8"750 MCM7/8"750 MCM10"SteelSteelPlastic1,000Manual4935A24000000———0
    BAluminum, Copper2"—2"—2"—27 1/2"SteelSteelRubber
    		Not RatedSpring Assisted3670A10000003670A2000000
    CAluminum, Copper2"1400 MCM2"1400 MCM2"1400 MCM23 5/8" to 31 1/2"SteelAluminum
    		PlasticNot RatedManual5959N110000005959N12000000

    Cordless Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Cordless Electrical and Data Cable Cutters.
    Push the button to cut aluminum and copper power and communication cable. Blades automatically open when the cut is complete. Head rotates 350° so you can cut in tight spots.
    For Data
    Cable
    For Copper
    Electrical Cable
    For Aluminum
    Electrical Cable
    For Use On
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Battery
    Type
    Batteries
    Included
    Each
    Aluminum, Copper13/16"500 MCM13/16"500 MCM13/16"500 MCM16"SteelPlasticRubber
    		ManualRechargeableYes2920A23000000000

    Coaxial and Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Coaxial and Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters.
    Produce clean, distortion-free cuts in cable with one-handed operation.
    For Data
    Cable
    For Use On
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Carbon Fiber, Copper, Fiberglass, Kevlar3/4"500 MCM8 1/4"SteelSteelPlasticManual4938A31000000

    Electrically-Insulating Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Electrically-Insulating Electrical and Data Cable 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. Use to cut aluminum and copper power and communication cable up to 1” dia. Operate cutters with both hands.
    For Data
    Cable
    For Copper
    Electrical Cable
    For Aluminum
    Electrical Cable
    For Use On
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Aluminum, Copper1"1000 MCM1"1000 MCM1"1000 MCM20"SteelPlasticPlasticManual6219N110000000

    Armored Building Cable and Flexible-Conduit Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Armored Building Cable and Flexible-Conduit Cutters.
    Cut armored cable such as BX, HCF, and MC and flexible metal conduit. Operate these cutters with one hand.
    Max.
    Dia.
    For Use On
    Cable
    Conduit
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Aluminum, Copper, Steel1/2"1/2"7 5/8"SteelSteelPlasticManual3724A2000000

    Static-Control Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Static-Control Wire End Cutters.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. End Cutters. Static-Control Wire End Cutters.
    Snip wire close against circuit boards and other electronic components without building up electrostatic discharge (ESD). These cutters have grips that drain static away from the blades to prevent damage to sensitive equipment. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that make flush cuts, so you don’t nick anything beneath your wire. The box-joint design helps them maintain their jaw alignment, even after frequent use. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting. Since the grips are plastic, they're comfortable when you're making repeat cuts and won't slip from your hands.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Wd.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening Style
    Performance
    Each
    For Use On Medium-Hard Steel, Copper
    0.046"4 1/2"7/16"SteelSteelPlasticSpring AssistedAntistatic, Static Control5739N11000000
     

    Precision Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Precision Wire End Cutters.
    Make accurate, flush cuts through small wire with these tweezer-style cutters. The smallest of our wire end cutters, they cut close to the surface with such high precision that they’re often used by jewelers to make watch repairs.
    Steel Tip—Steel cutters are harder than stainless steel ones, so the tips stay sharp longer. However, steel is more likely to corrode in wet environments than stainless steel.
    Stainless Steel Tip—Stainless steel cutters are corrosion resistant for use in damp or humid environments.
    Tungsten Carbide Tip—Cutters with a tungsten carbide tip stay sharp longer than any other precision wire end cutters. However, the tip is brittle and can chip from accidental impact.
    Diamond-Coated Steel Tip—Diamond-coated steel cutters snip through the hardest metals and stay sharp longer than uncoated steel or stainless steel cutters. They’re also more corrosion resistant than either and are chemically inert.
    3/16" Long Tip—Cutters with 3/16 in. tips won’t block your view of your wire, helping you make an accurate cut. They’re often used under microscopes or in other small spaces.
    Tip
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Angle
    Handle Material
    Opening
    Style
    Performance
    Each
    For Use On Copper
    0.004"4"Stainless Steel3/16"80°Stainless SteelManualPrecision8387A12000000
    0.01"4 1/2"Steel3/8"70°SteelManualPrecision8387A7100000
    0.01"4 1/2"Stainless Steel3/8"70°Stainless SteelManualPrecision8387A7500000
     
    For Use On Medium-Hard Steel, Copper
    0.004"4 1/2"Tungsten Carbide3/8"110°Stainless SteelManualPrecision8387A11000000
     
    For Use On Hard Steel, Copper
    0.004"4 1/2"Diamond-Coated Steel3/8"120°Diamond-Coated SteelManualPrecision8387A13000000
     

    Precision Static-Control Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Precision Static-Control Wire End Cutters.
    Shaped like tweezers, these cutters make accurate, flush cuts in small wire without damaging the surface underneath. The grips drain static away from the tips, protecting sensitive components from electrostatic discharge (ESD). These end cutters are often used to trim excess wire leads after soldering electronic components onto circuit boards.
    Tungsten Carbide Tip—Cutters with tungsten carbide tips cut through the hardest metal and stay sharp longer than cutters with steel tips. These cutters have stainless steel handles to resist rusting in damp or humid environments.
    9/32" Long Tip—Cutters with 9/32” lg. tips are short and rounded at the end to give you the best view of your wire. They’re often used under microscopes or in other small spaces.
    Rubber Grip—Cutters with rubber grips are cushioned for a comfortable hold.
    Tip
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Angle
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Performance
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Each
    For Use On Aluminum, Copper
    0.011"4 1/2"Steel9/32"125°SteelPlasticManualPrecision, Static Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^65722N13000000
    0.011"4 3/4"Steel13/32"135°SteelRubber
    		ManualPrecision, Static Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^85722N1200000
     
    For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Aluminum, Copper
    0.015"4 1/2"Tungsten Carbide13/32"135°Stainless SteelPlasticManualPrecision, Static Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^65722N11000000
     
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