Shear Cutters | McMaster-Carr

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System of Measurement

Overall Length

4 1/4" to 5 3/4"

4 1/2" to 5 3/4"

4 3/4" to 5 1/2"

For Cutting

DIN Rails with Bracket

Electrical Cable

Fiber Optic Cable

Hole Diameter

Material

Aluminum Bronze

Carbide-Tipped Steel

Stainless Steel

Tungsten Carbide

Shape

Computer Connector

Round with Keyways

Grip Style

Blade Edge

Blade Material

Aluminum Bronze

Stainless Steel

Tungsten Carbide

Handle Material

Aluminum Bronze

Stainless Steel

Cut Length

Handle Color

Cut Profile

Opening Style

Spring Assisted

Handle Type

Punching Action

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

Blade Tip Shape

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

REACH

Jaw Opening Style

Spring Assisted

Head Shape

DFARS Specialty Metals

Length

4 1/4" to 5 3/4"

4 1/2" to 5 3/4"

For Maximum Steel Thickness

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Fabricating and Machining

Wire Cutters

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

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

Cut through sheet metal by hand

Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears

Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears

Use manual, electric, or air power to cut through sheet metal cleanly

Pipe, Tube, and Hose Cutters

Pipe, Tube, and Hose Cutters

Make clean cuts in pipe, tube, hose, and conduit

Plastic Cutters

Plastic Cutters

Shear plastic and leave smooth, finished edges

Miter Angle Cutters

Miter Angle Cutters

Make cuts at precise angles; use on weatherstripping, dowels, and trim for door and window frames

Multipurpose Cutters

Multipurpose Cutters

Cleanly cut a variety of materials, including leather, wood, and nonmetallic hose

Cable Cutters

Slice through electrical, data, armored, coaxial, and fiber-optic cable

Packing Seal Cutters

Packing Seal Cutters

Cut packing seals to precise angles so they fit end to end without gaps

Scissors

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

Paper Cutters

Slice through most paper products, as well as film and foil

Rubber Cutters

Slice through rubber belts, mats, and sheets

Strapping Cutters

Strapping Cutters

Cut through steel and plastic strapping

Nibblers

Punch small pieces out of sheet metal, leaving the rest intact

Wire Rope Cutters

Wire Rope Cutters

Slice through metal wire rope, leaving the rest intact

Wire Duct Cutters

Wire Duct Cutters

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

DIN Rail Cutters

DIN Rail Cutters

Pull the lever to smoothly cut steel and aluminum DIN rail without leaving burs

Utility Knives

Make quick, shallow cuts; often used to open boxes and packages

Rope Cutters

Trim lengths of rope, cord, string, and twine

Threaded Rod Cutters

Threaded Rod Cutters

Cut rods and bolts while leaving their threads intact

Nozzle Cutters

Open tubes of caulk, sealant, and adhesive more safely than if you used a utility knife

Insulation Knives/Wire Cutters

Insulation Knives/Wire Cutters

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

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

End Cutters

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

Sheet Metal Notchers

Sheet Metal Notchers

Notch, pierce, and cut sheet metal

Gasket Cutters

Create circular gaskets from pliable material and soft metal

Bolt Cutters

Snip metal chain, bolts, rods, rivets, wire, and padlocks

Cable Tie Cutters

Cable Tie Cutters

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

Fabric Cutters

Precisely cut fabric such as burlap, nylon, and Kevlar

Angle-Iron Cutters

Angle-Iron Cutters

Mount to the floor to cut through steel angle iron

Shears/Benders/Curvers

Shears/Benders/Curvers

Cut, bend, and curve sheet metal with a single tool to save space in your shop

Rebar Benders

Bend rebar quickly using leverage from a long handle

Hole Punches

Punch holes in metal, plastic, and fabric

Presses/Punches/Shears

Presses/Punches/Shears

Press, punch, notch, and shear with a single hydraulic machine; also known as 40-ton metalworkers

Sheet Metal Corner Punches

Sheet Metal Corner Punches

Use with a cutting base to make rounded corners in sheet metal

Long-Nose Pliers

Long-Nose Pliers

Grab, bend, and position wire and other small parts

Pliers Sets

A variety of pliers styles and sizes for whatever job comes up

Slip-Joint Pliers

Slip-Joint Pliers

Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes

Wire-Gripping Pliers

Wire-Gripping Pliers

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

Screw-Extracting Pliers

Screw-Extracting Pliers

Firmly grip stripped, rusty, and tamper-resistant screw heads for removal

Wire-Forming Pliers

Wire-Forming Pliers

Loop and bend wire; also known as round-nose pliers

Parallel-Jaw Pliers

Parallel-Jaw Pliers

Jaws grip better than standard pliers to keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping

Fastening and Joining

Rivet Tools

Install and remove blind, solid, hollow, and other types of rivets

Electrical

Wire and Cable Strippers

Wire and Cable Strippers

Remove the outer insulation on wire and cable

Electrical Connector Pliers

Electrical Connector Pliers

Firmly grasp electrical components without damaging them or surrounding parts

Material Handling

Strapping Breakers

Strapping Breakers

Cut strapping on cartons, pallet loads, and crates to access contents

Safety Equipment

First-Aid Scissors

First-Aid Scissors

Blunted tips slip under bandages and clothing to protect against injury while cutting

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