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    11 Products

    Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades, Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades, Ultra Grip.

    Cushion Grip

    Ultra Grip

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Oval Head. Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Tapered Head. Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades.

    Oval Head

    Tapered Head

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

    Wire with

    Pointed Cut

    Profile

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Cut through nickel, spring steel, and other tough wires often found in the electronics and aerospace industry. These wire cutters have carbide-tipped blades that are harder and last longer than any other cutter we offer. Designed with a box joint, they keep their alignment, even after repeated use. Easily make repeat cuts with the spring-assisted jaws, which pop open when you release the handles. Also called 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.
    Ultra Grip—Cutters with an ultra grip have handles with a comfortable, slip-resistant grip.
    Pointed—Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end that works well with electrical applications.
    Semi-Flush—Semi-flush cutters produce a slightly pointed, pinched end and are more accurate than pointed-cut wire cutters.
    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
    5"PointedSide3/8"Spring Assisted0.040"18
    Soft, HardenedSteel00000000000000
     
    Oval Head and Ultra Grip
    4 3/4"Semi-FlushSide9/16"Spring Assisted0.047"17
    Soft, HardenedSteel0000000000000
     
    Tapered Head and Ultra Grip
    4 3/4"Semi-FlushSide9/16"Spring Assisted0.032"20
    Soft, HardenedSteel0000000000000
     

    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
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    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
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    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 Steel0000000000000
     

    Static-Control Optical Fiber Cutters with Carbide Blades

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

    Oval Head

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

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Cut cleanly through the thin optical fibers found in fiber optic cable, including those protected by Kevlar, without building up electrostatic discharge (ESD). Made of tungsten carbide, the blades on these cutters are the hardest, longest lasting ones in our wire cutter offering. To prevent damage to sensitive components, the grips drain static away from the blades. The spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Jaw
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    Wire
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    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
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    Opening Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Performance
    Material
    Each
    Oval Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/2"Semi-FlushSide1/2"Spring Assisted9 μm
    0.057"
    __
    15
    Optical Fiber
    Soft, Hardened, Kevlar
    Antistatic, Static ControlSteel00000000000000
     

    Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

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

    Tungsten carbide cutting edges are bonded to the jaws for long life. The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. These cutters have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles. 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 but are less durable than oval-head cutters.
    Ultra Grip—Ultra-grip cutters have grips made of plastic and rubber for slip resistance and comfort during repeated cuts.
    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.
    Static Dissipative—Static-dissipative tools divert static faster than antistatic tools.
    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
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    Cut
    Profile
    Cutting Edge
    Location
    Head Offset
    Angle
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    Opening Style
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Ga.
    Type
    Performance
    Surface Resistivity
    Material
    Each
    Oval Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/2"FlushSide1/2"Manual0.059"16
    Soft, HardenedStatic Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^9 ohm/sq.Steel00000000000000
     
    Oval Head and Ultra Grip
    5"Semi-FlushSide7/16"Spring Assisted0.040"18
    Soft, HardenedStatic Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^4Ω⋅cm to 1× 10^7Ω⋅cmSteel0000000000000
     
    Tapered Head and Cushion Grip
    4 1/4"PointedSide1/2"Spring Assisted0.057"15
    Soft, HardenedAntistatic, Static ControlSteel000000000000
    4 1/2"FlushSide1/2"Manual0.059"16
    Soft, HardenedStatic Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^9 ohm/sq.Steel0000000000000
     
    Tapered Head and Ultra Grip
    4 3/4"FlushSide29°7/16"Spring Assisted0.040"18
    Soft, HardenedStatic Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^4Ω⋅cm to 1× 10^7Ω⋅cmSteel0000000000000
    5"FlushSide7/16"Spring Assisted0.040"18
    Soft, HardenedStatic Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^4Ω⋅cm to 1× 10^7Ω⋅cmSteel0000000000000
     
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