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    105 Products

    Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Wire Rope Cutters.
    Minimize material distortion while cutting steel and stainless steel wire rope. Operate these cutters with both hands.
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    For Max. Steel-Reinforced
    Aluminum Cable Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    3/8"3/8"3/8"28"SteelSteelRubber
    Manual4949A330000000

    One-Handed Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. One-Handed Wire Rope Cutters.
    A small grip enables one-handed cutting. These cutters prevent crushed and frayed cable ends. Jaws are nonreplaceable.
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    For Max. Steel-Reinforced
    Aluminum Cable Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    3/32"3/32"3/32"7 1/2"SteelSteelPlasticManual39615A81000000
    5/32"5/32"5/32"7 1/2"SteelSteelPlasticManual39615A7100000

    High-Force Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. High-Force Wire Rope Cutters.
    Cutters have double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. Use them to produce cuts with minimal material distortion.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Cutting Heads
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Overall
    Lg.
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Each
    5/16"5/16"16 1/2"SteelSteelPlasticManual39025A91000000039025A95000000
    3/8"3/8"23"SteelSteelPlasticManual39025A9200000039025A9600000
    5/8"5/8"36"SteelSteelPlasticManual39025A9300000039025A97000000
    3/4"3/4"42"SteelSteelPlasticManual39025A9400000039025A98000000

    Heavy Duty Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Heavy Duty Wire Rope Cutters.
    Keep your hands in a comfortable position so you can apply more force for cutting. The handles are shaped to optimize cutting capacity. Operate them with both hands, or place one handle on a flat surface and apply force to the other handle with your body weight.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    For Max. Steel-Reinforced
    Aluminum Cable Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Pair
    1/4"1/4"1/4"13"SteelAluminum
    PlasticManual39615A85000000039615A880000000
    3/8"3/8"3/8"19"SteelAluminum
    PlasticManual39615A7200000039615A76000000
    5/8"5/8"5/8"23"SteelAluminum
    PlasticManual39615A7300000039615A77000000

    Hammer-Driven Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Hammer-Driven Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters.
    With a quick hammer blow, these cutters make cuts without squeezing or flattening wire. For best results, use with Wire Rope Cutting Bands.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    Replacement Dies
    Replacement
    Guide Pins
    Replacement
    Plungers
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Mounting
    Holes
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Overall
    Ht.
    Blade
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Base
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    3/4"3/4"6"SteelManual3 1/2"38535A71000000038535A8100000038535A7700000038535A840000038535A74000000
    1 1/16"1 1/16"7"SteelManual6 1/4"39/16"No38535A7200000038535A820000038535A780000038535A85000038535A7500000
    1 1/2"1 1/2"9"SteelManual7 3/4"35/8"No38535A7300000038535A830000038535A7900000038535A86000038535A76000000

    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 RatedManual3777A190000000003777A150000000
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel3/4"3/4"11/16"3/4"3/4"1/2"15"SteelSteelRubber
    20,000Manual3777A11000000003777A15000000
    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 RatedManual3777A3400000000———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 RatedManual3777A12000000003777A16000000

    Hydraulic-Assist Lever-Operated Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Hydraulic-Assist Lever-Operated Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters.
    These manually operated cutters make a clean cut with just a few pumps of the handle. They don't require any outside power and are light enough to carry to the job.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    Repair Kits
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Overall
    Base
    Mounting
    Holes
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
    Each
    3/4"3/4"12"3 5/8"6"SteelPlasticManual12"3 5/8"43/8"No39525A7100000000039525A74000000039525A770000000
    1 1/8"1 1/8"14"4 1/8"7"SteelPlasticManual14"4 1/8"43/8"No39525A720000000039525A7500000039525A78000000
    1 3/4"1 3/4"18 1/2"5"8"SteelPlasticManual18 1/2"5"43/8"No39525A730000000039525A7600000039525A79000000

    Lever-Operated Bench-Mount Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Lever-Operated Bench-Mount Wire Rope Cutters.
    Use the lever to make one-handed cuts with minimal material distortion. Cutter mounts to a workbench for extra stability and ease of use for repeated cuts.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Cutting Heads
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Base
    Mounting
    Holes
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
    3/8"3/8"19"SteelAluminum
    PlasticManual6"4"45/16"No39025A6000000039025A230000000

