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    Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Wire Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Oval Head. Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Tapered Head. Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Pointed Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Pointed.

    Oval Head

    Tapered Head

    Wire with

    Pointed Cut

    Profile

    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Semi-Flush.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Flush.

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Wire with Flush

    Cut Profile

    These cutters are stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Oval Head—Oval-head cutters are more durable than tapered-head cutters.
    Tapered Head—Tapered-head cutters fit more easily in tight spaces than oval-head cutters, but they’re less durable.
    Ultra Grip—Ultra-grip cutters are the most comfortable for repeated cuts. The grips are rubber and plastic, so they won't slip.
    Pointed—Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications.
    Semi-Flush—Semi-flush cutters are the most widely used for electronics assembly and produce a slightly pointed, pinched end. They are generally more accurate than pointed-cut tools.
    Flush—Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch, creating clean connections for easy soldering. Flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed and semi-flush.
    Spring-Assisted Jaws—Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
    Narrow Tip Profile—Tools with a narrow tip profile are for cutting fine wire.
    Wire Catch—Cutters with a wire catch grip the wire after it has been cut, so it doesn’t fall off or fly into your workspace.
    Cut Profile—Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut.
    Head Offset Angle—Cutters with an offset head are also known as oblique-head cutters.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Head Offset
    Angle
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Features
    Performance
    Material
    Each
    Oval Head and Plain Grip
    6"Semi-FlushSide10°7/8"Manual0.064"14
    SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5520A16000000
    7"Semi-FlushSide7/8"Manual0.064"14
    SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5520A1700000
     
    Oval Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/2"FlushSide27/64"Spring Assisted0.049"17
    SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5520A2300000
    6 1/4"PointedSide7/8"Manual0.064"14
    SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5520A1500000
     
    Tapered Head and Cushion Grip
    4 3/8"FlushSide13/32"Spring Assisted0.049"17
    SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5520A2200000
    4 1/2"Semi-FlushSide15/32"Spring Assisted0.049"17
    SoftNarrow Tip ProfileCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5520A1800000
     
    Tapered Head and Ultra Grip
    5"FlushSide15°11/32"Spring Assisted0.062"15
    SoftWire CatchCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5520A3200000
    5"FlushSide20°3/8"Spring Assisted0.064"14
    SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5758A1400000
    5"FlushSide60°1/4"Spring Assisted0.040"18
    SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5758A1600000
    5 1/2"FlushSide20°39/64"Spring Assisted0.125"9SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5758A1800000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Oval Head. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Tapered Head. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters.

    Oval Head

    Tapered Head

    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Semi-Flush.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Flush.

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Wire with Flush

    Cut Profile

    These cutters are stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance. The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. Cutters have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Tapered Head—A tapered head fits more easily in tight spaces but is less durable than an oval head.
    Semi-Flush—Semi-flush cutters are the most widely used for electronics assembly and produce a slightly pointed, pinched end.
    Flush—Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch, creating clean connections for easy soldering. Flush-cut tools don’t last as long as semi-flush.
    Cut Profile—Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Performance
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Material
    Each
    Oval Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/2"Semi-FlushSide9/16"Spring Assisted0.025"22
    SoftAntistatic, Corrosion Resistant, Static Control1× 10^9 to 1× 10^10Stainless Steel5520A14000000
     
    Tapered Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/2"FlushSide9/16"Spring Assisted0.020"24
    SoftAntistatic, Corrosion Resistant, Static Control1× 10^9 to 1× 10^10Stainless Steel5520A700000
     

    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
     

    Economy Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

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

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    This cutter is stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance. It has a semi-flush cut profile, which produces a slightly pointed, pinched end on the tip of the wire and is the most widely used for electronics assembly. The spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Performance
    Material
    Each
    Tapered Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/2"Semi-FlushSide9/16"Spring Assisted0.025"22
    SoftCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5520A6000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Oval Head. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Tapered Head. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades.

    Oval Head

    Tapered Head

    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Semi-Flush.

