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Bolt, Chain, and Wire Rope Cutters

Bolt and Chain Cutters

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

Bolt, Hard Chain, and Padlock Cutters

Cut through hard metal bolts, chain, and padlocks with these cutters.

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.

Flush-Cut Bolt and Chain Cutters

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

Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters

Slice through bolts and chain with low effort.

Bolt and Chain Cutters with Offset Handles

The cutting head is angled 30° from the handles, so you can cut close to a surface or in a tight space without the handles getting in your way.

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

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.

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

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

Battery-Powered Threaded Rod Cutters

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

Threaded Rod Cutters

Cut rods and bolts while leaving their threads intact.

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.

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

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

Roller Chain Holders and Breakers

Roller Chain Breakers

Drive out chain pins with a twist of the handle.

Wrench-Drive Roller Chain Breakers

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

Bench-Mount Roller Chain Breakers

Push both link pins out of your roller chain with the pull of a handle.

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.