    Wire Rope Cutting Bands

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutting Bands.
    Also known as seizing bands, these prevent fraying while cutting wire rope. Wrap the band around the wire rope and squeeze the flat end into the indented end. The cut should be made in the middle of the band.
    For
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Req. Installation
    Tool
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3/16"3/4"Tin-Plated SteelPliers503501T11000000
    1/4"15/16"Tin-Plated SteelPliers503501T1200000
    5/16"1 1/8"Tin-Plated SteelPliers503501T1300000
    3/8"1 3/8"Tin-Plated SteelPliers503501T1400000
    1/2"1 13/16"Tin-Plated SteelPliers503501T1600000
    5/8"2 1/4"Tin-Plated SteelPliers103501T180000
    3/4"2 11/16"Tin-Plated SteelPliers103501T2100000

    Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    Handle
    Style
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    AAluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelFiberglassYellow20"Measuring Gauge3497T2200000003377T13000000
    AAluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge3497T120000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelFiberglassYellow20"Measuring Gauge3497T210000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge3497T110000003377T1300000
    BAluminum (1/32", 1/16")
    Copper (1/32", 1/16")
    Aluminum (1/32", 1/16")
    Copper (1/32", 1/16")
    SteelPainted SteelRed9"Measuring Gauge3497T23000003377T1300000

    Single-Diameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Single-Diameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Single-Diameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style A—Style A include a measuring gauge that confirms proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    Style
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    AAluminum (3/64")
    Copper (3/64")
    Stainless Steel (3/64", 1/16")
    Copper (3/64")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge3377T1100000003377T13000000
    AAluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Stainless Steel (3/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge3377T120000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (3/32")
    Copper (3/32")
    Stainless Steel (1/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge3632T130000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (1/8")
    Copper (1/8")
    Stainless Steel (5/32")
    Aluminum (1/8")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge35155T140000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (5/32")
    Copper (5/32")
    Stainless Steel (3/16")
    Aluminum (3/16")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge35155T15000000———0
    AAluminum (3/16")
    Copper (3/16")
    Aluminum (1/4")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge35155T160000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (1/4")
    Copper (1/4")
    Aluminum (5/16")
    Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge3377T180000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (9/32")Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge3377T310000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (5/16")
    Copper (5/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge35155T190000003377T1300000
    AAluminum (3/8")
    Copper (3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge3377T14000000———0
    ACopper (7/32")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge35155T170000003377T1300000
    AStainless Steel (1/32")Alloy SteelSteel11 1/4"Measuring Gauge3632T170000003377T1300000
    BCopper (1/32")Copper (1/32")Alloy SteelSteel8 1/4"3377T2300000———0

    Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Compress sleeves with more strength than hydraulic hand tools.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement Dies
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Copper (9/16")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T20000000003433T160000000
    Copper (5/8")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T3000000003433T19000000
    Stainless Steel (1/4")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T173000000003433T76000000

    Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Compress sleeves onto rope and wire rope with less effort than standard compression tools.
    Cartridge—Tools include a replaceable cartridge that lasts up to 10,000 compressions.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement Dies
    Replacement
    Cartridges
    Handle
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum (5/16")Aluminum (5/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T3510000000003433T9600000003433T130000000
    Aluminum (7/16")
    Copper (1/2")
    FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T197000000003433T890000003433T13000000
    Aluminum (1/2")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T184000000003433T990000003433T13000000
    Copper (3/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T311000000003433T910000003433T13000000
    Copper (1/4")Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T261000000003433T850000003433T13000000
    Copper (5/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T281000000003433T860000003433T13000000
    Copper (3/8")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T178000000003433T870000003433T13000000
    Copper (7/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case3433T1000000003433T150000003433T13000000

    Multidiameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Multidiameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum (3/64", 1/16", 3/32")
    Copper (3/64", 1/16", 3/32")
    Stainless Steel (3/64")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (3/64")
    Alloy SteelSteel12"Measuring Gauge3582T500000003377T13000000
    Aluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Aluminum (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge3582T30000003377T1300000
    Aluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16", 1/8", 3/16")Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge3582T10000003377T1300000
    Aluminum (1/8")
    Copper (1/8")
    Aluminum (3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/2"Measuring Gauge3582T22000000———0
    Aluminum (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")
    Copper (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")
    Aluminum (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge3582T60000003377T1300000

    Compression Tools for Compression-Grip Wire Rope End Fittings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Compression Tools for Compression-Grip Wire Rope End Fittings.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    For Wire Rope
    Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    1/8", 5/32", 3/16"Painted SteelBlack24"Measuring Gauge2043N1100000002043N12000000
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