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For Maximum Copper Electrical Cable Diameter

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484 Products

Cable Cutters

Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Cut small-diameter aluminum and copper cable with one hand

5 products

Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Minimize wire distortion when cutting 11/16" diameter and larger aluminum and copper cable

6 products

Coaxial and Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters

Make clean and distortion-free cuts in coaxial and fiber-optic cable with one hand

1 product

Cordless Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Push the button to cut cable, while the head rotates 350° to reach tight spots

1 product

Electrically-Insulating Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits

1 product

Easy-Cut Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Jaws ratchet to increase cutting pressure as you open and close the handles

7 products

Armored Building Cable and Flexible-Conduit Cutters

Cut flexible metal conduit and armored cable, such as BX, HCF, and MC

1 product

Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters

Make flush cuts through fiber-optic cable for clean connections and easy splicing

1 product

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

Hydraulic-powered jaws cut with low effort and minimal material distortion

6 products

Other Products

Wire Rope Cutters

Slice through metal wire rope, leaving the rest intact

43 products

Wire Cutters

Snip through various types of wire, even hardened and steel-reinforced wire

160 products

Wire and Cable Strippers

Remove the outer insulation on wire and cable

2 products

Wire-Twisting Pliers

Grip or attach wire then twist to secure fasteners or electrical connections

9 products

Insulation Knives/Wire Cutters

Slice through duct hose and snip the spiral with a single tool

1 product

Wire Duct Cutters

Trim plastic slotted wire duct to fit inside enclosures and control panels

1 product

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

Cut through sheet metal by hand

55 products

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

35 products

Wire-Gripping Pliers

Pull, bend, and cut wire; also known as lineman's pliers

31 products

Scissors

Cut through a wide range of materials from paper and plastic to carpet and Kevlar

28 products

Locking Pliers

Clamp workpieces and lock them in place to keep your hands free

24 products

End Cutters

Wide jaws cut steel wire, nails, and small rivets close to the surface; also known as nippers

22 products

Plastic Cutters

Shear plastic and leave smooth, finished edges

17 products

Wire Stripper/Crimpers

Strip wire and crimp connectors with one tool

14 products

Tool Sets

Secure fasteners and complete a variety of other maintenance tasks

5 products

Cable Tie Cutters

Safety guards on the tip help you sever cable ties without damaging bundled material

4 products

Long-Nose Pliers

Grab, bend, and position wire and other small parts

3 products

Welding Pliers

Perform a variety of welding tasks such as spatter removal and wire cutting

2 products

Wire and Cable Crimpers

Crimp connectors onto electrical wire or cable

2 products