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Slice through nickel, titanium, and other hard wire without building up electrostatic discharge (ESD) or rusting out your tool. These wire cutters have carbide blades—the hardest, longest-lasting blades we offer. The handles drain static away from the blades, protecting sensitive equipment such as circuit boards as you cut. Both the blades and the stainless steel body resist corrosion, so they won’t rust if used or stored in damp areas.
    These cutters make semi-flush cuts, producing a slightly pointed, pinched end. Generally more accurate than pointed cuts, semi-flush cuts are most widely used for electronics assembly. The jaws are spring assisted, so they open automatically when you release the handles. These wire cutters are also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Oval Head—Oval-head cutters stay sharp longer than tapered-head cutters.
    Tapered Head—Tapered-head cutters fit more easily in crowded spaces than oval-head cutters, but they dull more quickly.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Performance
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Material
    Each
    Oval Head and Cushion Grip
    5 1/2"Semi-FlushSide51/64"Spring Assisted0.032"20
    HardenedAntistatic, Corrosion Resistant, Static Control1× 10^10Stainless Steel5961N11000000
     
    Tapered Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/4"Semi-FlushSide1/2"Spring Assisted0.010"30
    HardenedAntistatic, Corrosion Resistant, Static Control1× 10^10Stainless Steel5961N1200000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Semi-Flush.

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Cut steel, spring steel, and other hard wire without worrying about your wire cutters rusting. Made of tungsten carbide, the blades on these cutters are the hardest, longest lasting ones in our wire cutter offering. Both the blades and the stainless steel body on these cutters resist corrosion, so they won’t rust from use or storage in damp areas. These wire cutters make semi-flush cuts, producing a slightly pointed, pinched end. Generally more accurate than pointed cuts, semi-flush cuts are the most commonly used in electronics assembly. These wire cutters are also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Performance
    Material
    Each
    Oval Head and Plain Grip
    4 1/2"Semi-FlushSide1/2"Manual0.012"28
    HardenedCorrosion ResistantStainless Steel5965N11000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Wire-Gripping Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Corrosion-Resistant Wire-Gripping Pliers, Cushion Grip, Combination Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Corrosion-Resistant Wire-Gripping Pliers, Plain Grip, Combination Jaw.

    Cushion Grip

    Combination Jaw

    Plain Grip

    Combination Jaw

    Made of stainless steel or titanium, these pliers are good for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire. The jaws have a flat area for general gripping and a curved area for round material.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel pliers resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than steel jaws.
    Titanium—Titanium pliers are nonmagnetic, so they are often used for work on MRI machines where magnetic tools can cause damage or injury.
    Cushion Grip—Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Cushion Grip
    Plain Grip
    Jaw Style
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Texture
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Performance
    Each
    Each
    Stainless Steel
    Combination8"1 3/4"1 3/8"Serrated10
    0.102"SoftCorrosion Resistant5710A140000005710A13000000
     
    Titanium
    Combination6"1"1 1/4"Serrated10
    0.102"SoftCorrosion Resistant5710A15000000———0
     

    Wire Cutters

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Wire Cutters. Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Oval Head. Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Semi-Flush.

    Oval Head

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Oval Head—Oval-head cutters are more durable than tapered-head cutters.
    Semi-Flush—Semi-flush cutters are the most widely used for electronics assembly and produce a slightly pointed, pinched end. They are generally more accurate than pointed-cut tools.
    Spring-Assisted Jaws—Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles. Those with an oval head and an ultra grip allow you to engage and disengage the spring-assist feature.
    Cut Profile—Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Material
    Each
    Oval Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/2"Semi-FlushSide35/64"Spring Assisted0.063"15
    SoftSteel5758A17000000
     

    Long-Nose Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Long-Nose Pliers, Standard Nose with Flat Jaw, Ultra Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Long-Nose Pliers. Long-Nose Pliers, Standard Nose with Flat Jaw, Plain Grip.

    Standard Nose with

    Flat Jaw, Ultra Grip

    Standard Nose with Flat

    Jaw, Plain Grip

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Long-Nose Pliers.
    Grab, bend, and twist wire. The long, narrow jaws reach into tight spaces and grip small workpieces.
    Stainless Steel—Don’t risk contaminating workpieces with rust that can form on steel tools. Stainless steel pliers resist corrosion from moisture and chemicals, but they aren’t as strong as steel pliers.
    Flat Jaw—The most common style, these pliers have a broad contact area for gripping objects of various shapes.
    Ultra Grip—Shaped for maximum comfort and slip resistance. These pliers reduce strain to prevent cramping and soreness during repetitive tasks and long work days.
    Plain Grip—These pliers don't have a grip to wear out or degrade from exposure to chemicals. However, they are the least comfortable to hold.
    Jaw
    Tip
    For Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Opening
    Style
    Texture
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Wire Cutter
    Location
    Max. Wire
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Standard Nose with Flat Jaw
     
    Ultra Grip
    6 1/2"1 3/4"ManualSerrated1/8"1/8"Stainless Steel
    YesBase18
    0.040"Soft5157A39000000
     
    Plain Grip
    6"1 7/8"ManualSerrated5/32"1/8"Stainless Steel
    YesBase14
    0.064"Soft5157A4300000
     
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