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    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"SteelSteelPlasticManual0000000000000
    BAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		11/32"2/0
    		15/32"4/0
    		9 5/8"SteelSteelPlasticManual000000000000
    CAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		11/32"2/0
    		1/2"4/0
    		9 1/2"SteelSteelPlasticManual000000000000
    DAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		25/64"2/0
    		25/64"2/0
    		6 1/2"Stainless Steel
    		Plastic—Spring Assisted000000000000
    EAluminum, Copper0.02"24
    		9/16"5/09/16"5/06 1/2"SteelPlastic—Manual000000000000

    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 PlasticManual00000000000000———0
    AAluminum, Copper1 3/8"1750 MCM13/16"600 MCM1"1000 MCM25 1/2"SteelFiberglassRubber
    		Manual0000000000000———0
    AAluminum, Copper1 3/4"2000 MCM1"1000 MCM1 1/4"1500 MCM32"SteelFiberglassRubber
    		Manual0000000000000———0
    AAluminum, Copper2 1/4"900 MCM2 1/4"900 MCM2 1/4"900 MCM37"SteelFiberglassPlasticManual000000000000———0
    BAluminum, Copper1 1/2"550 MCM1 1/2"550 MCM1 1/2"550 MCM22" to 30"SteelAluminum
    		PlasticManual00000000000000000000000000000

    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 Assisted0000000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum, Copper1 1/4"1500 MCM7/8"750 MCM7/8"750 MCM10"SteelSteelPlastic1,000Manual0000000000000———0
    BAluminum, Copper2"—2"—2"—27 1/2"SteelSteelRubber
    		Not RatedSpring Assisted000000000000000000000000
    CAluminum, Copper2"1400 MCM2"1400 MCM2"1400 MCM23 5/8" to 31 1/2"SteelAluminum
    		PlasticNot RatedManual00000000000000000000000000

    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"SteelPlasticPlasticManual00000000000000

    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
    		ManualRechargeableYes0000000000000000

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 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. Blades can be sharpened and replaced.
    For 20,000V AC Maximum Voltage—Cutter rated for 20,000 volts has insulated handles.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    For Use On
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    For Max. Soft
    Steel Dia.
    For Max. Steel-Reinforced
    Aluminum Cable Dia.
    For Max. Data
    Cable Dia.
    For Max.
    Rebar Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    For Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel5/8"5/8"5/8"5/8"5/8"1/2"15"SteelSteelRubber
    		Not RatedManual000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel3/4"3/4"11/16"3/4"3/4"1/2"15"SteelSteelRubber
    		20,000Manual0000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel1 1/8"1 1/8"1 1/4"2 1/8"2 1/8"3/4"24 1/2"SteelSteelRubber
    		Not RatedManual000000000000000———0
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel1 1/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"7/8"27"SteelSteelRubber
    		Not RatedManual0000000000000000000000000000
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